Monthly Archives: June 2018

ACL 57th Annual General Meeting Well Attended

Submitted by: Carla Dixon | The Association for Community Living – Swan River held their 57th Annual General Meeting at the Westwood Inn on Tuesday June 05, 2018. Approximately forty people enjoyed the luncheon which was catered by the Westwood Inn at 12 PM with the meeting beginning at 1 PM. Representatives from the Town […]

2018/06/08Local Interest

Birch River Fathers Day Celebration – June 17, 2018

Submitted by: Royal Canadian Legion Birch River Br#48 Celebrate Father’s Day June 17, 2018 Birch River, MB Breakfast Buffet 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Luck of the Draw & In Hall Poker Derby Breakfast Buffet 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pancakes, eggs, sausages, bacon, hash browns, pastries, fruit, coffee/juice. Adults $10.00, Children (6-10) $5.00, Preschoolers […]

2018/06/08Local Interest

Huge Multi-Party Garage/Bake Sale – June 15 & 16, 2018

Submitted by: 2019 SVRSS Band Trip Fundraising Committee | Huge Multi-party Garage Sale and Bake Sale Fri. June 15, 2018 6:00 – 8:30 pm Sat. June 16, 2018 9:00 am -2:30 pm SVRSS Cafeteria All proceeds go toward the SVRSS 2019 Toronto Band Trip The Band Trip Fundraising Committee is graciously accepting donations of all […]

2018/06/07Local Interest

Total Athlete Clinic Focuses on Skills, Faith and Sport

Submitted by: Cheryl Ellingson | Despite the cold, rainy weather, 20 athletes came out for all or part of the weekend from Jun 1-3, 2018 to work on their football and baseball skills. During the football on field sessions, emphasis was put on footwork, proper ball handling, and safe tackling techniques. We were able to […]

2018/06/07Local Interest

Benito Women’s Auxiliary Tea & Bake Sale – June 9, 2018

Submitted by: Cheryle Zbirun | Benito Women’s Auxiliary Down Home Tea & Bake Sale Sat. June 9, 2018 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Benito Legion Hall Come on Down for biscuits, Scones, Muffins and Momma’s Homemade Jelly. 50/50 Draw Hamper Door Prize Bake Sale Draws made at 3:15 pm

2018/06/07Local Interest

Caroline Willis Continues Serving Members as She Retires

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | After 43 years of dedicated member service, Caroline Willis spent her last day on the job doing what she has enjoyed most, serving her members, with Cake and Coffee! New and old faces, past co-workers, friends and family all stopped in to sign her guest book and wish Caroline all […]

2018/06/06Local Interest

High School Rodeo Finals – June 8, 9 & 10, 2018

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Swan Valley High School Rodeo Provincial High School Rodeo Finals June 8th, 9th & 10th, 2018 FREE Admission Swan Valley High School Rodeo will be hosting the Provincial High School Rodeo Finals this weekend June 8th, 9th & 10th and Admission is FREE. The Jr & Sr High members compete […]

2018/06/06Local Interest

2018 Grads Serve Up BBQ at SVSD 50th Anniversary

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | The graduating class of 2018 served up burgers with a drink & ice cream for the crowd at the SVSD 50th anniversary celebration on May 31, 2018. Thanks to all who came out to support our graduates! Thanks to all who supported the Safe Grad Raffle. Congratulations to Dillon Redlick […]

2018/06/06Local Interest

Swan Valley School Division Minutes – May 28, 2018

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 28, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. Bev Polon and Lorri-Ann Munro made a presentation to the Board on the implementation of the Life Skills Program at the Grade 6 level this past year in all SVSD Schools. The Program was well […]

2018/06/05Local Interest

Rain Stays Away For Swan River Fun Run

Submitted by: Terri Fahrenschon | The weather cleared up just in time for the Fun Run on Sunday, June 3, 2017. Events included the 1km kids run, 5km, 10km and 1/2 marathon. Thank you to everyone that participated, spectated and volunteered.

2018/06/05Local Interest

Community Agencies Provide Updates at Combined AGM

Submitted by: Beverley Polon / Lorri-Ann Munro, SVCTC Coordinators | On May 31, 2018 the Swan Valley Inter-Agency, SV Community Mobilization and Swan Valley Communities That Care hosted their Annual General Meetings at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Center. Pictured above, Jack Dyck presented a brief overview of the history of the Inter-Agency in this 25th […]

2018/06/05Local Interest

Swan Valley School Division Celebrates 50 Years

It was a time for reflecting on the past and looking to the future during the Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 31, 2018. The celebration included access to school division information and displays as well as a selection of old yearbooks. Live entertainment and a fundraiser barbeque for the 2018 […]

2018/06/04Local Interest

Clients/Colleagues Wish Carol Tripp a Happy Retirement

Pictured above: Carol Tripp and Elyse Busch, who will be replacing Carol at the branch as the Investment Retirement Specialist Submitted by: Tracey Markin | On Thursday May 31, 2018 clients and staff of RBC celebrated and thanked Carol Tripp for providing over 40 years of financial advice to the valley. Former colleagues also stopped […]

2018/06/04Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 28, 2018

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 28, 2018 | Northwest Region Rainfall amounts were variable in the Northwest Region this week. The hot weather resulted in thunderstorms, large quantities of rainfall in a short period and reports of pea-sized hail in the Laurier and Swan River areas. Some locations around Roblin continue […]

2018/06/03Local Interest

Karma Yoga for MS – June 24, 2018

Submitted by: Corinna Medwid | Karma Yoga for MS with Yoga with Corinna & Gracious Yoga by Jennette Sun. June 24, 2018 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Legion Park Green Space Near River Rain Location: Dance Studio (Behind Warehouse One) For an evening of yoga – we will start with Critical Alignment Therapy to warm […]

2018/06/02Local Interest

Fun in the Village Square – June 23, 2018

Submitted by: Teresa Mckay | Tent Town Garden Club presents Fun in the Village Square June 23, 2018 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Corner of 2nd & Main Minitonas In celebration of Garden Week, the Tent Town Garden Club will be hosting a fun afternoon, showcasing our Village Square. Free to the public, we hope […]

2018/06/01Local Interest