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‘Hometown. Our Pack’ Fundraising Game Tomorrow

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The Dryden GM Ice Dogs are gearing up for their ‘Hometown. Our Pack’ game Saturday.

Goalie Jacob Anthony says this is an annual event to support local community groups and initiatives and this year they will be supporting the Dryden Recreation Modification and Extension Committee.

Anthony says a number of special features will highlight the fundraising night.

There will be a one of a kind, full size, full colour program available for purchase, an autograph session and a team poster will be for sale.

The organization will also be recognizing a few heroes from their pack.

There will be a chance to win a 55-inch TV from Gould’s, a Beer Gardens and other events in support of DREAM and arena upgrades.

Game time between Dryden GM and Thief River Falls is 7:30pm at the Memorial Arena.

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Ice Dogs Preparing For Hometown Proud Game

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A second annual event to support community projects and organizations is set for Saturday at the Memorial Arena.

The Dryden GM Ice Dogs are hosting their ‘Our Hometown, Our Pack’ fundraiser in support this year of the Dryden Recreation Extension and Modification Committee.

Crystal Ogilvie and Lori Russell were guests on the CKDR Morning Show today (Wednesday) to help promote the event.

Ogilvie says the boys will be wearing their vintage grey jerseys that night and they have secured a special youth jersey.

She says the players will autograph that jersey and you have a chance to win it during a Toonie Toss.

Russell says another highlight is a one-of-a-kind special program that will be on sale.

“Definitely a keep sake item. There’s a lot of information about each of the players within the program and we spent time with the guys and asked them some questions about their hockey journey’s.”

Russell notes there’s an in-depth write-up on each member of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs.

You can win a 55 inch television donated by Gould’s with the purchase of a program.

There will also be a fill the skate event and an autograph session with the team following the game.

Adults will be able to enjoy a Beer Gardens being organized by DREAM.

Three volunteers will be recognized before the game with a ceremonial puck-drop.

On the ice the Dryden GM Ice Dogs face the Thief River Falls Norskies at 7:30pm

To hear more from Crystal Ogilvie and Lori Russell, visit the Audio link below.

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DREAM Committee Looking To Grow

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The Dryden Recreation Extension and Modification Committee is looking to grow.

The group has worked tirelessly to raise around $525,000 for arena upgrades.

Co-Chair Marnie Oliphant says they are always looking for volunteers to join their team.

She notes three new people have joined in recent weeks.

Fundraising will be on-going as DREAM looks to reach it’s ultimate goal of expanding the arena.

Oliphant says additional information can be found on their Facebook page and donations can be dropped off at City Hall.

Tax receipts will be issued for any donation.

Marnie Oliphant made the comments during a recent open house and announcement regarding a $100,000 donation from former resident Larry Kurz.

You can hear more by listening to the Northwest Monitor piece below.

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DREAM Planning Big Day On Sunday At Arena

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It’s DREAM Day in December.

An Open House to show off recent upgrades to the Dryden Memorial Arena and an important announcement is being held on Sunday, December 1st at the complex.

The event is being held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.

Officials with the Dryden Recreation Extension and Modification Committee will be on hand to showcase recent improvements at the facility.

There will be a free skate as well as free hot dogs and popcorn.

DREAM and the City of Dryden are hosting the event.

A major funding commitment will also be unveiled.

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DREAM Now Looking At Arena Expansion

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The Dryden Recreation Extension and Modification Committee is shifting its focus on expansion efforts to accommodate more dressing rooms.

The group has already made significant investments to improve the Memorial Arena.

Marnie Oliphant says dressing room space is the most common complaint and concern among users.

Oliphant says although the upstairs dressing rooms (#7 and #8) have helped them get by for the past 30 years, they are beyond due for proper rooms.

“They are under-sized, under-compliant for accessibility standards and they do not meet today’s or even yesterday’s building codes. A 12×10 space with poor ventilation is no long satisfactory.”

Oliphant adds “The fact that the room has a ceiling height of five feet on one side, with water and gas lines running through the room, only adds to the concerns and hazards associated with this space.”

She says players and parents are forced to navigate a steep and narrow staircase designed for one person at one time.

Oliphant notes anyone with a physical disability is unable to go up the stairs to access the dressing rooms.

If you can make it to the rooms, Oliphant says once they arrive, the parents and kids have to cram inside in order to dress and undress.

The volunteer group was orginally established to address the shortage of dressing rooms at the Dryden Memorial Arena.

 

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DREAM Continues Arena Upgrades

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Thanks to some modifications and some hard work, Girls Hockey has a part-time fix to its dressing room shortage problem.

The Dryden Recreation Extension and Modification Committee has been able to transform a pre-existing storage area to a usable dressing room with proper washroom facilities and a shower.

DREAM invested $12,000 in the project.

Marnie Oliphant says they have been hard at work to upgrade the Memorial Arena.

Oliphant says it was a busy summer with new flooring and ceiling tiles in the lobby.

New electronic dressing room schedules have been purchased and will soon be installed.

Oliphant hopes the monitor will be able to generate some advertising revenue for DREAM.

A new Water Bottle Fill Station and Fountain has also been installed.

Oliphant says the City of Dryden absorbed the costs to put the machine in, stressing they appreciate all of the help they are receiving.

Fundraising for DREAM has exceeded the $250,000 mark and the campaign remains on-going.

Oliphant says they are thankful for the support from the entire community.

 

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Dryden Unifor Supporting Three Causes

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Dryden Unifor Locals have donated $3,000 to three charitable initiatives.

Local 105 has made a $500 donation to the Dryden Regional Health Centre and another $500 to the Dryden Recreation Extension and Modification Committee.

President Elton Wall says the two provide vital services to the entire community and they are pleased to assist them in performing their important work.

The Local represents 225 production, trades and office workers at the Domtar Mill in Dryden.

Unifor Local 324 has also donated $2,000 to help sponsor four athletes attending the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Thunder Bay next February.

The Local represents over 1,000 members in diverse workplaces at area mills and woodlands operations as well as 130 developmental service workers at Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout.

President George Smith says their members know first hand how important the Special Olympics is and they are pleased to help sponsor athletes as they strive to excel this winter at the games.