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Richland County's first Farmer's Market of 2022 took place in the Sidney/Richland County Library and Historic Richland County Courthouse parking lot July 9 from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Six different vendors both repeat and newcomers were present selling their wares. The Richland County Farmer's Market has been happening for over 25 years. This is the 7th year it has been held in the library/courthouse parking lot. Before that it had been held in several different places from year to year. Donna...
The Old Timers Festival Committee has a few changes coming to the Fairview Old Timer's Festival July 15-17, this year. There are just a few changes but it has the same good old-fashioned fun. Since 1946, the people of Fairview have celebrated the Old Timers Festival to honor a person that has done a lot for the community. This year, Larry Bieber, a long-time resident and former volunteer firefighter, is this year's honoree. He will be in the grand parade, his picture is featured on the festival...
(BPT) - Can't wait to go hunting or fishing on your back 40? Or maybe you just love watching wildlife in the backyard through your kitchen window? If you want to attract more deer, wild turkey, quail, fox or other wildlife, there are a number of things you can do to make your land more attractive. Whether you own a hobby farm, a ranch or a few acres of land that you'd like to keep wild, according to the yard-care experts at Toro, manufacturer of the high-quality, reliable zero turn mowers built...
Sidney: The 4th of July, our nation's Independence Day, is just around the corner. There are family-friendly events to attend in celebration all around the area. The Sidney Jaycees are holding the 2022 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The events start at noon. There will be a car show, hot dog eating contest, carnival games, a dunk tank, a family photo booth, prizes, food, and craft vendors. Everyone will have a chance to create military care kits wi...
On Saturday, July 9 there will be a day of outdoor games, food, drinks and music for the Savage Summer Soirée presented by the Burns Creek Inn! Also included in the fun will be Cornhole tournament that will consist of two person teams, $40 a team entry fee and sign-ups at Burns Creek Inn. Warm ups for the tournament will start at noon while the tournament starts at 1 p.m. and has single elimination. Proceeds from the tournament will go to Savage Inc. to help improve the Savage Community. Live music will start at 1 p.m. and continue throughout...
Every year since 1946 on the 3rd weekend of July the people of Fairview, have come together to reminisce and honor the people who have made a difference in the community. This year, Larry Bieber gets his face on the Fairview Old Timer's Festival button. Bieber was born at his parent's home in Fairview. He attended Nohly School and Central School but left at age 16 to go to work but that did not stop his education. He took an electrical course from a technical school in 1968 and got his GED in 19...
In a house with a basement: Avoid windows. Get in the basement and under some kind of sturdy protection (heavy table or work bench), or cover yourself with a mattress, or sleeping bag. Know where very heavy objects rest on the floor above (pianos, refrigerators, waterbeds, etc.) and do not go under them. They may fall down through a weakened floor and crush you. In a house with no basement, a dorm, or an apartment: Avoid windows. Go to the lowest floor, center room (like a bathroom or closet),...
1. Build an emergency kit. 2. Create an Emergency plan–Very important. 3. Shelter in Place – basement or bathroom. 4. If in a camper or RV go to your nearest shelter. Look for danger signs including: dark, often greenish sky; large hail; a large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if rotating); and, a loud roar, similar to a freight train. If you see approaching storms of any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately....
For 98 years the Killdeer Saddle Club has been bringing the Killdeer Mountain Roundup Rodeo and many other rodeos to Killdeer. This year will be the 99th year of the Roundup, and will be held July 2-4. Saturday, July 2 is the first day. The Rodeo Queen Pageant will start at 2 p.m. Then at 5 p.m. there will be a barrel racing event, followed by a breakaway slack event. Sunday, July 3 will have a Calcutta at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. will be the coronation for Saturday's winning Rodeo Queen. The...
The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 99th year July 7-9, in Wolf Point, hosted by the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit 2020 Medium Rodeo of the Year committee along with the many dedicated Stadium committee and community volunteers. RAM and Cinch Jeans & Shirts PRCA Rodeo action will be held each evening at 7 p.m. July 7th & 8th and Saturday July 9th. Other events and festivities set for the 99th weekend celebration include the “Wagons & Wildflowers” 2-day parade, carnival, Cowboy Church, street dance following Friday rodeo, the fam...
With summer in full swing, the enjoyment of the outdoors should be something that we all should take time for. While you're out and about enjoying the outdoors, take some time to observe some things you may see happening in the landscape this summer. In this article, I'll outline some of my favorite "summer blooming" perennial plants by the estimated months that they should be in bloom. Summer beginning in mid-June usually brings the familiar plant friends such as Bee Balm, Goatsbeard, Salvias,...
Working amongst supercross champions is a dream for many, but for 24-year-old Austin Watterson, it is his everyday job - traveling around the country as a Red Bull KTM race team technician for rider Maximus Vohland. Fresh out of high school, Watterson was originally thinking about going to a four-year college but decided against it and started working at Sidney's Gem City Motors dealership. Soon he realized that he wanted a change and looked into tech school. Growing up Watterson had been to...
