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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...
Richland County Disaster and Emergency Services has implemented a new system called CodeRED. This system will be used to notify residents of emergencies, notifying them of a threat or danger and providing them with information on what they should do. This system will help Richland County instantly notify specific areas of emergencies such as hazardous materials, crime, evacuations, shelter-in-place, wildfires affecting populated areas, and other times of emergencies. It will be used to...
Sheriff John Dynneson's current term expires on Dec. 31, 2022 so, June 7 voters will have a chance to allow him another term or elect a different sheriff. Shane Kyhl is campaigning against him for the position. The Richland County Sheriff is the chief peace officer in Richland County. According to the county's website, www.richland.org, the Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for Richland County, including the towns of Lambert, Savage, and Crane. In addition to the state highways,...
(BPT) - The pandemic caused massive disruptions in health care, from cancellation of elective surgeries to patients putting off critical screenings and procedures, including colonoscopies, mammograms, knee or hip replacement surgeries, and even in some cases more urgent heart procedures. As a consequence, many preventable health problems may show an alarming increase in the near future. Anesthesiologists who provide anesthesia or sedation for many of these procedures urge patients to get back...
With tropicals or indoor foliage becoming increasingly popular, people are looking for ways to create an exotic look indoors. In this article, I’ll share with you five tropical plants that can help create that exotic tropical look you’ve been hoping for. We’ll also go into the care of each of these various plant choices. Calathea Also known sometimes as “shadow plant”, “peacock plant” or “cathedral windows plant” are exotic-looking foliage from South America. Native to the forested jungles in that region, this foliage can tolerate very low...
Kit and Tammy James, Alexander, are just completing their new farmhouse on the original James property southeast of Hwy.85. Kit and Tammy worked together for a year and a half to design their new home. The front entrance to the home features tile flooring and a wall designed by Afton Ray-Rossol, Sidney. Rossol also did custom painting in the basement and dining room. MacGrady Construction, Sidney, was the general contractor. Curtis and his crew worked diligently on every detail of this custom...
For over 50 years, Amunrud's has been a family-owned and operated RV Sales business on Highway 16, south of Sidney. Now, it is a part of the Anderson family life. Tyler Amunrud retired in 2022 and instead of passing it on to his children, as his parents had done, Tyler sold the business. Luckily, the right person had been right in front of him for 28 years. Mike Anderson started working for Tyler in 1994 and it is all he has ever known. For Anderson, the opportunity arose and he took it....
If you are looking to draw attention to your yard or building, Hardscapes Plus has you covered. The Williston-based business offers a variety of products and installation services that will make your commercial and residential projects pop. The business is located on 2504 4th Ave. W., Williston and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. They offer much more than just hardscaping services. They do stone masonry, commercial exteriors, home exteriors, retaining walls, patios, walkways,...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold its annual update meeting on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan on Wednesday, April 20. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena and will update anglers and the public on population trends of principle game fish in the plan area. The Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan guides fisheries management for Canyon Ferry, Hauser and Holter reservoirs and the Missouri River from Toston to Canyon Ferry and...
Soil sampling in your garden may be beneficial if standard fertilizer rates have left your plants unhealthy or under producing. A soil test allows you to determine the amount of nutrients currently in your garden and determine the correct amount of nutrients and fertilizer that are needed to support your plants. Soil samples should be a 6-inch-deep core from the soil surface. A spade or shovel may be used, but a soil probe or auger is the best option, as it allows for the same amount of soil to be collected from each depth. The MSU Richland...
