The Dryden Observer was a weekly publication based in Dryden, Ontario, Canada, and was originally established as the Wabigoon Star in 1897. The newspaper was published by Norwest Printing and Publishing Group, who acquired the paper from Alex Wilson Coldstream Ltd, its long-time owners (since 1940). It ceased publication in May 2019. External links Official website 1897 establishments in Ontario 2019 disestablishments in Ontario Defunct newspapers published in Ontario Defunct weekly newspapers Mass media in Dryden, Ontario Publications established in 1897 Publications disestablished in 2019 Weekly newspapers published in Ontario