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Archive for 'April,2010'

Merril Robinson – June 23, 1918 – April 18, 2010

Merril Robinson of Princess Court in Dryden died peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 91 yrs of age. Merril Myrtle Irene Smith was born on June 23, 1918 in Waldhof. In 1951, Merril married Howard [...]

Entrepreneur Woodworth enters TV’s Dragon’s Den

Margot Woodworth took her online business to new heights as she successfully auditioned for the highly rated CBC show Dragon’s Den. Woodworth owns Evergreen Memories, an eco-friendly business that deals with gifts for all occasions. The [...]

Eagles earn berth at NWOSSA championships

At press time, four DHS badminton teams were headed to Atikokan to take part in the NWOSSA badminton championships and a spot at the all-Ontario championships in Stratford May 6-8. After traveling to Kenora for the [...]

Lights go up at Sandy Beach ball diamonds

After extensive fundraising and grant applications, the Light the Ball Diamonds campaign can begin its next phase. The equipment was delivered and 16 60-foot poles are being installed around the four diamonds in three parts, the [...]

Northwestern Ontario now a restricted fire zone

The Ministry of Natural Resources declared a restricted fire zone in much of Northwestern Ontario to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 23, the restricted fire zone is in place [...]

Help find Tia (lost dog)

Tia is about 90lb has a long haired, golden colored coat with a darker face, she is very friendly will not bite,  though she is likely to be very frightened. Tia was last seen on Lakeview [...]

Giving Strays a Second Chance

Many people have heard about the Second Chance Pet Network, but still wonder who they are, and what they do. Second Chance was formed early last year by a group of concerned community members looking to [...]

New School Breaks Ground

Pinewood School students did the journey to Riverview School on Friday, April 16th, to witness the official Ground Breaking ceremony of the New Dryden Elementary School. The fences were lined with staff, students, guests and parents [...]

Dr. Kerr, K. James “Jim”– March 6, 2010

At the unfair age of 64, Jim quietly passed away at home in the tender and loving care of his family. Jim was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, son of Everett and Peggy Kerr. He spent his [...]

Francis Ernewein ­– December 18, 1914 – April 9, 2010

With joy and love we remember and celebrate the life of Francis Harold Ernewein. He thoroughly enjoyed his 95 years. He was born to Joseph and Mary (Belle) Ernewein on December 18, 1914 in Walkerton, Ontario [...]