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Train rides, live reindeer, Santa and of course, those fabulous fireworks! They're all set for Saturday, Nov. 23 at Sundheim Park, Fairview. "It's been a family tradition since the beginning almost 15 years ago, to have this special experience in the park with our bridge as the backdrop," explained Fairview Chamber of Commerce President Ray Trumpower. "Whether the kids get to play in the leaves or the snow, they love the train rides, the reindeer and a visit with Santa. And everyone, always, enj...
The Fairview Community Foundation will host its annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Waterhole #3 in Fairview. Start bidding on those gorgeous trees and holiday decor at 2 p.m. and fill up with the homemade soup and bread bar from 5 p.m. til it’s gone. The silent auction ends at 6 p.m. but stick around for the ugly sweater contest at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction at 7 p.m. Be sure to get your holiday photos taken while you’re there. Luck of the draw scholarships will also be awarded that night. Two $500 scholarships for 202...
The third in the highly collectible ornament collection by Jeremy Dean is now available! Once again, the stunning ornament features an iconic landmark in Fairview. "Bank of Fairview" was located on the Montana side of Interstate Avenue (State Street) and organized in 1907 by Thomas C. Gardner, Ira M. Alling, Walter K. Adams, Charles J. Hardy and F. M. Schaefer. In 1917, Charles J. Hardy was president and that year deposits were $142,660.96. A beautiful two-story brick building on the corner of...
Start, or finish up, your Christmas shopping with a visit to the annual Silver Bells Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairview High School. With over 30 vendors and counting, the show offers everything from Norwex and Pampered Chef to art by Daphne Johnson Clark and Made in Montana baked goods and jellies by Tammy Baker. Joy Owens will have her famous lefse, Wayward Quilters will be back along with Lindsay Danielson with Side Effects, Jeremy Dean will be selling the...
On Monday, Oct. 21. Sidney Mayor Rick Norby signed a proclamation designating Nov. 1 Extra Mile Day, as he has done for the past eight years. Opportunities for individuals to make a difference in the community and go the "Extra Mile" are endless. Every organization, church, school and youth group welcomes volunteers to enable them to fulfill their mission. A great resource for anyone looking to volunteer is Communities in Action headed by Kimberly Boyd at the Richland County Health Department,...
The countdown to Christmas has begun in Sidney, and the community is excited to celebrate with a series of festive events leading up to the Magical Montana Christmas Festival. From free activities to unique dining experiences, there is something for everyone this holiday season. Nov. 29: Kicking Off the Festivities The festivities start with a FREE Open Skating session from 1-3 p.m. at the Richland Ranger Hockey Dome. Families can enjoy a fun afternoon on the ice, perfect for all ages. Later,...
"Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time." From its start in Detroit on Jan. 21, 1915, it has grown to include 445,167 members in clubs all over the world. The Sidney Kiwanis Club was organized on Dec. 22, 1924 and was presented its charter on April 15, 1925 by its sponsoring club, Glendive. Officers were: president Carl Brattin, vice president Ira Bendon, treasurer J.A. Loken, district trustee R.P. Imes and secretary...
Sidney Kiwanis Club has had a busy year as usual serving the children of our community. “Kids Need Kiwanis!” Our fiscal year began October 1, 2023, with newly installed officers: President, Elaine Stedman; 1st Vice President, Jessica Chamberlin; Second Vice President, Bree Shanks; Secretary/Treasurer, Tami Christensen; and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Jessica Chamberlin. October featured our traditional apple/pear fundraiser. Throughout the year, Kiwanis members take tickets at Sidney High School sporting events, beginning with football and...
Kiwanis strongly supports Key Club for high school students, Builders Club for middle schoolers, K-Kids for Kindergartners, Circle K for college students and Aktion Clubs for those with disabilities. Key Club is very strong with activities such as Trick or Treat for UNICEF, Bingo at Crestwood Inn, recycling at the high school, conducting activities with K-Kids every month, doing Talon at games, helping the Chamber and other organizations with their activities, attending weekly meetings of Kiwani...
The JR ad AJ Gallagher family moved to Sidney in 2021 to be closer to AJ's family. They love this community and knew they wanted to settle down and raise their family here. They feel so blessed to have been able to purchase land that her grandparents, Louie and Charlotte Anvik, originally owned over 30 years ago and has been passed down through the family. They are nestled among the Anvik and Johnson families---right where they want to be! After purchasing the land, they got to work building...
WILLISTON, ND – Halloween is fast approaching, which means it's almost time for the annual "Ghost Walk" at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. The family friendly event is free and open to the public. The "Ghost Walk" will begin at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 19, with the last tour beginning at 8:15 p.m. After listening to the historical spirits, enjoy refreshments at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. Please come dressed for the weather, and bring a f...
