On November 8, the Watford City High School held their second Cultural Fair at the Rough Rider Center where over 30 different cultures and 25 nations shared mouth-watering global cuisines, dances, conversation and culture. It was an event attendees won’t forget and was a great celebration of the rich, cultural melting pot of Watford City!
Click here to watch the Watford City High School Cultural Fair recap.
The Alexander Comets football team had a great and historic season this year. Finishing the season 8-2, the Comets made the North Dakota 9-man football playoffs for the first time in over 40 years. Although the Comets came up short in an epic overtime battle against the Hettinger County Huskies in Round 1 of the 9-man playoffs, the team brought success and pride back to their community. Congratulations on a great year!
Follow this link to watch a short video highlighting the October 21 playoff game in Alexander versus the Hettinger County Huskies.
Vision West ND’s Housing Committee has created a document that highlights federal, state and local programs that aim to increase access to safe, affordable housing in North Dakota. The highlighted programs and resources are meant to spread existing information, spur new ideas for local communities, increase affordability and empower aspiring homeowners. From federal grants and state-level initiatives to community-driven solutions, this document serves as a resource for those seeking to make a difference in the realm of housing access.
To view the Improving and Expanding Housing Access in North Dakota document, click here.
Keith Olson of the North Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has achieved the prestigious Certified Business Exit Consultant (CBEC) Designation from the International Exit Planning Association. Olson’s accomplishment solidifies his position as a leading exit planner in the state and nation. The CBEC designation reflects his dedication and expertise in exit planning, enhancing the ND SBDC’s ability to support clients in achieving long-term success. Olson’s certification contributes to the state’s strength in this field, benefiting businesses and entrepreneurs. For more information on ND SBDC programs, visit this website. To learn more on Olson’s award, click here.
McKenzie County employers have received more Ukrainians through the North Dakota Petroleum Council’s Bakken GROW Program. The community has now gained seven total Ukrainian employees through this program, and they are as excited as their employers are to join the workforce and community! Learn more on the Bakken GROW Program here.
If you work in the private, public or nonprofit sector and are involved in human resource decisions or make decisions involving an entire organization, city or region, join the Job Service North Dakota’s webinar, titled “Labor Market Information Playbook: How to Get in the Game by Exploring Fundamentals & Strategies”. The free webinar is scheduled for December 12 from 10 – 11:15 a.m. Central Time. It will include experts who will dive into the data and materials and give you a playbook on how you can turn information into insights to optimize your own decision-making. Click here to learn more and register for the free webinar.
The November 2023 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include:
The Alexander Public School District is holding an election to vote on a $9,000,000 bond for school building construction projects. The proposed plan will add 10 new classrooms to the school which will accommodate two sections of every grade and includes a 2nd floor where the middle school students will be located. The plan also includes the addition of another kitchen and cafeteria space, a new identifiable building entrance with improved safety and security, and several updates and improvements to classrooms. The bond election will be held on December 19, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Alexander School (601 Delaney Street, Alexander, ND). For more information on the election and proposed plan, click here.
McKenzie Health received $72,000 from Enerplus, the Rural Community Grant Fund, Paul and Sandi Wisness, Ardis Peterson, and Tammy James for the software needed to deploy Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM). CEM is significant because it can detect the extent of cancer in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer, and helps monitor the response of chemotherapy. Thank you to the donors for this amazing and potentially life-saving technology!
North Dakota State Senator Dale Patten of District 26 (representing McKenzie and Dunn Counties) was awarded the North Dakota Petroleum Council’s (NDPC) Outstanding Public Service Award at the 2023 NDPC Annual Meeting. Each year, the NDPC recognizes a public servant or industry leader for their contributions to the oil industry. Congratulations to Sen. Patten for his hard work and impact in the oil and gas industry of North Dakota!
