Archive for 'June 1st, 2010'

Local focus will stay on pulp: Domtar CEO

Domtar Corporation CEO John D. Williams says there are no plans to restart the paper machines at the Dryden mill, just yet. Visiting Dryden, May 22, to greet the Prime Minister’s announcement of funding for a [...]

Dragon boats return

Fun, camaraderie and the spirit of competition are returning to the Wabigoon river for a great cause in 2010. The Dryden Kinsmen Club are proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2010 Dryden [...]

Ice Dogs 2010/2011 executive

The Ice Dogs are gearing up for the 2010/2011 season and an executive was put in place on Thursday, May 27. The executive was voted as follows: * President – Ted Lake * Vice-President – Rob [...]

Girls’ soccer team falls short of NorWOSSA finals

The Eagles girls’ soccer team fell one goal short of moving on to the final stage of the NorWOSSA finals against Fort Frances on Wednesday, May 26 in Dryden. The girls fell behind early when the [...]

Eagles upset Muskies for NorWOSSA gold

The Eagles boys’ soccer team rallied back from two 2-0 deficits to take the NorWOSSA gold medal on Wednesday, May 25 in front of the home crowd. The boys fell behind the Beaver Brae Broncos in [...]

8 yr old pleads to PM Harper

8 year old Travis Clark has launched a government protest to bring awareness to the need of a proper shelter for abandoned animals in the area. Having witnessed a small dog and cat in the local [...]

Walleye Masters almost upon us

The 21st Annual Walleye Masters is almost upon us, and organizers say it’s going to be a great year for the event. “The goal is to bring back the Walleye Masters tournament to a level it [...]

HST looms

With the implementation of the HST looming upon us, Ontario residents are wondering about the affects this will have on them, and the products and services seeing change. When discussing the implementation of this new tax, [...]

Leo Albert Coates: February 21, 1940 – May 16, 2010

On May 16, 2010 Leo Albert Coates surrounded by family left his earthly home to go to his heavenly home after a sixteen month fight with cancer. Albert was born to Leo & Ada Coates at [...]

Loren Oscar Lovgren: May 21, 1925 – May 25, 2010

In loving memory of Loren Oscar Lovgren, age 85, who passed away peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre, on May 25, 2010. Loren was born in Eaton Rugby, Ontario on May 21, 1925 where he [...]