By Chris Marchand Dryden’s Domtar mill site will soon be a proving ground for emerging technology that turns wood waste into bio-fuel. Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Michael Gravelle joined high-level representatives from Domtar [...]

By Chris Marchand Ontario Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle ushered in an early beginning to the forest fire season with a visit to the Northwest Region Fire Management Centre, April 10. “I spent a [...]

By Chris Marchand An upcoming benefit auction and dance has been organized in support of Lynn Hamilton/Kotz. The event will take place Saturday, April 21 at the Dryden Agricultural Building. The local resident and [...]

Presented in alphabetical order: Gary Case The submission of my name for the council seat in the present byelection is neither frivolous nor foolish. With 17 years of city council experience in my background, [...]

By Chris Marchand Local environmental advocate Michelle Arseneault is back with a new way to promote small lifestyle changes that can make a big difference for the environment. Arseneault, a second-year Agricultural Science student [...]

Submitted On Friday, May 11th 2012, the women of Dryden will have an opportunity to experience the quintessential girl’s night out. “Hope And The City” is an exciting event celebrating hope and the beauty [...]

Former Pinewood School could host students from remote First Nations By Chris Marchand Dryden city councillors got an early glimpse of Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) plan to convert Pinewood School into a residence [...]

Dryden Observer Staff Financial statements for the cellphone division of Dryden’s municipally owned telecom confirm that the company is in a difficult financial position, though Dryden Municipal Telephone System (DMTS) says it is still [...]

By Chris Marchand Dryden’s Grace Haven Adult Day Program has found a new home — soon to become a permanent fixture of Patricia Gardens Seniors Services home. It’s a move that will offer much [...]

Dryden Observer Staff The following letter has been sent to Ontario Minister of Tourism, Sport and Culture, Michael Chan on behalf of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association. Dear Minister Chan: As President of the [...]