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Alexander held their "Christmas Stroll" on Thursday, Dec. 7. The rain caused over 20 vendors to be moved inside the school, but it didn't stop a good time had by all....
The Long X Arts Foundation is combining the arts with small business this holiday season as it hosts the Art in Business Shopping Event Nov. 24–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 wel...
Each year, the McKenzie County Community Foundation provides grants to organizations doing charitable work in McKenzie County. This year, they are awarding $13,180 towards area projects. 2023 Community Foundation awardees include: Long X Arts Foundation for their Missoula Children's Theater program; Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems towards an Infant Bereavement Program and Chronic Care Management Program; Watford City Park District for remote control car kits for youth...
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
After American Crystal made the decision to close the Sidney Sugars beet processing plant last spring, multiple companies reached out with ideas to revive the industry. But according to Jeff Bieber, one company really stood out from the rest and is now actively exploring a renewable energy plant near Fairview that would create biofuel from sugar beets. Greenwood Renewable Ventures (GRV), a Colorado company, was formed in September 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pulse Energy Partners,...
The Long X Arts Foundation is combining the arts with small business this holiday season as it hosts the Art in Business Shopping Event Nov. 24–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 wel...
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
On Dec. 2, from 10 a.m-4 p.m, Pioneer Gifts and Books, located at the Long X Visitor Center, Watford City, will host "Making it Merry," a cozy holiday event inviting the community to shop and enjoy samplings of their North Dakota made products. Most will be from their Pride of the Dakotas line, with Jan Dodge, Long X Visitor Center and Pioneer Books & Gifts manager, planning on having a soup mix and bread mix to share with visitors, jellies and candies to sample, traditional Scandinavian food,...
On Sept. 12, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence south of Watford City, ND, for a report of a fire at a residence. Upon arrival of law enforcement, a deceased female was located inside of the residence with injuries sustained from the fire. The main entry into the residence was locked at which time law enforcement made entry and located Scott Beane, Watford City, inside a bathroom. Beane was detained without incident and later charged with N.D.C.C. 62.1-02-01- Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. McKenzie County S...
Watford City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Parade of Lights will be lighting up the city Friday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. This year, the parade will start at the old fairgrounds then turn west onto 4th and then turn onto Main St. The parade will end on Park Ave. and Main with fireworks. There will no longer be candy thrown from the floats. Mary Gumke, Watford City chamber executive director said, “We want to make it safe for the kids.” The panel of three judges is back to judge the floats and the prize will be a traveling trophy and $150 to the w...
Watford City Pee Wee A team finished 2nd in the Watford City Winter Classic tournament in Watford City over the weekend. The Oilers were 3-0 in pool play defeating the Williston Flyers A, Bismarck Red Capitals B1 and Bismarck Capitals A. In the Championship game the Oilers were defeated by a tough Estevan AA team. There were 6 teams in the Pee Wee B1/A division and 12 teams in the Pee Wee B division...
Watford City – “Hoodies for Hunger”, in collaboration with the Watford City MobilePack and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), is proud to announce its 3-day fundraising campaign kicking off on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28-30, dedicated to battling malnutrition in developing countries around the world. The campaign seeks to raise funds for the 5th Watford City MobilePack, where approximately 200,000 life-saving MannaPack meals will be packed at the Rough Rider Center on March 21-23, 2024. In addition to financial support, “Hoodies for Hunger...
Watford City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Parade of Lights will be lighting up the city Friday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. This year, the parade will start at the old fairgrounds then turn west onto 4th and then turn onto Main St. The parade will end on Park Ave. and Main with fireworks. There will no longer be candy thrown from the floats. Mary Gumke, Watford City chamber executive director said, “We want to make it safe for the kids.” The panel of three judges is back to judge the floats and the prize will be a traveling trophy and $150 to the w...
The Watford City Area Concert Association and the Long X Arts Foundation will feature pianist Jason Lyle Black with his program “From Blockbusters to Broadway: 100 Hits From Screen to Stage” on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Performing Arts Center. Jason Lyle Black is an award-winning piano entertainer whose clever arrangements, fun stories, and onstage charm have won countless fans throughout the world. Black takes audiences on a journey through numerous musical styles, playing nearly 100 songs in his fast-paced s...
Live2Lead is a global leadership event for personal and professional development. Local residents have the opportunity to take in the re-broadcast of the live event which was held Oct. 6, 2023 in Atlanta and featured founder John Maxwell, Kendra Scott, Ryan Leak, and Marcus Buckingham. Watford City events will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. CST at the Assembly of God Church, and Monday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 a.m. in the high school theatre room. Light snacks will be served at both locations. Sessions are half days and will end at 12:30 p.m....
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
The Watford City High School Cultural Fair was held Nov. 8 at the Rough Rider Center. The student council event featured food, decor and dress of dozens of different cultures and countries of residents of the community....
The Watford City Area Concert Association and the Long X Arts Foundation will feature pianist Jason Lyle Black with his program "From Blockbusters to Broadway: 100 Hits From Screen to Stage" on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Performing Arts Center. Jason Lyle Black is an award-winning piano entertainer whose clever arrangements, fun stories, and onstage charm have won countless fans throughout the world. Black takes audiences on a journey through numerous musical...
Halloween is over across the MonDak area, but the fun and tradition of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years is just a few short weeks away. There is so much to do that the events start well before Thanksgiving. In Fairview, Friday, Nov. 10, there will be turkey bingo at East Fairview school at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the Silver Bells Craft and Vendor Show is at Fairview High School, and from 4-8 p.m.the Lighting of the Fairview Bridge and fireworks will be at Sundheim Park. Saturday, Nov. 25 the Fairview Community...
Live2Lead is a global leadership event for personal and professional development. Local residents have the opportunity to take in the re-broadcast of the live event which was held Oct. 6, 2023 in Atlanta and featured founder John Maxwell, Kendra Scott, Ryan Leak, and Marcus Buckingham. Watford City events will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. CST at the Assembly of God Church, and Monday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 a.m. in the high school theatre room. Light snacks will be served at both locations. Sessions are half days and will end at 12:30 p.m....
Funeral services were Saturday Nov. 4, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the Fairview Alliance Church in Fairview, MT, with Pastor Sam Samuelson officiating. Coffee and bars were served after the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Bernice was laid to rest at Lone Butte Cemetery in Richland County, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures were shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Bernice Shannon, 78, peacefully passed...
In keeping with Ralph's wishes no public services will be held. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on their funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com. Ralph Dale Slavey, 64 passed away at his home on Saturday Oct. 21, 2023 in Watford City, ND. Ralph was born to Ollen and Anna Slavey on July 16, 1959 in Farmington, NM. Ralph had many titles in life from bull rider to rig up truck driver, biker, and his favorite of all Grandfather....
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 pu...
