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Due to COVID-19, funeral services for Leonard Hoffmann, 92, Bismarck, ND formerly of Watford City, ND are tentatively scheduled for May 29, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Leonard passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 in Bismarck, ND....
Graveside services for Rew Johnson, infant son of Rulon and Crystal Johnson was held 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Rew was born on Friday evening, March 20, 2020 and passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, CHI St. Alexius Health, Williston, ND....
Williston, ND - The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NWNDCF) has awarded $14,000 from the newly established NWNDCF Relief Fund to organizations responding to immediate needs in Williams, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail Counties as a result of COVID-19 and energy industry pressures. “We established the NWNDCF Relief Fund on Monday, with funds donated by local individuals, companies, and charitable organizations,” remarked Ward Koeser, President of the NWNDCF Board of Directors. “We felt very strongly that we needed to get funds...
During the coronavirus pandemic, Red Rock dealerships are making customer health and safety a top priority. In an effort to combat the virus, Red Rock dealerships are using Dead Zone Ozone Disinfectants to sanitize vehicles. Currently, there is at least one ozone disinfectant machine at each Red Rock dealership location, which includes Red Rock Auto in Watford City and Red Rock Ford in Williston and Dickinson, North Dakota. As soon as the coronavirus pandemic broke out, Adam Nelson, Red Rock...
(March 31, 2020) Today the Watford City/McKenzie County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was notified by the North Dakota Department of Health (ND DoH) that a male in their 40s from McKenzie County tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The person is under self-quarantine and has been in contact with our COVID-19 call center. We have maintained communication with our healthcare services to provide our community with the most accurate information. “We want to reassure the community, we are trying to stem the spread of COVID-19,” said UMD...
Due to COVID-19, funeral services for Leonard Hoffmann, 92, Bismarck, ND formerly of Watford City, ND are tentatively scheduled for May 29, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Leonard passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 in Bismarck, ND....
On Wednesday, April 8 from 12-6 p.m. and Thursday, April 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. there will be a Watford City Community Blood Drive at the Civic Center. Sign up with Kathy, 701-421-2733 / 675-2333 or Brooke, 444-3626 or go to vitalant.org and use sponsor code: Watford City. For more information or to schedule a donation, call 877-258-4825....
Starting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, there will be a benefit raffle for Calliope Hamilton at Watford City Eagles Club (Aeries #3543), 1904 S. Main, Watford City, ND. Raffle tickets are $20 and can be purchased at several Watford City businesses, including any MBI location, Big Boys Toys, Red Rock Auto, Eagles Club, Latte Da Coffee, and Diskonnect. There will be over $6,000 worth of prizes to be raffled off and you are not required to be present to win. On Dec. 23, 2019, Alexander and Krystene Hamilton’s daughter, Calliope Marie H...
Watford City / McKenzie County COVID-19 response formed an Emergency Operations Center to support the community in observing CDC and North Dakota Department of Health guidelines to slow the spread and flatten the curve of COVID-19 in our community. There is a toll-free hotline for anyone in the community who is in need of the following: • If you are self-quarantining or self-containing, where and how to receive curb-side services of groceries • If you are sick, where and how to receive curb-side pharmaceuticals and related services • If you a...
On March 7 and 8, one team from South Dakota, five teams from Montana, and twelve North Dakota teams for a total of eighteen, showed up at the Rough Rider Center for the second annual NoDak Northern Lights Invite hosted by Badlands Gymnastics of Watford City. A total of 250 athletes came in 2019, another 165 more for a total of 415 came for the 2020 version as the word gets out that Badlands puts on the best competition for miles and miles around. The NoDak was designed as a "tune up"...
Monday, March 16th, a McKenzie County COVID-19 task-force was created. The mission of the task-force is to prepare the community for and support the efforts to slow the spread and flatten the curve. With unified coordination and collaboration between Anova Family Health Center, McKenzie County Health Care Systems, Sanford Health Watford City Clinic, and Upper Missouri District Health Unit, the following public health information is for your personal well-being, the well-being of your friends and family, and the overall well-being of the communi...
We care about the health and well being of our community members, and therefore we are cancelling all events until April 31, 2020. As of now, we will not have our April Network Luncheon, Business After Hours and the Chamber/EDC Annual Meeting which was scheduled for Friday, April 17. The Annual Meeting will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are a sponsor of this event we will be contacting you personally regarding your investment. We will not be scheduling any ribbon cuttings until further notice....
