Monthly Archives: March 2016

Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – February 16, 2016

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of February, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve –C. Eisner Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Councillor – S. Walmsley […]

2016/03/06Local Interest

North West Regional Library Anniversary – March 10, 2016

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | North West Regional Library 50th Anniversary Thurs. March 10, 2016 Welcome & Greeting 2 pm Swan River Library Cake & refreshments to follow. North West Regional Library, Swan River and Benito Branches We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary Join us as we celebrate our library and community with a look […]

2016/03/05Local Interest

Benito Annual Fireman’s Supper a Success

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk The Benito Firemen’s Association hosted their Annual Fireman’s Supper. The event was held at the Benito Rec Centre on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Pictured above: Fire Chief William Woytkiw. He washes up the last of the dishes, and calls this years supper a success. Click on picture for a larger version. […]

2016/03/05Local Interest

Near Perfect Day for Bellsite Poker Derby

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s 37th Annual Poker Derby took place on February 28, 2016. We had a fresh cover of snow to start the day. Prime winter temperatures gave us a near perfect day to be on the trail. Click any picture for a larger version. Good sponsorship from local businesses for donations, […]

2016/03/04Local Interest

Annual Hymn Sing – March 20, 2016

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Annual Hymn Sing An Evening of Inspirational Music Seventh-day Adventist Church Sunday, March 20 7:00 p.m. All Welcome Freewill offering will be taken for Syrian Refugees Refreshments to follow

2016/03/03Local Interest

Bowsman Ladies Curling Bonspiel

Submitted by: Rachele Anderson | The Bowsman Ladies Curling Club held their annual bonspiel February 26-28th 2016 at the Bowsman Curling Rink. A total of 16 rinks entered the bonspiel. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above are the TD Canada Trust 1st Event Winners were Darlene Beck, Joanne Hart, Shelley Jersak and […]

2016/03/03Local Interest

Birch River Skating Presentation – March 11, 2016

Submitted by: Denise Sigurdson | Birch River Skating Club presents Around the World Friday, March 11, 2016 7:00 pm Birch River Arena Silver Collection Silent Auction! Guest Skater! Concession!

2016/03/02Local Interest

Great Attendance at 9th Annual Vintage Ride

Submitted by: Colin Baldwin | The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association held their 9th Annual Vintage Ride on Saturday, February 27, 2016. The day started out with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Bowsman and District Lions, which once again was a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. The vintage ride, even with […]

2016/03/02Local Interest

Rick Wowchuk Campaign Pancake Breakfast – March 5, 2016

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | Rick Wowchuk Campaign Pancake Breakfast Sat. March 5, 2016 8:00 am to 10:30 am Elks Hall, Swan River Tickets $10 Tickets Available from: Lance Jacobson 204-734-8052 or Rick Wowchuk 204-734-2132

2016/03/01Local Interest

Minitonas Mustang Girls Win SVSD Championships

Submitted by: Mile Jones | On February 25, 2016 the Swan Valley School Division Middle Years School Valley Basketball championships were held at the SVRSS. The Minitonas Mustang girls team won the championship. Click picture for a larger version. Back (left to right): Madi Sagert, Alexa Stupak, Mr. Jones, Justyna Vandepoele, Ella Hart, Ellie Oakes, […]

2016/03/01Local Interest