May AARP Fraud Alerts

Digital Delivery Scams If you’re like many Americans, the arrival of a package at your doorstep is a common occurrence. In the age of digital shopping, it has become harder than ever to keep track of what is coming when and from whom.

DEA moves towards reclassifying marijuana

The U.S. DEA is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

Unity Medical Center earns prestigious 4-star rating from the National Rural Rating System

Unity Medical Center, a committed healthcare provider in Grafton is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious four-star rating by the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing excellence in rural healthcare.

Youth Off Highway Vehicle Safety Courses open for registration

Registration for North Dakota Parks and Recreation’s (NDPRD) Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) youth safety courses located across the state are now open. NDPRD offers the hands-on courses in an effort to increase OHV safety awareness and prevent accidents. http://www.parkrec.nd.

Election update

With Pembina County being a “Vote by Mail” County, Absentee/Mail Ballot Applications were mailed by the County Auditor’s Office on Monday, April 22, 2024 to persons who voted in the 2020 and 2022 General Elections.

Drayton EMS

On April 11 of this year, Valley News & Views reported on awards received by members of Drayton EMS. One person, Paul Larocque, was an award recipient; however, was not able to attend the conference where the plaques were being handed out and respective pictures were taken.

Lease on Life

For long time Drayton resident Gloria Gebur, whose wellness journey has been filled with unexpected turns, finding a living liver donor would allow her the opportunity to renew her strength and bring hope for the future.

Refl ecting on spring’s “Junk Shop Hop"

The past weekend brought with it the spring Junk Shop Hop event in northeast North Dakota. A number of regional stores took part. The day after the event, Jess Balsdon talked about how the event went on Saturday.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. A negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement will be traced.

2024 Three Rivers Conservation District events:

May 17, 4pm Arbor Day Celebration Planting Ceremony - Park River June 14, 5pm Annual Arbor Walk Park River Arboretum Bike Path June 27, 9am Annual Arbor Walk Grafton Leistikow Memorial Park July 18, 9am Annual Soil Health Tour Homme Dam TBD North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts...