The Wilderness City

The Mayor’s Message ryden The Wilderness City

Listen! Can you hear them? As the seasons change and the leaves fall, it is an awesome time to visit our Wilderness City.

On behalf of Council, I am pleased to welcome you to the Dryden Fall and Winter 2008 Leisure Guide. You will ﬁ nd our community has many indoor activities and recreation facilities, but to truly experience our Wilderness City you need to participate in the abundance of outdoor activities right on our doorstep. This Leisure Guide is ﬁ lled with a wealth of information from community associations to senior or youth programming, in fact, it will provide you with enough activities to keep you busy all fall/winter long.

There is so much to do whether you live here or are visiting. To enhance your visit I would like to open just a few doors in our community by starting with the Dryden Library where you will experience an exciting and warm atmosphere showcasing local artists, comfy corners and lots of fun for the children. Then just down the street the Dryden Museum will provide you with a tour of our past, present and future. Our community is very proud of the Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre so why not take in one of the many gala events provided by the Dryden Entertainment Series or listen to our local entertainers.

A great way to experience our vibrant fall colours is by walking or biking the wilderness hiking trails that surround our community. Dryden’s unique attributes and natural/cultural heritage can be explored along these routes.

Situated on Wabigoon Lake it is beyond doubt a four seasons destination. During the winter this lake takes on a whole new beauty. Whether you’re snowmachining, ice ﬁ shing, kite skiing or viewing the northern lights, the Wabigoon is full of activity. There is nothing like the taste of freshwater ﬁ sh in the winter.

I am confi dent you will fi nd what you are looking for in the pages of this guide. Visit the Dryden ski hill; skate on Chris Pronger’s outdoor rink; ride the slide at the pool; take in an Ice Dogs game or take a fi tness course – the opportunities are seemingly endless! Sincerely,

I encourage you and your family to make the most of Dryden’s fall and winter activities or if you are visiting let Dryden be your natural rest stop – enjoy! Councillors: Case, Collins, Fisher, Kurz, Wintle, Wood Anne Krassilowsky Mayor

People, plants & pride: Making Dryden the best Bloomin’ City in the Wilderness 5 BLOOMS COMMUNITY 2006 & 2007 Communities in Bloom is a non-proﬁ t organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautiﬁ cation through community participation and the challenge of a friendly competition.

go to www.cibdryden.ca for news & information regarding Communities in Bloom

252 Photo by Photo by Heather Rivet Chris Marchand

SNOWMACHINE TRAILS ICE FISHING EVENT LISTINGS 11 06 DINING 12 36

THINGS TO DO ACCOMMODATIONS & DINING Rest your head in one of our many hotels/motels and Dryden offers plenty of things you can do 04 34 satisfy your tastes in restaurants around the city. practically anytime.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS SHOPPING 12 Every season is celebrated with festivals and special 38 We welcome all to shop in our newly revitalized events. downtown business district, as well as major chain stores on the highway corridor.

HEALTHY LIVING SERVICES 26 Our community is recognized for its walking trails, 42 We’re proud to offer many more services making recreational facilities, water sports and pampering. Dryden a safer and green community.

“A Century of Community Come on Home” Dryden 2010

253 DRYDEN LIBRARY

Award-winning Dryden Public Library offers the atmosphere of a cozy and quaint coffeehouse, the free wireless Internet access you would expect only in a big city, ﬁ ne art on a caliber with that found in national galleries, a book, magazine, newspaper and DVD collection that is stunning in its diversity and quality, and helpful and friendly staff who are there to make sure your visit is more than you expected.

The Goomies were carved by Spike Mills, who Below is one of the paintings that was done by resides in Wawa. The goomies are made from Dryden’s own Jim Mulyk. These were painted the driftwood he collects on the shores of Lake on doors as Jim prefers to use various types of Superior. canvas.

Dermel Carias had done the airbrush paintings in the aisles and the teen section. Dermel is from Honduras and currently resides in Dryden.

Richard Lavoie had done the mural in the Children’s Section. Richard has done many murals around Dryden including Ristorante Pizzeria Italia. He owns and operates his own painting and design company in Dryden.

The wildlife Photographs were done by Karen Kahtava. Karen resides in Dryden and also works for the City in the IT department.

254 THINGS TO DO

THE DRYDEN & DISTRICT MUSEUM

The Dryden & District Museum is centrally located on the corner of Van Horne Avenue and King Street occupying the historic Hambleton House. The museum has over 10,000 artifacts in its collection, including “Old Copper Culture” cold-hammered tools dating back 4,000 years. The museum offers opportunities to visitors to learn and understand the historical progression of Dryden and surrounding area. Also featured is “The Dryden Buck” an Ontario record whitetail deer shot illegally by a visiting 1 hunter in 2003 scoring 199 ⁄8 on the Boone and Crockett scale. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. www.dryden.ca

SPECIAL EXHIBITS

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER “What Does Your Garden Grow? And Preserving the Bounties.”

NOVEMBER, DECEMBER & JANUARY Remembering John McCrae: 1872-1918. Travelling Exhibition from Guelph Museum. ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE Dryden’s most distinctive architectural landmark is, without a doubt, the Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre located at 100 Casimir Avenue, across from Dryden High School. Housing a 500 seat theatre and spacious atrium, The Centre is the focus for the local Dryden Entertainment Series — an annual schedule of high quality musical and dramatic acts that runs between October and April. The attendant building to the theatre and atrium houses the local satellite campus of Confederation College and the Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence, a water plant operator training program. www.thecentreonline.ca

255 THINGS TO DO

ICE FISHING

When the temperature gets cold the ﬁ shing action heats up. Dryden is an angler’s delight with many opportunities to catch species such as walleye, northern pike, and lake trout on the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes. Take a winter vacation in Dryden where you can snowmobile to your ice hole or ice ﬁ shing shack or just walk out from Van Horne Landing. Double S Posure Photo taken by A LOCAL TAKE:

“Come the middle of December though, the temperature has indeed dropped and the season is closed. Christmas comes and goes and hopefully you get that new rod or gun that you wanted from Santa this year. Before you know it, it’s New Year’s Eve and the next day, January 1st is the opening day of the Lake Trout season. It is a great way to spend the fi rst day of the year -- out on the ice with friends or family. Ice fi shing for HUNTING REGULATIONS lake trout will last only a few months. You can also be fi shing for walleye Residents must: if you like, it is a splendid time to go riding on snowmachines and just h Be at least 16 years of age take in all the beauty of Patricia Region. h Have passed the Ontario Hunter Education Course exam Some local outfi tters and clubs groom many miles of trail and you can h Have passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course exam if hunting with a gun literally travel for a week or more if you so desire across new trails h Have a valid hunting version Outdoors Card everyday, moving from town to town. The winter does seem to last a h Have all applicable licences, licence tags, e-licences, game seals and validation long time but there is plenty to keep you occupied. Towards the end of tags for the species being hunted the winter, just before walleye season closes in April, there are many h Observe all applicable provincial and federal hunting regulations. days where you can be out on the ice and get just as good a tan as you would have in Florida. There are days when you could even go shirtless, Non-residents must: with the sun being so nice and warm.” h Be at least 16 years of age h Present one of the fi ves types of hunting accreditation recognized in Ontario By: Marilyn Billsbarrow h Have all applicable licences, game seals and validation tags or certifi cates for the species being hunted h Comply with federal fi rearms regulations h Be the registered guest of a tourist outfi tter and/or hunt with a guide, where required h Observe all applicable provincial and federal hunting regulations.

HUNTING

Hunting is an important activity for people around the world. For many, it is still an important method of food gathering. For others, hunting is a recreational activity that provides an opportunity to further friendships and family ties. For most hunters it is also a chance to experience nature and relax in the outdoors while making an important contribution to conservation.

Hunting has long been a popular outdoor activity for thousands of Ontario residents and visitors to the province. Each year, avid hunters take to the ﬁ eld in pursuit of waterfowl, deer, moose and other quarry.

256 DRYDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT

Since being established in 1908 as a bucket brigade, the Dryden Fire Service has continued to evolve throughout the years in order to meet the community’s fi re and life safety needs. In addition to fi re suppression and public education, today’s fi refi ghters are trained and equipped to perform many specialized operations including search & rescue, auto extrication, water/ice rescue and hazardous materials. Drop in & take a tour.

257 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS - CONTACT LIST

NAME PHONE NAME PHONE NAME PHONE

1st Dryden Scouts 223-2381 Dryden Minor Softball 937-2253 Oldtimers Hockey 223-4481 Aboriginal Women’s Resource Dryden Mixed Broomball 937-5985 Our Saviour Lutheran Church 938-1358 223-6100 Centre Association 223-3281 Ladies Group 937-4039 Al-Anon 223-4466 Dryden Neighbourhood Legacy Oxdrift Judo Club 937-8517 223-1179 227-2560 Project Pathﬁnders 223-3488 Awana - Vermilion Bay 227-2203 Dryden Power Toboggan Club 223-5811 938-1299 Patricia Region Senior Services 223-5278 Dryden Regional Arts Council 937-5861 Ballroom Dancing Lessons 221-2342 Patricia Region Tourist Council 223-6792 Dryden Regional Mental Health & 223-6678 Perinatal Loss/Post Partum Big Brothers/Big Sisters 223-2357 Addiction Services 223-3301 Depression Support Group Brownies 937-6580 Dryden Ringette Association 223-5645 Rotary Club 223-3281 Canadian Hearing Society 221-2588 Dryden Saddle Club 755-2189 Royal Arch Masons Golden Star 223-7493 Canadian Red Cross 223-4751 Dryden Scottish Country Dancers 937-6717 Chapter #254 Catholic Women’s League 937-6392 Dryden Scrabble Club 223-1475 Royal Canadian Legion 223-4033 Communities In Bloom 938-6903 Dryden Skating Club 223-2958 Royal Canadian Legion Ladies 223-4032 Community Support Services 223-5278 Dryden Ski Club 223-5448 Auxiliary Dryden & District Agricultural Schmeezy Show Productions 938-7444 223-6766 Dryden Trillium Lions 223-3118 Society Dryden Volleyball Club 223-4336 Scrapbooking Club for Kids 223-3523 Dryden Artists Association 223-6548 Dryden Youth Soccer / Indoor Sparks 223-6803 223-1425 223-3372 Soccer Stage Door Studios 223-7538 Dryden Community Garden 223-7406 Dryden Zirka Dancers 223-5861 Sunset Gymnastics 223-2718 Dryden Crime Stoppers 223-5745 Eagle Lake Skating Club 227-2531 T.O.P.S. 937-6320 Dryden Diabetes Centre 223-8208 Evangelical Mission Church Youth 227-2873 Theatre 17 937-5690 Dryden District Chamber of 223-2622 Group - Vermilion Bay 227-5229 Commerce Timber Lanes Youth Bowling 937-5423 Friends of Pakwash 222-2059 Dryden District Curling Club 223-4602 United Pentecostal Ladies 223-2461 Girl Guides 223-3488 Ministries Dryden Dolphins Swim Club 937-2678 Healthy Living Food Box 223-3301 Vermilion Bay & District Lions Dryden Eagles – High School 223-2316 227-2449 Khartum Shriners Dryden Club Dryden Entertainment Series 223-4069 223-7493 Shriners Club Vermilion Bay Evergreen Thumbs 227-2061 Dryden Fastrax Flyball Club 223-4010 Kids Can Sew 223-3301 Horticultural Society Dryden Flying Club 223-6884 Vermilion Bay Happy Go Lucky Kids Church 938-1042 227-2168 Seniors Club Dryden Food Bank 223-3881 Kinette Club of Dryden 223-3715 Vermilion Bay Kinettes 227-2904 Dryden Girls Hockey 223-3775 Ladies Hockey 937-6487 Dryden Go-Getters Activity Centre 223-5937 Vermilion Bay Kinsmen 227-2128 Lions Club (Dryden) - Treasurer 223-4544 227-2904 Dryden Handicapped Association 223-2181 Masonic Lodge Golden Star #484 223-7493 Vermilion Bay Pine Tree Pathways 227-2128 Dryden Historical Society 223-7030 Newfoundland Heritage Club 223-2644 Vermilion Bay Recreation 227-5559 Dryden Kinsmen 221-9620 Northwest Metis Nation of Committee 227-5329 223-8082 Dryden Ladies Fastball 223-6215 Ontario Vermilion Bay Sew & Sew 227-2634 Dryden Minor Hockey 223-6941 NWOSTA 937-2137 Quilters 223-3431

