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Although every day should be Teacher Appreciation Day, May 8-12 is officially National Teacher Appreciation Week. The administration at Fairview School is working hard to showcase their outstanding teaching staff with a Survivor Game, with a digital wheel set up outside the administration office. Any adult in the building will be allowed to make one spin each day to earn points and win prizes. Each day, some prizes are represented as the BIG PRIZE. Those winnings can be collected by contacting...
On Sunday, June 25, the Sidney Lions Club will be holding its 6th Annual Family Fun Trap Shoot fundraiser event. Shotgun owners from all over eastern Montana and western North Dakota are welcome to participate. The event will be held at the Sidney Trap Club Range, 12598 Hwy. 16 North. Registration is $35 per person from 8 a.m.-10:30 am. Registration for the practice rounds will be $10 per round and is from 9 a.m.-10:40 a.m. The actual event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until finished with a two-round guarantee. There will be an adult...
There is a bench warrant issued for Gary Eugene Anderson Jr, for failure to appear on the original charges of preventing arrest, disorderly conduct and 24/7 violation. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this individual, contact McKenzie County Sheriff's office at 701-444-3654 or call 911. If you see this individual do not approach him....
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum announced that the Washburn High School Band and Williston High School Chorale have been selected as the 2023 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs. “These two exceptional groups of young people do an outstanding job representing their schools, their communities and the state of North Dakota through their musical performances,” Burgum said. “Congratulations to the Washburn High School Band and Williston High School Chorale for being fantastic examples of the incredibly talented musicians who enhan...
Sidney - Sidney Health Center is excited to partner with the DAISY Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that honors and recognizes the hard work and dedication of nursing staff. The DAISY Foundation's Nurse Recognition Program has been implemented at healthcare facilities across the country, and it is now available to the nurses at Sidney Health Center. "We are excited to kick-off the DAISY Foundation Award Program at Sidney Health Center during National Nurses Week," stated Dee Hamburg,...
Boys & Girls Club of the MonDak is proud to announce Reese Smith and Kinley Williams as the April Members of the Month! Reese is our Clubhouse Member of the Month and she is in Mrs. Fulghum's first grade class. She is the daughter of Adam and Sarah Smith. Reese enjoys the scouts program while at the club and loves art class in school. When Reese grows up, she would like to become a veterinarian. Kinley is our Member of the Month from the Base and she is in Mrs. Coryell's fourth-grade class. She...
The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the second payment of 2022 Real Property taxes and the first payment of 2023 mobile home taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Payments and payment coupons may be mailed or brought to the Richland County Treasurer, 201 West Main, Sidney, MT 59270. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For your convenience there is a payment drop box located in the alley behind the Old Courthouse and credit card payments are accepted online at richland.org. Any payments...
At the end of February 2023, Richland Economic Development Corp. (REDC) signed with “Rebel River Creative”, Billings area after sending out requests for marketing firm proposals. “Rebel River Creative”, will review what REDC has already been doing and present their findings during a discovery session, and then walk the non-profit organization through a focused strategic marketing plan. During phase one the marketing firm will present three logo options, create a revised brand and tagline...
"Vietnam Voices", a traveling history exhibit created by the Western Heritage Center, Billings, is now on display at the MonDak Heritage Center. This exhibit features the powerful stories of 81 Vietnam veterans and was created to share the experiences of Vietnam veterans with Montanans. Through individual interviews, a diary of a Montana veteran, and letters written by a Montana pilot who was killed in action, this exhibit encapsulates the sights and sounds of the Vietnam Conflict, at war and...
Williston - The 2023 State of the City is scheduled for Thursday, May 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Old Armory, 320 1st Ave. E. The State of the City Address is an annual event that provides important City updates on current initiatives, projects, partnerships, and more. Mayor Howard Klug will be joined by guests to share the challenges and successes of the past year, as well as discuss upcoming projects and future endeavors for the City of Williston. A free lunch will be offered to in-person attendees. Limited seating is available; however,...
The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 100th year July 5-8, in Wolf Point hosted by the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit 2020 Medium Rodeo of the Year Stampede committee, along with the many dedicated Stadium committee and community volunteers. The weekend festivities will start Wednesday evening July 5 with a steak fondue at the Big Sky Corral and the Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo at 6 p.m., followed by the Kyle Shobe & The Walk ‘Em Boys concert, located at Marvin Brookman Stadium. Grand marshals chosen for the 100th are Clint and Arlyss L...
Omaha, NE - Releases from Fort Peck Dam will be reduced from 9,000 cubic feet per second to 6,000 cfs on May 22. Releases will be increased back to 9,000 cfs on June 2. If the maintenance work is completed early, releases will return to 9,000 cfs as soon as possible. Maintenance at the Fort Peck powerhouse, on the power tunnel, requires Units 1, 2, and 3 to be unavailable. “The lowered releases will not have a significant impact on reservoir elevations at Fort Peck,” said John Remus, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers chief’ Missouri River Basin...
