JANUARY 2023

New Voices of Watford Videos

More videos highlighting community members are now available on the www.voicesofwatford.com website!

It’s not just a building. The Roughrider Center and its team creates avenues of connection for community members of all ages and interests.

When Trevor, a heavy equipment operator and Lacey, director of domestic activities at the Ledahl-Berger home were looking for work-life balance that would allow Trevor to be a part of their family’s many activities, they found it in Watford City. And the 7 Ledahl-Berger children found numerous opportunities to be who they want to be, meeting new friends along the way…

First baby born

On January 4th the first baby was born at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems after the announcement of the addition of labor and delivery services late last year. Labor and Deliver services had been ended in 1990s here, but they are now available again! Appointments for women’s health services at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems can be made by calling 701-842-3771.

January Economy at a Glance

The January Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include:

• McKenzie County Unemployment Rate for November 2022 is 1.9%; in November 2021 it was 3.9%

• Restaurant/Lodging Tax distributions for Watford City in 2022 were $292,802 in 2021 they were $267,803.

• Landfill daily average for McKenzie County was 81.9 tons in December 2022; in December 2021 it was 59.8 tons.

Networking opportunity

The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and Watford City Economic Development Corporation will be having their social annual meeting on Wednesday January 18. Social begins at 5pm and program at 6:30pm. All are welcomed to attend.

Employment for North Dakota Region 1 which includes the counties of McKenzie, Williams, and Divide is projected to increase from 35,641 in 2021 to 46,212 in 2031 which is a 29.7% increase. Employment for North Dakota is projected to increase from 456,703 in 2021 to 499,750 in 2031, a 9.4% increase. Region 1's projected growth rate is the highest in the state of North Dakota. See more in this report from the Labor Market Information Center of Job Service North Dakota.

Nationwide Virtual Job Fair

Job Service North Dakota is hosting a virtual nationwide job fair on February 8 from 11-2pm. Click here to learn more.

Parallel Exit to perform

Parallel Exit mixes song & dance with slapstick physical comedy to produce a delightful show for any audience. They will be performing at 7pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Watford City High School Theater as part of the Long X Arts Concert Series.

Cowgirls 'n Conservation

The annual Cowgirls 'n Conservation is coming up! Hosted by the McKenzie County Soil Conservation district, the theme for this year's event is "Grandma, tell me 'bout the good old days". The event will be held Friday, January 27, 2023. Find more information and reserve your tickets here.

Job openings

Many great job opportunities are posted on the Job Service North Dakota website each week. View and post job openings for no charge at jobsnd.com.