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Gary and his wife, Norma Buchanan, Billings, made a brief visit to Sidney on Wednesday morning, November 2nd, at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. The Buchanans were also treated to lunch with a meet and greet with other business people by the South 40 owners Arnie and Lola Hansen. Buchanan is an independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives for Montana in this year’s mid-term election. He has resided in Montana for 47 years and is the owner of Buchanan Capital, Billings, since 2002. Buchanan has always taken an interest in what M...
Agriculture is the backbone of the MonDak region and it’s time to celebrate this year’s harvest with The Roundup’s 20th annual Harvest Festival 2022. Make It With Sugar Whip up your tastiest creations Friday, Oct. 28 and bring them to The Market, (formerly Reese & Ray’s IGA), 203 2nd St. NW, Sidney, between 8-9 a.m. for a chance to win a $50 prize from area merchants. Cooks also receive a 5 lb. bag of sugar for each entry. The Peoples Choice winner will win a $100 gift card. Enter in cakes, cookies, pies, candy, breads and rolls, and other....
The story of McKenzie County's rich history, from pre-historic to modern day oil exploration and agriculture, can soon be explored under one roof. With the opening of the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum's new indoor space in 2021, plans for the Heritage Park to acquire the displays and exhibits from the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County inside the Long X Visitor Center have been in the works. Now the time has come to make the transition. "Both entities have a commitment...
The MonDak Heritage Center welcomed two new employees to their staff on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Nikki Bailey is the new executive director. The position had been vacant for a considerable amount of time. She is a Montana native and grew up in Fort Benton, near Great Falls. She got a Masters degree from Montana State University Bozeman in agriculture education with a focus on relations. Before coming to Sidney, Nikki worked as an MSU Extension Agent for Carbon County and she did a bit of everything...
Seitz Insurance Agency, Sidney, is part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States designated as a "Best Practices Agency" by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I"). Each year since 1993, the Big "I" and Reagan Consulting, an Atlanta-based management consulting firm, join forces to study the country's leading agencies in six categories. The agencies comprising the study groups are selected every third year through a...
This Q&A answers common questions about breast density and breast cancer screenings. No two breasts are identical, even on the same woman. They come in different sizes, different shapes and even different density. You can't tell a breast's density by looking at it or feeling it, but it's completely normal to have dense breasts. If you do have dense breast tissue, here's what you need to know about breast cancer screenings. Q: What are dense breasts? A: All breasts are comprised of...
Fred Lake is a man on a mission... a mission to be involved. After moving back to Sidney in 2009 to take care of his parents, the Lambert native found his local niche in volunteer opportunities. In 2010 he joined the Sports and Rec Committee with the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, coordinating the hospitality room for basketball and volleyball games, where snacks and beverages are provided for coaches and administration. He also serves as the director of the Parade of Lights, organizing the...
The Long X Arts Association’s Concert Series Committee invites you to join them in choosing the lineup of the 2023-24 Concert Series on Monday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Teddy’s Residential Suites in Watford City. Free appetizers will be provided. While the 2022-23 Concert Series is in full swing, with a three more concerts in the queue, now is the time to select entertainment for the next season, which will begin in the fall of 2023. “This is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Jessie Scofield, Long X Arts Foundation’s Director....
The University of Montana Oval echoed with the voices of nearly 100 students, many chanting, “My body, my choice! My state, my choice!” The rally was both in defense of reproductive rights but also in opposition to the so-called “Born-Alive Infant Protection Act” on the ballot this year. The initiative, which has passed in some 18 other states, addresses a specific and uncommon situation that has attracted attention from both sides of the divisive debate over reproductive rights. Listed on the ballot as Legislative Referendum 131, the proposa...
Proponents say this year’s constitutional amendment on the ballot will update Montanans’ right to privacy for the 21st century, but opponents and analysts are wondering what, if anything, it would actually change. The ballot initiative, C-48, would modify the privacy clause of the state constitution to include electronic data and communications explicitly, meaning police would need a search warrant to access cell phone or other electronic data. Sen. Kenneth Bogner, R-Miles City, sponsored the bill. After hearing from constituents concerned abo...
There was a ceremony at one of Fairview's public-school buildings to start a long overdue task. After four long decades, the East Fairview School will be undergoing some much-needed updates and renovations. The ground breaking ceremony was Monday, Oct. 10, on the east side of the building. McKenzie County Commissioners and East Fairview School Board, Howdy Lawlar, Melissa Elletson, Doug Gullikson, Harvey Asbeck, Kathy Skarda, Clint Wold, Craig Hystad, and Derek Gackle as well as B&B Builders...
