2021-12-01 E-Edition

ON THIN ICE

Avid ice fishermen Bryce Lamont, left and Cole Lamont could not wait to get out ice fishing last Saturday even if it meant fishing on barely three inches of ice at Matejcek Dam south of Lankin.

Legislators comment on special session

Damschen, Monson, Myrdal to run in 2022

STATE—Earlier this month state legislators convened in Bismarck for a special session called by Gov. Doug Burgum. The session was pri – marily for the purpose of redistricting and the allocation of federal funds, otherwise known as ARPA funds. Redistricting has basically changed District 10, which was western Walsh County, Cavalier County and Pembina County. District 10 has been moved […]

Many activities planned for Spirit of the Season

WinterFest schedule features fun for entire family

GRAFTON—The lights are up, the snow has arrived and WinterFest has descended upon Grafton. Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce has a host of activities for people leading up to Christmas and on to the end of the month. Light up the town No Christmas season would be the same without a lighting contest. The Light Up the Town contest sponsored […]

Shop local campaign set for Christmas shopping

Participants have five chances to win $100

GRAFTON—Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce has laid out the guideline for this year’s Holiday Shop Local Campaign. Chamber Execut ive Director Shirley Burns said shoppers must collect receipts for purchases made at Grafton businesses from Nov. 26 until Dec. 17. The receipt must have the name of the business on it,” she said. Shoppers are to bring receipts to the […]

Water board holds public input meeting on Drain 80

Assessment area is all in Pembina County

COUNTY—Earlier this month Walsh County Water Resource District ( WCWRD) met with officials from Pembina County and Pembina/Walsh county landowners on a proposed legal drain. Drain 80, being proposed in Pembina County would enter Walsh County approximately three miles east of Hoople. The project according to Larry Tanke, WCWRD board member, has no assessment for Walsh County landowners and is […]

Quilt presented to Bucholtz

St. Thomas man honored for service

On Nov. 4, Dick Buchholtz, a 50-plus year member of the American Legion post in St. Thomas, was presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service in the U.S. Army in Vietnam at Fire Support Base 411, Quang Ngai, Province in 1970-71. The quilt was made by members of the North Valley Quilts of Valor group based in Cavalier. […]

Americans can expect a 5.9 percent jump in Social Security benefits

Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 5.9 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2022. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). The CPI- W rises when inflation increases, leading to a higher cost-of-living. This change means prices […]

Grafton’s blood drive brings in 41 volunteers

The community of Grafton hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on Nov. 10, at Frosty Fox Event Center which helped collect a total of 44 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 41 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 38 individuals were able to successfully donate. A total of six donors also came forward to donate […]

Santa coming to Park River Dec. 4

Saturday, Dec. 4, Park River will host Super Santa Saturday, with the following events: • Holiday Mall, vendors show, noon-4 p.m., at city hall, lunch will be served in the basement. • Horse drawn carriage rides 3-6 p.m., at First United Bank. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served in the lobby. • Holiday movie at the Lyric, noon and […]