WILLISTON, ND- The Williston Downtowners Association has made the hard decision to postpone their First Annual Hotdish Festival due to unforeseen circumstances. This event was to happen at the Old Armory on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-4 p.m. This event will now be postponed until February 2025. All vendors who signed up will be contacted, and all who purchased tickets in advance will receive refunds. For more information, follow the Williston Downtowners Association on Facebook & on Instagram @willistondt, or go to www.willisto...
Fairview students from 4th-8th grade, (96 in all), had the amazing opportunity to attend the Cultural Fair and Youth Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Poplar, hosted by the Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resources Department as part of Native American Week. The invitation stated that they wanted to share the many areas of significance throughout their aboriginal homelands and educate how they are connected to shared lands beyond their reservation lands. 'The tribal people are living cultures that are...
The Hi Line Home Programs, Inc. presents the first annual Boo Bash on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m. at the Richland County Event Center. This trick-or treating event will be a safe space for all children and their families, including children with special needs. “Please come out and help make our first Boo Bash successful. We hope to make this an annual event. We would love to share all the ways that the Hi Line Home Programs, Inc. can support your family,” said early childhood interventionist and event organizer Sherrie (Sher) Moon. The...
Step into this cozy new construction designed and built by KLT Enterprises on 9th St. SW, Watford City. This beautiful 1785 square foot home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a fully insulated garage. A welcoming fireplace, vaulted ceilings. A loft and a large covered patio that is perfect for enjoying these wonderful fall nights in the backyard. The open layout is perfect for family living. The main focal point of the first floor is the 8' island with quartz-top. The island features a huge single...
The extended summer with temperatures near 80 degrees Fahrenheit in recent weeks has been great, as a few more of my tomatoes, peppers and pumpkins ripened. Unfortunately, winter isn't that far away. Like most gardeners, there is a list of tasks I need to complete before the first snowflakes fall. One of the tasks not on my to-do list is plant clean-up. I won't remove any plant debris (leaves and stems) from my flowerbeds and lawn this fall. This includes leaves from my trees, perennials and...
The fall season is an exciting time of year for many. We look forward to a change of weather. The forecast is showing overnight temps beginning to dip into the upper 30’s at night. This is causing many plants to begin to exhibit their fall color. Maples are beginning to turn rich shades of red and yellow. Ash trees are beginning to turn a rich golden yellow. Other trees are beginning to change as well. There are some perennial plants that are finally going after opening their fall blooms. Plants like Asters and Sedum that are terrific c...
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has a full day filled with activities for all ages planned for Saturday, Oct. 12. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. vendors will be offering their wares on West Main while the Richland County Sportsman’s Club hosts a car show on East Main. Check out the Pumpkin Patch at Reynolds’ Market, the Fall Festival Build-a-Board at Mimi’s Kitchen, the coloring contest at Sunny’s Family Restaurant, and candle pouring at Meraki, face painting at Boutique 33 and hair tinsel at Studio 20, plus chalk and window paintin...
Join us for a spooktacular time at the 2024 Fox Run Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26. We’ll be starting out the fun inside Reynold’s Market for their annual Halloween Costume Contest at 5:15 p.m. with goodies provided. Trunk or Treat will begin at 6 p.m. This year, we are holding a people’s choice best decorated trunk contest during the event so be sure to vote for your favorite participant! Boys and Girls Club of Richland County will also have a table on site to provide club programs information to families. We look forward to enjoying this famil...
For generations, hunting season has been an all-hands-on-deck event for the Eskridge family. Donn Eskridge grew up hunting pheasant, duck, fur, and deer in his home state of Iowa. His wife, Vicki (Reimers), grew up hunting elk, deer, rabbits, and upland birds with her family in the mountains of Wyoming. After meeting and marrying in Montana, they packed up our brothers, John Baker, Clayton Eskridge, and on all their adventures. Pheasant hunting in eastern Montana, deer and antelope hunting in th...
Destination: Northeast Montana (Region 6) A couple years of drought and the long winter in 2022-23 have reduced deer and elk populations. FWP adjusted license quotas in many districts as needed. The winter of 2023-24 was fairly mild, however, and habitat conditions in much of northeast Montana have improved considerably. Abundant spring and early summer rainfall earlier this year resulted in good recovery of range plants. Elk Surveys in the Missouri River Breaks showed elk numbers about 56 percent below long-term averages and population at 41...
BILLINGS – Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff find big game animal carcasses dumped on public and private land. Carcass dumping is illegal and can spread disease. This hunting season, protect our herds and make sure you have a plan to properly dispose of animal carcasses. Under Montana state statute, dumping carcasses on public and private land without the owner’s consent is considered littering and can result in fines not exceeding $500. Conviction of littering while hunting can also result in the suspension of hunting and fis...
This year, FWP will continue chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance and monitoring in specific areas known as Priority Sampling Areas across southwestern, central, and central-eastern Montana. Carcass disposal requirements: Carcass parts, such as brain, eyes, spleen, lymph glands, and spinal cord material, should be left at the kill site when possible. If the animal is transported for taxidermy or meat processing, the brain and spinal tissue must be bagged and disposed of in a Class II lan...
