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Local Actress Chosen for Feature Film “November 1963”

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Our very own, local actress Shirley Mclean has landed a background role in the upcoming feature film November 1963, starring John Travolta, Dermot Mulroney, and Jefferson White. The film, which wrapped shooting in Winnipeg, is set to release in 2026.

For Shirley, this marks another exciting chapter in a career. Originally from Little Saskatchewan First Nation in Manitoba, Shirley moved to Dryden in 1991, where she raised her family and built a life rooted in community and creativity. She’s been a familiar face in local theatre, joining Theatre 17 in Dryden, and has worked with Big Soul Productions.

Her breakout role came in Firesong, a powerful short film that screened at the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival and TIFF in 2015. Since then, Shirley has continued to pursue her love of acting, appearing in the TV series Little Bird and the TIFF-featured film Aberdeen in 2024.

Here is a behind the scenes look for the upcoming movie November 1963

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That’s a wrap: Dryden’s first Rhythm on the Range

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*Write up, photos and video by Sarah McCarthy*

Despite the on again, off again rain, hundreds of people took in Dryden’s biggest music event of the summer, Saturday (August 17th) night.

The first ever Rhythm on the Range brought the party of the summer to the driving range at Anderson’s Homestead Golf Course.

Between dancing in the rain, great food from local vendors, to singing along to everyone’s favourite tunes- many are hoping it becomes an annual event of the summer!

CHECK THIS OUT: Kitchen Party from Winnipeg featuring Dryden’s own- Grant Leutschaft

Big shout out to Rhonda Sharpe-Klim, all the organizers and volunteers for the creation of this event and making sure it ran smoothly.

To the bands: Tiller, Slo Paw and Kitchen Party-the crowd said it all Saturday night, you rock!

And thank you Dryden for supporting D.R.E.A.M while ROCKING the night away at the first, but hopefully not last RHYTHM ON THE RANGE!

Proudly sponsored by CKDR!

*Write up, photos and video by Sarah McCarthy*

Slo Paw on stage at Rhythm on the Range.