The 68th State Legislative Assembly concluded on Sunday, April 30 after 75 days. A total of 990 bills were introduced during the session, and two-thirds of those bills and resolutions were passed. Many studies were also proposed to be considered during the interim, and legislative management will meet to review and assign them to interim […]
Hairball, a nationally famous rock & roll band featuring a variety of 80’s rock music, will be performing at this year’s Best of the West Ribfest. Come on down to Main Street Watford City on August 11 and don’t miss out on the great food and the explosive live show of Hairball! More information on […]
Annie Brown and Laura Dillman, residents of Grassy Butte, ND, recently opened the Home Instead Franchise for our area. They seek to serve the aging with in-home non-medical assistance and strive to provide clients and family members peace of mind and ensure safety within the privacy of their own homes. Services include companionship, meal prep, […]
Enerplus, an independent oil and gas producer, has committed $100,000 towards the Bakken Area Skills Center. The Bakken Area Skills Center will help meet the workforce challenges in our community by providing a place for hands-on training for our students and those already in the workforce. Learn more about the skills center here.
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 […]
The April Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s Labor Force for Feb. 2023 was 9,617, over a thousand more than Feb. 2022’s total of 8,616. Alexander’s City Sales Tax distributions for March 2023 was $42,737, higher than March 2022’s total of $35,164. McKenzie County’s LoadPass Permits for […]
On April 17, Innovative Health officially opened their family practice clinic, located in Watford City at 340 North Main St., Suite 311. The clinic will include new and exciting services and medical care that will be offered to Watford City and surrounding area residents. Innovative Health is now accepting all appointments with their three […]
The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) is responding to the workforce shortages in the oil and natural gas industry by creating a program called Bakken GROW (Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers). The Bakken Grow program will be an innovative way to bring new workers to the Bakken region through immigration, specifically Ukrainian immigrants with […]
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, partnered with the Airport Association of North Dakota, has recognized Watford City Municipal Airport as North Dakota’s 2022 General Aviation Airport of the Year. Airports with excellent community outreach, facility management, construction and beautification projects, and participation and hosting of special events receive this annual award. After a decade of […]
The McKenzie County Ag Expo is getting closer to completion and is set to open in time for the county fair this summer, scheduled for June 15-17. The facility has already been booked for other events including rodeos, tradeshows, motorsports and much more. Check out the Ag Expo Facebook page to learn more!
