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Hittin’ the trails at the Dryden Ski Club

Hittin’ the trails at the Dryden Ski Club

  Jill Wilkinson and her daughter Ruby, tucked cosily into a ski-mounted sled, set off on the Dryden Ski Club’s Nordic trail system to enjoy the outdoors in temperatures that ranged above the freezing mark, Feb. [...]

Way forward sought at urban deer meeting

Way forward sought at urban deer meeting

By Chris Marchand A suggestion from a local resident to tranquilize, trap and relocate the city’s nuisance deer population became a focal point for perhaps the most productive exchange of ideas to date on the topic [...]

Fractured: City council struggling to find common ground on issues

By Chris Marchand In his 11 years on Dryden City Council, Brian Collins says he has never experienced a level of tension anywhere close to what he feels in council chambers these days. While they may [...]

Plenty of fun planned for Dryden’s Winterfest

By Chris Marchand There are many reasons to stick close to town for the upcoming Family Day long weekend as Dryden gears up to host its annual winter festival Feb. 18-20. City of Dryden recreation department’s [...]

Next… on Survivor: Dryden City Council

The recent machinations over at the City of Dryden are starting to give reality TV a run for its money. It would be entertaining as hell if it weren’t so terrifying. We could all tune into [...]

A message from Dryden’s city manager, Joe van Koeverden

By Joe van Koeverden, Dryden City Manager We have just completed a difficult budget process and now will need to focus on the work at hand to ensure a successful implementation of the operating guidelines required to [...]

Open House to celebrate physican’s award, Jan. 27

Open House to celebrate physican’s award, Jan. 27

  DRHC Chief Of Staff named Family Physician of the Year By Dryden Observer Staff A local celebration is planned to commemorate a tremendous achievement by a local physician, Jan. 27. In late November of 2011, [...]

Ice Dogs secure third place in standings

Ice Dogs secure third place in standings

By Ally Dunham The Ice Dogs were on a winning streak recently, achieving a solid third place in the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) standings with 47 points and a winning percentage of .573. Starting [...]

Kenora hosts Ontario Scotties this week

The Kenora Curling Club is playing host to some high-level curling this week as it hosts the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Jan 23-29. The event will feature ten of the best women’s curling teams from [...]

Local football coach receives NOVA award

Local football coach receives NOVA award

By Chris Marchand Local resident Neil McLeod was recognized for his hard work and dedication in developing the sport of football in Dryden, at a ceremony in Thunder Bay, Jan. 21. McLeod was one of 20 [...]