Archive for 'March 23rd, 2010'

Eagles 2-0 after Day #1 at OFSAA

The Eagles girls’ hockey team is showing southern Ontario how the Northwest plays hockey. The girls are 2-0 after their first two round robin games. Game one was a walk in the park for the team [...]

Juarez shooting victim had ties in Dryden

The murder of Lesley Enriquez in March 13 attack by suspected Mexican drug cartel members in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, has sent terrible shock and sadness as far north as Dryden. Enriquez spent time in the community [...]

Tournament organizers miffed by Council decision

The chair of the 2010 Dryden Walleye Masters Committee says the organization is disappointed at a city council decision not to sponsor the local fishing tournament by donating the use of the Dryden Memorial Arena for [...]

Program worth the wait, say cardiac rehab patients

While it may do wonders in improving quality of life for local cardiac patients, a physiotherapy program at Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) simply can’t keep up with local referrals. There are 12 people waiting to [...]

Snort, Snort!

USAF Warthog demo team confirmed for Centennial Airshow Organizers for Dryden’s upcoming Centennial Airshow are pleased to report that they have received official notice from the United States Air Force Air Combat Command that the A-10 [...]

Stanley Bruce Corbett – February 15, 1923 – March 17, 2010

With his family at his side, Stan Corbett passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, on March 17, 2010 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, at the age of 87 years. Stan [...]

Sunrise – June 16, 1927 May Violet Pitchenese Sunset – February 22, 2010

To love her, you had to know her. We were so honoured and blessed to have a mother like her. May was born at the old settlement of Wabigoon Lake First Nation to her parents Jane [...]

Garnet James Froome – September 1, 1933 – March 13, 2010

In loving memory of Garnet James Froome, age 76 of Fort Frances who went peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the LaVerendrye Health Facility, Fort Frances, Ont. Garnet [...]

Derrick Caines

Derrick Caines, 48, formerly of St. John’s. We, his family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear brother Derrick on March 15th, 2010 at his residence, Princess Court Nursing Home, Dryden, Ontario. Predeceased [...]