Two hockey legends meet up during Dryden's Centennial Homecoming celebrations - Dryden's Chris Pronger and the Honourable Ken Dryden. The pair met with fans at Time-Out Sports, and managed to get lined up under their respective jerseys. Dryden was in Dryden to speak during our Centennial opening ceremonies.
[A. Riley photo]

The Dryden District Chamber of Commerce hosted a Centennial Street Fair yesterday (August 4) on King Street in downtown Dryden - which included opportunities to have your picture taken in the NAPA race car, a classic Jaguar, or this mini chopper! The Street Fair was well received, with sidewalk sales, buskers, and plenty of entertainment.
[Chamber photo]

Ministry of Natural Resources Fire personnel from Northwestern Ontario board a plane for the long trip to B.C.
The MNR is sending another 100 firefighters out west.
See CKDR News for more information.
(Aug.5; MNR)

Civic Pride Day in Dryden....including at the Children's Resource Centre and Best Starts.

"Brothers of the Beard"....two of the contestants in the Dyden Museum's Centennial beard growing contest. (N. Carr photo)

Toronto-based "Aberdeen" was heading for their western Canada Tour when their van broke down in Dryden! Forced to cancel their tour, they spent Homecoming Week in Dryden, opened for "Stereos" at the Centre, played the Youth Dance at the High School and were 'Rockin the River' at the Lodge! Talk about making lemonade from lemons!

Toronto-based "Aberdeen" was heading for their western Canada Tour when their van broke down in Dryden! Forced to cancel their tour, they spent Homecoming Week in Dryden, opened for "Stereos" at the Centre, played the Youth Dance at the High School and were 'Rockin the River' at the Lodge! Talk about making lemonade from lemons!

Beach Volleyball at "Rockin the River" at the Riverview Lodge....a great part of Dryden's Centennial celebrations! (Walchuk)

CKDR's Chris Pollard, Mike Ebbeling, and Nathan Carr try their hands at something new - golfing after dark! The Nite Lite golf tournament at Eagles' Landing was a whole lot of fun - and we hope it comes back again soon! A great Dryden Centennial event!
[C. Siska photo]

Golfers in the Nite Golf tournament Tuesday night at Eagles' Landing were treated to more than the sight of glowing orbs flying through the air - there was also a spectacular display of Northern Lights!
[C. Siska photo]

The opening ceremonies for the Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge. Instead of cutting a ribbon, Roy Wilson with Mayor Anne Krassilowksy held a wire across the bridge. (S.Stewart)

Roy Wilson with Mayor Anne Krassilowsy walking down toward the bridge for the "ribbon cutting" at the official opening of the Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge. (S.Stewart)