DRYDEN CHURCH LISTINGS CHURCH OF JESUS ST. JOSEPH’S FIRST BAPTIST DRYDEN FREE NEW LIFE TIMBERS CHRIST OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH METHODIST PENTECOSTAL COMMUNTY LATTER-DAY SAINTS CHURCH 58 King St. CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH Tel: 223-2514 Sandy Beach Rd. 102 Van Horne Ave. 261 Van Horne Ave. 99 Albert St. New Prospect School Tel: 937-5289 Tel: 223-2602 Tel: 223-2755 Tel: 223-4905 Tel: 223-8809

DRYDEN AREA EMMANUAL BAPTIST FIRST UNITED DRYDEN FULL UNITED ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN PARISH CHURCH CHURCH GOSPEL CHURCH PENTECOSTAL ANGLICAN CHURCH 175 Cecil Ave. Hwy. 17 West 23 Van Horne Ave. 599 Government St. 128 Whyte Ave. 50 Van Horne Ave. Tel: 223-6025 Tel: 937-4478 Tel: 223-2119 Tel: 223-5504 223-2461 Tel: 223-6413

8 THINGS TO DO

MINOR HOCKEY EGLI’S SHEEP FARM & ANIMAL PARK Dryden Minor Hockey Association oversees the minor hockey program for Dryden and Area. 20 km West of Dryden. Hundreds of sheep DMHA runs both recreational and competitive plus elk, emu, red deer, horses, wild turkeys, hockey programs. The recreation programs run llamas and more. The 80 acre park is open from Initiation up to Midget. The competitive April through to October. Take a self guided teams - “AA” - operate in the Atom, Peewee and tour or book in advance guided tours or Bantam divisions. Dryden Minor Hockey has wagon rides. www.eglifarm.com about 440 players - both boys and girls.

Registration for the upcoming season takes place at the Dryden VOLLEYBALL Recreation Complex this September, during the Community Registration Night. For more information, contact Todd Kropelin Dryden Volleyball Club (Dynasty - Boys, Whiskey Jacks - Girls) - President - 223.6941 email: [email protected] or Janet Kaus - For more information contact Brett McCallum @ 937-6448 or Todd Registrar - 223.3096 email: [email protected] Desautels @ 223-4336.

SKI CLUB - DOWNHILL & CROSS-COUNTRY DOGSLEDDING

The Dryden Ski Club offers both cross-country and alpine skiing as Experience the fun and excitement of driving a dog team into well as snowboarding. The Dryden Ski Club is located 15 km north of the winter wilderness! Join Borealis Dogsled Adventures for day Dryden. From Highway 17, take Highway 601 north and then follow excursions or overnight trips. Dog Sled Rides and talks to large groups the signs. There is a new chalet with snackbar and restrooms. You can such as schools, clubs and organizations or if you’re just having downhill ski Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm and weekends 10 am to a family get-together and want things to go to the dogs - we will 4 pm. It is also open during the Christmas break, March break and bring them to you. Call 1-888-240-3739 (Vermilion Bay) or email: P.A. holidays. The cross-country ski trail is open 7 days a week. For [email protected] more information on hours of operation or membership, please call the Dryden Ski Club @ 807-937-4265. ARENA WALKING FIGURE The Dryden Recreation Complex offers year round SKATING Photo by Josh Johnson indoor walking Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm. If the summer heat is getting to you or the snow The Dryden Skating blowing, you can drop by the Dryden Recreation Club offers Skate Complex to keep on walking. This service is a Canada programs to extension of the 2005 Dryden Walks Around skaters from 3 years the World project where the community over to adults. The skating 3 years collectively walked 40,075 kilometres, season will run from the equivalent of the circumference of the September ‘08 to March planet at equator. This project also provided ‘09 with the annual the community with walking signage and 12 skating show being outdoor walking routes of varying difﬁ culty held on March 27/09. which begin and end at the Dryden Recreation For more information Complex. For more information, call about registering for 223-1426. skating programs, please contact Janice Radburn, President at CINEMA ’86 MOVIE THEATRE 223-2958. Go to the daily show at the seated cinema Downtown Dryden. Great food and entertainment for the whole family. For more info contact BOWLING 223-4494.

Glow bowling, regular 5 pin or league play. Come out and join the fun of bowling. Located Downtown Dryden. 14 immaculate LAZER TAG lanes and a full service restaurant. For more information contact Fun for the whole family or plan your next party playing lazer tag. Well 223-4343. mapped out maze with a variety of game play options. Downtown Dryden. For more info contact 223-8326.

259 AREA CHAMPIONS

Right: Earl Rhymer Below: Joel Cates

JOEL CATES

Hi, my name is Joel Cates. I’m 24 years old and have lived in Vermilion Bay my entire life. I grew up riding snowmachines from a very early age, I rode my fi rst one at the age of 4. The area has many great places to ride, and I spent as much time as possible on my sled. As I got older I decided to try my luck at racing at the age of EARL RHYMER FACT SHEET 16, I won the fi rst race I ever entered, and it was all over from there. h Born 1968, Rivers, MB. From that point on my life was very dedicated to racing, the summers h Grew up in Waldhof & Vermilion Bay, ON were spent racing moto-x and the winters were fi lled with sno-x. Sno-x racing seemed to be my real passion, so I decided to concentrate all h Began racing snocross in 1995 in the US. my time on that. All of h ‘97 Semi Pro US National Champion in the 440 & 600 my time and efforts have classes paid off, and I’ve won many races and awards, h graduated to pro scored several top ten seasons rookie of the year my including one pro open national win at Duluth fi rst season out, season MN Nov. 2003. championships in the h 2004,’06,’07,’08 over 35 US national champion sport class, semi pro class, h Began racing motocross in 1984 garnering 10 and the pro class. In early Manitoba region pro titles with the highlight being ‘06 I changed over from 1998 CMA 125 Canadian national champion. racing sno-x, to freestyle sno-x. Freestyle was h Presently live in Waldhof with wife Deha and always a dream of mine three children Joshua, 11, Tabitha, 4, and Courtney, since I was a little kid. I 2. was signed on a major h Work at my parents’ family business managing team that was giving NewTech Transportation in Ear Falls ON. me all the support I needed. I competed at h Three time Canadian Snocross Champion. 2000, the national level, and 2001 & 2002. traveled many different places jumping my sled. I’m still riding more than ever, and plan on doing it as long as possible.

10 District 17 is one of the 17 districts that comprise the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). There are 8 volunteer clubs in our district and we cover a large geographical area: From Kashabowie in the east then west to Atikokan; Mine Center; Fort Frances; Emo and Rainy River; Atikokan south to the USA and north to Ignace, Sioux Lookout, Dryden, and Vermilion Bay. You can go further north to Ear Falls and Red Lake or west to Kenora to connect to Manitoba. The trail circles south through Sioux Narrows, and Nester Falls to Rainy River or Emo and another link to the USA with a total of 712 km of A trail and 2319 km of club trails.

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ONTARIO FEDERATION Kilometers 012.5 25 50 75 100 OF SNOWMOBILE CLUBS District 17 Area Map www.ofsc.on.ca Trunk Trail Feeder Trail Club Trail Connector Trail Railway and Transit Lines Roads Disclaimer: This website publication is intended as a guide only and not intended to be a navigational aid. Trail routes are compiled from data gathered from club volunteers and modifications and upgrades to this website continue at any time during the snowmo bile season. Riders should consult local club, associa tion or district trail guides for the most up to date information. The Onta rio Federation of Snowmobi le Clubs (OFSC) assumes no responsibility for any discr epancies, errors or omissio ns which may occur or for actual trail routes shown on this guide or any resulting loss or damage.As an off-road experie nce, snowmobiling is an inherently risky activity and all snowmobilers and their passengers willingly use trails at their own risk. Please refer to the ASSUMPTIONS FOR OFSC TRAIL USE at ht tp://www.ofsc.on.ca/Trails/Assumptions.asp as prior to operating or riding a snowmobile on OFSC trails. 01/03/2007 Seasonal and Seven Day Trail Permits may be purchased from OFSC clubs, associations or districts. Permit applications may be downloaded at www.nwosta.ca. For more information call (807) 937-2137 or email: [email protected].

2511 FESTIVALS & EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2008 Weight Watchers Registration Night “What Does Your Garden SEPTEMBER 9 Grow? And Preserving 5:30 Registration - 6:00 Meeting the Bounties.” Our Saviour Lutheran Church SEPTEMBER 1 - 30 Fellowship Hall The Dryden Museum “Stop Dieting. Start Living” Learn On Display all month. Contact how to lose weight and keep it off. Leah 223-4671. Contact 1-800-651-6000.

Wabigoon Powwow Dryden Go-Getters AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1 General Meeting Situated on Dinorwic Lake, east of SEPTEMBER 13 Dryden 84 St Charles St. Held annually Sept. long weekend. Potluck supper for members.

Community Registration Seeds Preservation and Night Storage SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 13 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Dryden Recreation Complex Dryden Museum Heritage seeds preservation and Come register with many of storage. Cost $10. Registration Dryden’s Clubs. Contact the deadline Sept. 5, 2008. Recreation Complex 223-1425. Dawn Taylor Clinic Community Garden Fall SEPTEMBER 13 - 14 Harvest and Farmers’ 9 a.m. Market Dryden Agricultural Grounds SEPTEMBER 4 The Dryden Saddle Club has a two 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. day horse clinic in English Riding, 85 King Street coached by Dawn Taylor. Contact Music, corn roast and BBQ, Farmers Susan @ 755-2189. and Crafters market. Contact Shannon @ 223-1425 or Christine Canadian Red Cross First @ 223-7406. Aid & CPR Training SEPTEMBER 13 - 14 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Big Brothers Big Sisters 103 Duke Street Annual Run for Kid’s Sake SEPTEMBER 7 Please register in advance. Contact Ammie @ 223-4751. Registration 9 a.m. www.redcross.ca Run starts at 11 a.m. Pledge sheets available at the BBBS Girl’s Hockey Skills Camp ofﬁce. Contact 223-2357. SEPTEMBER 13 - 25 The Dryden Recreation Complex Fun Day Please register in advance. SEPTEMBER 7 Recreation Complex 223-1425. 10 a.m. Dryden Agricultural Grounds Dryden Saddle Club has a friendly horse competition in speed and agility events. Contact Susan @ 755-2189.

