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North Dakota’s paddlefish snagging season opens May 1 and is scheduled to continue through the end of the month. However, depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 24-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department. Potential snaggers are reminded that opening day, May 1, falls on a Thursday. Snag-and-release of all paddlefish is required on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, so opening day is snag-and-release only. Mandatory harvest of all snagged paddlefish is required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, F...
Public meetings will be held Wednesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the Dawson County High School in Glendive and Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Sidney High School in Sidney to discuss the fate of irrigation in the Yellowstone Valley. The Endangered Species Act requires measures to protect the pallid sturgeon and other at risk fish in the Yellowstone River, however a strong support of irrigation must be shown. LaVanchie Starkey, interim executive director of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce and...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with the Bureau of Reclamation, co-lead agencies on the Intake Diversion Dam modification project, are seeking public comments on a draft supplement to an environmental assessment that was released in 2010. The supplement identifies alternatives to modify the existing diversion dam located in Intake, Mont. to improve passage for endangered pallid sturgeon and other native fish in the lower Yellowstone River. “This supplemental EA results from an extensive, collaborative effort from the stakeholders and int...
A Montana district court recently ruled that Montana laws dealing with the wild or domestic status of bison are “ambiguous.” Those laws certainly are complicated, and for good reason. The Montana legislature has purposely given joint jurisdiction over bison to our state’s livestock and wildlife agencies because bison pose a unique management situation. They pose a dire threat to Montana’s livestock industry because much of the Yellowstone bison herd carries the dangerous disease brucellosis. But more than that, bison have the capacity to do a...
Can this community afford a 1.2 billion dollar loss, every three years? That is the potential impact if the new Intake diversion plan is not approved this year. The Endangered Species Act requires a fish passage on the Yellowstone River. Regional Montana Fish and Wildlife leaders have said they prefer a complete removal of the existing diversion dam and the return of the river to its pre 1907 state. Goodbye Sidney Sugars. Goodbye Busch Ag. Goodbye to many businesses from Glendive to Trenton...
Edwin D. Beery 74, of Vida, eldest son of Margaret and Newell Beery passed into Eternity on March 27th, 2014 at the Billings Clinic from complications of a worn out heart. Eddy was born on Aug. 25, 1939 in Wolf Point, Montana. He lived and breathed the family farm and ranch from birth to death. Eddy graduated from Richey High School in 1957 and was always proud of being a Richey Royal. Eddy will be dearly missed by his family and community. Visitation was at the Clayton Stevenson Chapel in Circle on April 1st from 3-6 pm with Masonic Services...
Today, the Northern Plains Resource Council and Carbon County Resource Council, a Northern Plains affiliate group, challenged the way the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) does business regarding hydraulic fracturing, the controversial method of extracting natural gas being questioned nationwide for its impact on water. The two conservation groups amended their January lawsuit claiming the “48-hour fracking warning” is inadequate to enable public participation. The groups also maintain the BOGC’s February approval of an oil w...
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, in cooperation with the Trenton Fire Department, will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 5, beginning at 1 p.m., weather permitting This special community event will offer children not only the chance to chase down those elusive Easter Eggs at the confluence, but also allow them to enjoy the educational opportunities provided by the Confluence Center’s exhibits. The eggs will be hidden in three locations, with the children divided into three age groups. The Trenton Fire D...
Oil and water don't mix. The full extent of the March 11 oil spill at Private Frazier Well site north of Fairview remains to be seen. The Zavanna LLC well site is on land owned by Cayko Farms. Although the North Dakota Oil and Gas Commission says they sent out warnings of ice jams and potential flooding four days in advance, David Hodges, senior vice president of operations for Zavanna says the company received notification by voice mail at approximately 8 a.m. on March 11. Workers were in the...
The National Park Service (NPS) and the State of Montana (State) have agreed to prepare a joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider possible changes for managing wild Yellowstone bison and the non-native disease brucellosis. The process will allow the NPS and the State to account for substantial new information and changed circumstances since the implementation of the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) began in 2001, and could result in the creation of a plan to replace the IBMP. The NPS and the State will be working within...
What do you get when you combine 225 miles of laterals, 118 miles of drains, the Lower Yellowstone Diversion Dam, Thomas Point Pumping Plant and the main canal? The answer is, The Lower Yellowstone Project. Approximately one-third of the project lands are in western North Dakota and the remaining two-thirds are located in east-central Montana. According to a recent article written by Gerald 'Jerry' Benock, of the Montana Area Office (MTAO) of the Bureau of Reclamation, "This project is...
Tim and Kristin Larson of Sidney, MT pride themselves on promoting the Beef and cattle industry. Both raised on cattle ranches in Montana, Tim in Forsyth and Kristin in Big Timber, the BEEF and cattle industry is their way of life. They currently reside on a small ranch just outside of Sidney, MT with their 4 children: Grady (10), Garrett (8), Landry (5) and Leddy (3) who love the cattle industry (and their horses) just as much as mom & dad. Growing up, Tim was very active in 4-H and Rodeo and...
The public is invited to an April 1, 2014 armchair discussion on the importance of energy and the Keystone XL Pipeline moderated by Yellowstone County Commissioner Bill Kennedy, with special guests, Rear Admiral Donald P. Loren, U.S. Navy (Ret.), former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Security Integration, and Montana Attorney General Tim Fox. The discussion will be held at Metra Park Expo Center, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be a luncheon buffet hosted by Barb Skelton and the Montana Energy Forum, served by Wine Market...
