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, transportation, personal care, light housekeeping, respite care, and Alzheimer’s/Dementia care.

They are actively hiring in our area to serve the aging and to make an impact on the lives of others. CNAs welcomed, but not required. They provide paid in-house training, offer 24/7 support to their care givers and flexible hours. Based out of Killdeer, they are currently serving Watford City, Keene, Dickinson, Medora, Killdeer, and surrounding areas. Call 701-764-HOME for job application details or to schedule a free in-home consultation.

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 revolving loan program. This program would run until December 31, 2024. At that time, it would be evaluated as to if there is reason for it to continue. The program is seeking launch in June 2023.

The JDA is seeking a fund and program administrator for this program through the Requests for Proposal (RFP) process. Proposals are being accepted until 10 a.m. CT on May 5, 2023. To view the RFP, click here.

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 providers. Call 701-444-2888 or email info@innovativehealth.us for any questions or to schedule an appointment.

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 planning and executing, Watford City accomplished a major renovation to its municipal airport in 2022. The renovation project will now enhance safety for all airport operations and accommodate the growing community of Watford City and the surrounding area. Read more on the award here.

North Dakota has the lowest rate of electricity in the country, according to recent data taken from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. As of December 2022, the U.S. pays an average of $14.96 cents per kilowatt-hour for residential electricity, compared to North Dakota paying $9.62. Learn more on the cost of electricity here.