12 Terry Fox Run for Cancer Shick Shack Shock Gymkhana Show Dryden Entertainment Research Live Bellydance Show! SEPTEMBER 21 Series presents Ennis SEPTEMBER 14 SEPTEMBER 20 9 a.m. SEPTEMBER 23 1 p.m. Doors open @ 7:00 p.m. Dryden Agricultural Grounds 7:30 p.m. Dryden Police Service, 64 King Show 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The Dryden Saddle Club has an The Centre Street Rear parking lot. Come The Centre open horse competition with This Juno award-winning duo and be a part of the Marathon timed events in 34 classes and 4 is one of Canada’s best-selling of Hope, walk, run, cycle or Deborah Shaw - Live! From the Arabesque Dance Academy age divisions. Susan @ 755-2189. independent artists. They were rollerblade, 5 or 10 kilometres. in Toronto. Arabella - Live! raised in Newfoundland on Lidia @ 223-3281. From Thunder Bay. Illuminari traditional Irish type songs and www.terryfoxrun.org Legion Week now offer music in the style of - Live! From Winnipeg. Jessica SEPTEMBER 21 - 27 D - Live! From Dryden. Features Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Shania Home and Trade Show performances from over 20 Royal Canadian Legion Twain and Gordie Sampson to SEPTEMBER 18 - 20 dancers in traditional and Contact the Legion to get a list of name a few. Maureen is a guitarist and songwriter, Karen plays the Agricultural Society Complex modern styles of Bellydance. events 223-4033. Tickets $15 available online tin whistle and ﬂ ute and does Fun for the whole family. www.thecentreonline.ca For more step dancing. Contact Angie @ Contact the Chamber of information contact: 938-5432. 223-8139. Commerce @ 223-2622. TD Great Canadian Scare Crow Contest Performance Show Shoreline Clean-Up SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER SEPTEMBER 20 SEPTEMBER 20 11 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information Contact Dryden District Agricultural Vermilion Bay waterfront - Gov. Dock the Chamber of Commerce. 223- Grounds Eagle Lake 2622. The Dryden Saddle Club has an Come out and help us keep our open horse competition with waterfront looking beautiful. judged events in 34 classes and Volunteers always needed. Call 4 age divisions. Contact Susan @ Nick @ 221-2128. 755-2189.

13 Juno Award Recipient Egli’s Sheep Farm Gary Fjellgaard with Annual Mail Order special guest performers Catalogue Darrel Delaronde & SEPTEMBER 30 Saskia Watch for your copy in your mail SEPTEMBER 25 box or request a free copy by Green Achers Of Wabigoon phone. 800-465-2966 807-755- Pappy’s Café 5231. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. $10 per person. Under 16 free. Visit www.greenachersofwabigoon.com OCTOBER 2008

Fall Art Retreat “What Does Your SEPTEMBER 26 - 28 Garden Grow? And Bonny Bay Camp Preserving the Bounties.” The Dryden Artists Association’s OCTOBER 1 - 31 Art & Painting Retreat at The Dryden Museum Bonny Bay Camp. For more info. call 223-6548 or visit On Display all month. Contact www.drydenartistsassociation.ca Leah @ 223-4671

Dryden’s 2nd Annual Cultural Fair SEPTEMBER 26 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Centre Stage performances, food, cultural booths, Art Workshops. Admission is Free. Contact Marj @ 223-3004.

“Simply the Best” in Handcrafted Giftware, Ojibway Gifts, Art & Jewellery Downtown Dryden

49 King St., Dryden 1 807 223-4880

14 FI:RE 2008 Conference Local Government Week Remembering John McCrae: OCTOBER 2 - 3 Introducing Ontario’s students to 1872-1918. Travelling Exhibition The Centre local government from Guelph Museum Fueling Innovation: Re-igniting OCTOBER 19 - 25 NOVEMBER 1 - 30 Entrepreneurship 2008 (FI:RE 2008) Build awareness. Connect students with The Dryden Museum is a two-day conference on innovation community. Interest students in community Displayed all month. Contact Leah @ and entrepreneurship that will feature leadership. You can make Local Government 223-4671. knowledgeable, dynamic keynote speakers and Week come alive! workshop presenters.For more info. contact Calista @ 223-3813 or visit www.fire2008.ca. Canadian Red Cross Brock Zeman First Aid & CPR Training OCTOBER 26 NOVEMBER 1 - 2 Dryden Artists & 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Handcrafters’ Holiday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Green Achers Of Wabigoon 103 Duke Street Market Pappy’s Café Please register in advance. Call Ammie @ OCTOBER 3 - 4 Live Entertainment. $10 per person. Under 16 223-4751 or visit www.redcross.ca Friday 6:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Free. visit www.greenachersofwabigoon.com Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for more details. The Dryden Artists Association Eagles’ Landing International Juried Art Exhibition Contact Dryden Regional Arts Council Marj @ Canadian Red Cross NOVEMBER 3 - 7 223-3004. Babysitting Training 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. OCTOBER 27 The Centre Canadian Red Cross 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Official Opening and award presentations First Aid & CPR Training 103 Duke Street Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. For OCTOBER 4 - 5 Please register in advance. Call Ammie @ complete details, deadlines and entry forms 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 223-4751 or visit www.redcross.ca go to www.drydenartistsassociation.ca. For 103 Duke Street more info contact 937-6700 or 223-6548. Please register in advance. Call Ammie @ DHS Boys Hockey Tournament 223-4751 or visit www.redcross.ca OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1 The Dryden Artists The Dryden Recreation Complex Association Annual Art Exhibition Fun Day Dryden High School Hockey Tournament. NOVEMBER 10 - 21 OCTOBER 5 For more info contact Recreation Complex @ Monday to Friday 10 a.m. 223-1425. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dryden Agricultural Grounds The Centre The Dryden Saddle Club has a friendly Halloween at the Garden Official Opening Monday, Nov 10, competition in speed and agility events. Call OCTOBER 31 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For details go to www.drydenartistsassociation.ca for more info Susan @ 755-2189. Dryden Community Garden 85 King St. call 937-6700 or 223-6548. Call Christine @ 223-7406. The Northwest Training and Remembrance Day Ceremony Adjustment Board Annual TOP NOVEMBER 11 Consultation Meeting Halloween Parties OCTOBER 8 OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1 Legion #63 Dryden. Legion #41 Oxdrift & Vermilion Bay. For more info call 223-4033. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Centre Dryden Best Start Hub (Toy Library) Lunch will be provided. Call Sonja @ Register for either the Oct 31 or Nov. 1 Party 223-3821. by calling 223-7145.Space is limited. Come in with costume and bring a snack to share. Join in the fun of Halloween crafts, songs, games Jigs Dinner & Family Dance and a shared buffet. OCTOBER 11 6 p.m. Masonic Hall Congrats to the Hosted by the Newfoundland Club. Come enjoy a traditional Jigs Dinner and Traditional Royal Canadian Legion Newfoundland Music. Contact Karen @ 223-2644 or Email: [email protected] on 80 years of service! NOVEMBER 2008

2515 Dryden Entertainment Dryden Entertainment Dryden Regional Arts Santa and Friends are Series presents John Series presents David Council 4th Anniversary coming to visit! McDermott Francey Gala DECEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 13 NOVEMBER 24 DECEMBER 5 The Dryden Regional Airport 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Time to be announced closer to The Centre The Centre The Centre date. Drinks, treats, and activities John McDermott became an Singer/songwriter David Francey Art Exhibits in the Atrium. provided. Parties welcome. international recording star and is a common man with an Exhibits will be on display for Contact Cherry @ 937-4959 for household name after the release uncommon ability to reach two weeks after Gala. Free more info. of his ﬁrst album, Danny Boy. others through song. His strong Admission. For more info call His simple but richly textured vocals and powerful lyrics Willene @ 937-5861. Rotary Club of Dryden arrangements allow him to combine to make his subjects- Radio Monster Bingo on weave narratives and folk tales from the foreclosed farmer to Bantam A Tournament that conjure up an exact moment the Canadian soldier in Dieppe, DECEMBER 5 - 7 CKDR 92.7 and place. His rich tenor voice the working Joe to the teenage The Dryden Recreation Complex DECEMBER 18 and engaging low-key style have lover - immediate and intensely 7 p.m. enraptured audiences accross moved. He is one of Canada’s Contact Todd @ 223-6941 for Canada and on international premier folksingers and engages more info. $5000 in Winnings!! Tickets $20 stages. Call Angie @ 223-8139 audiences with his sincerity and each. Listen to CKDR for further for more information. genuine performance. Call Angie Country Christmas at details. Contact Natasha @ 223- @ 223-8139. Egli’s Sheep Farm 8682. Atom AA/PeeWee DECEMBER 6 Tournament DHS Girls Hockey 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Canadian Red Cross NOVEMBER 14-16 Game Egli’s Sheep Farm Babysitting Training The Dryden Recreation Complex NOVEMBER 25 Hwy 17 West of Dryden DECEMBER 20 Hockey Tournament. For more The Dryden Recreation Complex Come celebrate Christmas. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 103 Duke Street info. contact Todd @ 223-6941. Contact the Recreation Complex Do some Christmas shopping. 223-1425 for more info. Door prizes. Enjoy our sale and Please register in advance. Call Christmas Craft Show have a refreshment. For more Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit info. contact 800-465-2966 or www.redcross.ca. NOVEMBER 15 807-755-5231 The Royal Canadian Legion DECEMBER 2008 DHS Annual Alumni Contact the Legion @ 223-4033 Remembering John Atom A Tournament for more information DECEMBER 12 - 14 Tournament McCrae: 1872-1918. The Dryden Recreation Complex DECEMBER 27 - 28 Travelling Exhibition Canadian Red Cross Contact Todd @ 223-6941 for The Dryden Recreation Complex Babysitting Training from Guelph Museum more info. Current DHS Eagles face NOVEMBER 15 DECEMBER 1 - 31 off against past Alumni in 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Dryden Museum Canadian Red Cross a fun tournament. Contact 103 Duke Street First Aid & CPR Training the Recreation Complex @ Please register in advance. Displayed all month. Contact 223-1425 for more info. Leah @223-4671. DECEMBER 13 - 14 Contact Ammie @ 223-4751 or 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. visit www.redcross.ca 103 Duke Street Camp Prospect Winter Vermilion Bay Evergreen Please register in advance. Camp Canadian Red Cross Thumbs Horticultural Contact Ammie @ 223-4751 or DECEMBER 22 - 24 First Aid & CPR Training Society Christmas visit www.redcross.ca DECEMBER 29 - 31 NOVEMBER 22 & 23 Dinner The Dryden Recreation Complex 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. DECEMBER 4 DHS Girls Hockey 103 Duke Street 5 p.m. Ages 6-12 years. Contact Shannon Game @ 223-1425. Please register in advance. Vermilion Bay Seniors Activity Centre DECEMBER 16 Contact Ammie @ 223-4751 or The Dryden Recreation Complex visit www.redcross.ca Come celebrate Christmas. For New Year’s Eve Ball more info contact Marcia @ Contact the Recreation Complex DECEMBER 31 223-1425 for more info. 227-2061. 9 p.m. Masonic Hall Hosted by the Newfoundland Club. Age of Majority. Contact Karen @ 223-2644 or Email: [email protected]

