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McKenzie County Archers captured 1st place team in every division and were awarded several top individual placings at the Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the McKenzie County Sportsman's Club, southeast of Watford City. All 1st place individual achievers were awarded a plaque and 2nd to 5th place individuals receive metals. Top barebow beginner winners from McKenzie County were: 1st Hailey Transtrom; 3rd Will McCoy; 5th Aria Rink Other McKenzie County archers...
The Badlands Fraternal Order of Police will be holding a spaghetti feed and silent auction at the Carl E. Rogan Post 29, Saturday, Jan. 20, from noon-3 p.m. to help the daughter of one of their own receive lifesaving healthcare. Katherine Beebe is only six years old and is the daughter of one of the members of the FOP as well as a deputy sheriff with the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office. In November 2023, her parents noticed that there was something wrong. They got her to a doctor and found she has a rare heart condition that is, of yet, u...
RTC Networks held an informational meeting for Fairview residents on March 27 at the Fairview Senior Center. The company is expanding to provide unserved and underserved communities. RTC will break ground on a new data center by the Powder Keg this spring. They anticipate all lines will be installed and testing to be completed by the end of 2023. The entire town of Fairview will now have the choice to switch to RTC because the new service area surrounds the entire city. RTC Networks provides services such as phone, hybrid cable TV, broadband...
Watford City Municipal Airport was recognized as the 2022 General Aviation Airport of the Year by the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the North Dakota Aviation Association. The airport attained this award for building a new runway and parallel taxiway, installing new runway lighting and instrument approach procedures. These projects were started in 2020 and completed in 2021. The airport closed for six months in order to tear out the existing runway and install a new...
Since its grand opening during the McKenzie County Fair in Watford City, the new McKenzie County Ag Expo Center has hosted a wide range of events, from the NDRA Finals in September to Western Wonderland in December. The facility boasts a 53,000 square foot livestock indoor arena, three exhibit halls between 4000 and 7000 square feet, an outdoor arena with grandstands, parking lot with RV spots, kitchen, bar, and concessions. Director Chris Kubal, along with assistant director Kylee Roff, and...
George Hayden, the oldest living McKenzie County Veteran of WWII, had the honors of cutting the ribbon during the dedication of the Veteran’s Memorial Park, Watford City, over the Homefest weekend....
7 was a potentially profitable year for McKenzie County, North Dakota. Several things happened that might serve to benefit the county’s economy over the following years. February KUMV The North Dakota Department of Transportation has approved a contract to begin construction work to expand Highway 85. They started work to create a four-lane highway between Watford City and the Long X Bridge in March according to a Roundup article and, “The expansion of the highway will safely accommodate more industrial, agricultural, and passenger tra...
Watford City’s Nivon Hayes captured his second consecutive North Dakota Class A wrestling state title in Fargo at 285 lbs. Also placing for Watford City were Ethan Dennis, 145 lbs - 2nd; Brier Arnegard, 138 lbs - 5th, and San Inman, 285 lbs - 8th....
Groundbreaking for the $1.3 million expansion and upgrade to the Good Shepherd Home Chapel, Courtyard, and Greenhouse in Watford City was held in October of 2023. There were 191 donors toward the project total which is expected to reach completion in June 2024....
The Red Carpet Premiere of the North Dakota western thriller, “End Of The Rope” in Watford City was a big hit. All four premiere showings were sold out. Those attending the premiere showings also were treated to a question-and-answer session with the cast and crew, “End of the Rope” merchandise and a behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the North Dakota film....
In late August/early September the owners of Elite Cabinets and Building Supply in Killdeer were able to fulfill a longtime request of their loyal customers. They opened Elite Cabinets and Building Supply in Watford City. Josh and Becki Andersen had been supplying the people of Killdeer and the surrounding region with high quality building materials since 2018. They also do construction and were often frustrated with the fact that there was no lumberyard in Watford City and the Andersens were...
