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Archive for 'August,2010'

Shirley Irene Davies (nee Austin) –January 26, 1925 – May 2, 2010

With much sadness, the family of Shirley Irene Davies (nee Austin) announces her passing on May 2, 2010 at Providence St. Peters Hospital in Olympia, Washington, U.S.A. Shirley was born in Detroit, Michigan, the 2nd daughter [...]

Antonette Daniar – September 9, 1963 – August 18, 2010

Antonette passed away August 18, 2010 at the DRHC with her family and friends by her side. She was very strong and courageous with her illness over the past few years. She loved to travel and [...]

New pharmacist brings family from Kenya

Dryden has recently seen the arrival of a new pharmacist at Wal-Mart. Coming to Canada a year and a half ago from Kenya, Justus Maina finished his internship in Toronto, receiving accreditation in Canada. “It’s a [...]

New names in council race

The time is drawing near to submit your nomination for Dryden’s next mayor and council. With a deadline of September 10, all the necessary paperwork and fees must be submitted by 2 pm on this date. [...]

Second Chance looking at first big chance

Second Chance Pet Network has submitted an application to the Pepsi Refresh Project, and has had their application approved for the first round. Pepsi Refresh gives grants in the amount of $100,000 to every other month, [...]

Ice dogs looking for scoring talent at Open Camp

Hello mudda, hello fadda… Both veterans and prospects could be found shaking out the cobwebs at Dryden Memorial Arena late last week as the Dryden Ice Dogs took to the ice for open camp. Coach Clint [...]

Users to pay for water meter installation

After nearly 10 months of silence on the controversial issue, the City of Dryden is moving ahead with a plan to install water meters in local residences and businesses. Council awarded the contract for water meter [...]

Humidity keeping fire hazard down

Although the forest fire rating was recently high to extreme, the current rainfall the area has received brought the rating down to low to moderate. Deb MacLean, of the Ministry of Natural Resources reports that the [...]

GALLERY: 103rd Dryden Fall Fair

GALLERY: 103rd Dryden Fall Fair

The Dryden District Agricultural Society’s 103rd Fall Fair was blessed with fine weather and series of spectacular moonrises over three days in Dryden last week as the community swelled with fair goers from around the region. [...]

Lost dog in Ghost Lake area

Lost Beagle mix, female. Her name is Holly. She is 5 years old, spayed and is tan, white and black. She was last seen at her home by Ghost Lake Friday August 20th 2010. Holly has [...]