16 JANUARY 2009 Dryden Entertainment Series FEBRUARY 2009 Presents Bebop Cowboys Remembering John McCrae: JANUARY 16 DHS Girls Hockey Game 7:30 p.m. 1872-1918. The Centre FEBRUARY 3 The Dryden Recreation Complex Travelling Exhibition from Canadian cowboy jazz heroes, the Bebop Contact the Recreation Complex @ Guelph Museum Cowboys, have quickly become known as JANUARY 1 - 31 ‘Canada’s premier western swing outfi t’. The 223-1425 for more info. The Dryden Museum Bebop Cowboys have developed a reputation for outstanding song arrangements and DHS Boys Hockey Game Displayed all month. Contact Leah @ stellar musicianship. They serve a hot brand FEBRUARY 3 223-4671. of Western Swing with obvious excitement The Dryden Recreation Complex and a sense of humour. Call Angie @ Contact the Recreation Complex @ 223-8139 for more info. Municipality of Machin 100th 223-1425 for more info. Year Celebration Dryden Girls Hockey Tournament JANUARY 4 JANUARY 23 - 25 Dryden Entertainment Watch for details and events all year The Dryden Recreation Complex Series presents “Bad long celebrating our Centennial. Ages 13 - 17. Contact the Recreation Complex Dates” Contact Val @ 227-5293 or Linda @ @ 223-1425 for more info. FEBRUARY 6 227-5559. 7:30 p.m. 3rd Annual Karaoke Contest The Centre DHS Boys Hockey Game JANUARY 24 The MTC presents a one-woman smash hit JANUARY 6 “Bad Dates”. Come walk a mile in Haley Royal Canadian Legion The Dryden Recreation Complex Walker’s shoes, all 600 pairs. The displaced Contact the Recreation Complex @ Contact Suzanne @ 221-7675. Texan waitress struggles to reenter the dating 223-1425. scene after years of devoting all her time to Canadian Red Cross Babysitting her child and her career. A terrible string of dates and Romanian Mafi a all get in the way Bantam AA/Midget AA/Midget Training of fi nding Mr. Right. “Hilarious, touching A Tournaments JANUARY 24 and fresh, Bad Dates promises to have you JANUARY 9 - 11 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. laughing and crying and shopping before The Dryden Recreation Complex 103 Duke Street you know it”. Call Angie @ 223-8139 for Contact Todd @ 223-6941 for more info. Please register in advance. Call Ammie more info. Gumany 223-4751 or visit www.redcross.ca. Canadian Red Cross First Aid & DHS Girls Hockey Game Dryden Girls Hockey Tournament FEBRUARY 6 CPR Training The Dryden Recreation Complex JANUARY 10 - 11 JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 1 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Dryden Recreation Complex Contact the Recreation Complex @ 223- 1425 for more info. 103 Duke Street Ages 6-12. Contact the Recreation Complex Please register in advance. Contact @ 223-1425 for more info. Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit Sunset Region Figure www.redcross.ca Canadian Red Cross First Aid & Skating High Test CPR Training Weekend DHS Girls Hockey Game FEBRUARY 6 - 8 JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 1 The Dryden Recreation Complex JANUARY 13 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Dryden Recreation Complex 103 Duke Street Contact Janice @ 223-2958. Contact the Recreation Complex @ Please register in advance. Contact 223-1425 for more info. Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit Rotary Club “Deal or No www.redcross.ca Deal” FEBRUARY 7 7 p.m. The Centre Silent Auction will also take place. Contact Joanne @ 223-6115 or 221-9258.

2517 DHS Boys Hockey Game Dryden Ringette IP2 Novice Tournament Dryden Entertainment FEBRUARY 13 Association Ringette FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 1 Series presents The Dryden Recreation Complex Tournament The Dryden Recreation Complex Sultans of String Contact the Recreation Complex FEBRUARY 20 - 22 Hockey Tournament. Contact MARCH 2 @ 223-1425 for more info. The Dryden Recreation Complex Todd @ 223-6941 for more info. 7:30 p.m. Contact the Recreation Complex The Centre PeeWee A Tournament @ 223-1425 for more info. Canadian Red Cross New world jazz fl amenco FEBRUARY 13 - 15 First Aid & CPR Training ensemble, Sultans of String, The Dryden Recreation Complex DHS Girls Hockey Game FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1 combine the sound of Chris Contact Todd @ 223-6941 for FEBRUARY 20 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. McKhool’s lush, lyrical gypsy- more info. The Dryden Recreation Complex 103 Duke Street jazz violin with Kevin Laliberte’s rhythm-fuled fl amenco-inspired Contact the Recreation Complex Please register in advance. Contact guitar playing for a wild DHS Boys Hockey Game @ 223-1425 for more info. Ammie Gumany @ 223-4751 or improvised musical journey. Bass FEBRUARY 14 visit www.redcross.ca master Drew Birston energizes the The Dryden Recreation Complex DHS Boys Hockey Game groove with adventurous Latin, Contact the Recreation Complex FEBRUARY 20 30th Annual Jazz and folk rhythms. Their @ 223-1425 for more info. The Dryden Recreation Complex Snowarama for Easter CD “Luna” received the awards for Best Instrumental and Best Contact the Recreation Complex Seals Kids Lating Jazz Group at the Ontario Annual Vermilion Bay @ 223-1425 for more info. FEBRUARY 28 Independent Music Awards in Kinsmen Karnival 9 a.m. 2007. Call Angie @ 223-8139 for FEBRUARY 18 - 22 Canadian Red Cross Eagles’ Landing Golf and Curling more info. Wed, Feb 18 - Trivia Night @ Babysitting Training Club Bayview - Thurs, Feb 19 - Baby Groomed Trails, Pancake DHS Hockey Playoffs Contest @ V.Bay Lion’s Hall - Fri, FEBRUARY 23 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Breakfast, Lunch, Awards and Semi Finals Feb 20 - Fish Fry @ V.Bay Lion’s Prize Draws. Collect Pledges and Hall - Sat, Feb 21 - Dance @ 103 Duke Street MARCH 3 join us as we ride the groomed The Dryden Recreation Complex V.Bay Lion’s Hall - Sun, Feb 22 Please register in advance. Call OFSC trails along the Eagles - Fish Derby @ Gov’t Dock Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit Landing Loop. Day Permits are Contact the Recreation Complex Fun for the whole family. www.redcross.ca. available. A fun fi lled day for all! @ 223-1425 for more info. Something for everyone. KIN Contact Barry @ 223-3245. Easter KIN KINOOT! Contact Scott @ Dryden Entertainment Seals 1-800-267-3778 extension 4 Mixed Broomball 227-2904 for more info. Series presents Thunder or visit www.easterseals.org. Tournament Bay Symphony Orchestra MARCH 6 - 8 Annual Vermilion Bay The Dryden Recreation Complex FEBRUARY 24 MARCH 2009 Sno-ball Tournament 7:30 p.m. Please register in advance. Contact FEBRUARY 20 - 21 The Centre the Recreation Complex @ 223- Vermilion Bay Ball Diamonds Annual Eagle River 1425 for more info. Celebrating their 46th season of Redneck Derby Baseball with a twist, leave your symphonic music, the Thunder gloves and grab your mitts! Max sometime in MARCH, DHS Hockey Finals Bay Symphony Orchestra is a depending on weather 8 teams Mixed. Fun for the whole dynamic organization reaching MARCH 8 familty. Prizes! Contact Lydia @ out to communitiees across The Dryden Recreation Complex The Dryden Recreation Complex 227-5245 Stannis @ 227-2855 northwest Ontario. Under the Polar bear dip, ice fi shing, fun & Dryden High School Hockey. or Sandra @ 227-2985. direction of Geoffrey Moull, The games. Contact Danny or Karen Contact the Recreation Complex TBSO has grown to become one @ 755-5533. @ 223-1425 for more info. Winter Art Retreat of the best regional orchestras in FEBRUARY 20 - 22 Canada. The TBSO will entertain DHS Hockey Playoffs - DHS Hockey Finals The Dryden Artists Association’s and inspire with an evening of MARCH 10 musical excellence in elegant Semi Finals Art & Painting Retreat at Bonny The Dryden Recreation Complex Bay Camp. style. Call Angie @ 223-8139 for MARCH 1 more info. The Dryden Recreation Complex Dryden High School Hockey. Call 223-6548 for more Contact the Recreation Complex Contact the Recreation Complex information or visit @ 223-1425 for more info. www.drydenartistsassociation.ca DHS Boys Hockey @ 223-1425 for more info. Playoffs - Semi Finals FEBRUARY 27 Church League Hockey The Dryden Recreation Complex Tournament MARCH 13 - 14 Contact the Recreation Complex The Dryden Recreation Complex @ 223-1425 for more info. Contact the Recreation Complex @ 223-1425 for more info.

18 St. Paddy’s Day Dance piano, guitars, squeezeboxes - to Egli’s Sheep Farm Canadian Red Cross MARCH 14 create a wonderful smorgasbord of Annual Easter Open Babysitting Training 8 p.m. sounds. Listening to their album Barn Masonic Hall “East of West”, it is apparent APRIL 24 that House of Doc wants to APRIL 11 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hosted by the Newfoundland revamp folk music. Call Angie @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 103 Duke Street Club. Contact Karen @ 223-8139 for more info. Egli’s Sheep Farm Hwy 17 West 223-2644. of Dryden Please register in advance. Call Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit Canadian Red Cross Open Barn. Children’s activities, www.redcross.ca. Camp Prospect March Newborn lambs, pony rides and Babysitting Training Break Camp snackbar. Lots of fun for the MARCH 28 The Dryden Artists MARCH 16 - 20 whole family! Call 800-465-2966 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 807-755-5231 for more info. Association Spring Art 103 Duke Street The Dryden Recreation Complex Workshop Camp activities for children 6- Please register in advance. Call Dryden Entertainment APRIL 25 - 26 12 years. Contact Shannon @ Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit Series presents Aaron www.redcross.ca. Hands on Perspective and 223-1425 for more info. Lines Proportions. For more information APRIL 14 Contact 937-6700 or visit Canadian Red Cross Eagle Lake Skating Club 7:30 p.m. www.drydenartistsassociation.ca. First Aid & CPR Training Presents Calendar Days - The Centre MARCH 21 - 22 Celebrating Centennial Aaron Lines has garnered four 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. MARCH 29 Juno Award nominations and MAY 2009 103 Duke Street Woodland Arena won two Canadian Country Music Awards for Male Artist of the Year. Canadian Red Cross Please register in advance. Contact Eagle Lake Skating Club’s He has recorded hits such as Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit Annual Ice Show with a focus on “Waitin’ on the Wonderful” and First Aid & CPR Training www.redcross.ca celebrating the Municipality of “The Lights of my Home Town” MAY 2 - 3 Machin Centennial. Please watch which in 2005 and 2006 were the 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dryden Skating Club Ice for advertising as an additional most played songs on Canadian 103 Duke Street Show date may be added. Fun for country radio. His No. 1 hit, Please register in advance. Contact MARCH 27 the whole family. Call Lois @ “Cheaper to Keep Her” reﬂects Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit on his playful side. Call Angie @ 6:30 p.m. 227-2531 for more info. www.redcross.ca 223-8139. The Dryden Recreation Complex Rotary Club of Dryden Come watch our Annual Skating APRIL 2009 Show. Fun for the whole family. Canadian Red Cross Radio Monster Bingo Contact Janice @ 223-2958. First Aid & CPR Training MAY 7 Sunset Gymnastics Club APRIL 18 - 19 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recreational Gymnastics 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on CKDR 92.7 FM IP1 Jamboree 103 Duke Street Meet $5000 in winnings!! Tickets are MARCH 28 APRIL Please register in advance. Contact The Dryden Recreation Complex $20 each. Listen to CKDR for 15655 - Hwy 17 East Hutchison Ammie @ 223-4751 or visit further details and ticket vendor Call Todd @ 223-6941. Building www.redcross.ca locations. Contact Natasha @ End of year competition. Open 223-8682 or 1-800-525-8785. to the public. Call Beth @ Dryden Entertainment Northwest Response *Events & dates subject to change. Series presents House of 223-2718 for more info. Forum “Partners in Doc Preparedness” MARCH 28 Oldtimers Last Chance APRIL 21 - 25 7:30 p.m. Hockey Tournament TBA The Centre APRIL 3 - 5 The Centre House of Doc infuses musical The Dryden Recreation Complex Disaster Management Conference. inspirations such as Gordon Call the Recreation Complex @ Contact Linda @ 223-4765 for Lightfoot, Simon & Garfunkel 223-1425 for more info. more info. and Spirit of the West with intricate harmonies, sophisticated counterpoint and a rocking, Tony Dome Curling down-home delivery. House Bonspiel of Doc combines a lifetime APRIL 9 - 12 of singing sacred music, a Woodland Arena cappella and choirs, with a large instrumental capability Competitive league as well as - ﬂutes, whistles, harmonicas, fun league. Contact Lydia @ bouzoukis, bassoons, 227-5245

