Burke County News

Thursday, October 15, 2009 The Burke County Soil Conservation District has selected Island Lake Ranch and Lucy Farms as the 2009 Conservation Achievement Award Winner for Burke County.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 For years, the Kenmare Wheels and Meals program has provided area seniors with healthy meals in their home and community.

The Burke County Commissioners are seeking citizens' comments regarding their experiences with the "vote by mail" election held in 2008 and what they would like to see in the future.

Thursday, October 08, 2009 On Sept. 22, 2009, Michael Gustafson, a former resident of Portal and now serving as a board member on the North Dakota Historical Society Foundation Board of Directors, conducted an informational meeting and reception in his hometown talking about the expansion of the Heritage Center approved by the legislature.

Florence Funk, 89, Bowbells, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in a Kenmare hospital. Florence A. Funk was born April 22, 1920, a daughter of Mathias and Anna Funk, on a farmstead located in Bowbells Township, Burke County, south of Bowbells.

Mathiason hired as Chief of Police in Powers Lake Meet Powers Lake Chief of Police, Brandon Mathiason.

Thursday, October 01, 2009 Mathiason hired as Chief of Police in Powers Lake By Kiara Crosby "We all have stories to tell," stated Dorothy Shamah, co-founder of the Prairie School of the Arts.

When faced with difficult times or circumstances there is nothing more comforting than a warm embrace of encouragement.

Statistics from the North Dakota Child Care Resource and Referral indicate that in Burke County 83% of women with children ages 0-5 are in the labor force; and 92% of women with children ages 6-17 are also in the labor force.

Thursday, August 13, 2009 Knudsen's Collection of Thoughts about Powers Lake in book form.

Thursday, August 06, 2009 Ralph Llewellyn likens rural North Dakota's frugality with cars to its attitude about hospitals.

Thursday, August 06, 2009 Ralph Llewellyn likens rural North Dakota's frugality with cars to its attitude about hospitals.

Thursday, August 06, 2009 Ralph Llewellyn likens rural North Dakota's frugality with cars to its attitude about hospitals.

Thursday, August 06, 2009 Ralph Llewellyn likens rural North Dakota's frugality with cars to its attitude about hospitals.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 ST. LUKE'S Unveils Plans For One Stop Shop By Cecile Wehrman The Journal An architect's rendering of the front of the renovated hospital shows an impressive entry with an awning, to the south of the existing hospital entrance.

On April 24, Gov. John Hoeven signed North Dakota's first Community Military Covenant during a ceremony at the Capitol, formally acknowledging the state's support for veterans, service members and their families.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 ST. LUKE'S Unveils Plans For One Stop Shop By Cecile Wehrman The Journal An architect's rendering of the front of the renovated hospital shows an impressive entry with an awning, to the south of the existing hospital entrance.

DOUTS Attends First Ever FIRE ACADEMY of N.D. Mark Douts of Powers Lake was one of 13 students who attended the first ever Fire Academy of North Dakota.

Bryan earns Eagle Scout Honor William Bryan, Bowbells, a member of Minot Boy Scout Troop 416, has completed requirements for Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting.

Thursday, July 09, 2009 Recently, a few Burke County residents participated in the 5th annual Bike the Border Tour June 19-21 trekking 160 miles, beginning in Westhope and looping through Antler, Sherwood, Loraine, Mohall, Bottineau, Souris, Landa and back to Westhope.