DAIRS displays driving simulations
The Dryden and Ignace Area Impaired Reduction Strategy (DAIRS) are working on new ways to educate residents and youth in the area about the dangers of drinking and driving and… Read more »
Category Archives: News
DHS Kieran McMonagle to speak to Standing Senate Committee
Dryden High School’s Kieran McMonagle will testify before Canada’s Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples on June 6, 2018 in Ottawa as a part of an Indigenize the Senate event…. Read more »
Music in Motion
The music department of Dryden High School presented their sixteenth annual Music in Motion year end concert last week in the Gordon Wood Memorial Gym. The show featured a variety… Read more »
Saarinen receives young entrepreneur award
Green and Gone Pest Solutions owner Kaija Saarinen enjoys travelling wherever her services are needed across the northwest, including Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake and the fly-in communities. She was recently recognized with the Young Entrepreneur of the… Read more »
Raising the Colours
The Pride flag was once again raised at City Hall in Dryden to kick off Pride month in the city. “We’re super happy to be here in Dryden and raising… Read more »
Sioux Lookout flies its colours for Pride event
The Pride flag is waving over Sioux Lookout after being raised during the community’s Pride celebrations held June 3. Drizzly weather didn’t stop community members from attending the flag raising,… Read more »
Doug Ford’s victory speech
Read the full transcript of Doug Ford’s victory speech delivered to PC supports in Toronto: Wow! I’ll tell ya. That’s an incredible welcome, I thank you. Hazel McCallion, I thank… Read more »
Domtar celebrates 62nd Annual Conservation Camp
The annual conservation camp allowed students to participate in three days of natural resources education, and the opportunity to spend time outdoors and learn from Domtar Dryden Mill Foresters. Domtar… Read more »
Local author returns home
It was an emotional homecoming this week at the Dryden Library for Vicky Meawasige Reed as the author stopped in on her first Canadian book tour. ‘Path of the Turquoise… Read more »
Congratulations to Alexxys Miller!
Alexxys’ beautiful painting, entitled ‘Trees’, has been selected to appear in Lakehead University’s 2019 calendar, as a winning entry in their annual student artwork con- test. Alexxys’ winning entry has also… Read more »
Assault Charges Laid After Disturbance at Patricia Inn
On June 2, 2018, Dryden Police were called to assist at a disturbance the Patricia Inn. When police arrived they encountered a highly intoxicated female sitting on the ground. As… Read more »
VIDEO: Indigenous women speak up
How today’s leaders, mentors and healers are strengthening the community through resilience and action. – News Canada
How to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about Indigenous peoples and their contributions to Canadian culture and society, and to build upon existing… Read more »
Kenora-Rainy River candidates debate in Dryden
All four candidates for the riding of Kenora-Rainy River were in Dryden last week for a debate at the Centre. NDP candidate Glen Archer, Liberal candidate Karen Kejick, Green Party… Read more »
Open Roads hosts Math Carnival
Math is all around you and everyone can do it. That was part of the message to students and parents alike at the Open Roads Math Carnival. Children of all… Read more »
Are you prepared to be a scout or scout leader?
Scouts Canada is gearing up to return to Dryden and Area Support Manager for the Ken Kee area Erika Maguire recently made the trip to town. She says she is… Read more »
The Contrarian: Last Spike At Feist Lake
A railway track is held in place by spikes – large, square nails with a large head that overlaps the rail flange so the rail can expand and contract but… Read more »
DARRT addresses social issues in Dryden
Dryden is not immune to the social issues that plague communities across the country. Dryden is dealing with a homelessness situation, mental health issues and drug addiction. These were the… Read more »
Streetlight Project Recognized
Mr. G. D’Atri and Ms. C. Zheng of Hydro One presented the City of Dryden with a plaque last week in recognition of the Streetlight Energy Efficiency Project.
Stolen Plates Lead Police to Recover Stolen Van
On May 14, 2018 Dryden Police received a report of stolen licence plates from the parking lot of Eagles Landing. Police learned that a light coloured minivan pulled up to the victim’s… Read more »