Archive for 'April 13th, 2010'
Mini Laptops introduced into the classroom
What value can a laptop bring to a students learning? Can a laptop for every student improve student achievement? The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board intends to find the answer to these questions. Recently, KPDSB, with the [...]
Jasmine Marie Fediuk – November 24, 1984 – April 1, 2010
In loving memory of Jasmine Marie Fediuk who passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2010 at QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie, AB. Jasmine is survived by her parents Barry & Shelley Fediuk of Dryden, ON; sister [...]
Johannes Bernardus Jansen (Joe) – June 25, 1927 – December 22, 2009 Harmke Jansen-Heuten (Hammie) – January 19, 1925 – February 2, 2010
In loving memory of Johannes Bernardus Jansen (Joe) born June 25, 1927 who passed away December 22, 2009 in Deventer, Holland and Harmke Jansen-Heuten (Hammie) born January 19, 1925 who passed away February 2, 2010 in Deventer, Holland. Joe [...]
Mercury fears still linger after 40 years
Grassy Narrows residents press province to re-assess mercury contamination in Wabigoon River Bill Fobister smiles when I show him the photograph. “That’s me,” he says. In the Dryden Observer picture, he’s standing in a group of [...]
Hudson mill to reopen
With an anticipated May 31 start date, McKenzie Forest Products has a lot to accomplish in a short time. The Hudson mill is due to reopen with 1 shift, and a staff of approximately 80 people. [...]
Police chief tops local ‘sunshine list’
The Province of Ontario’s annual salary disclosure list shows Dryden Police Service Chief Shayne MacKinnon is the highest paid public sector employee in Dryden. Dubbed, ‘the sunshine list’, the annual Ministry of Finance document lists every [...]
Andre Joseph Petroff – March 10, 1944 – March 17, 2010
Andre was born in Trois Rivieres, Quebec March 10, 1944 and died at home in Toronto, Ontario March 17, 2010 after a courageous six year battle with various cancers. Andre received his schooling in Trois Rivieres [...]