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Al-Anon Club 330 Bingo Dryden Regional Arts Council Meetings Every Monday Every Wednesday Last Tuesday of each month 8:00 p.m. 23 Van Horne Ave. United Church 7:00 p.m. 330 Van Horne Ave. 7:00 p.m. Room 130, Dryden High School Entrance at back door of church. Call 223- Contact Laurette @ 223-5068 Open meetings. Contact Marj @ 223-3004. 4466. Alcoholics Anonymous Club 330 Birthday Party Dryden Regional Hospital Auxiliary Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays First Wednesday of each month Last Monday of each month 8:00 p.m. 50 Van Horne Ave. St. Luke’s Church 2:00 p.m. 330 Van Horne Ave. Hospital Conference Room B Contact 223-3002 Contact Laurette @ 223-5068 Dryden Saddle Club Alcoholics Anonymous Footprints Second Tuesday of each month except for Group Club 330 Pancake Breakfast December Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Every second Saturday of each month 7:00 p.m. Multiplex building at the Dryden 8:00 p.m. 75 Van Horne Ave. 9:00 a.m. 330 Van Horne Ave. Fairgrounds. Rear entrance. Contact 223-5864 Contact Laurette @ 223-5068 Dryden Scrabble Club Last Sunday of each month from Sept. - Apr Alphabet Soup Family Food Fun Club 330 Potluck Dinner 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Dryden Public Library Friday’s September 5th to October 10th Basement 36 Van Horne Ave. 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Best Start Hub (Toy Library) Last Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. 330 Van Horne Ave. 16 yrs and older. Contact 223-1475. Children 2 to 5 years. Please register at 223- 7145. Contact Laurette @ 223-5068 Dryden Trillium Lions Club Amateur Radio Society of Dryden Dryden Breast Cancer Support Group Every Second Thursday of each month Every Second Wednesday of September 6:00 p.m. 34 Queen St. Royal Canadian Every second Wednesday of each month Legion 7:30 p.m. Training Centre at Dryden Fire Hall 7:00 p.m. Dryden Regional Health Centre conference room C#1502 Contact Joan Nazveski @ 223-1475. Arthritis Support Group Last Wednesday of each month Dryden Children’s Resource Centre Evangelical Mission Church Youth 7:00 p.m. Dryden Recreation Complex Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Group Vermilion Bay Multipurpose room Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Every Friday from Sept - May Contact 223-4371 or 937-2353 Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Evangelical Mission Best Start Hub (Toy Library) Church in Vermilion Bay Awana - Vermilion Bay For more information Contact 223-7145. Ages 12 and up. Contact Wayne @ 227-5229 Every Thursday from Sept. - April or Dean @ 227-2873. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Lillian Berg School Dryden Country Dance Club Games, Bible Stories & Singing. Ages 6-12. Every Second Saturday Starting Sept 9 Evergreen Thumbs Horticultural Society Contact Susan @ 227-2560 or Burton @ 8:30 p.m. Downstairs at the Moose Hall. First Thursday of each month 227-2203. 7:00 p.m. Vermilion Bay Seniors Activity Dryden Diabetes Centre Walk-in Clinic Centre Ballroom Dancing Every Tuesday Morning Contact Marcia @ 227-2061 Every Wednesday & Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Dryden Area Family 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Ukrainian Hall Health Team Building Free Child Car Seat Inspection Come join us! Watch for posters on bi-weekly Contact 223-8208 Every Thursday dances and showcases. Contact Richard @ 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dryden Fire Hall 938-1299 or Debbie @ 221-2342. Dryden District Horticultural Society Contact 223-1178 Third Tuesday of every month Brain Injury Service 7:30 p.m., Seniors Activity Centre Friday Night Meat Draws Monthly meeting Every Friday Date and Location vary. Please contact Donna Dryden Ghost Riders Mountain Bike 6:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion at 223-5984. Club Weekly Draw. Contact 223-4033. Ride every Monday night. Brownies Contact Jeff @ 223-4903. Every Tuesday, September - May Friendly Circle of Wabigoon Women 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Lower North Hall United Second Tuesday of every month Church Dryden Kinsmen 10:00 a.m., Wabigoon Memorial Hall Girls 7 & 8 years. Contact Charlene @ 2nd Monday of each month 937-6580 6:30 p.m. Location changes Please contact Brad @ 221-9620 for more Girl Guides information. Every Tuesday. Sept - May Canadian Cancer Society Support 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. New Prospect School Group Girls ages 9-11. Contact Laurel @ 223-3488. Monday - Friday Dryden Mood Disorder Group 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Dryden Regional Every Thursday Health Centre 1:00 p.m. 30 Earl Ave.

20 Genealogical Society Playground Time Sunday Story Time First Tuesday of each month through Every Friday Every Sunday Starting Sept., 21. 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Best Start Hub (Toy Library) 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Dryden Public Library Can we help you with your family tree? For 2 years and up. Please register at 223-7145. Ages 3 - 6. Contact 223-1475 for more info. meeting locations and more information, call 223-5634. Princess Court Family Council Sunset Country Psychiatric Survivors Every Wednesday Third Monday of each month Healthy Living Food Box 7:00 p.m. 109 Duke St. Order the First and Third Tuesday of every 7:00 p.m. Princess Court Multi-purpose room month Register at 223-7145. Sunset Country Quilters Guild Contact Christine at NWHU 223-3301. Fourth Tuesday of every month Rescue North Adoption Days 7:00 p.m. Drop-in Centre, 84 St. Charles St. Indoor Walking Every Wednesday & Saturday Monday - Friday Triple F Pet Supply, 34-A Whyte Ave. Toastmasters 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dryden Arena Every Thursday Year round, Indoor walking. Free of Charge. 6:30 p.m., Best Western Contact 223-1425. Rotary Club Every Wednesday Tot Time 12:00 p.m. Eagles’ Landing Karaoke Matinee Every Thursday starting Sept. 5. Every Saturday 10:30 a.m. Best Start Hub (Toy Library) Rotary Club of Dryden Radio Bingo 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Register at 223-7145 Every Thursday from Oct. 16 - Dec. 11 & Contact Suzanne @ 221-7675. Jan. 8 - Apr 30 7:00 p.m. Traditional Isshin Ryu Martial Arts Khartum Shriners Dryden Shriners Club Contact Natasha @ 223-8682. 7:00 p.m. Monday & Thursday - Youth Third Wednesday of each month 8:00 p.m. Monday & Thursday - Adult 7:00 p.m. Masonic Hall 45 Van Horne Ave. Royal Arch Masons Golden Star 6:15 p.m. Thursdays - Little Dragons 5 to 7 yrs Contact Guy @ 223-7493. Chapter #254 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays - Adults Only Third Monday of each month. Pinewood School Kids Church Program 7:00 p.m. Masonic Hall 45 Van Horne Ave Contact Rick or Brenda @ 937-5670. Every Friday night from Sept 12 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Our Saviour Lutheran Contact Guy @ 223-7493. Church Vermilion Bay Kinettes Royal Canadian Legion General First Thursday of each month Contact Loretta @ 938-1042. Meeting 7:30 p.m. Bayview Third Tuesday of the month. Contact Laurie @ 227-2904. Kinettes Club of Dryden 7:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Every second Wednesday of every month 6:00 p.m. Best Western Monthly meeting. Contact 223-4033. Vermilion Bay Kinsmen Contact 223-6034. Second & Fourth Tuesday of each month Royal Canadian Ladies Auxiliary 7:30 p.m. Bayview Masonic Lodge Golden Star #484 First Tuesday of every month Contact Scott @ 227-2904. Second Tuesday of each month 7:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion 7:00 p.m. Masonic Hall 45 Van Horne Ave Vermilion Bay Sew & Sew Quilters Contact Guy @ 223-7493. Saturday Junior Reader’s Book Club Every Tuesday from Sept. - Apr. Every Saturday Starting Sept., 20. 9:30 a.m. Vermilion Bay Seniors Activity Centre Mother Goose Rhyme Time 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dryden Public Library Every Thursday Contact 223-1475 for more info. Contact Marcia @ 227-2061. 1:00 p.m. Best Start Hub (Toy Library) To register call 223-7145. Sing! Sing! Weight Watchers Meeting Every Thursday Every Tuesday Contact Betty Lou @ 223-4520. 6:00 p.m. Our Saviour Lutheran Church- Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall Every Saturday 7:00 p.m. 75A Van Horne Ave., Sparks Call 1-800-651-6000 for more info. Every Tuesday Sept - May Contact 223-8930. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall United Church Pathﬁ nders Every Tuesday. Sept - May Ages 5 - 6. Contact April @ 223-6803. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. New Prospect School Girls 12-15. Contact Laurel @ 223-3488.

2521 DRYDEN ICE DOGS

The Dryden Ice Dogs 2007/2008 season was a successful one in a number of ways. The Ice Dogs were ranked in the top 15 across Canada from December to the end of the season. At one point ranking #5 heading into the Dudley Hewitt Cup which was held in New Market, Ontario. The Ice Dogs claimed ﬁ rst place in the league at the year’s end which gave them the League Pennant. Through the playoffs the Ice Dogs won the League Championship, Bill Salonen Cup, in the 5th game in Dryden before a sold- 2007/2008 S.I.J.H.L. CHAMPIONS out crowd. DRYDEN ICE DOGS FRONT ROW: G.Harrington, T.Allain, R.Adis (Assistant Coach) M.Gardner, C.McIntosh, The Ice Dogs fan base was growing as the D.Heinen, R.Lulashnyk (Head Coach/GM) T.Lind, S.Albert year went on and continued throughout the SECOND ROW: A.Rathwell (Trainer) N.Bruetsch (Trainer) C.Blaquiere, R.Helbling, K.Olimb, T.Francoeur, D.Turner, C.Jeffries, C.Senkow, C.Shields, C.Palson (President) playoffs. THIRD ROW: C.Kitt, L.Cifra, K.Burton, N.Doiron, S.DeGagne, C.Liley, P.Peterson The Dryden Ice Dogs also saw 5 players going MISSING: R.Bruetsch into College or University for the 2008/2009 2008/2009 HOME SCHEDULE season. Nicolas Doiron received a scholarship to Norwich University Div. III, Marlon SEPTEMBER Gardner received a scholarship to Neumann Fri. Sept.12 Fort Frances Sabres 7:30pm Exhibition College Div. III, Graeme Harrington received Tues. Sept.16 Sioux Lookout Flyers 7:30pm Exhibition Fri. Sept.19 F.W. North Stars 7:30pm a scholarship to University of North Dakota Sat. Sept.20 F.W. North Stars 7:30pm Div. I, Colin McIntosh received a scholarship to Utica College Div. I and Rowen Bruetsch OCTOBER - At Dryden Memorial Arena will attend Ryerson University. Fri. Oct.3 Schreiber Diesels 7:30pm Sat. Oct.4 Schreiber Diesels 7:30pm The Dryden Ice Dogs also had 4 players in Fri. Oct.10 T-Bay Bear Cats 7:30pm Wed. Oct.22 Sioux Lookout Flyers 7:30pm the top ten in scoring throughout the better Fri. Oct.24 Fort Frances Sabres 7:30pm part of the season. Nicolas Doiron won the Wed. Oct.29 Fort Frances Sabres 7:30pm league scoring race and goaltender Graeme Harrington won the league Scholarship NOVEMBER - At Dryden Memorial Arena Wed. Nov.19 Sioux Lookout Flyers 7:30pm Award. Fri. Nov.21 T-Bay Bear Cats 7:30pm College scouts are also very interested in some Sat. Nov.22 T-Bay Bear Cats 7:30pm of our returning players for next year. DECEMBER - At Dryden Memorial Arena Fri. Dec.5 Schreiber Diesels 7:30pm Sat. Dec.6 Schreiber Diesels 7:30pm Wed. Dec.17 Fort Frances Sabres 7:30pm

