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The 1st annual youth rodeo, Spinnin’ Pole Arena Playday, is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. This event will take place at 12481 21st St. NW, Watford City and will feature barrels, poles, flag race, speed race, and dummy roping. The cost is $5 per event and is open to ages 13 years of age and younger. Awards will be given to the top six contestants in each event and all-around champions (top three in each age group). This event is sponsored by Watford City area businesses and generous donors including Drakin Oilfield Const., D...
Farm Credit Services of North Dakota is proud to announce that it has awarded the Benefit Fund of the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems $3,869 as a recipient of the Rural Community Grant Fund (RCGF). The grant funds will help purchase additional equipment to expand telemedicine services. Lynn Welker, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) Public Relations and Fundraising, was pleased to accept the check from Farm Credit Services, and utilize the grant funds towards this equipment purchase....
Chase Raymond Barnedt, 25, Dickinson, ND formerly of Paul, ID, died in a traffic accident, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 near Grassy Butte, ND. A viewing is scheduled 6-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dickinson, ND. Funeral services will be next week in Paul, ID. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
A talented student in Watford City, could soon have her art on the Google homepage for millions to see. Google is announcing the 54 State and Territory winners in its 12th annual Doodle for Google competition, a contest open to K-12 students across the United States to design a Google Doodle inspired by the theme "I show kindness by...". Leah Dokken, 4-5 grade group, Watford City Middle School, is one of the 54 state and territory winners across the country. Leah Dokken's doodle was selected...
Former Penn State standout and retired NFL linebacker Garrett Sickels spoke to area students and football players at the Rough Rider Center on Aug. 12. Sickels works for Rick Woolsey, R&R Construction CEO, San Diego. R&R Construction helps to build critical infrastructure in the area. Sickels chose to retire from the NFL after suffering repeated back injuries. He shared his inspiring story of attending Penn State and eventually moving on to the NFL. Sickels played outside linebacker for the Los...
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc. (MCHS) has added many different services to their clinic, and more recently, they have implemented a Suboxone Clinic. This is a program offered to people who are seeking treatment for substance abuse. Anyone who struggles with pain medication addiction or physical or psychological dependence with morphine, dilaudid, methadone, heroin, kratom, codeine, oxycodone, or opioids is encouraged to take advantage of the Suboxone Clinic. The idea for establishing...
Laura (Krous) Kelley has joined Cornerstone Bank as a Private Banker. With over 23 years of experience in the financial industry, Kelley works with high-net-worth individuals to help them focus on preserving and protecting their financial legacies by offering a full range of banking, investment and insurance services. She also holds her Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses. Originally from Dickinson, Kelley currently lives in Bismarck with her husband, Jeff. Together they have four...
The Watford City FFA Chapter held an awards picnic at the Kent Pelton Nature Park on Tuesday, July 28 to recognize member achievements for the past school year. Members were presented with proficiency awards for their Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) projects and leadership awards. The Watford City FFA Chapter continues to develop its members through premier leadership, personal growth and career success. The STAR Discovery Award went to Dominic-Jordan E. Robertson. As a young member,...
A funeral service for Steven Brice Brenno, 25, Watford City, ND will be 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 and Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 from 12-7 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. all at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Brice passed away...
A memorial service for Wallace Johnson, 90, Watford City, ND was held 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor Nichole Martin officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Wally passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Eastern Montana Veterans Home, Glendive,...
The Watford City FFA Chapter held an awards picnic on Tuesday, July 28 at the Kent Pelton Nature Park. Every year, the chapter honors local people who support the FFA by presenting Honorary FFA degrees. This year's recipients were Samantha Doneen and Marlai Johnston. Members also decided at a chapter meeting this year to recognize the following two individuals with awards of appreciation. The Chapter decided at a meeting this year to recognize two individuals with an Award of Appreciation....
McKenzie County participated in the first-ever virtual State 4-H Consumer Decision Making contest held on July 21. The Junior Team of Kyle Best, son of Vawnita and Pete Best, Watford City, Jaden Murphy, son of Kim and Lee Murphy, Williston and Gracyn Darrington, daughter of Nikki and Patrick Darrington, Arnegard, placed 10th in the contest. 4-H Consumer Decision Making judging activities are designed to help youth develop decision-making skills. Their ability to observe and evaluate written...
