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The North Dakota Industrial Commission announced today that the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NHDFA) has fully capitalized the state’s affordable housing development program only eight months after it was reauthorized. “As North Dakota grows, affordable housing development has become one of our top priorities,” said members of the North Dakota Industrial Commission in a joint statement. “The Housing Incentive Fund has been a huge boost in creating affordable housing units in communities all over the state.” The Commission, consistin...
The Chamber Of Commerce/EDC Annual Meeting will be held Wed., Jan. 22, 2014. There will be a no host social starting at 6:00, dinner at 7:00 with a short meeting and guest speakers to follow. Our guests for the evening will be Joe Wiegand as Theodore Roosevelt and Randy Duncan as Abraham Lincoln. If you would like to attend, contact the chamber office to RSVP....
Parents of 2 to 12 year olds would benefit from attending “Love and Logic” Parenting Class held on Wednesday evenings -- January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude by 8 pm and will be free of charge. A supper meal will start at 6 pm every evening. Interested individuals are asked to pre-register by December 31 at the McKenzie County Extension Office by calling 701-444-3451 or e-mailing Mar...
This year’s 3rd annual Cowboy Christmas Event was held in “The Well” on the campus of Williston State College (WSC) on Saturday December 7th. The event was put on by the WSC Agriculture Department. Vendors were set up to sell goods from 3pm-9pm in the Well, where the general public could go shopping. Those vendors in attendance were Rodan + Field Skin Care, Sophia Ann, Rusty Nail Creations, Glass Fusion Art, TERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Veema Nutrition, Courtney Jacob...
The Chamber Of Commerce/EDC Annual Meeting will be held Wed., Jan. 22, 2014. There will be a no host social starting at 6:00, dinner at 7:00 with a short meeting and guest speakers to follow. Our guests for the evening will be Joe Wiegand as Theodore Roosevelt and Randy Duncan as Abraham Lincoln. If you would like to attend, contact the chamber office to RSVP....
This year's 3rd annual Cowboy Christmas Event was held in "The Well" on the campus of Williston State College (WSC) on Saturday December 7th. The event was put on by the WSC Agriculture Department. Vendors were set up to sell goods from 3pm-9pm in the Well, where the general public could go shopping. Those vendors in attendance were Rodan + Field Skin Care, Sophia Ann, Rusty Nail Creations, Glass Fusion Art, TERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Veema Nutrition, Courtney Jacob...
Parents of 2 to 12 year olds would benefit from attending “Love and Logic” Parenting Class held on Wednesday evenings -- January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude by 8 pm and will be free of charge. A supper meal will start at 6 pm every evening. Interested individuals are asked to pre-register by December 31 at the McKenzie County Extension Office by calling 701-444-3451 or e-mailing Mar...
Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc. has recently opened a new branch location at 34930 Highway 23 just south of Sidney. NWP was founded in 1957 and now has 150 employees at locations in Billings, Butte, Belgrade, Kalispell, Great Falls and now Sidney. This new expansion allows the company to further extend its footprint into western North Dakota, while enhancing the excellent service that their eastern Montana customers have come to expect. From the Sidney location NWP will regularly service the...
Parents of 2 to 12 year olds would benefit from attending “Love and Logic” Parenting Class held on Wednesday evenings -- January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude by 8 pm and will be free of charge. A supper meal will start at 6 pm every evening. Interested individuals are asked to pre-register by December 31 at the McKenzie County Extension Office by calling 701-444-3451 or e-mailing Mar...
It started with an idea. Rick Harger of IVM Construction went to his supervisor with the idea to put out a challenge to everybody in the oil industry in the Bakken region. His supervisor loved the idea and told him to run with it. Now, only days later, over 15 major oil companies and dozens of other companies in the oil industry have accepted the challenge to see which company can collect the greatest amount (by weight) of non-perishable goods and other personal supplies during the ten day...
Parents of 2 year olds to 12 year olds are encouraged to attend “Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!” from 6:30 to 8 pm CT on Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. A supper meal will be served from 6 pm to 6:30 pm each evening. Sessions are free and also include a workbook, courtesy of the ND Department of Human Services. Pre-registration is requested by December 31stat the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701- 444...
