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‘Good News’ for Dryden

You want some good news today? Well here it is!

Dryden is buzzing with activity this month, with some significant long-term investments in infrastructure and the local economy coming to fruition.

There is a fairly ambitious $57M budget for growth.

The City of Dryden recently approved its 2026 budget, which leans heavily into future-proofing the community.

Waterfront Development: The city is moving forward with the purchase of land on Van Horne Avenue (formerly a 1970s water base). The goal is to turn a 30-acre area into a new residential subdivision, providing much-needed housing for the growing population.

Infrastructure Facelift: Major work is slated for Duke Street, including $3.4 million for surface reconstruction and over $2 million for underground water and sewer main replacements.

Recreation Wins: Keep an eye out for $1.5 million in upgrades to the Sandy Beach Leisureplex and $650,000 for brand-new pickleball courts, most of which is being covered by external grants.

And that is…..’Good News’ – because your day could always use a little goodness.

  • Born in Cochenour a “few” decades ago, he lives and breathes Sunset Country. He's been on-air for CKDR and you for over 38 years and by his own admission he's still trying to get it right! When not on-air Richard likes to cosplay as 'Spider-Dad McCarthy'. Listen weekday mornings from 6 to 10 on CKDR and on 'the web' at YourSunsetCountry.ca. Find out what's happening in Sunset Country with McCarthy In The Morning.

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