On March 7 and 8, 2020, one team from South Dakota, five teams from Montana, and twelve North Dakota teams for a total of eighteen, showed up at the Rough Rider Center for the second annual NoDak Northern Lights Invite hosted by Badlands Gymnastics of Watford City. 250 athletes came in 2019, another 165 more for a total of 415 came for the 2020 version as the word gets out that Badlands puts on the best competition for miles and miles around. The NoDak was designed as a "tune up" competition...
On Thursday, March 5th, the McKenzie County Count Committee hosted a kickoff event at Stonehome Brewing Company, Watford City, ND. The purpose of this event was to inform people who live and work in McKenzie County of just how important it is to participate in the 2020 Census. The McKenzie County Complete Count Committee was established by the McKenzie County Commission and is composed of representatives throughout McKenzie County. The goal of the committee is to help get the most accurate...
The NoDak Northern Lights gymnastics meet that was held in Watford City on March 7-8 at the Rough Rider Center Arena....
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Saturday, March 21, at Yellowstone Room in McKenzie County Courthouse, Watford City, ND. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 3:30 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11 to 15 interested in babysitting is encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....
Berkan Ru Kara Berkan Ru Kara was born Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 to Lilah and Anil Kara, Sidney, MT. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. He joins a sister, Evren. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Lynda Nesper, Sidney, MT. Paternal grandparents are Ilyas and Atiye Kara, Adana, Turkey. Keanu King Lone Bear Keanu King Lone Bear was born Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 to Sunni Hilde and Michael Bearhill, Fort Kipp, MT. He weighed 6 lbs. 12.9 oz. He joins a brother, Spencer. Maternal grandparents are Chad and Jeanette Hilde, Culbertson, MT. Duke Robert Manley Duke Robert...
Watford City High School hosted a Career and Technical Education (CTE) eeting Monday, Feb. 24. They celebrated successes of their current CTE program and discussed possible future programs. At the meeting, attendees learned about the current CTE opportunities offered at Watford City High School and Alexander High School, heard from students participating in the CTE program, and learned about a possible future CTE program (including information on the Bismarck Career Academy and how Watford City...
Funeral services for Mary Jo Packineau, 83, Bismarck/Mandaree, ND were at 10 a.m., CST, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Living Water Family Worship Church (Black Bear Building), Mandaree, ND with Pastor Woodrow Elmore officiating. Senior pallbearer was Ted Lone Fight, III. The wake was held 5 p.m., CST, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at Living Water Family Worship Church (Black Bear Building), Mandaree, ND. Interment was in Congregational Cemetery, Mandaree, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is caring for the family. The gathering was...
This year the Brodie Gorder Memorial Tournament was held Feb. 28 - 29 at the Sidney High School. The Sidney Wrestling Club has been building an amazing memorial tournament here in eastern Montana. This tournament is in memory of a very special wrestler, Brodie Gorder, son of Lisa and Shane Gorder. He lost his life at only 8 years old in a 4-wheeler accident on their ranch. The tournament is held in his memory in honor of his love for the sport of wrestling. Just the year before the accident he...
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, will be hosting an informational meeting at Teddy’s Residential Suites, Watford City. At 3 pm on Thursday, March 12, Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about Purina animal nutrition, Bayer animal health, and agronomy updates. The Purina and animal health update will feature Lance Enget and Ron Bernhardt. Enget will be providing an overview of Purina’s fly control mineral, and he will also be discussing Purina’s new product line called RX3, which deals with starter ratio...
McKenzie County conducted it annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Superintendent Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2020 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 23 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Masonic Foundation, The North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State Spelling Bee. The...
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, will be hosting an informational meeting at Teddy’s Residential Suites, Watford City. Starting at 3 pm on Thursday, March 12, Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about Purina animal nutrition, Bayer animal health, and agronomy updates. The Purina and animal health update will feature Lance Enget and Ron Bernhardt. Enget will be providing an overview of Purina’s fly control mineral, and he will also be discussing Purina’s new product line called RX3, which deals with start...
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the McKenzie County Community Connection hosted their first-ever open house event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum, Watford City. There was a free sandwich lunch provided. The purpose of hosting a McKenzie County Community Connection open house is to bring new and old community members together. Calli Thorne, McKenzie County Community Connection Coordinator, explained, "The primary purpose of the event is to bring community members together to inform them of...