Watford City public schools will hold their Winter/Christmas concerts Monday, December 9 in the Watford City High School gym. The kindergarten program is first at noon, followed by the 1st through 3rd graders at 1:00 p.m. The 4th and 5th grades perform at 2 p.m. with the 5th and 6th grade band entertaining the audience at 5:30 p.m. The high school students finish off the day’s festivities beginning at 7:30p.m. Admission is free and everyone is welcome....
Close to 50 participants of all ages turned out for the Turkey Trot in Watford City on Thanksgiving morning. It was a great day for some morning exercise and a chance to burning off some pre-Thanksgiving calories. (Kathy Taylor)...
With decades of national and regional ministry experience behind them and with the support of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), Jim and Kathie Konsor arrived in Watford City to start an outreach mission. "We came with the mission of helping the influx of people moving into the Bakken oil field by helping meet needs on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level," state the Konsors on their web page. Jim came to Watford City last summer to drive a loader for a rancher...
The American Cancer Society will once again be holding a fundraiser for Relay for Life. Join them on Friday, November 29th at 6pm outside of American Insurance for some warm soup and dessert. Stick around for the Annual Parade of Lights which will begin at 6:30pm on Main St. If you are interested in entering a float in the parade, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 701-570-5084. Dodgeball anyone? Saturday, November 30th the Watford City High School will be holding a Dollars for Scholars...
Watford City Chamber of Commerce will be having a food drive to fill the Food Pantry for the upcoming month Friday, Nov. 29 at 5:30. Bring a nonperishable/unexpired food item or health and beauty product to the trailer on Main Street before and during the parade of Lights and receive a ticket. When the parade is over we will be drawing 10 tickets. The winning ticket holders will get $100 in Watford City bucks. Watford City bucks can be used at any Watford City Chamber business. If you forget to bring something to donate, you can buy a ticket...
Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc. has recently opened a new branch location at 34930 Highway 23 just south of Sidney. NWP was founded in 1957 and has 150 employees at locations in Billings, Butte, Belgrade, Kalispell, Great Falls and now Sidney. This new expansion allows the company to further extend its footprint into western North Dakota, while enhancing the excellent service that their eastern Montana customers have come to expect. From the Sidney location NWP will regularly service the Williston,...
The Badlands Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is helping less fortunate families in the area by offering warm smiles and hearty meals this holiday season. Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, the Badlands Toms Chapter is providing 40 turkeys to families in the area to help complete the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. "The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are times for family, but they are also a time when many families are in need," said NWTF CEO George...
The American Cancer Society Rugged West Relay For Life is getting underway; join us at our kick-off on November 29, 2013 at 6 PM in front of American Insurance (formerly West Plains Insurance). We will be serving soup and dessert, so stop by to stay warm during the Parade of Lights! Help us light the way to a cure! As participants gather this year to register teams and launch fundraising efforts, they’ll be helping the American Cancer Society redouble its efforts to make this cancer’s last century – not just for members of McKenzie County, but...
A McKenzie County Bank contribution to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) will support affordable housing developments in Watford City. “McKenzie County Bank has always been a strong supporter of our community, and the decision to contribute to essential services housing using the HIF program was an easy one. These housing projects are critical to our community in order to provide housing for the people who will meet the needs of our growing population,” said Scott Swenson, CEO of McKenzie County Bank. Capitalized by con...
As we get older, many of us wonder what kind of influence we'll have on generations after us. In the case of John O. Larsen, and Larsen Service Drug, his decision to become a pharmacist and to move to Watford City and open Larsen Service Drug in 1952, would set a course for four future members of his family. His two sons, and two granddaughters would all choose to follow in his footsteps and become pharmacists. John would get to enjoy running the family business with his son, Larry, for many...
Paul and Joan Eldridge of Fairview will never be "old". They have a great sense of humor, a willingness to work hard, a never ending curiosity and a generous spirit. Paul is the driving force behind the Lighting of the Bridge and Fireworks which took place last Saturday at the Fairview Bridge. A chance conversation a few years ago at a Chamber of Commerce meeting got the wheels turning and Paul started creating huge lighted ornaments to place on the bridge. So far, he has made a giant star,...
Teddy's Residential Suites and Little Missouri Inn & Suites held a grand opening and ribbon cutting in Watford City on November 5. They also held a luxury items silent auction to benefit Watford City's first responders. In the center cutting the ribbon are Project Managers Brett and Trish Erdmann, owners Kirk Wold and Tammy Wilson, Carmen and Carol Wold. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
