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Local students rally together in support of anti-bullying campaign

By Lindsey Enns  This Friday Dryden will be covered in pink on behalf of Pink Day, the anti-bullying campaign and students from local schools are hoping that the community will get involved and show their support. [...]

Linnea Salte performs in Dryden

Linnea Salte performs in Dryden

Story and photos by Lindsey Enns  Singer and songwriter Linnea Salte performed at the Dryden Full Gospel Church last night, but not before spending the afternoon around town. Some of her Tweets yesterday read, “Walking on [...]

Dryden Entertainment Series announces 2012-13 lineup

By Chris Marchand It has been a year of change for the Dryden Entertainment Series (DES) with fresh blood at the helm of the organization. The group has announced their 2012-13 lineup — a diverse collection [...]

20th Anniversary Thimble Treasures Quilt Show

20th Anniversary Thimble Treasures Quilt Show

Last weekend people of all ages headed to the Dryden Agricultural Building to take in some handmade creations. The two-day event presented by the Dryden’s Sunset Country Quilters’ Guild featured a wide range of vendors and [...]

Hawaiian themed fundraiser a hit

Photos and story by Lindsey Enns Families and friends gathered at the Dryden Full Gospel Church last Saturday evening for a Hawaiian themed coffee house fundraiser for the Full Gospel Christian Academy. Equipped with a tiki [...]

Art At The Centre: Franklin’s exhibit studies: Farming, Then and Now

Art At The Centre: Franklin’s exhibit studies: Farming, Then and Now

By Dryden Observer Staff An antique horse drawn sickle mower sits in Shirley Franklin’s yard. Found on the property when they moved there many years ago, it has occupied various locations as a lawn ornament. For [...]

Balla plays alongside poker pros at European Poker Tour event

Balla plays alongside poker pros at European Poker Tour event

By Chris Marchand It began with a $27 buy-in to an online poker tournament, it ended across the Atlantic ocean, sandwiched between some of the world’s best poker players. Norm Balla turned his love of online [...]

Arrogant Worms close DES season with a smile

Arrogant Worms close DES season with a smile

By Chris Marchand They left with a smile on their faces. What better send-off to a strong lineup of entertainment in the Dryden Entertainment Series’ 2011-12 season? Musical comedy trio The Arrogant Worms renewed their ties [...]

Art At The Centre: Pauline Withers, April 30 – May 14

Art At The Centre: Pauline Withers, April 30 – May 14

By Dryden Observer Staff The Dryden Regional Arts Council (DRAC) is proud to present the work of local artist Pauline Withers in their series of rotating exhibits at The Centre atrium, April 30 to May 14. [...]

GALLERY: Opening Night @ DHS’s High School Musical

GALLERY: Opening Night @ DHS’s High School Musical

Images from the Thursday’s presentation of Disney’s High School Musical at Gordon Wood Auditorium presented by Dryden High School Drama Association. Packed with impressive vocal performances from the student cast, the show continues it’s run Friday [...]