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CBC looking for ideas for new entrepreneurship show

Story by Hope Murdick We all experienced the excitement of ‘The Dragon’s Den’ back in March of 2011 when Dryden’s own Margot Woodworth, Lisa Schmidt, and Merrill Kluke showcased their blooming business Evergreen Memories. Wouldn’t it [...]

Books nearly up to date

Story by Chris Marchand Dryden City Manager Joe van Koeverden says auditors are six to eight weeks away from completing the city’s 2011 financial statements, effectively bringing the city’s books up to date. Council heard an [...]

Hope in the City a hit with local ladies

Hope in the City a hit with local ladies

Story by Lindsey Enns  Friday night marked the long awaited ultimate girls night out. “Hope and the City” had 500 women all dolled up for an evening packed full of fashion, entertainment and socializing all while [...]

Bison Warriors

Bison Warriors

Story and Photo by Lindsey Enns I slept in. After driving from Dryden to Winnipeg the night before, the plan was to wake up, be on the road by 4 a.m. to be in Shilo by [...]

Ice Dogs hire head coach

By Observer Staff The Dryden Ice Dogs have chosen a head coach for the 2012-13 season. Oakville’s Paul MacLean was given the nod from a significant pool of applicants, said Director of Hockey Operations Brad Boyko [...]

Wintle takes decisive win in Dryden byelection

Wintle takes decisive win in Dryden byelection

Former Dryden Mayor Sid Wintle earned a decisive win as the unofficial results of the city of Dryden’s vote-by-mail byelection for a vacant council seat were tallied, May 14. The unofficial results are as follows: Total [...]

OPP gearing up for Police Week

By Lindsey Enns Police Week kicks off today and OPP across Ontario are hoping that you will join them in celebrating the leadership and services that they provide to Ontario communities. This year Police Week will [...]

Petition against Pinewood rezoning

By Chris Marchand A plan to convert the former Pinewood School into a high school transition boarding school for First Nations youth from remote communities will meet with opposition when it comes before Dryden City Council [...]

City’s debt level at $24 million

Councillors hear auditor’s report on 2010 financial statements, May 4 By Lindsey Enns Financial statements from the year 2010 were revealed to the public in a special City Council meeting, May 4, and the numbers indicated [...]

Hope In the City: a girls’ night out with a cause

By Lindsey Enns This Friday night 500 lucky ladies in Dryden will be dressing up and treating themselves to the ultimate girls’ night out and all for a good cause. “Hope and the City” will celebrate [...]