Emeri Riot Orr Emeri Riot Orr was born, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, to Danielle Bradshaw and Travis Orr, Malta. She weighed 8 lbs. and 11.7 oz. Maternal grandparents are Billie Weyrauch and Donald Anderson and paternal grandparents are Dennis and Angela Orr. She joins sister Ally Jo Hughes and brothers Oregon Hughes and Treyton Orr. Dean Patrick Milton Dean Patrick Milton was born, Saturday, June 6, 2020, to Sara Christian and Kyle Milton, Sidney. He weighed 8 lbs. and 11.8 oz. Maternal grandparents are Victoria and Earl Chick and Bob Fant and...
The ANOVA Family Health Center, 301 12th St SE, Watford City, ND, has been offering COVID-19 drive-thru testing since March, but more recently, they have been providing rapid COVID-19 testing. The clinic performs up to 60 tests Monday-Thursday and up to 30 on Fridays. If someone suspects they have COVID-19, they can schedule a time to be tested by giving the clinic a call. "When they call the clinic, we do a North Dakota Department of Health intake on them. Once that is complete, we input the...
COVID-19 has put a damper on many activities, but there are still plenty of family fun events to take in. Watford City Thursdays - Sept. 3 – Watford Market, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 501 7th St SE. Visit local vendor booths while listening to live music from local artists. The Lions Club will be selling $5 burger plates. Thurs., Aug. 6 – Sip N' Paint Rooster at the Rough Rider Center. Did you know that having a rooster in your kitchen brings good luck? Cost is $35. BYOB. Register at www...
Summer days can be especially hot in August. Wearing a mask out in this weather can make things even worse. Luckily local businesses in the area provide some hard serve ice cream options to provide refreshing relief from the heat. Larsen Service Drug, Watford City Larsen Service Drug, 244 Main St N, is home to an old fashioned soda fountain in the rear of the store next to the pharmacy. The soda fountain provides a daily fix of shakes, ice cream sodas, sundaes and more. They offer 11 flavors of...
A memorial service for Wallace Johnson, 90, Watford City, ND will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor Nichole Martin officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Wally passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Eastern Montana Veterans Home, Glendive,...
A funeral service for Steven Brice Brenno, 25, Watford City, ND will be 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 and Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 from 12-7 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. all at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Brice passed away...
After the tragic loss of their child, Graylon, on Monday, July 13 the Watford City community moved to support the Roberts family. A benefit account has been set up at First International Bank & Trust, Watford City, ND. You can ask a Customer Service Representative to assist with donations to the Roberts family. In addition a CO-ED Benefit Softball Tournament is scheduled for Aug. 1 and 2. As a part of the tournament there will be a silent auction held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 1. For more information on the Softball Tournament contact Morgan at...
Despite windy conditions anglers still had fun at Tobacco Gardens Marina & Resort near Watford City July 18-19....
A funeral service for Graylon James Roberts, 2, Watford City, ND was held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at Watford City Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND with Pastors Sheldon McGorman and John Brady officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Graylon passed away tragically on Monday, July 13, 2020 at McKenzie County Healthcare Center....
Williston, ND - The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NWNDCF) has awarded $14,000 from the Relief Fund to organizations supporting human services in Williams, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail counties as a result of COVID-19 and energy industry pressures. This grant allocation brings the total committed from the Relief Fund to $85,000. The following three grants were recently allocated: • $6,500 to Bakken Oil Rush (Watford City): Funds will be utilized to install laundry facilities in the thrift store to wash and sanitize donated clot...
Watford City, ND - The McKenzie Electric Cooperative (MEC) Board of Directors has postponed the annual member meeting previously scheduled to take place on July 21, 2020 to 2021 due to the increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in western North Dakota. The meeting will now take place in 2021 and the specific date and details will be shared with the membership as soon as possible. Due to events out of MEC’s control, and pursuant to MEC bylaws, state law and executive order of the Governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum, the MEC Board of D...
This summer The McKenzie County Heritage Park will be offering many fun activities for kids to participate in throughout July and August. The Heritage Park has a variety of buildings that hold historical importance to McKenzie County's such as a trapper's cabin, country school, blacksmith shop, homestead shack, law office, church, barbershop, and much more! The Heritage Park is located west of Watford City at 950 2nd Avenue SW. Activities offered at the Heritage Park include a Dino Dig,...
A funeral service for Graylon James Roberts, 2, Watford City, ND will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at Watford City Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND with Pastors Sheldon McGorman and John Brady officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Graylon passed away tragically on Monday, July 13, 2020 at McKenzie County Healthcare Center....
