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Montana’s Fish &Wildlife Commission is seeking comments on the state’s 2013-14 waterfowl seasons. Among other things, FWP commissioners are seeking comments on a split season for geese in the Central Flyway and on both ducks and geese in the Pacific Flyway. Proposed dates for the Central Flyway are: ducks, Sept. 28–Jan. 2, and geese, Sept. 28–Jan. 5 and Jan. 10–14, with the goose season closed Jan. 6–9. Proposed dates for the Pacific Flyway for both ducks and geese are Sept. 28–Jan. 5 and Jan. 10–14, with both ducks and geese closed Jan. 6–9. ...
North Dakota’s dove season opens statewide Sept. 1, and hunters are reminded to register with the Harvest Information Program prior to hunting. The daily limit is 15 and possession limit is 45. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. The season is open through Oct. 30. All dove hunters must possess a fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate and a general game and habitat license, regardless of age. In addition, hunters ages 16 and older need a small game license. Hunters who purchase a hunting license through the State Game a...
Make sure to attend the 2013 Richland County Fair & Rodeo, July 31-August 3. There is so much to see and do during these four fun-filled days! Entertainment throughout the day includes the many commercial, agriculture, school and 4-H exhibits, food booths, antique tractor show and carnival by North Star Amusements. You won’t want to miss all the daily free act entertainment. Remember to purchase your tickets for the PRCA Rodeos held Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m. presented by Brookman Rodeo, LLC. Thursday night’s rod...
Have you ever wondered what 4-H stands for? The name represents four personal development areas of focus: head, heart, hands, and health. Through hands on experience and by practicing the 4-H slogan, “Learning by doing,” 4-Hers learn skills that’ll remain with them throughout their lives: decision making skills, leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, community concern and responsibility. For most 4-H families the annual county fair is the highlight of the summer. It’s the opportu...
There will be plenty of exciting entertainment for all ages at this year’s Richland County Fair. CampJunction Exotic Petting Zoo & LemurLand of Madagascar This professional, experienced exotic petting zoo featuring LemurLand of Madagascar and Zoofari Adventures EdZOOcational Programs will provide great entertainment for fairgoers. From an aardvark to a zebra you will find the exhibit for you. Caricatures by Connie Join Connie Brooks from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Old Commercial Building for great g...
No more mud, no more holes! Crews finish up paving and striping the parking area of the Richland County Fairgrounds by the Event Center. The project will be completely finished by fair time....
The Richland County Fair welcomes exciting concert line up as well as a new carnival. North Star Amusements out of Cody, Wyoming will be the carnival this year playing all 4 days. The concert line-up, performing on Saturday, Aug. 3 is MONTGOMERY GENTRY with special guest Gloriana. With a new album, a new label and a renewed sense of musical purpose, Montgomery Gentry is back in full swing. These two Kentucky boys first broke into the national country scene in 1999. With millions of albums sold,...
Richland County 4-H clubs have been holding fundraisers to earn money to build a new food booth at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The fundraising efforts include selling brand boards, memorial plaques and various other fundraising events conducted by the 4-H clubs in the area. The brand board fundraiser consists of a square foot (12 inch by 12 inch) board on which area ranchers can place their personal brand. Each brand costs $50 and will be displayed at the 4-H food booth. Boards may still...
For many people, Thursday’s Co-Op Day at the Fair entails a momentary stop at the sponsor tent for a complimentary root beer float— and an equally hasty return to other Fair-afternoon happenings. However, this day has more behind it than simply a free cooldown for fairgoers. The event was set in motion in 2000 by Kelly Knaff of the Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Association, one of the seven original co-ops which contributed to the day. Richland Farm Mutual joined in the fun in 2008 and Hor...
Cenex Harvest States has been serving the MonDak region for over forty years from its store in Sidney. For the past fifteen years, they have been part of Farmer’s Elevator, the co-op that now operates the store. This winter, Cenex went through a huge remodel, increasing the size of every department, including the new clothing area which features both farm and ranch and oilfield clothing. The new front counters provide space for greater customer service, while the expanded beverage area has more...
4-H Livestock Sale to Start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday August 2nd The 4-H program in Richland County has been growing, in fact in 2013, Richland County 4-H added a new club; the Homesteaders, who will also be taking part in this year’s fair festivities. With all the growth in the 4-H program, the livestock barns at the fair will be full of exciting exhibits for people of all ages. The exhibits will include beef, dairy, hogs, sheep, horses, rabbits, goats and poultry. Fair is the time for 4-H members...
Welcome to this year’s program! Wendy Haugen has stepped up to take over the Extravaganza, with lots of changes and some great acts for your enjoyment. The flag presentation will be made by our own Ms. Southeastern Montana Rodeo Queen Jade Brunsvold. Jade has been involved in our program since it started and we are very proud to have her present the colors. This year, Wendy has contacted several people to provide rides in the arena. At press time we have three people who will hopefully be h...
