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Medical Group Donates $8,000 To Food Bank

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A big boost for the Dryden Food Bank in a critical time of need.

The organization is welcoming an $8,000 donation made by the Dryden Medical Education Group.

Food Bank Manager Al Huckabay says the money will help in the on-going operation of the facility and assist those who are struggling with food insecurity during these troubling times.

Huckabay says “Our Doctors are not only the first point of contact with the medical system for many, but they are standing alongside our community to show together, the COVID-19 virus and food insecurity can be beaten.”

He adds “Thank you Dryden Medical Education Group for standing with us as we Relieve Hunger and Renew Hope.”

 

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“Care Bags” For Dryden Oncology Unit

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A generous donation to the Oncology Unit at the Dryden Regional Health Centre thanks to those who attended last years Ladies Night Out Pyjama Party.

100 Care bags with $150 worth of items were presented to hospital staff today. (Friday)

Maureen Caul, Tanya Bernie, Michelle Williams and Shauna Kowalchuk are the organizers of the event.

Caul says “People are going through chemotherapy. There’s a lot of things that they typically need to buy just to help ease the burden of chemotherapy and it’s a great expense to that. We just felt that it was a great cause.”

Caul adds cancer patients often don’t have the funds or the energy to go out and buy important products.

The goal is to help those going through chemotherapy feel more confident and comfortable in a hospital setting.

Products contained in the bags include a journal, word search puzzles, lip balm, gift certificates for massages, meal replacements, skin care products, mouth rinse, warm socks, a heating pad as well as special tooth paste and mouth wash.

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Domtar Donates $10,000 To Food Bank

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Domtar is supporting the Dryden Food Bank with a $10,000 donation.

The money supports the new refrigerated van.

Dianne Loewen is the Public Affairs Coordinator for Domtar in Dryden and she says they were happy to help out.

“We have a very active community outreach program and we do invite applications from various community members and the Food Bank had applied to us for funding with their campaign and we were more than excited to see it.

Loewen says the vehicle is an integral part of their service to clients.

She says the van will be able to offer more variety, better selection and some healthier choices for their clients.

Food Bank Manager Al Huckabay says Domtar is all about the community and he’s thrilled the company jumped on board.

The organization purchased the refrigerated van in November.

“It’s benefited us. We’ve already seen an increase in the amount of dairy product, amount of vegetable product and meat product that’s coming from retail stores.”

Huckabay says the new vehicle was needed after retailers put in measures for the safe transfer of food.

He notes more than $30,000 has been raised to date.

Huckabay says they are halfway towards completing their fundraising goal.

To hear more from Dianne Loewen and Al Huckabay, visit the Audio link below.

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We Run This City Donates $4,000

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We Run This City Dryden is already preparing for next year’s half-marathon while also donating some funds from 2019.

The event has donated $4,000 to the Dryden Ski Club.

Organizers from the event are thanking the public, volunteers and other for their support to make everything possible.

The event will continue into 2020 as well as early bird registration has already begun.

A new route has been added for 2020 which is a lighter 5km walk or run.

You can register by clicking HERE

https://www.facebook.com/WRTCDryden/photos/a.743111679228728/1360108967528993/?type=3&theater

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Spin Master Toys Makes A Regional Donation

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Some toys will be going to good girls and boys in the Kenora area.

The Kenora Chiefs Advisory has received over 17 hundred toys and games from a company called Spin Master.

The toys will be distributed to the nine communities it serves.

Some of the toys were also donated to students who are less fortunate at Evergreen School.

Chair of KCA, Lorraine Cobiness says they knew right away they wanted to share in that gift they got.

She says Spin Master took the steps to give to our kids and our communities, and we are happy they are able to do the same.

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Domtar Staff Help Those In Need In Dryden

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Employees of the Domtar Dryden Pulp Mill have rallied together to make Christmas a little brighter for families in need.

Staff worked together to provide and deliver fifteen Adopt-a-Family Hampers to the local Christmas Cheer campaign.

Domtar supported the efforts of employees by making a $3,000 donation.

Mill General Manager Marie Cyr says it’s wonderful to see everyone work together at this special time of year to build these hampers and help make Christmas special for others.