JANUARY - At Dryden Memorial Arena Fri. Jan.2 Sioux Lookout Flyers 7:30pm Fri. Jan.16 F.W. North Stars 7:30pm Sat. Jan.17 F.W. North Stars 7:30pm Sun. Jan.25 Fort Frances Sabres 4:30pm

FEBRUARY - At Dryden Memorial Arena Wed. Feb.4 Fort Frances Sabres 7:30pm Thurs. Feb.12 F.W. North Stars 7:30pm Sat. Feb.14 T-Bay Bear Cats 7:30pm Sun. Feb.15 T-Bay Bear Cats 7:30pm Tues. Feb.17 Sioux Lookout Flyers 7:30pm Thurs. Feb.26 Sioux Lookout Flyers 7:30pm

MARCH - At Dryden Memorial Arena Sat. Mar.7 Schreiber Diesels 7:30pm

22 Innovation at Domtar’s Dryden Pulp and Paper Operations There is no doubt that the forest industry, particularly in Ontario, The Dryden operation was has been facing signifi cant challenges for some time. A strong honoured for its progressive Canadian dollar combined with rising fuel and chemical costs approach to trades training as and a declining market in North America for some products, a recipient of the Minister’s Instrument mechanic Les Piche and are all contributing to very challenging conditions for the forest Apprenticeship Employer apprentice Chris Hall test a piece of industry right across Canada. Recognition Award presented by equipment with instructor Dan Bryck. The Dryden pulp and paper operation, recognizing the the Honourable John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and competitive challenges, has undertaken many initiatives to Universities. The Dryden mill was one of over 200 businesses restore its competitiveness including a “two-trades” program across Ontario nominated for the award. which enables trades persons to become trained and certifi ed in other trades in addition to their current trade. The company assessed employees’ skills and where necessary, provided academic upgrading to prepare them for apprenticeship training. Domtar, in partnership with the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union and Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology, developed the trades training centre in an underutilized garage on the Dryden site. “This project is key to improving our mill’s competitiveness,” says Doug Minor, Maintenance and Engineering Manager at the Dryden facility. To date 92 apprentices have enrolled in the program. They are getting marketable, portable qualifi cations – that, in turn, is creating a higher skilled and fl exible workforce. “It is amazing how our employees have responded to the apprenticeship training,” adds Minor. “It is apparent that many are very proud of what they are achieving and it is very rewarding to be a part of that.” The company has also made the facility available for other training, including the Aboriginal Women in Skilled Trades Program and pre-apprenticeship and carpentry and electrical programs.

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2525 DRYDEN REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is located at 58 Goodall Street. These modern facilities offer a 24-hour Emergency Department. Dial 911 to reach Emergency Services. Be sure to know your location. The hospital also provides critical care, obstetrical, surgical and medical services within their 31 acute care beds. An additional ten beds are for chronic/rehab services. Diagnostic services include x-ray, ultrasound, laboratory, mammography and cardiac stress testing. The Dryden area is well serviced with 12 physicians, two General Surgeons and 10 Family Physicians, three of whom provide anesthesia. DRHC has expanded the surgical program. With skills provided by visiting surgeons, patients are able to have knee and hip replacements, shoulder surgery, gynecological surgery and ear/nose and throat surgery without leaving the community. A CAT Scan will be in operation at the DRHC in 2009, thanks to the generosity of local citizens and businesses. The machine will be located in a new addition at the front of the hospital and will provide local physicians with state-of-the- art images to assist in diagnosis. Ambulatory care services include chemotherapy FAMILY HEALTH TEAM for cancer treatment, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, mental health and addictions counselling, The Dryden Area Family as well as access to medical specialists through Health Team is located at 40 specialty clinics. Goodall Street next to the Dryden Regional Health Centre. PHARMACIES Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, family mental health counsellor, clinical pharmacist, registered dietitians, certiﬁ ed Clinic Pharmacy 40 Goodall Street 223-2266 diabetes educators and an asthma educator work together in a team Extra Foods 647 Government Street 221-4444 environment. The program “It’s YOUR Health!” focuses on primary Drugstore Pharmacy care, chronic disease management and prevention. Patients can self- Pharmasave 31 King Street 223-2413 refer or can access the program through their health care provider. Shoppers Drug Mart 25 Duke Street 223-3535 Dryden Regional Health 223-8200 www.dh.dryden.on.ca Wal-Mart Hwy. 17 East 223-8663 Centre Dryden Regional Health 223-8808 www.docjobs.ca Services Foundation DINGWALL MEDICAL CENTRE

Dingwall Medical Clinic 223-2258 www.dingwallmedicalclinic.ca Most of the Dryden family 223-7406 physicians work out of the Family Health Team N/A Ext. 321 Medical Clinic at 40 Goodall Dryden Regional Mental Street, next to the Dryden 223-6678 N/A Health & Addiction Services Regional Health Centre.

Crisis Response Services 1-866-888-8988 www.crisisresponseservices.com

Sexual Assult/Domestic 223-7427 N/A Violence Care/Treatment

26 HEALTHY LIVING DRYDEN RECREATION COMPLEX

Offers a multitude of opportunities including; a 25 metre swimming pool with water slide, sauna, racquetball and squash courts, ﬁ tness and strength training facilities, an activity room, two arenas, and oversees a Dryden Recreation Complex variety of outdoor areas including baseball 84 Whyte Avenue diamonds, soccer pitches, skateboard park Arena/Recreation Complex Dept. and Milestone outdoor rink. Main Contact: Karen Nickle Phone: (807) 223-1425 The Recreation Complex also provides a wide range of programs to its clientele including summer and winter youth camps, swimming lessons, ﬁ tness programs, Pool and Fitness Main contact: Ruth Jacklin various programs to help local groups. Phone: 223-1430 OPERATING HOURS FITNESS CENTRE CASH ADMISSION WATERSLIDE ADMISSION: Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Child (0-5 yrs.) $ 1.00 Single (per swim): $ 1.50 Sat&Sun 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Youth (6-18 yrs.) $ 3.50 12-Admission Pass: $ 15.00 Adult (19-59 yrs.) $ 5.75 COURTS (squash & racketball) Senior (60+ yrs.) $ 3.50 Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sat&Sun 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2008/2009 POOL SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY * 6:45-9:00 am * 6:45-9:00 am * 6:45-9:00 am * 6:45-9:00 am * 6:45-9:00 am Early Bird Swim Early Bird Swim Early Bird Swim Early Bird Swim Early Bird Swim

* 9:00-9:45 am * 9:00-9:45 am * 9:00-9:45 am * 9:00-9:45 am 9:00-10:00 am * 8:30-10:00 am Waterfi t Deep End Waterfi t Waterfi t Deep End Waterfi t Maintenance Dolphins

10:00-10:30 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 8:45-9:45 am Red Cross Preschool School Lessons School Lessons Red Cross Lessons * 10:00-11:30 am * 10:00-11:30 am Family/Adult Swim Family/Adult Swim 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am 10:15-11:15 am 10:00-11:00 am Aqua Arthritis Aqua Arthritis Aqua Arthritis Red Cross Preschool Private Lessons

* 11:30-1:00 pm * 11:30-1:00 pm * 11:30-1:00 pm * 11:30-1:00 pm * 11:30-1:00 pm * 11:30-1:00 pm * 11:30-1:00 pm Lunch Hour Laps Lunch Hour Laps Lunch Hour Laps Lunch Hour Laps Lunch Hour Laps Lunch Hour Laps Lunch Hour Laps

1:00-1:30 pm Aqua Arthritis * 1:00-3:00 pm * 1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-1:30pm 1:00-2:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 1:00-1:30 pm Public Fun Swim Public Fun Swim Aqua Arthritis School Lessons School Lessons Aqua Arthritis * 1:30-3:00 pm Slide Slide Family/Adult Swim

3:15-4:15 pm 3:15-4:15 pm M A I N T E N A N C E Private Lessons Private Lessons

4:00-5:45 pm 4:30-6:15 pm 4:00-5:45 pm 4:30-6:15 pm 3:45-5:15 pm 4:30-6:00 pm 4:30-6:00 pm Red Cross Lessons Red Cross Lessons Red Cross Lessons Red Cross Lessons Inservice/Dolphins Rentals/Courses Rentals/Courses

* 6:15-8:00 pm Dolphins * 6:00-8:00 pm * 7:15-8:00 pm * 6:00-8:00 pm 5:30-6:30 pm Dolphins Waterﬁ t Dolphins Red Cross Preschool * 7:15-8:00 * 6:00-8:00 pm * 6:00-8:00 pm Waterﬁ t Public Fun Swim Public Fun Swim Slide * 7:00-9:00 pm * 8:00-9:00 pm * 8:00-9:00 pm * 8:00-9:00 pm * 8:00-9:00 pm Toonie Swim Adult Swim Adult Swim Adult Swim Adult Swim Free Slide

2527 HEALTHY LIVING

Urban Trail – Red 12.3 km

The Urban Trail System is a network of 5 attractive, intra-city routes that provide safe, enjoyable pedestrian access to commercial and residential neighbourhoods and community facilities and services - urban landscapes of interconnecting roads, sidewalks and pathways. The Urban Trail incorporates shopping opportunities, access to community facilities and services. Dryden’s unique attributes and natural/ cultural heritage can be explored along this route. Residents and visitors can walk, explore and enjoy the community. During your travels you can stop and visit the Dryden Museum, the Public Library or one of many community parks.

Dryden Signature Trail - Blue 5.4 km Photo taken by Chris Marchand

The Dryden Signature Trail System consists of two trail routes, uniquely designed to provide hands-on, engaging, intriguing, recreational/ interpretative encounters to capture the imagination of community residents and visitors. The Signature Trail route winds along the Wabigoon River from Johnston Park located on the Trans Canada Highway 17 to the Laura Howe Marsh located off Van P Horne Avenue. Wetlands are Nature’s richest domains. Neither land nor lake, wetlands weave together elements of earth and water P to create unique habitats within the boreal forest. P

Wetlands are always ‘on the edge’. The Laura Government St. Howe Marsh is 2.0 km and an excellent example of life ‘on the edge of the forest and on the edge of the lake’. Creatures of both Princess St . worlds come to the marsh for water, food or shelter. The marsh is an oasis for the animals of the forest and a nursery for small creatures Duke St. in the lake. e.