Tim and Kristin Larson of Sidney, MT pride themselves on promoting the Beef and cattle industry. Both raised on cattle ranches in Montana, Tim in Forsyth and Kristin in Big Timber, the BEEF and cattle industry is their way of life. They currently reside on a small ranch just outside of Sidney, MT with their 4 children: Grady (10), Garrett (8), Landry (5) and Leddy (3) who love the cattle industry (and their horses) just as much as mom & dad. Growing up, Tim was very active in 4-H and Rodeo and...
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center will be hosting several events in March. All of the events are free and open to the public. Join history buffs in an interesting discussion of the month’s selected book as the Fort Buford History Book Club gathers on March 13 at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Center. Please call in advance if you will be joining us. Join the Confluence Quilters for their monthly meeting March 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central. Quilters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to p...
Albert "Bud" and Anne Groskinsky have an insatiable curiosity and love of learning that covers a wide range of interests. They will celebrate their 59th anniversary June 1. As children of the Depression which shaped their thinking, Groskinsky's have worked hard, enjoyed life and remain very active as seniors. "It's been a great life," Anne said. Anne's grandparents, Jan Luczkiewicz, homesteaded north of Richey. Bud's maternal grandparents got the last homestead available in Dawson County. "That...
Sidney Gymnastics Team traveled to Billings for the Yellowstone Invitational with level 3 placing 3rd. Individual scores are as follows. Suttyn Barnhart – Vault 9.2, Bars 9.1, Beam 8.3, Floor 9.0, AA 35.6 Hallie Andrews – Vault 8.65, Bars 8.65, Beam 8.6, Floor 8.7, AA 34.6 Katherine Hill – Vault 9.1, Bars 9.25, Beam 8.55, Floor 8.9, AA 35.8 Brianna Dingfelder – Vault 9.3, Bars 8.2, Beam 8.8, Floor 8.55, AA 34.85 Elizabeth Hill – Vault 9.2, Bars 8.75, Beam 8.3, Floor 7.7, AA 33.95 Shea Roberts – Vault 8.7, Bars 7.05, Beam 8.7, Floor 7.5, AA 31.9...
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson announced a major policy change affecting crop eligibility for the 2014 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) in some Montana counties. Today, the national FSA office approved Montana FSA’s request for an exemption in specific counties to allow the use of NAP coverage for nonirrigated corn intended for grain and silage (NAP practice of forage) beginning the 2014 crop year. Prior to January 2014, if catastrophic (CAT) risk protection level of crop insurance was a...
Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project held its annual meeting Friday, February 14 at the Sidney Elks Lodge with a delicious lunch catered by Kountry Catering and skillful emceeing by LYIP Board of Control president Richard Cayko. Rod Stephens and Lonnie Schipman were thanked for their many years of dedicated service and congratulated on their retirement while operator Terry Jensen was recognized for 30 years of service to LYIP. Bud Groskinsky was presented a book of historical LYIP photos, some of which featured his father, upon his retirement...
“The Northern Plains Resource Council believes that careful analysis of the just-released final Environmental Impact Statement will show that it is far short of demonstrating that the Keystone XL pipeline would be in the national interest,” said Darrell Garoutte, a Northern Plains member and rancher whose land would be crossed by the pipeline in McCone County, Montana. “The release of the final EIS means that it is now time for citizens, especially in the affected states with so much to lose, to speak up and let Secretary Kerry and President Ob...
Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project held its annual meeting Friday, February 14 at the Sidney Elks Lodge with a delicious lunch catered by Kountry Catering and skillful emceeing by LYIP Board of Control president Richard Cayko. Rod Stephens and Lonnie Schipman were thanked for their many years of dedicated service and congratulated on their retirement while operator Terry Jensen was recognized for 30 years of service to LYIP. Bud Groskinsky was presented a book of historical LYIP photos, some...
Bob and Joan Bell found it: a true love that lasts a lifetime. Born and raised in Richland County, the couple met in Sidney at a small drive-in café owned and operated by Bob's mother and sister. They were married nearly 60 years ago in Sidney, MT on September 17, 1954. Bob and Joan honeymooned in Yellowstone Park. The Bells have a very close knit family: 5 children, 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and they are expecting 3 more great-grandchildren this year. They raised their family on...
The Masons of Lower Yellowstone Lodge #90 in Sidney have provided applications to all Richland County high schools to apply for the Ben York Masonic Scholarship. Graduating seniors who are planning to pursue a course of study in the construction/building trades such as plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, etc. are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship was created by the local Masonic lodge to honor the memory of Ben York. Ben was a long time Sidney plumber and electrician as well as a devoted member of the Masonic...
“The Northern Plains Resource Council believes that careful analysis of the just-released final Environmental Impact Statement will show that it is far short of demonstrating that the Keystone XL pipeline would be in the national interest,” said Darrell Garoutte, a Northern Plains member and rancher whose land would be crossed by the pipeline in McCone County, Montana. “The release of the final EIS means that it is now time for citizens, especially in the affected states with so much to lose, to speak up and let Secretary Kerry and Presi...
The Northern Plains Resource Council and Carbon County Resource Council (CCRC) are challenging in court a decision by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) to prevent the public from testifying on a proposed oil well permit for the Belfry area last month. A lawsuit was filed this morning with the Montana 13th District Court in Yellowstone County. (Cause No. DV-14-0027 Dept. 3) At the December BOGC meeting in Billings, CCRC (an affiliate of Northern Plains) was taken off the agenda and not allowed to speak about the pending oil...
