Bruce Kenneth Smith (Smitty)
it is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bruce Kenneth Smith, fondly known as Smitty, of Terrace BC. at the age of 74. Smitty was born to Robert and Gladys Smith (Auren) on March 1, 1950 in Dryden, Ontario. Smitty's extraordinary personality an...
May 16, 2024
Mayors of Ignace and Dryden talk local needs
The mayors of Dryden and Ignace are back from Toronto after a quick trip this week. Jack Harrison says he and Kim Baigrie met with Greg Rickford in his capacity as Minister of Northern Development, "It was a good opportunity for us just to talk about potential economic opportunities that may be coming through our ...
May 16, 2024
Car chase ends in Dryden
A high speed car chase has ended in Dryden. It started late yesterday afternoon after the OPP spotted a stolen vehicle near Ignace. The vehicle was heading west and police tried to stop it in Zealand Township. It refused to stop and fled at a high rate a speed. Police did not pursue, but set up a spike belt, but it was...
May 16, 2024
New sanctions proposed for impaired drivers
The provincial government is getting tough on impaired drivers. New legislation proposes the installation of ignition interlock devices upon conviction and a lifetime driving ban if their actions lead to the death of another. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sakaria says police report a 30 per cent increase in impaired...
May 15, 2024
Hilda Sweet
With cherished memories, we share the news of Hilda Laurene Sweet's (nee Jack) peaceful passing. She was a month short of her 97th birthday and was in the late stage of dementia. After 47 years, Hilda is reunited with her husband Jim. Times have changed since Hilda was born in the farm house and competed her grade 8 ed...
May 15, 2024
Celebration of life for Arthur Irving planned for Saturday
The life of Arthur Irving will be celebrated during a private gathering on the weekend. Irving died from cancer on Monday in Boston. Tributes have been sent from near and far for the long-time businessman and philanthropist. They included notes from the prime minister, premiers, the business community and various unive...
May 15, 2024
Pretrial set for junior hockey players accused in sexual assault
The five former Canadian junior hockey players facing charges from an alleged sexual assault will appear in pretrial court this September. CBC is reporting that during a preliminary hearing in London pretrial dates were set for September 5 and 6. The five players accused will be required to appear in person for those d...
May 14, 2024
Margarite (Marg) Spicer
Margarite (Marg) Spicer March 8, 1932 - May, 12 2024 In loving memory of Marg Spicer, age 92, who passed away peacefully after a short stay at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on May 12, 2024. Marg is survived by her daughter Lori Barker (Bart) , daughter-in-law Cathy Spicer; grandchildren Dale Barker (Rebecca), Shawn...
May 14, 2024
Increase license suspension for vehicle theft/stunt driving
The provincial government is looking to bring in new penalties against those convicted of stunt driving or vehicle theft. Proposed legislation calls for vehicle thieves to face a 10-year driver's licence suspension for a first offence, a 15-year suspension for the second and a lifetime ban upon the third conviction. Th...
May 14, 2024
Frito Lay voluntarily recalls products over salmonella risk
A precautionary recall by Frito Lay Canada is affecting some of its snack products. The affected products are SunChips Harvest Cheddar Multigrain snacks and Munchies original snack mix, but only specific lots. This action is the direct result of a seasoning supplier's notification that an ingredient supplied by a third...
May 14, 2024