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"...and the winners were...." Most of the 2010 winners at the Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Excellence Awards, held May 8 at Eagles Landing. Bev Robinson Photo

Harvey Heather from Canadian Blood Services and CKDR's Richard McCarthy flank Allan Slota. Allan was presented with memento recognizing his years of volunteer service on behalf ot Canadian Blood Services during the Spring Blood Donor Clinic at DHS.

Canadian Blood Services staff and volunteers surround Dryden's Allan Slota during the 2010 Spring Blood Donor Clinic at DHS. Allan was presented with memento recognizing his years of volunteer service on behalf ot Canadian Blood Services.

Andrea James, live from Canadian Blood Service's 2010 Spring Blood Donor Clinic at DHS. 386 donors gave the gift of life Wednesday and Thursday, with 333-units of blood collected. Canadian Blood Services had targeted 305-units

Friday was Shrine Circus Day at CKDR!!!!
The Dryden Shriners Club stops by our CKDR Studio for an open house and to promote the upcoming Circus in Dryden.
Enjoy the Circus on Monday May 10th with shows at 4:00 and 7:00.
(May 7; A. Skeene)

The Dryden Ice Dogs and Canadian Cancer Society accept proceeds from Karaoke Contest.
From L to R Shana Hansson, District Branch Manager of Canadian Red Cross, Kyley Rankin-Donaldson, Fund Development Coordinator for Canadian Red Cross, Sue Joly, Event Coordinator, Pat Alberts, President of Legion, Ted Lake, President of Dryden Ice Dogs, and Lori LaForrest, Secretary of Dryden Ice Dogs.
(May 5)

Ken Metke, owner of Pharmasave in Dryden and Fort Frances accepts the Canadian Diabetes Association Outstanding Corporate Award.
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(May 5; Diabetes Association)

Ken Wade receives the Dave Speer Inspiration Award, for his 57-years of volunteer work with the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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(May 5; Diabetes Association)

Members of the Dryden Area Family Health Team accept the Outstanding Health Care Professionals Award at the Canadian Diabetes Association Awards Banquet.
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(May 5; Diabetes Association)

Members of the first place Dryden High School Envirothon team.
The 5 environment friendly teens placed top spot at the Northwestern Ontario Championship in Thunder Bay and have now advanced to the Ontario Final.
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(May 4; K.Boone)

Manitoulin Transport recently donated a Fun Centre to the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC).
(L to R) Mike Fitzgerald, Regional Operations Manager for Manitoulin Transport Inc., Michelle Johnson, Terminal Manager for Manitoulin Transport in Dryden, Debbie Walen, Nurse, Dean Osmond, Manager Acute Care and Specialty Areas, Harvey Friesen, Foundation Treasurer, Marnie Hoey, Foundation President, and Dave Murray, President and CEO Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.

FOURTH Annual $3,000 Karaoke Contest
1st Place Clint Gottinger
2nd Place Nicki Gigolyk
3rd Place Tim McDonald