North Dakota’s paddlefish season opens May 1, and tags are only available for purchase online at the state Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov, and during normal business hours at Game and Fish offices in Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston. Snaggers buying tags online should plan accordingly and allow for a few days delivery through the mail. The season is scheduled to continue through May 21. However, depending on overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 24-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Dep...
Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us! Communities in Action and AmeriCorps have been working with the community to put together a fun, Earth and tree focused event to celebrate both Earth and Arbor Day, and honor National Week of Service! They will be gathering in Veterans Memorial Park, Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to plant some trees, talk about the Earth, and enjoy some light fare. They would also like to see just how much garbage can be collected, so they are suggesting...
(Updated 4-28-22): Due to current snow runoff and forecasted weather, the City of Williston regrets to announce that the Spring 2022 Clean Williston event rescheduled to Saturday, April 30 has been canceled. Many of the 40 zones throughout the city are muddy and waterlogged and pose some safety risks. The City of Williston would like to thank the following sponsors and contributors for their support of the Spring 2022 Clean Williston event: • Albertsons • Chamley Pipe and Salvage • C&D Water...
What Are Seasonal Allergies? Seasonal allergies are sometimes called "hay fever" or seasonal allergic rhinitis and act differently among different people. Hay fever symptoms in most people include sneezing, watery eyes, stuffy nose, runny nose, postnasal drip, itchy nose and or ear congestion. Like other allergies, hay fever occurs when an airborne substance such as pollen, mold, animal dander, or certain foods, triggers an over reaction in your immune system. As your immune system reacts, it...
• Cut and bag the first clipping. It should be cut short. Raise mowing height to 3" for the remainder of the season. Mulch or bag as preferred. • Sharpen mower blade(s) regularly. • Do not use herbicide treated lawn clippings as a garden or flowerbed mulch because desirable plants may wilt or die. • Water on a consistent basis. Your lawn needs approximately 1" of water per week. If your lawn needs moisture before we arrive for your first spray please water as needed. • Maintain a regular f...
What once started as a school project for second and third graders, has blossomed into a business called the Dakota Prairie Soap Shack. Two years ago, Lisa Yearton, a Watford City Middle School teacher, had the idea to make soap and bath bombs with her students for Mother's Day gifts. Her students decided to make their mom's spa kits, which included a bar of customized soap and a bath bomb. "At that time, I had no idea how to make any of these items, but I started researching and realized how...
The grasshopper outlook for 2022 again looks troubling for much of Montana, and especially Richland County. The USDA-ARS Great Plains Laboratory and MSU Extension Richland County hosted a Grasshopper Workshop. The recording of that workshop is now available at: https://richland.msuextension.org/AG.html Dr. Dave Branson, USDA-ARS in Sidney explained the importance of grasshopper biology and proper identification. The majority of grasshopper species lay their eggs in the soil in late summer and...
Williston, ND - CHI St. Alexius Health is excited to announce the Sugar Bust 5k and 1-mile walk/run taking place on Saturday, June 4, at Spring Lake Park. This event is for everyone, from competitive runners to those who want to enjoy a walk or jog supporting a great cause! The day will consist of a 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run. Participants will enjoy inflatables, outdoor games, food and fellowship following the race. Pre-Day Registration - June 3 - Race Check-in 5-8 p.m., McAuley Room, CHI St. Alexius Health Williston - Pick...
Billings, MT - The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the completion of the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel project near Glendive water is flowing and the channel is navigable. The success of this, three-year, $44 million construction project was due in part to the joint coordination efforts and contributions of intergovernmental organization resources to help improve the passage structure for the endangered pallid...
On Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, the 36th Annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be happening at Medora Community Center, Medora, ND. Everyone is welcome to attend. On Saturday, May 28 registration is at 9 a.m. with a celebration from 10-11 a.m. for Badger Clark, South Dakota’s First State Poet Laureate by Pegie Douglas, then the night show starts at 7:30 p.m. featuring Marci Broyhill, Dakota City, NE; Vernon Prestegord, Twin Valley, MN; Jim Hamilton, Decker, MT; Kurt Rockeman, Great Falls, MT; with Emcee Bill Lowman, Sentinel B...
The Richland County Fire Department consists of four different stations spread throughout Richland County. Each of them is staffed with fearless and quick volunteers ready to drop what they are doing at a moment's notice to run to the aid and protection of man, beast, and property from fire. Although it did not use to be this way, there are paid firefighters in the United States. However, as of 2022 according to the United States Fire Administration, 83.6% of all Montana fire departments are...
Helena, MT - In an effort to provide support for Montana's agricultural community, Frontier Psychiatry has partnered with the Montana Department of Agriculture to provide free access to counseling. Funded through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), this partnership will offer a variety of services, including individual counseling and medication management, at no cost to the participant. Telehealth services ensure broad access to care and maximum privacy to the...
McKenzie County is one of the largest counties in North Dakota, with 11 volunteer fire departments and several emergency responders protecting the area. "Four of these departments have a Quick Response Unit that have trained medical personel faster than our ambulances and can start medical treatment while waiting for the ambulance to arrive," said Karolin Jappe, McKenzie County Emergency Manager. QRUs provide emergency medical care to individuals in rural areas, where it may be challenging for...
