Celebrating local business Dryden District Chamber of Commerce hosts 19th Annual Business Excellence Awards
September 21, 2016 - (0) commentsBy Chris Marchand A proud local business community dressed for success to celebrate the Dryden District Chamber of Commerce’s 19th Annual Business Excellence Awards, Sept. 17. Mayor Greg Wilson began the awards portion of the evening with an eloquently […]
Dolphins host Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe
September 14, 2016 - (0) commentsSubmitted The Dryden Dolphins were excited to present Martha’s Canadian Drive on Monday night (Sep 12). Two-time Olympian Martha McCabe has partnered with Fuelling Women Champions and visited the Dryden Pool and Fitness Centre as part of her Canadian tour […]
GALLERY: Wabigoon Lake Traditional Powwow
September 08, 2016 - (0) commentsClair Francis from Long Plains Manitoba prepares his drum by heating it’s hide head by the fire under the arbour over the weekend at Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s 32nd Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Photos by Michael Christianson
Dryden District Agricultural Society 109th Annual Fall Fair
August 31, 2016 - (0) commentsLatest Articles
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