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 area saw almost 10,000 strikes of lightning on Sunday and Monday. Although this number appears high, it is not unusual [...]
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. Here is a sampling of images captured over three exciting days of events at the Dryden Fairgrounds. Photos by [...]
For the second year in a row, patrons of the annual Trout Forest Music Festival in Ear Falls endured some very nasty weather, Aug. 13-15, that all but shut down the main stage and crammed the muddy hordes into the protective confines of the tent covering of Frank’s Tavern stage. Rain gear was a must [...]
Eagle Lake Coalition continues efforts to protect peninsula Eagle Lake residents opposed to forestry on the Farabout Peninsula haven’t let up on their goal of preserving the 1,000 hectare landmass as a conservation area. Lakeshore residents from the Townline Rd. area near Eagle River formed the coalition in 2008 after learning of a proposed plan to build [...]
After being rained out on July 3, the Aug. 14 Soap Box Derby brought out a large crowd and 13 cars for the second annual event. After moving the races to Colonization Ave. hill, the cars were able to max their speed at 39km/h. The races featured three classes, an A class for kids 13 and under, [...]
13 January 2010
It was a great day at the Dryden High School yesterday as the Junior boys basketball team earned their first win of the season against the Beaver Brae Broncos. The boys lead the way from the beginning, leading 13-11 at the half, 29-19 after the third. The Broncos tied it up at 33 before heading into overtime [...]
12 January 2010
Local health care issues earn national exposure, new solutions presented The Olympic Torch shed light on more than just a community’s spirit last week. Thanks to a visit from Globe and Mail reporter Susan Krashinsky, the challenges facing Dryden Regional Health Centre’s physician recruitment and retention strategy and the frustrations of local residents seeking timely health care [...]
12 January 2010
Boats have served an important role in the history of the Dryden area as tools for both industry and recreation. But like many tools, those that have endured beyond their ‘useful lifespan’ risk becoming an inoperable museum piece at best, or the cruel fate of enduring future generations as a rusting hulk or scrap metal. The [...]
12 January 2010
Roll with the punches. That was the order of the day for many of the organizers and volunteers involved in last week’s Olympic Torch Relay Celebration. And it all seemed to work out just fine, despite an onslaught of last minute logistical upheavals. Residents still found their way to the proper places lining the relay route and [...]
06 January 2010
The Dryden Polce Service is investigating an armed robbery at a local ‘pay-day loan’ agency located on Hwy. 17. Shortly after 8 p.m., Jan. 5, a male walked into Insta-Loans, brandished a knife and demanded the employee turn over money. The suspect then fled the building with $5,000 in cash. The Dryden Police Service is seeking the publics [...]
05 January 2010
Ontario Northern Development, Mines and Forestry critic and Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak says the Ontario Liberals’ Northern Growth Plan will further isolate the north in a time when the region needs to open up to the world. In late December, Hudak and fellow Conservative MPP Randy Hillier unveiled the PC Caucus’ Northern Ontario Jobs Plan, [...]
Friday, Sep 3
Partly Cloudy
Currently: 11˚C
Feels Like: 11˚ C
Hi: N/A˚, Lo: 6˚
Tonight: 6˚
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Saturday, Sep 4
Hi: 14˚, Lo: 4˚
Sunday, Sep 5
Hi: 17˚, Lo: 6˚
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