Mountrail County Record News
First doses of H1N1 vaccine on the way
The first doses of H1N1 vaccine should be arriving in northwestern North Dakota within the next few days, however, priority groups will be the first to get the shots, according to Daphne Clark, public information officer for the Upper Missouri District Health Unit in Williston.
A proposed Parshall Elementary School expansion that would cost at least $5 million didn’t get a lot of support during a public meeting held Tuesday night.
Refinery’s final environmental impact statement a daunting read
Nobody ever said the federal government wasn’t thorough.
One Sight provides better eye sight through volunteer mission
A group of more than 20 volunteers examined approximately 1,000 people for proper eye sight during a two-day stop on the Fort Berthold Reservation Sept. 17.
Fort Berthold in the middle of tar sands oil debate
When you talk to Canadians about the tar sands of northern Alberta, many of them will tell you that quite a lot of what you hear is exaggeration. But, there are some legitimate concerns that have plenty of the locals worried about the Canadian environment and their neighbors in North Dakota.
Highway Patrol will be increasing presence on dangerous highways
Heavy traffic and an abmormal number of traffic fatalities has prompted the North Dakota Highway Patrol to commit to stepping up its patrols in northwestern North Dakota that includes N.D. Highways 23 and 8 and U.S. Highway 85.
EPA explains final EIS for Fort Berthold refinery project
Recognizing a slight potential for health risks and a somewhat greater environmental risk, the Environmental Protection Agency is willing to issue the Three Affiliated Tribes a water discharge permit for a proposed refinery on the east edge of the Fort Berthold Reservation near Makoti.
Four laning Highway 23 may have environmental impact
Turning 75 miles of N.D. Highway 23 into a four-lane freeway isn’t something that can be done overnight, according to an official with the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Fort Berthold eyeglass program kicks off
Beginning Monday, community members will be able to benefit from a free eye exam and pair of glasses thanks to OneSight and Walking Shield.
Fact Finding Commission makes recommendations
On Aug. 31, a hearing of the North Dakota Education Fact Finding Commission was convened at Lewis and Clark High School and, as a result, the following recommendations were presented.