The Annual Field Day at the Montana State University Eastern Agricultural Research Center (MSU-EARC) in Sidney, MT, will be held Thursday, July 18. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and rolls, greetings and introductions at 9 a.m. followed by the tours at 9:20 a.m., as well as a sponsored lunch at 12 noon. There will be a number of guest speakers during the tour. Dr. Jerry Bergman, Director NDSU Williston Research Extension Center will speak about safflower varieties and production; Chet...
The MSU-EARC recently lost two long time employees to retirement. Dr. Charles Flynn began working at the facility in 1980 as an oilseed chemist. Renee Sundheim has been employed at MSU-EARC since 1987, primarily as an assistant to Dr. Flynn. The two were honored by colleagues and friends at a farewell luncheon June 28....
All signs still point to an above average sugarbeet crop. Soil samples taken last week were the second best in the past five years according to Sidney Sugars agriculturalist Russ Fullmer. The next root samples will be taken the second week in August. Farmers are irrigating regularly and Fullmer says they will need to keep the crop wet until harvest. Although the crop looks good overall, there has been some hail damage including 88 acres north of Glendive that were severely damaged, 740 acres by...
Nearly 10 years ago in August 2003 the 8,600-square-foot facility known as the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, held its grand opening. The $2.2 million facility was built with local, state and federal funding approximately one-half mile east of Fort Buford, to tell the stories of the area near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers and to share the views that Lewis and Clark Expedition members enjoyed when they visited in 1805 and 1806. In addition to the Conf...
ATVs & Side-by-Sides are not toys. Serious injury can result from improper use of them, but with preparation and practice, you can safely develop and expand your driving/riding skills. Riding ATVs & Side-by-Sides can be an enjoyable form of outdoor recreation when done properly. They can also be used for agricultural or utility use. Take a course on ATV or Side-by-Side safety; always wear a helmet and proper personal safety equipment; read, understand and follow the owner’s manual and safety w...
For folks who live for the excitement offered by a day in the great outdoors, there is perhaps no greater treasure on the Northeast Montana Hi-Line than Fort Peck Lake. And for anglers hoping to launch their boats and cast off into the cool depths of the lake in search of the one that hopefully doesn’t get away, there is perhaps no greater hot spot than the Fort Peck Marina and Bar. For outdoor enthusiasts the marina is a place for fueling up both on and off the water. Patrons can grab snacks a...
The MonDak Heritage Center is hosting a MonDak Sampler Class with two separate sessions in July. Children will have the opportunity to learn a variety of skills in watercolor, sculpture, drawing, mixed media and acrylic/tempera. Viewing exhibits, playing games and having fun are all on the agenda as well. Summer Sampler Week 1 for 4th – 7th grade will run Noon – 4 pm, July 8-12 Summer Sampler Week 2 for K-3rd grade runs Noon – 4 pm, July 15-19. Cost is $35 and includes art supplies and materials, snacks and a T-shirt. Lunch will not be provi...
Sunrise Festival of the Arts to be held Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sidney 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.......................................Janice McWilliams Vocal Gospel 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m............................The Possibility Players Pat McWilliams, Performing Troupe 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.................................................Sunrise Brass Brass Quintet 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m......................Bennion Family Fiddlers Annika, Bronte, Tarquin Bennion with John Mercer-Guitar 11:30 a.m. to 12 p...
Area residents will once again have the opportunity to attend the Town and Country Festival in Sidney, scheduled this year for Saturday, June 22. Following the format of previous years, the day consists of parades, entertainment, sidewalk sales, carnival games, and more. Join the Sidney Jaycees for breakfast at the Moose Lodge from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. All proceeds will help pay for the 4th of July Fireworks display. Also come early to participate in the Sidney Health Center’s fun run, r...
Richland Opportunities is hosting a silent art auction to assist with infrastructure needs. During the legislative process in 2011, ROI’s state reimbursement rates were decreased to 2008 levels and this is the 5th year that ROI has gone without an increase in funding. This has left a huge gap in ROI’s ability to maintain its infrastructure needs. As a result of this decrease, ROI is having an online basket auction with the final bidding Town and Country Festival on June 22. The baskets can be...
For the 5th year, the Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Ranch Horse Competition will run as part of the Town and Country Festival held each June in Sidney. The ranch horse competition and rodeo will take place at the Richland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 22, with tickets costing $5 each, children under 6 free. The Ranch Horse Competition begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday. There will be a junior horse division for horses 5 years of age and younger and a senior horse division for horses...
The HealthWorks Annual Fun Run will be held in conjunction with the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s Town and Country Festival set for Saturday, June 22. The event includes a 5K Walk/Run, a 10K Run, and a special 1 mile Fun Run for children 12 years old and under. All fitness levels and age groups are welcome to participate! Registration for the Fun Run starts at 7:00 a.m. (MDT) in the HealthWorks parking lot and the race will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Kid’s Run will begin at 8:1...