The Title Team and the Watford City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on May 4. Pictured is Denise Matson cuts the ribbon during the Grand Opening for the new building of The Title Team, Watford City, at 109 6th Ave. SE, Suite 500. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Montana's "Trail to the Stars" has been awarded the Marketing Campaign of the Year award for its outstanding tourism-related marketing campaign executed within the past calendar year. The project is a collaboration among central Montana, southeast Montana, and Montana's Missouri River Country along with Montana State Parks to promote and celebrate the region's wide-open dark skies, which offer some of the most stunning stargazing experiences in the world. The "Trail to the Stars" project include...
On Friday, May 12 approximately 4:20 p.m. CDT there was a two-vehicle head on collision 25 miles east of Williston. A 2008 Ford F350 was traveling westbound on Hwy. 1804 near mile marker 283 being driven by David Seiferd, a 49-year-old male, Williston, ND. A 2010 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash. The Toyota was driven by Robert Ndahigwa, a 40-year-old male, Dickinson, ND, and had Ronald Nanan, a 57-year-old male passenger, Hedgesville, WV. The Ford failed to negotiate a slight curve in the road and crossed into...
McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil Museum welcomed new director, Ferin Moore, April 4. Moore is a Watford City graduate who moved back to the area in 2022. She previously worked as a para at the Watford City Middle School. "I thought being the director of the museum would be an interesting change of pace," Moore commented. The position became available with the retirement of Sandy Rieker who worked as the museum director for the last eight years. Moore will be responsible for the...
The Richland County 4-H Horse Club is having an Equine Run on Sunday, May 14, west of Fairview and is inviting the public to join them. Designed similar to a poker run the 4-H horse club is having an equine-based community event. The eight-mile trail ride starts at 34787 County Rd 134 and proceeds across lovely spring pastureland along the beautiful hills of eastern Montana. While there will be no gambling, the cost to participate will be $10 a hand. Riders will receive additional cards along...
Alexander Public School will be hosting the Missoula Children’s Theatre team the week of May 1 with a production of “Rumpelstiltskin” on Saturday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alexander Old Gym. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. All are welcome to attend. The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, has been touring extensively for more than 40 years, and will visit nearly 1,200 communities this year with up to 44 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. A tour team arrives in a given town with a...
Rau School would like to announce Anthony Leon, son of Emmanuel and Areli Leon, as their student of the quarter for the third quarter. Anthony is a kind and respectful student. He is always willing to lend a hand where needed. He is not afraid of working hard and asking for help when needed. Anthony always has a smile on his face and is quick to share it with others. He is polite to staff and students alike. He is always up for a challenge and is determined to succeed. Anthony enjoys wrestling,...
The McKenzie County Job Development Authority is seeking support for the construction of single-family dwellings in McKenzie County to address the current housing shortage through the creation of a JDA Home Builder Construction Loan Participation Program. Initial funding of $4.5 million is being requested by the Job Development Authority to fund this as a revolving loan program. This program would run until Dec. 31, 2024. At that time, it would be evaluated as to if there is reason for it to continue. The program is seeking launch in June...
(Billings, MT) The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) strongly supports Montana Senator Jon Tester’s decision to block the White House’s slate of nominees for the Amtrak Board of Directors, urging President Joe Biden to reconsider nominating potential board members from Western states. Five of the six White House nominees to the Amtrak board come from the Northeast Corridor communities, despite the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s explicit requirement that new Amtrak Board members represent the breadth of Amtrak’s served communi...
Sidney - The Richland County Ambulance Service held a pre-hospital trauma life support training for its Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) this past weekend. The exercise included hands-on training, such as simulating large scale car accidents, mass casualty incidents, and working with SIM-MT for burn victim simulation training. This type of training is useful for preparing emergency responders to handle a variety of trauma situations effectively and can help EMTs build the skills and...
Helena - Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill at the Sieben Ranch Block Management Area, to double the payment cap for landowners increasing public access through Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Block Management Program. "Thanks to generous landowners like the Baucus family participating in Block Management, Montanans have access to millions of acres of private land to hunt," Gov. Gianforte said. "We're investing in the success of this program for years to come for the benefit of...
Each month, Montana WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and a community of support from both experts and peers to more than 16,000 moms and children. Nationwide, WIC serves more than 7 million people. Montana WIC participants say they would recommend WIC to their friends, and when asked what they value most about WIC, more than 75% say they value the nutrition information and appreciate the support from WIC staff. As the nation’s most successful and cost-effective public health nutrition program, WIC is d...