She adds the generosity shown by employees is heartwarming.

Christmas Cheer Director Peggy Howard says at this time of year, there are always a number of families in need, so the contribution is warmly welcomed and will brighten the Christmas season for those who need it.

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More Than $28,000 Raised For Christmas Cheer

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It will truly be a Merry Christmas for area families this year thanks to your support.

The Dryden GM Christmas Cheer fundraiser is in the books and dealership owner Nick Beyak says the initiative continues to get bigger and better since its inception in 2014.

Beyak says more than $14,000 was donated this year.

He is once again matching all donations, pushing the total to $28,600.

Beyak says he’s extremely proud of the final total and is thanking all customers and community members who supported their cause.

Beyak notes “The need. The need hasn’t gone away. It’s important for us to give back to people that need it, especially this time of year.”

Christmas Cheer Coordinator Peggy Howard was blown away with the response.

“What an incredible community. Such a generous community. Such a huge contribution by Dryden GM and it really just does so much for the Christmas Cheer program.

Howard notes the number of people in need of a hamper continues to grow and they’ve really had to pull things together to accommodate everyone.

She says hampers will be delivered this week.

To volunteer with Christmas Cheer, contact Peggy Howard at 223-5995 ext. 204.

Monetary donations and toys can be dropped off at the Community Support Centre at 53 Arthur Street.

To hear more, visit the Audio link below.

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Unifor Supporting Hoshizaki House

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Unifor is once again supporting the Hoshizaki House in Dryden.

The union has made a $2,000 donation to the local Women’s Shelter.

In total, Unifor contributed $148,000 for 74 shelters across the country.

National President Jerry Dias says local shelters provide lifesaving assistance as front-line providers of crisis services to women and children who are living with domestic violence.

Dias adds their assistance is helpful but it can’t replace the type of systemic action that governments and employers can make to eradicate inequality, sexual harassment and violence.

Unifor Women’s Director Lisa Kelly says their members’ activism has resulted in several great breakthroughs but they still have a long way to go on gender equality.

Kelly adds they must highlight the impact on the Trans community, women with disabilities and Indigenous women.

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St. Joseph’s And Tbaytel Supporting Dryden Food Bank

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A generous campaign has been met with a generous donation at St. Joseph’s School in Dryden.

The school recently held a week-long food drive where students brought in non-perishable food items in order to be donated to the Dryden Food Bank.

The students and their families worked hard and were able to bring together 1,800 food items.

The students were gathered in the school gym today as an announcement was made by Tbaytel.

Bianca Kelos from Tbaytel told the students that they were going to match each food item with a donation of two dollars, and they presented the Dryden Food Bank with a $3,600 cheque.

Acting Vice-Principal Joe Hart says they were contacted by Tbaytel a week and a half ago in order to begin the drive as a part of Tbaytel’s 12 Days of Christmas Campaign.

Hart also says they had a challenge where the class that collected the most food was rewarded with a pizza lunch.

He also says he’s happy that the school was able to come together and help the Food Bank help families in need.

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Dryden Winter Warmth Back For Third Year

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Working Together to Keep our Kid’s Warm.

That’s the goal of the 3rd Annual Winter Warmth Program in Dryden.

Organizer Gerry Powell was a guest on the CKDR Morning Show today (Tuesday) to promote the initiative.

Powell says they are now accepting mittens, toques, neck warmers, and headbands.

She stresses all donations must be new.

“They can be purchased, they can be sewn, they can be knit, they can be crocheted, but they have to be new.”

Powell says all items collected will be sent to area schools for kids in need.

Winter clothing can be dropped off at the Dryden Public Library or Sew Many Things on King Street.

You can also pick-up donations at those two locations.

Powell stresses “I’m really humbled and gratified by the generosity of the people in our community who do take the time to be involved and who do care about keeping our kids warm.”

She started the program after learning a similar initiative was discontinued by the Canadian Red Cross as she identified a real need in our community for warm materials for school children.

Powell notes Winter Warmth will continue until the weather improves.

To hear more from Gerry Powell, visit the Audio link below.

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