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Local individuals interested in an in-depth look at gardening are encouraged to enroll in the Master Gardener Program to be held weekly for eight Friday mornings starting September 27 and ending November 15. Sessions will be offered over the Interactive Video Network System (IVN) from 8:30 AM CT to 12:30 PM CT at the Courthouse in Watford City. Registration deadline to enroll in the course is Friday, Sept 13. This program is offered by the North Dakota State University Extension Service and...
Parents Forever, a parenting class for parents experiencing or considering separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together, will be held on Thursday, September 5 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. The class will start at 4 pm and will conclude by 8 pm. The workshop cost is $55 per person. Skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on children and parents will be introduced and practiced. Topics...
Local individuals interested in an in-depth look at gardening are encouraged to enroll in the Master Gardener Program to be held weekly for eight Friday mornings starting September 27 and ending November 15. Sessions will be offered over the Interactive Video Network System (IVN) from 8:30 AM CT to 12:30 PM CT at the Courthouse in Watford City. Registration deadline to enroll in the course is Friday, Sept 13. This program is offered by the North Dakota State University Extension Service and...
Local individuals interested in an in-depth look at gardening are encouraged to enroll in the Master Gardener Program to be held weekly for eight Friday mornings starting September 27 and ending November 15. Sessions will be offered over the Interactive Video Network System (IVN) from 8:30 AM CT to 12:30 PM CT at the Courthouse in Watford City. Registration deadline to enroll in the course is Friday, Sept 13. This program is offered by the North Dakota State University Extension Service and...
The Rugged West Relay for Life was held Aug. 16 at Fridley Field in Watford City. The event raised over $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. Above is the relay banner during the first lap of the relay. (Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has committed more than $20 million from the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) to 18 projects across the state. “The need for affordable housing is felt in communities statewide,” said members of the North Dakota Industrial Commission in a joint statement at their recent meeting. “NDHFA selected projects that address one of the state’s most critical needs – housing for police officers, teachers, nurses, waitresses, clerks and elderly and disabled households.” The 2013 Legislature re-authoriz...
The residents and businesses served by the R & T Water Supply Commerce Authority now have greater access to high-quality drinking water, thanks to additional supply from the Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA). The R & T system was officially hooked up to WAWSA service today (8/13). “WAWSA wants to thank the State Legislators, Governor Dalrymple and the State Water Commission who continue to recognize the value and benefit of the Western Area Water Supply Project (WAWSP). With their support, we will remain on track to provide h...
To meet the needs of affordable housing in Watford City, Wolf Run Village, an $8 million project consisting of 42 housing units, was dedicated last week. This housing project will accommodate law enforcement personnel , teachers and public service employees, as well as their families. N.D. Governor Jack Dalrymple, N.D. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, Gene Veeder, McKenzie County Economic Development Director, Katie Walters, Bakken Housing Partners and Mark Schwei, Consolidated Contractors took...
The Amercian Red Cross Babysitter Course will be held from 9 am to 4 pm CT pm on Monday, August 19 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Youth ages 11 to 15, who are interested in babysitting children, are encourage to attend. Pre-registration is requested by Thursday, August 15 by calling the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-764-5593 or e-mailing [email protected]. Cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes the Babysitter’s Training Handbook and food for b...
The Watford City Chamber held it’s annual Ribfest, Street Fair & Car Show on August 9. The Whiting Oil/Monjories team took first place and $1000 donated by Barrett Pharmancy. The second place team was MDU and Best of Show was 1st International Bank. Above Darius Frick holds the first place trophy and prize....
Kenny Dewan, President of MondayOne, announced the firm’s new joint venture to build a duplex style town-homes project in the premium Hunter’s Run Master Planned Community in Watford City, North Dakota. The Watford Town-home Community will be MondayOne’s second project in North Dakota. The community’s 100 duplex-style town-homes will be leased to oil companies to use as housing for their workers and their families. The demand for family housing in the oil-rich communities around the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota continues to grow. As Dewa...
Three years ago Dale and Holly Washburn inherited and purchased land from relatives near Watford City. Ever since that time they have been planting & tending to amazing gardens in several designated areas around their home. Near the front door of the home is a beautiful flower garden filled with many varieties of perennial flowers and ribbon grass. They have also incorporated a wagon wheel, whiskey barrel and a stump from the Big Horn Canyon in Montana. Honey and bumble bees can be seen...
