Archive for 'Tag Archives: 'recreation''
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. [...]
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 [...]
2011: The Year in Observer Photos
A collection of some of the best images of the year from the pages of the Dryden Observer, taken at event in and around the community. [...]
The Best and the Brightest — A holiday lights tour of Dryden and area
By Chris Marchand I find it interesting how great Christmas light displays tend to happen in clusters, as though such luminous expressions of holiday cheer are contagious. To drive through a dead, sullen block to suddenly [...]
Nice ice
Wabigoon Lake was the place to be over the weekend as mild temperatures and calm winds gave residents a chance to explore the unique ice conditions that have developed. With most of the lake bearing smooth, [...]
Winter fun on the ice road
The opening of the ice road in Dryden is always a celebratory affair for residents who live across the lake, avid anglers, and winter enthusiasts. Saturday, Dec. 10 was a day enjoyed by many, including Josh [...]
Moto-madness at Thunder Lake
If you didn’t know better, a trip to a motor-cross track near Thunder Lake this past weekend might convince you that organized motor-cross racing was a firmly established sport in Dryden. Tucked away, just under a [...]
Trevor Campbell captures federation deadlift record
Local powerlifter Trevor Campbell’s name found its way into the record books this past July at a national powerlifting competition in Calgary. Campbell set a world and national record within the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation’s deadlift [...]
New dance classes offer Latin flavours
Local dance instructor Richard McIvor has put his dance shoes back on after a bit of a break from instruction. Utilizing new studio space at Fitness Edge, McIvor is offering instruction in international standard dance styles [...]
How ‘The Trout’ got its groove back
Without the bitterness, the sweet just ain’t as sweet. Those unacquainted with the recent history of the Trout Forest Music Festival may have missed the significance of those meaningful glances passing between the festival’s die hard [...]
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