Agriculture is the backbone of the MonDak region and it’s time to celebrate this year’s harvest with The Roundup’s 20th annual Harvest Festival 2022. Make It With Sugar Whip up your tastiest creations Friday, Oct. 28 and bring them to The Market, (formerly Reese & Ray’s IGA), 203 2nd St. NW, Sidney, between 8-9 a.m. for a chance to win a $50 prize from area merchants. Cooks also receive a 5 lb. bag of sugar for each entry. The Peoples Choice winner will win a $100 gift card. Enter in cakes, cookies, pies, candy, breads and rolls, and other....
Monday, Oct. 10, Williston police officers showed up to investigate a report of possible narcotics. What they found brought stress and additional problems to the surrounding residents for the rest of the week. According to press releases, at about 3:54 p.m. Williston Police officer’s showed up at the apartments on the 3600 block of 7th St. W. Upon investigating, they found an estimated 1,471 lbs. of explosive items in one of the occupied apartments. They evacuated the building where the items were found out of precaution. At that point, the M...
On Friday, Oct. 14 at approximately 4:20 p.m. CST there was a one vehicle rollover about 17 miles west of Williston, ND. A 1995 Chevrolet Astro driven by Elmer Pariseien, Belcourt, ND, was traveling southbound on 153rd Ave. NW, County Road 5. The Chevrolet lost control, entered the ditch, struck a tree, rolled and came to rest on its wheels. A female passenger, Theresa Parisien, Belcourt, ND, was transported by ambulance to CHI St. Alexius, Williston. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both the driver and passenger had their...
Sidney Strength is the newest addition to the businesses on Central, and was recently welcomed as a new Chamber business. The store offers athletic apparel and supplements including protein powders, mass gainers, on-the-go snacks, drinks, and pre-workout caffeine options for those that don't drink coffee. Owner Eric Tooker officially opened the store on Oct.17 after two months of preparation. Tooker and his family moved to Sidney from Fargo for his wife's job and he noticed a need for a...
The Richland Ranger Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Catholic Daughters and the Knights of Columbus are reaching out to help one of Sidney's youngest natives on Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22. Blake, the daughter of Matt and Kindra Donvan was born on March 22, 2022 with a congenital heart defect. She underwent a heart transplant in July and is still in the hospital, recovering from complications. On Friday, the Richland Alumni Rangers are putting on the Bakken Hot Shot Tournam...
The Sidney Moose Lodge "Heart of the Community" fundraiser during the MT. Moose Association Annual Convention held at Sidney Moose Lodge Sept. 29-Oct. 2, was for the Sunrise Women's Clinic. The Sidney Moose Lodge Administrator Rita Rehbein and Sidney Chapter Senior Regent Stacy Fischer presented checks in the amount of $663 and various infant items of diapers, wipes and outfits to Stacy McNally, Sunrise Women's Clinic director. Another "Heart of the Community" project done by Sidney Moose Lodge...
Physical therapy provides so many benefits that you may not realize all the reasons it's worth a try. Physical therapy is a proven treatment method that helps people heal from injuries, disabilities and health conditions. Some of its many benefits include pain management, improved mobility and muscle strengthening. Each person's needs and goals for physical therapy are unique. After a therapist does an evaluation of your condition and reviews your medical history, together you will establish...
If it’s time to make an appointment for a mammogram, here are some tips before you go. Mammograms are the premier tool for detecting breast cancer as early as possible. But some women avoid getting mammograms because they’re afraid of how the test will feel. When you know what to expect and how to prepare, you’ll find that getting a mammogram is an easy way to take care of your health. Here’s how to prepare for your next mammogram: • Know the screening guidelines. Although different organizations offer different recommendations about when wome...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces an exhibition of works from the MDHC Permanent Collection on display through Nov. 12 at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney. The MonDak Heritage Center is home to 300 plus pieces of art in our permanent collection. Many have been donated by the artist or members of the MonDak Heritage Center. When the opportunity presents itself, we enjoy selecting pieces from the collection out and putting them on display. Many of the pieces currently...
Sidney, MT - With more than 300 lives directly impacted, Sidney Health Center's Care Flight has proved to be an essential service for the MonDak region. October 2022 marked the one-year anniversary of the air ambulance service that is locally owned and operated through a joint venture between Sidney Health Center and fAIRMED, a critical care air transport company based out of Grand Forks, ND. In its first year of operation, Sidney Health Center Care Flight transported 194 patients from Sidney He...
As the school year kicks off, community events, outside of school activities begin to dwindle. The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is excited to bring in something for the adults, the “Battle of the Bands”. On Oct. 22, the Sidney Chamber is bringing “Battle of the Bands” to the Richland County Event Center. “Stolen Roan”, Miles City; “Time in the Saddle”, Colstrip; “Plowed Under Band”, Havre; “Exit 53”, Hardin; and “Kansas Fried Chicken”, Glendive, will all be competing for the title of the best band in the Bakken. Each band wi...
