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The Regional Heritage Fair was held at Open Roads School. Emma Lang of Lillian Berg School researched the 'Flying Bandit'. See CKDR News for more information.
(May 9th; Staff)

Brittany Ramsay, Stefanie Woodworth and Shae Richter look on as Dryden High School students watch a guided tour of a new school in Guatemala. This was the second year of a fundraising campaign with Dryden Rotary. Jessica McDonald, Michelle Riley, Carley Eshbach, Jessy Gauthier, Michelle Williams, Sarah Hatch and Shae Richter were honoured for their fundraising efforts.
Stefanie and Brittany are carrying on the torch this year.
See CKDR News for more information.
(May 10; Staff)

The 15th Annual Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were held Saturday night. And the winners were:
Business of the Year 1 – 25 Employees: Kano Reid,
Business of the Year 26+ Employees: Dryden GM,
Business Volunteer of the Year: Neil McLeod, McLeod Chiropractic,
Employee of the Year – Hospitality Sector: Vitalia Potts – Best Western Plus,
Employee of the Year – Retail Sector: Sarah Cottrell – Kano Reid,
Employee of the Year – Service Sector: Mike Ebbeling – 92.7 CKDR,
Owner/Manager of the Year 1-25 Employees: Stewart Brown – K.K. Penner Tire Centre,
Owner/Manager of the Year 26+ Employees: Ron Ursel – IGA Dryden,
Business Supporting Tourism: Natalie Welniak – Busters Barbeque,
Outstanding New Business: David Durance – Kano Reid,
Business Training Excellence: Stefanie Armstrong – Northwest Business Centre,
Business Improvement: Michelle Price – Michelle’s Top Drawer,
Home Based Business: Mel Berrey – Sew Fix It,
Marketing Excellence: Ali DeClerq & Jill Russell – Ella Lynns,
Business Supporting Health Care: RBC Royal Bank,
Woman In Business Award: Kim Blair – Steven Blair Contracting,
Mayor’s Award: Standard Insurance, Dryden,
Business of Honour Award: 92.7 CKDR

Residents of Dryden complain about Deer problems.
In the Rural area of Dryden, they worry about Smokey.
A huge Black Bear did a number on a few Bird Feeders Wednesday evening.
He even bent a 1 inch Galvanize Post supporting the Bird Feeder.
(May 2; Local resident)

Would love to see your name on one of these today! Ronald McDonald paper boots! One dollar donation - goes to help seriously ill children and their families stay together at Ronald McDonald Houses. It's McHappy Day at McDonalds! Thanks for your support! (Posted May 2nd/2012)

Owner/Operator of McDonalds in Dryden - Steve Ford surrounded by a few of the wonderful staff who were hard at work today during McHappy Day! (May 2nd/2012)

A fire on Meadows Road inches close to a home.
The Dryden Fire Service and Ministry of Natural Resources were quick to respond to save the residence, vehicles and trailers.
See CKDR News for more information.
(May 1st; Dryden Fire Service)

Youth and coordinators from the Dryden Youth Centre give thanks to Walmart by participating in Pitch-In-Week.
DYC youth and coordinators will be returning to Walmart on Monday, April 30th to continue picking up garbage then again on Wednesday, May 2nd if need be.
Left to Right... Steven Patey, Leon Oombash, Walmart Associates, Megan Pinette, Kale Greer.
(April 27th; M.Wall)

Youth and coordinators from the Dryden Youth Centre give thanks to Walmart by participating in Pitch-In-Week on Friday, April 27th.
DYC youth and coordinators will be returning to Walmart on Monday, April 30th to continue picking up garbage then again on Wednesday, May 2nd if need be.
Left to Right... Steven Patey, Leon Oombash, Walmart Associates, Megan Pinette, Kale Greer.
Picture taken by: Maureen Wall

What happens in a serious collision, when people are trapped inside a vehicle? The Fire Department springs into action to extract them! Local crews get some practice on donated vehicles during the Dryden Fire Service Annual Zone 3 Fire School. [P. Herbert photo]

The Dryden Fire Service Annual Zone 3 Fire School took place recently, giving our local fire fighters a chance to hone their skills in case you or I should need them in an emergency. [P. Herbert photo]

Our fire fighters get some practice carrying people down a ladder during the Dryden Fire Service Annual Zone 3 Fire School. [P. Herbert photo]