The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, the Watford City Police Department, and the United States Marshals Service are sponsoring a community forum to discuss sex offender registration in McKenzie County. Law enforcement representatives will discuss state and federal sex offender registration laws, how Tier levels are assigned to registered offenders, how registered offenders are monitored and when non-compliant offenders can be prosecuted. An open forum for discussion will follow the presentations. This event will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2...
Did that get all you meat savoring readers’ attention? Get ready then, because the Best of the West Ribfest and Street Fair, in Watford City, North Dakota is back on Main Street all day August 9th. Along with a full day of excitement provided by the Watford City Chamber of Commerce and many business sponsors, the Ribfest has been a major event for families, friends and visitors in Watford City for many years. Ten years ago Watford City began its climb into regional fair stardom by promoting i...
The 42 unit community of Wolf Run Village and Wolf Pup Daycare, located at the corner of 3rd Street SE and 4th Ave. S in Watford City, will be holding a key ceremony and a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, August 7th at 10am. Governor Dalrymple and Attorney General Stenehjem are expected to attend both events. The agenda is as follows: At 10:00 am the Governor and the Attorney General will be introduced to some of the new tenants of the apartments and will have the opportunity to tour at...
Youth ages 11 to 15 who are interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Course scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm CT on Monday, August 19 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes the Babysitter’s Training Handbook, food for breaks and official recognition as a certified babysitter. For those interested in attending, pre-registration is requested by Thursday, August 15 – please contact the McKenzie Count...
The 42 unit community of Wolf Run Village and Wolf Pup Daycare, located at the corner of 3rd Street SE and 4th Ave. S in Watford City, will be holding a key ceremony and a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, August 7th at 10am. Governor Dalrymple and Attorney General Stenehjem are expected to attend both events. The agenda is as follows: At 10:00 am the Governor and the Attorney General will be introduced to some of the new tenants of the apartments and will have the opportunity to tour at...
Watford City’s little league baseball players ended their season with a game against the Legion Players....
Watford CIty’s Dakota Neether makes the tag at home against Makoti in the Sectional Tournament on Saturday. Makoti defeated Watford City in the Championship game to advance to the ND State Legion Tournament which will be held in Beulah Aug. 1-3. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. A $1,000 prize will be awarded for the team with the best ribs. Second place will receive $500 and there will be a $250 prize for booth showmanship. The public will also get a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and the winning team will receive Ribfest T-shirts and the coveted “People’s Choice” award. The day will be filled...
MondayOne, a leading developer of retail and multifamily real estate projects, announced that it has met with city officials in Watford City, N.D. to move forward with plans for a new residential real estate development that would supply much needed housing in the booming community. “The Pheasant Ridge town home community will provide much needed residences for the workers powering the North Dakota oil exploration industry,” said MondayOne President Kenny Dewan. “We anticipate strong demand and a very high occupancy rate from the property.” The...
Cash Wise held grand openings last Wednesday for their stores in Watford City and Williston. The parent company, Coborn’s is based in St. Cloud, MN. Chief Operating officer Bob Thuringer addressed the crowd before the ribbon cutting, stressing that the company is proud to have invested in the stores and the communities they serve. Cash Wise personnel are likewise encouraged to volunteer and be active in the communities. Pictured immediately after the ribbon cutting in Williston are, L to R, L...
The Grand Opening of the brand new Cash Wise Foods & Cash Wise Liquor in Watford City, North Dakota will take place this Wednesday. Store managers, David & Keith Tschetter invite you to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at 113 6th Avenue S.E., Watford City, ND 58854....
Memorial service for Lana Swensrud, 55, of Watford City, ND, was Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 1 p.m. MDT at Central Park in Sidney. Burial took place at 4 p.m. CST at Union Cemetery in Keene, ND. Cremation took place under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Lana died on Tuesday, July 9, 2013....
The McKenzie County Fair will take place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-13. This year’s theme is “Wild, Wild West.” General admission is a $5 button good for all three days. Some of the entertainment highlights include a rodeo, carnival, Curly the Clown and Funtastic Kid Zone, 4-H youth activities, the Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Competition, demolition derby, KIDDYUP Goat roping and youth lil’ buckaroo rodeos. Funtime Carnival Company of Payette, Idaho will be supplying attractions ranging from kiddie rides to whiz...