The North Dakota Petroleum Council recognized ND Senator Dale Patten Watford City for his service to the state and it’s oil and gas industry at their annual meeting on Sept. 20, in Watford City. Patten was awarded NDPC’s Outstanding Public Service Award for his career going above and beyond the “normal call of duty to make our state a better place to live and work”. The award is designated to shine a spotlight on and thank elected officials, legislators, and public servants for “excellence in public service and their efforts to improve t...
The Watford City Oiler’s Girls 12 & Under team won the North Dakota state hockey tournament March 9-11 in Devils Lake. The 13 Watford City girls that make up the team have been playing hockey at their best since Nov. 11, 2022. Months of travel, playing on the weekends, and after school from the Rough Rider Center to rinks as far as Devils Lake came to a culmination in February. They did not have to win any certain number of games as every team in the league qualifies for the state championships. They did, however, go on an 11-game winning s...
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) awarded McKenzie County cattleman Keith Winter, a 49-year NDSA member, with the organization’s most prestigious award, the Top Hand Award, at the banquet during its annual convention in Watford City. The Top Hand Award recognizes Winter’s unselfish concern for the land, the country and the cattle industry. Winter joined the exclusive class of 26 ranchers who have received this elite award over the NDSA’s 94-year history when he accepted his bronze statue. The lifelong rancher and longtime grazing...
The Richland Ranger Bantams traveled to Bismarck, ND this past weekend for the Capitals Cup. After five games the Bantams returned home undefeated with the championship! Friday night, the Rangers faced Bismarck Red and defeated them 6-0. Saturday would bring the Bantams two games. The first game would bring them a win against the Midale/Lampman Mustangs out of Estevan, Sask., with a score of 4-2. The second game would match the Rangers against Mandan Mayhem where they secured another win and...
Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4:11 a.m., a company-owned work truck was reported stolen from the Holiday gas station on 8th Ave., Watford City. It has since been recovered. Before the vehicle was stolen, just before 4:10 a.m., the suspect's image and face were captured by cameras taking images both inside and outside the building. The Watford City Police Department released the image of the suspect on Facebook, requesting information from the community, and the truck was recovered at 4:53 a.m., less than...
The family held a private service for Eva at 11a.m., CST on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND, with Chaplin Rob Favorite officiating. Inurnment of Eva's cremains will be in the Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. God Bless You All. Eva Vera (Thomas) Sanford, age 88, a loving...
Best Angus will be hosting their 10th Annual Best Angus & Quarter Horses Production Sale at 2 p.m., Monday, March 4, at the ranch, southeast of Watford City. The sale will offer 75-registered yearling Angus bulls and 15 coming two-year-old registered Angus bulls and excellent home raised heifer calves. For more information, visit the ranch website, http://www.bestangusandquarterhorses.com. What started in 1987 as a 4-H and FFA project of Pete's has grown into a registered Angus cowherd known...
The Board of Directors of Richland Federal Credit Union (RFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Korey Hagan as the new chief executive officer at Richland Federal effective Jan. 23. A northeastern Montana native who grew up on the family ranch near Plentywood, Hagan holds an MBA in business administration from St. Thomas University, Minneapolis and a B.S. in agricultural, business management with an economics minor from Montana State University. He brings 20 years of progressive lending and management experience in the financial...
The family will hold a private service for Eva at 11:00 a.m., CST on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Watford City, ND with Chaplin Rob Favorite officiating. Inurnment of Eva's cremains will be in the Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. God Bless You All. Eva Vera (Thomas) Sanford,...
Watford City – Laura Olson, McKenzie Health, was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. One nomination submitted read: "Laura provides such good care for the residents in the nursing home. She has a happy demeanor day in and day out, is very knowledgeable and gets things done promptly." Additionally, the nomination cited Laura's compassion for o...
The Long X Arts Foundation is combining the arts with small business this holiday season as it hosts the Art in Business Shopping Event through Dec. 24. The foundation has partnered with area Watford City Main Street businesses as well as local artists to make shopping local, unique gifts, and art easy and fun. Nine local artists will have their work on display and for sale in seven different retail locations in Watford City. “With the holiday shopping season in full swing this is a great way to offer a unique experience for shoppers as well a...