Monthly Archives: April 2016

RM of Mountain Minutes – March 22, 2016

Minutes of the regular council meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 […]

2016/04/10Local Interest

Guiding Good Choices: April 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12, 2016

Guiding Good Choices Parenting Workshop THURSDAYS April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5 & May 12, 2016 Dinner: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Sessions: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Children age 9-14 attend with their parent(s) on April 28) Location: Bowsman School, 401-4th Avenue, Bowsman Transportation assistance is available upon request FREE Childcare, Supper, Materials Guiding […]

2016/04/10Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – March 9, 2016

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on this 9th day of March, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster. David Minish, Terry Neely, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon […]

2016/04/09Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – March 9, 2016

Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – 2 – 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 – Brad Wyatt CAO […]

2016/04/09Local Interest

Golf Course “FUN”DRAISER – June 18, 2016

Barry Stephen | Swan River Golf & Country Club and Bowsman Lions presents Second annual Friends of the Golf Course “FUN”DRAISER BONANZA! June 18, 2016 Registration 9am Click Here to View the Poster All Day Fun 10am-5pm $125 includes Golf, Dinner & Dance (For the first 200 paid entrants) Enter Early: Swan River Golf & […]

2016/04/08Local Interest

27th Annual Western Jamboree – April 30, 2016

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | 27th Annual Western Jamboree Sat. April 30, 2016 7:00 pm Birch River Legion Hall Admission: $5.00 Participants: Free Contact: 204 236-4608 Sponsored by: Birch River Northern Neighbors Senior Citizens Club

2016/04/07Local Interest

Wonderful Night of Music with Saskia and Darrel Delaronde

Submitted by: St. Andrew’s United Church | THE GREAT PLAINS CONCERT by Saskia and Darrel Delaronde held at St. Andrew’s United Church on Sunday April 3, 2016 was attended by 188 folks from around the valley! Click any picture for a larger version. What a wonderful night of music by these talented musicians! They share […]

2016/04/07Local Interest

Storm Chaser BBQ Fundraiser – April 21, 2016

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff | Come meet TORNADO HUNTER CHRIS CHITTICK with his storm chasing F-150! BBQ at Formo Motors April 21, 2016 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm All proceeds go towards Specialized Rescue Equipment for Swan River Fire Department! It will be an evening of fun for the family with the Fire Department Education […]

2016/04/06Local Interest

NDP Commit to Swan Valley Education & Infrastructure

ValleyBiz Story | On Saturday, April 2, 2016 NDP Leader Greg Selinger announced that Today’s NDP will build a new, stand-alone construction shops building at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School (SVRSS). Click any picture for a larger version. “By building state-of-the-art training facilities in schools, young people can learn the skills they need to get […]

2016/04/06Local Interest

RCMP Release New Pictures of Missing Lorlene Bone

RCMP Media Release | The Swan River RCMP is renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating Lorlene BONE. Lorlene was last seen on February 29, 2016 in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. The RCMP has been actively searching for Lorlene since being notified and is concerned for her safety as she has made no contact […]

2016/04/06Local Interest

“Come To The Table”Cantata – April 23 & 24, 2016

Submitted by: Brenna Smith | “Come to the Table” Cantata presented by Bowsman and Minitonas United Churches Come and enjoy a story of the householders feast found in Luke and great music written by Ken Medema. Saturday April 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm Bowsman Legion Hall Donation at door Dainties and Coffee Provided Sunday April […]

2016/04/05Local Interest

Great Support for Alyx Zbirun Medical Benefit

Submitted by: Kim Pierce | A soup and sandwich medical benefit was held in Benito on April 3, 2016 for Alyx Zbirun, daughter of Byron and Cheryle Zbirun. We served 215 people, the atmosphere at the Legion hall was great even though the weather wasn’t. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to […]

2016/04/05Local Interest

Swan River Men’s 99th Annual Bonspiel Results

Submitted by: Gary Slack | Results from the Swan River Men’s bonspiel that was held on March 25-27 2016. The winner of the SV Co-op/ SV Credit Union sponsored first event was Carter Watkins rink. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: (R to L) Presenting Kelly Tibble, Carter Watkins (skip), Brad VanAchte […]

2016/04/04Local Interest

Minitonas United Church Spring Tea – April 9, 2016

Submitted by: Barb Holmes | Spring Tea Minitonas Knox United Church April 9, 2016 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Dessert with Coffee/tea – $5.00 Bake Table Surprise Baskets

2016/04/03Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – February 23, 2016

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on this 23rd day of February, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with […]

2016/04/02Local Interest

Over 100 Gather for Easter Morning Service and Drama

Submitted by: Myrna Zinkiew | 110 people attended an early morning Easter Service held on the river bank of Walter and Myrna Zinkiew on Sunday April 27, 2016. The weather was good, a little cool but no wind. Click any picture for a larger version. The Easter drama included the scene of 3 crosses: the […]

2016/04/01Local Interest