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The recreation walking routes were designed under the Communities in Action Fund and the Dryden Walks Around the World Project. During this project 12 walking routes were established starting and ending at the Dryden Recreation Complex. In 2007, Dryden collectively walked the circumference of the planet 40,075 km. The routes shown in the Leisure Guide are the four most advanced routes and signs are posted to assist you with course-plotting throughout the community. The recreation complex has moderate and beginner routes available and as well we offer a free year round indoor walking program Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, contact the Dryden Recreation Complex at 223-1425.

2529 ME AND MY BENCH Pauline Withers Pauline’s love of nature and all things beautiful inspire her to paint the beauty that surrounds her. Although she has had an interest in art for many years, she didn’t begin to paint until her retirement in 2003.

While taking a carpentry course, an artist friend recognized her ability and encouraged her to paint. Pauline attended workshops to develop her talent. Encouraged by fellow artists Pauline began to display her work.

She is inspired by fall leaves and foliage, some leaves done in acrylics can be seen on two park benches done for the City of Dryden. Using her favourite medium, watercolours, Pauline’s many works include ﬂ owers, still life, landscapes of Dryden area and her beautiful backyard.

Her art has sold in Canada and the USA.

William Brisson William’s benches all with Airplane themes are located at Hwy 17 near McKinstry, between Pizza Hut and OPP, and near the Northern Lights Credit Union.

Shirley Franklin Shirley was born and educated in Nova Scotia. She spent most of her life her in Dryden. For many years while working in the newspaper business her art was put on hold, it is just in the last few years that she again became involved in drawing and oil painting. Working in pencil or oil paint she loves to do all subjects, portraits being her favourite. The bench that Shirley painted for the City of Dryden is located on the front lawn of the City Hall and depicts “The Dragon Boat Race”. Shirley is presently working on another bench for the City that will depict a Fall Fair Scene.

Irene Skene My journey began in Toronto and moved to Port Credit, a small town due west on Lake Ontario. After graduating from Port Credit Secondary School, I attended the University of Western Ontario, receiving a joint degree in English and Psychology. I then attended Lakeshore Teachers’ College to train as an elementary teacher, but, by some strange twist of fate, I ended up teaching Visual Arts and English to secondary students at Dryden High School for over 32 years. During that time, I also received my Visual Arts degree and my Master’s degree in Education, and taught extension courses for Lakehead University, and the Ministry of Education. Committee and volunteer work, art, acting and writing has been and continues to be varied and extensive, yet challenging and intriguing to all that is me.

I am married to Andrew, retired CEO of the Dryden Regional Health Centre and that we have two children- Alexander, who is an International Baccalaureat (French) educator in Burlington, Ontario, and Jillian, who is the Conference Co-ordinator for Desire2Learn, an on-line learning company, in Kitchener, Ontario.

30 Willene Moffat Willene has been an artist ever since she could hold a pencil or crayon. She studied ﬁ ne arts at the University of Manitoba and has been creating different works of art throughout her life! Her career as a visual arts teacher at high schools is Winnipeg, Sioux Lookout and Dryden is a positive and inspiring part of her love for all of the arts.

She works in a variety of techniques including drawing, painting, weaving, pottery, and stained glass.

Her original designs for the benches are inspired by the scenic views from her studio on Lake Wabigoon and the surrounding areas of Dryden.

Jim Mulyk My work reﬂ ects growth and/or stagnation of “the person” – mentally, physically, and spiritually. Inspired in how the world presents pathway indicators to higher levels of awareness and fulﬁ llment and the individual’s ability to recognize these “road signs” and follow their calling despite what has been hard wired into the consciousness..

Louella Kellar I have been painting since 1969. I prefer oils, but acrylics are taking over it seems. I dabble in watercolours now and then and ﬁ nd drawing to be very relaxing. Wildlife and human portraits are my main interest but any subject is worthy of attention. This bench scene is a depiction of the rapids below the mill dam on the north side of the tracks.

Helen Grymaloski A lifelong resident of Northwestern Ontario, alon Hwy #105, just north of Vermilion Bay. Her ﬁ rst love is photography, she is self-taught with a passion that goes back to early childhood. She revels in the beauty and serenity of her chosen domain which provides her with some wonderful sites and colours for her photographs.

Helen has been painting for a few years, she enjoys watercolours as well as acrylics. Her photography provides ample resource material for her paintings and she ﬁ nds that she has a deﬁ nate passion for painting berries.

2531 HEALTHY LIVING DRYDEN SKI CLUB – Operating since 1952 The Dryden Ski Club offers both cross-country and alpine skiing as well as snowboarding. There is a new chalet with snackbar and restrooms. It is also open during the Christmas break, March break and P.A. holidays. Snowmobilers Welcome Groomed trails run along the Dryden Ski Club and snowmobilers are welcome to stop in for a coffee and burger.

• Rentals • Lessons from certiﬁ ed instructors • Snowboarding, Downhill skiing, and Crosscountry skiing • Terrain Park • Beginner’s Area • Night skiing Wednesday nights 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. • 4 Rope Tows • 5 Runs • Snack Bar • Chalet

Annual Slush Party & Fish Fry will be held on the closing day. Watch for details or call 937-4265 for more information.

Proposed Opening Date - December 13, 2008 Proposed Closing Date - April 11, 2009 Normal Hours of Operation: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For Membership Details call 937-4265. Affordable rates. Available for Group Bookings & Private Parties. Snowmobilers welcome – access off the NWOSTA trail system Retail sales of ski equipment on site. Open all PA Days Winter Kids Camp December 29 – 31, 2008 Family Fun Day Downhill Races – February 16, 2009 Spring Kids Camp March 16 – 18, 2009 To purchase Dryden Ski Hill clothing visit www.cafepress.com/drydenskiclub Great for Christmas and Birthday Gifts!

Photo by Chris Marchand Photo by 32 Chris Marchand Stay & Ski Package You asked for it and now you’ve got it. The Dryden Marketing Association and the Dryden Ski Hill have partnered to bring you the Destination Dryden Stay & Ski Package. Guests who wish to experience Ontario’s Northwest Wilderness can book their stay with participating hotels/motels as a ski package. The packages are available Wednesday evenings or weekends (1 or 2 night stays). Book your accommodation and for an additional $15.00/day you will receive a downhill ski pass including equipment rentals or $7.00/day for a weekend cross-country ski pass including equipment rentals. stay & ski in Participating Hotels • Best Western 223-3201 - 1-888-394-2378 • Hide Away Motel 223-5329 • Holiday Inn Express 223-3000 - 1-800-303-4480 • Riverview Lodge 223-4320 Dryden • Town & Country 223-2377 SALONS & SPAS SALON NAME MEN’S HAIR WOMEN’S HAIR NAILS TANNING BEDS SPRAY TANNING WAXING MANICURE/ PEDICURE EAR PIERCING WALK-INS WELCOME MASSAGE OTHER SERVICES

CALYPSO HAIR FASHIONS 2 Whyte Ave. • • • • • • 223-5363

GALE’S NAILS 31 King St. • • • • • • • • • 223-6245

Michelle’s Top MICHELLE’S TOP DRAWER 43 Duke St. • Drawer 223-7399

NIKI’S HAIR LOFT 185 Grand Trunk Ave. • • • • • • • • 223-2541

2533 ACCOMMODATIONS

HOTELS / MOTELS NUMBER OF ROOMS INTERNET CONNECTION ON SITE DINING ROOM BAR/LOUNGE ACCESSIBILITY ROOMS POOL/HOT TUB/SAUNA OR FAMILY WEEKEND RATES MEETING ROOMS CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST EXERCISE FACILITIES PETS ALLOWED

BEST WESTERN MOTOR INN 349 Government St. 89 • • • • • • • • • • 223-3201

CHALET INN MOTEL Fully LICENSED FAMILY DINING Licensed184 • GovernmentWe Cater to Groups St. of All Sizes 30 • • • • • 223-2335 Try Our Friday Special SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET BBQ BABY BACK RIBS Treat Yourself & Your Family

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Specializing in Barbeque Ribs Hide• Clean & Comfortable Away • Ask about our Seniors’HIDEDiscount & Children’ AWAYs Specials MOTEL Hwy. 17 E Motel 223-2335 12 • • • • DRYDEN’S ECONOMY MOTEL Open223-5329 7 Days a Week 184 Govt St. (Hwy 17) at the underpass Until 9 pm HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 585 Government St. 60 • • • • • • 223-3000

THE RIVERVIEW LODGE 148 Earl Ave. 12 • • • • • 223-4320

TOWN & COUNTRY MOTEL Hwy. 17E 37 • • • • 223-2377

CAMP PROSPECT Camp Prospect formerly known as the Playgrounds adventures for youth to enjoy. By March Break it is program offers three exciting camps throughout the getting a little warmer outdoors so participants ﬁ nd year. The summer camp is the main camp which themselves enjoying the early spring activities but runs for seven weeks in July and August. In will also enjoy games in the courts, crafts in the addition to the summer camp, Camp prospect also activity room and a Friday ﬁ eld trip. Unlike the runs two additional programs which consist of summer session participants for the Camp Prospect the Camp Prospect Winter Camp and March Break Winter and March Break camps are able to register Camp. The Camp Prospect Winter Camp offers for individual days not just the full sessions. a variety of indoor activities and outdoor winter

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• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Specializing in Barbeque Ribs • Clean & Comfortable • Free Wireless Internet 223-2335 DRYDEN’S ECONOMY MOTEL Open 7 Days a Week 184 Govt St. (Hwy 17) at the underpass Until 9 pm

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RESTAURANT NAME COFFEE DINING FAMILY PIZZA BAR MENU SOUP/SANDWICH CATERING FINE DINING ICE CREAM LICENSED LUNCH BUFFET SALAD BAR

B&B ROADHOUSE Best Western, Hwy 17 • • • • • • • • 223-2000

CENTRAL, The 20 King St. • • • • • • • • 223-2412

Fully CHALETLICENSED FAMILY DINING INN Licensed 184• WeGovernment Cater to Groups St. of All Sizes • • • • • • • Try Our Friday Special SUNDAY223-2335 BREAKFAST BUFFET BBQ BABY BACK RIBS Treat Yourself & Your Family

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Specializing in Barbeque Ribs • Clean & Comfortable • Ask about our Seniors’ Discount & Children’s Specials 223-2335RIVERVIEW LODGE DRYDEN’S ECONOMY MOTEL Open148 7 DaysEarl a WAve.eek 184 Govt St. (Hwy 17) at the underpass Until 9 pm • • • • • • • 223-4320

TIM HORTONS Hwy. 17 East • • 223-6626

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Store/Service HOME DECOR CLOTHING GIFTS/SOUVENIRS TRAVEL REAL ESTATE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES CHILDREN AND TOYS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FINANCES & ART HANDCRAFTED BAIT & TACKLE

ABOUT CRAFTS and ART STUDIO 49 King St. • • • • 223-4880

AUSTIN & AUSTIN REALTY 3-35 Whyte Ave. Realty Ltd. Brokerage • 223-6215

BOFFO HOME & COTTAGE 14 King St. • • • • • 223-8422

CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL 51 Whyte Ave. • 223-5374

CASEY’S CLOTHES CLOSET 18 Earl Ave. • 223-4211

EGLI’S SHEEP FARM Hwy 17 W. • • • • • 755-5231

Quality Ladies’ Fashions Dresses • Sportswear • Swimwear Outerwear • LingerieELLA LYNN’S Ladies’ & Juniors’ Accessories23 Whyte Ave. • • 223-6955223-6955

Fax: 223-6813 23 Whyte Ave, Dryden P8N 1Z2 e-mail [email protected] Michelle’s Top MICHELLE’S TOP DRAWER 43 Duke St. • Drawer 223-7399

PAM OUELLETTE - RBC MORTGAGE SPECIALIST 40 King St. • 221-4307

QSL TACKLE 102 Queen St. • • • 223-5050

ST. AUBIN SAW SHOP LTD Leach Rd. • • 937-5067

SQUARE ONE PRINTWEAR 259B Grand Trunk Ave. • 223-3885

TONY’S BAIT & TACKLE 21 Duke St. • 223-2113 2538 Boffo Home & Cottage Dryden's Largest Gift Shop

Applejack & Peel R Simmering Pot & Oil

. Scents, Soaps & Candles . Art . Home Decor . Jewellery . Gourmet Foods . Quilts & Throws 14 King Street, Downtown Dryden (807) 223-8422 or (800) 268-3132 boffohome.com

PRINTWEAR CUSTOM EMBROIDERY & SILKSCREENING Wear Ideas Start! p h 807.223.3885 Virg inia Jonassen f x 807.223.3899 OWNER t o l l f r e e 1.800.218.9457 2 59B Grand Trunk Aven ue c e l l 807.221.6063 Dryden, Ontario P8N 2X3 i [email protected] “Ask about custom monogram gift ideas” www.squareoneprintwear.com

2539 Heather Rivet Heather is a passionate about using her photography to illustrate how she sees the world through her eyes. Her extensive portfolio of Dryden and surrounding area does just that.

