"32 Karat" was on hand for "Cruising for the Cause" at Dryden's A & W last Saturday August 13. Owner Wayne Clarkson told us he spent 220 hours installing the T-roof from a Thunderbird and, at one point, seriously considered converting the car to a roadster. We're glad he didn't! (See "Videos" section for more)

A one time "parts car," this '40 Ford was among the classics that turned out to "Cruise for the Cause" at Dryden's A & W on Saturday, August 14. (See "Videos" section for more)

The Second Annual Moosefest Soapbox Derby was rained out back in late June - but took place this past Saturday, August 14. As racers set up on Colonization Avenue, the clouds form up behind them. It did rain...but not until the final race was over! (See "Videos" section for more)

The Second Annual Moosefest Soapbox Derby finally took place on Saturday August 14 after being rained out. The new 'course' on Colonization Avenue was a hit with riders and fans alike! (See "Videos" section for more)

An SUV that collided with a truck on HWY 502 Saturday. The driver was trapped inside, but the passenger was able to escape. (Photo from D.F.S)

On Saturday August 14, at 09:02 hours Oxdrift Fire Department units, & a Dryden Fire/Rescue unit were dispatched with O.P.P. & Ambulance, for a two vehicle collision 50 kms south on Hwy 502. On arrival Fire/Rescue crews found a SUV that had collided with a semi tractor trailer truck unit, the SUV driver was trapped inside, the passenger had been able to exit the vehicle with minor injuries.

Fire/Rescue crews worked with Paramedics for about 30 minutes to remove the driver from the vehicle, the driver was transported to the D.R.H.C. with undetermined injuries by ambulance. The O.P.P. are investigating this crash.

(Photo courtesy of D.F.S)

Dryden Centennial Road Race winners! 150 people (full field!) took part in the run! Dryden Mayor Anne congratulates the winners (Bev Robinson photo)

The Box Car Children, or BCC, winners of the "Dip Dodge and Dive Dodgeball Tournament" during Homecoming Week in Dryden (Megan Walchuk photo)

CKDR's Nathan Carr announces the races at the Canadian Master's Windsurfing Competition on Lake Wabigoon.

A Canadian Windsurfer prepares for his race.

The "Best in show" flower for communities in bloom

Long tables of flowers lined the walls at the Dryden Communities in Bloom Awards presentation. Last year's winner went on to win a national award. (S. Stewart Aug 7, 2010)