Archive for 'September 7th, 2010'
COMMENTARY: Manitoban tent-trailer types an underserviced market
In 35 years as resident of the Dryden area, it occurred to me recently that I had never spent the night at Blue Lake Provincial Park. Certainly I had swam its azure, almost Caribbean-looking waters, jumped [...]
Nuttall throws hat into mayoral race
As of Sept. 7, Dryden resident Craig Nuttall has thrown his hat into the mayoral race for the upcoming municipal election, Oct. 25. Nuttall, who previously served the community as a town councilor (1980-82 and 1989-91) [...]
Vermilion Bay’s Village Corner lost to blaze
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a large structure fire that destroyed a thriving Vermilion Bay business Sept. 6. Machin Fire Service was dispatched shortly after a 911 call alerted officials to a [...]
Alma Maria “Mary” Peterson – 1920 – 2010
In loving memory of Alma Maria “Mary” Peterson, age 90 of Dryden, who passed away on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. “Mary” is survived by her children: Dennis (Mary) of Eagle [...]
Grace Irene Pollock (Gifford)
On Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the age of 94, Grace decided that it was time to leave this earth and begin her new journey. Grace married Lloyd Clifford Pollock in July 1942, and shared almost [...]
Dryden men show muscles at T-Bay competition
On August 21, 2010, Trevor Campbell and Joe Baxter, both of Dryden, travelled to Thunder Bay to compete in the Motors and Muscles 2010 competition. Hosted by Thunder Bay Harley Davidson and sponsored by Naturally Fit, [...]
Rickford receives promotion from Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Kenora District MP, Greg Rickford has been appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, as the Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages. Attending a foundational briefing in Ottawa last week, Rickford will work hand in hand with Cabinet [...]
Second Chance in second for $100,000 challenge
Second Chance Pet Network is gaining fast popularity with their Pepsi Refresh drive to win a grant for $100,000. With messages and links all over Facebook, and the attraction of local media, Second Chance is having [...]
DHS student seeks success at Waterloo
On July 25, Mark Bourgon was chosen to participate in the Quantum Cryptography School for Young Students at Waterloo University. Bourgon travelled to Toronto on an all-inclusive trip to attend a week long program with 38 [...]
New school construction on schedule
The new Dryden elementary school is taking shape quite nicely. With construction on schedule, the facility is still set to open for September 2011. Construction continues on site, and the new building is expected to be [...]
"Science to the government is just an expensive luxary." Putting my final touches on my story regarding the closure of ELA @DrydenObserver4 days ago from web
RT @LindseyEnns: Heading over to the Dryden Police Station on King Street to celebrate OPP week! See you there! @DrydenObserver5 days ago from Twitter for iPhone
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