“Landscape photography at its best is more than simply reproducing the image of a landscape; it evokes the ‘genius loci’ or ‘spirit’ of a place - an emotional response, a remembrance, or sense of actual presence in the viewer. The remarkable work of Heather Rivet does exactly that, as can be seen by taking a tour of the gallery.” excerpt from Soundzine Magazine - Feb 2008

Heather has been published in many magazines and graced the cover of serveral, along with a book of poetry. She has also self-published two books, A Collection of Creative Minds - Artwork from Dryden Area Artists and Collective Insights - A portfolio of Photography Images, both available at Blurp.com www.blurb. com/user/cheekers. Heather’s galleries can be seen at http://heatherrivet. zenfolio.com or http:// cheekers.redbubble.com or email: oxdrifter@hotmail. com

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42 EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SERVICES

Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Alcoholics Anonymous 223-3002 223-5864 Al-Anon Family Group 223-4466 Crisis Response Services Crisis Line 1-866-888-8988 Direct Health/Tele Sante (Toll free - 24 hrs/day RN advice) 1-800-480-2808 Dryden Food Bank (Emergency) 223-3881 Dryden Regional Mental Health & Addiction Services Dryden 223-6678 Ignace 934-2834 Hoshizaki House Crisis Shelter for Abused Women and Children 223-3226 1-800-465-7221 Kenora Patricia Child & Family Services (24 hr) 223-5325 Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital 1-807-343-4300 Ministry of Transportation Highway Condition Report 1-800-268-4686 Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 1-877-548-2194 Poison Control Information Centre Hospital for Sick Children 1-800-268-9017 The Arson Prevention Program for Children (Crisis Response Services Line) 1-866-888-8988 24 Hr. Rape Crisis Line-Kenora Sexual Assault Centre 1-800-565-6161 Welfare Fraud Line (24 hr) 1-800-394-7867 HOSPITAL (Dryden Regional Health Centre) 223-8200

EMERGENCY CALLS Ambulance 1-800-281-9275 Police (O.P.P.) 1-888-310-1122 9 1 1 T.D.D. Only 1-888-310-1133 FOREST FIRE REPORTING 1-888-284-3473 POLICE AMBULANCE FIRE FOR NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police Fire Ambulance CITY OF DRYDEN DRYDEN 223-3281 223-1178 223-8272 DINORWIC (TWPS.: Southworth, Melgund, Satterly) EAGLE LAKE FIRST NATIONS IGNACE 934-2265 934-2211 934-6465

IGNACE MACHIN & AREA 223-2221 227-2056 223-8272 MACHIN & AREA, EAGLE RIVER, VERMILION BAY (TWPS.: Aubrey, Langton, Sanford, Temple, Mutrie, OXDRIFT TWPS. 223-2221 937-5929 223-8272 Redvers, Colenso, Bridges, Docker, Smellie, Wabigoon) SIOUX LOOKOUT 737-2020 737-2564 737-4366 OXDRIFT (TWPS.: Aubrey, Brownridge, Britton, Eton, Rugby, Van Horne, Wainwright, Zealand) WABIGOON/ DINORWIC 223-2221 938-6427 223-8272 SIOUX LOOKOUT (Hudson, Drayton) WABIGOON

2543 ryden LANDFILL TIPPING FEES Effective August 1, 2005 HOURS OF OPERATION Highway 502 Landﬁll (937-5623) Barclay Hall Road Landﬁll (937-2405) Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (Closed all other days and statutory holidays) (Closed Sundays and Holidays) TIPPING FEES TIPPING FEES AT BOTH LANDFILLS - $1.75 PER STANDARD BAG OR AS FOLLOWS:

HIGHWAY 502 LANDFILL Bulk Rate (Excluding Tires and recyclables) $70.00 per tonne $14.00 (minimum charge) Mixed Load (Any Load of Garbage found to visibly $105.00 per tonne contain recyclable material) $21.00 (minimum charge) Tires $ 4.00 per passenger tire $300.00 per tonne Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Recyclable $60.00 per tonne Materials delivered to transfer facility

Tipping fees do not apply to compostable materials deposited at the compost pile or scrap metal deposited at the scrap metal pile.

BARCLAY HALL ROAD LANDFILL Rate* Mixed Load Rate**

Per Car Trunk Full/Standard Utility Trailer $12.25 $18.50

Large Trailer $22.00 $33.00

Per 1⁄2 Ton Pick Up Load (level box) $22.00 $33.00

Per 1⁄2 Ton Pick Up Load (heaped/side extensions) $30.50 $45.75

*THE ATTENDANT SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO PRO-RATE PART LOADS OR INTERMEDIATE SIZE VEHICLES **MIXED LOAD-ANY LOAD OF GARBAGE FOUND TO VISIBLY CONTAIN RECYCLABLE MATERIAL

1 Ton stake truck (6 yards); 3 Ton stake truck, Tandem (14 yards), and packers NOT accepted at the Barclay Hall Road Landﬁll site. Tandem Axle Trailers City of Dryden Contacts Larger than 5.0 yds. (standard 1⁄2 box) NOT accepted at the Barclay Hall Road Landﬁll site.

Tipping fees do not apply to: scrap metal deposited at the scrap metal pile, clean brush and waste wood deposited at the designated burn area.

Tires, contaminated soil and construction and demolition waste (except clean wood) are not accepted at the Barclay Hall Road Landﬁll - Use Highway 502 Landﬁll.

ACCESS TO THE BARCLAY HALL ROAD LANDFILL IS RESTRICTED TO RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.

**Please Note: RECYCLABLE MATERIALS ARE RESTRICTED FROM THE CITY OF DRYDEN LANDFILL SITES BUT MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE TRANSFER FACILITY AT THE 502 LANDFILL.

44 Recycling Schedule 2008 2009 July 7 - 11 and 21 - 25 July 7 - 11 and 21 - 25 Aug 5 - 8 and 18 -22 Aug 5 - 8 and 18 -22 Sept 2 - 5 and 15 - 19 Sept 2 - 5 and 15 - 19 Oct 14 - 17 and 27 - 31 Oct 14 - 17 and 27 - 31 Nov 10 - 14 and 24 - 28 Nov 10 - 14 and 24 - 28 Dec 8-12 and 22, 23, and 24 Dec 8-12 and 22, 23, and 24

Please note to check newspaper the week prior to stat holidays to conﬁ rm scheduling.

ryden

The City of Dryden offers Civil Marriage Services on Friday afternoons at City Hall.

Marriage Ofﬁ ciants, trained by the City Clerk, are pleased to provide to you a simple, non- denominational, and digniﬁ ed ceremony for your special day.

For more information visit www.dryden.ca or contact 807-223-1164.

City of Dryden Contacts Airport Children’s Resource Centre Fire Department Museum Provincial Offences (807) 937-4959 (807) 223-5724 (807) 223-1178 (807) 223-4671 (807) 223-1429

Administration Community Services Human Resources Ontario Works Public Works (807) 223-1164 (807) 223-1456 (807) 223-1119 (807) 223-4442 (807) 223-2367 Building and Planning Economic Development Information Technology Parks and Grounds Recreation Complex Department (807) 223-4100 (807) 223-1107 (807) 223-5702 (807) 223-1425 (807) 223-6117 Facilities Management Business Ofﬁ ce Library Police Service Telephone (807) 223-1402 (807) 223-2225 (807) 223-1475 (807) 223-3281 (807) 223-1100

2545 Dryden Area Cultural Partnership

The Dryden Area Cultural Partnership is a group of volunteers who are interested in the promotion of culture in the Dryden area, and who attended the Municipal Cultural Planning Forum in Kenora in April, 2006. After this, we decided to complete a Cultural Mapping and Inventory exercise to determine what was already present in our community. At the end of this session, it was decided “to lead the formation of a cultural umbrella group.” In our next meetings we defi ned culture as “A sense of place – who we are, where we come from and what we will become”, defi ned our mission statement: “To ensure that culture plays a leadership role in the future of the Dryden Area” and fi nally, chose our name, the Dryden Area Cultural Partnership (DACP) and elected an Executive to lead the process. Our last two years have seen the completion of a strategic plan, the institution of an annual Cultural Fair, the establishment of a dialogue with the City of Dryden which has culminated in the establishing of a Cultural Policy and Plan, our recognition at the provincial level as one of four model communities in Ontario, as well as hosting and helping to write the City’s Cultural Policy, and working towards the formation of an advisory Round Table group. We are proud of our accomplishments, and recognize that they are just the beginning of an important new focus for our City.

Community Improvements

In 2008, the Council of the City of Dryden adopted a Community Improvement Plan offering ﬁ nancial incentive programs within a deﬁ ned Community Improvement Area. These programs include funding incentives for redevelopment of existing properties, such as building façade improvements, improved signage, parking area improvements, and property tax increment grants.

Building façade grants, improved signage and downtown parking area improvement grants are available for 50 per cent of the costs, up to $5,000. Parking area improvement grants adjacent to Highway 17 are available for $2,500 and $5,000 for parking area and landscape improvements available for 100 per cent of the costs up to $5,000.

To learn more about these ﬁ nancial incentive programs, contact Maryann Legros, Planning Administrator, City of Dryden at (807) 223-1175 or email: [email protected]

Copies of the Community Improvement Plan and application forms are also available on the City of Dryden website at: www.dryden.ca

Improvements completed on About Crafts and Art Studio building, summer 2008.

2546 The future of Dryden is shaping up to be golden with the recent the forest industry take its toll. The Dryden Development Corporation developments that the Dryden Development Corporation announced owns 12 patent land claims in the area of interest and the revenue that in July. The successful facilitation of seven continuous mining properties will be generated by the Option Agreement with Laurentian will be in Van Horne Township with mineral exploration fi rm Laurentian used to further diversify the community’s economic base through other Goldfi elds Ltd. was fi nalized. Working in consultation with Grand project development initiatives. The Dryden Development Corporation Council Treaty #3, the Dryden Development Corporation and Laurentian is in the process of compiling a Mining Resource Guide for release in foresee that the City of Dryden and neighbouring communities September. Local businesses are encouraged to provide a list of services will directly benefi t from the newly established relationship. This is including equipment rentals that they have to offer to the Dryden welcome news for Dryden, a community who has seen the transition in Development Corporation.

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