Archive for 'May 4th, 2010'

Jean Frances Ramsay (Davidson), Jan 10, 1944 – April 22, 2010

In loving memory of Jean Ramsay of Dryden, who passed away on April 22nd, 2010 at the age of 66 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre with her family by her side. Jean is survived by [...]

Ottoline Owen, September 17, 1922 – April 24, 2010

Ottoline Amelia Owen (nee Cornelius) passed away at Princess Court on April 24, 2010 at the age of 87 after a short illness. Ottoline was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bud) Owen. She will be greatly [...]

Ramona (Mona) Kusnick, Sept 2, 1935 – April 24, 2010

With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother in the early evening hours of Saturday, April 24, 2010. Mona was born on September 2, 1935 in Norquay, SK. Growing up, [...]

ANNIE SCHEIBER, February 9, 1916 – April 24, 2010

It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of our mother, Annie Scheibler, on April 24, 2010, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by husband Emil, September, 1982 and son [...]

Elite athlete visits judo club

Two time Olympian Sandra Greaves attended the Oxdrift Judo Club for a special clinic and awards night last week. Greaves was the first and only Canadian female athlete for judo to qualify for the Olympics as [...]

Eagles perform well in NWOSSA badminton

By Sarah Madussi The Eagles were unable to repeat last year’s NWOSSA badminton result and clinch a spot at OFSAA but they did make a presence in the medal standings. The tournament was held at the [...]

Local gymnasts perform for family and friends

The Sunset Gymnastics Club held their sixth annual Mini Meet for all recreational gymnasts on Saturday, May 1. Twenty-eight athletes competed with the competitive team members providing demonstrations to finish off the day. The meet was [...]

Restart likely for Ear Falls sawmill

With new ownership at the Ear Falls Sawmill, many are wondering what the future holds for the mill and their future employment. At the end of March, Eacom Timber Corporation, under a definitive purchase agreement, acquired [...]

High school idol champion

The next big name we see on the top 10 music charts could be Dryden resident Laura Cortens.  Having been singing her whole life, she took 1st place at the Thunder Bay High School Idol competition. [...]

MNR to monitor water temperatures

When you’re out on the lake this summer, be on the lookout for red rectangular boxes floating on the water’s surface.  The Ministry of Natural Resources are doing some testing to record lake temperatures in 22 [...]