Mountrail County Record News
Vision West eyes 2015 legislative session
It was a mixed group of community leaders, including mayors, city councilmen, county commissioners as well as some members of the general public who came to the RTC buliding in Parshall to learn about where the Bakken is going and what will be the oil boom’s impact on communities, the economy, roads, emergency services and how the State of North Dakota should respond.
City council blocks mancamp proposal
Despite some generous offers of assistance to the community from the developer of a proposed man camp, the Parshall City Council voted against a zoning change that would have allowed Missouri River Lodge to proceed with developing a 1,500 room facility on the east side of Parshall’s city limits.
City council explains tree removal
The Parshall City Council tried to placate residents upset about the removal of some trees from boulevards where streets and sidewalks are being replaced.
Sakakawea Yacht makes first voyage
Interesting things are afloat at the Four Bears Marina west of New Town.
Food, fun and the future on display in Parshall
Area residents will have the opportunity to discuss the future of the region, learn more about the oil and gas development that is powering the surge of change in the Bakken and try some tasty cooking presented by members of the North Dakota Petroleum Council.
Water Plant ribon cutting
About 5,000 people will now have a secure supply of fresh water for the foreseeable future as dignitaries gathered for the official grand opening of the Parshall City Water Treatment plan.
School Board, teachers approve contract
The Parshall School District and Parshall Education Association completed contract talks and have approved a contract for 2013-14 school year. The changes in the contract include a $500 across the board raise for teachers’ base salary.
Royce Aslakson had reason to be optimistic when he gave his presentation as CEO and General Manager of Reservation Telephone Cooperative at the organization’s annual meeting in Parshall.
Nuxbaaga Celebration is this weekend
Nuxbaaga means people in the Hidatsa language, and people are what is being celebrated at the Nuxbaaga Powwow Grounds six miles south of Parshall this weekend.
Additional pickups stolen in area
Two more pickups were stolen in the area on Saturday, June 15, according to Mountrail County Sheriff Ken Halvorson. He said there is reason to believe that the thefts are related to five pickups that were stolen on May 30 and 31.
