Submitted by: David Ogram | The Bible, The Source of All Truth Seminar Nov 16/17/18, 2018 7:00 pm Swan River Seventh-day Adventist Church. “Have you ever wondered what truth is and where you can find it? Many people are searching for it in science, Christianity, other world religions, the education system and various other places. […]

Submitted by: Rachel Puchailo | Shavin’ for the Brave in the Valley is a fundraiser that Sharlyn Ricketts and Rachel Puchailo started to raise money for the Swan River Cancer Care. Pledges were collected and Sharlyn and Rachel shaved their heads following a Beef on a Bun Luncheon on November 4, 2018. The event was […]

ValleyBiz Story | Each year, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to never forget those who sacrificed for our freedom. This year Royal Canadian Legion has launched a new Digital Poppy Campaign – another way to honor veterans in the digital age. “Every year, The Royal Canadian Legion conducts the Poppy […]

Pictured above: Rachel Puchailo – President of the Valley Stage Players, Lana Graham – Manager/Caretaker of the Veterans Community Hall, Denis Beaudoin – Performance Director ValleyBiz Story | On October 31, 2018 the Valley Stage Players donated $5,000 to the Veterans Community Hall. The funds represent proceeds from their spring 2018 dinner theatre performance of […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Patterson | Taylor School PAC Community Christmas Party Sat. December 8, 2018 5:00 pm Doors Open 6:30 pm Dinner You are invited to the biggest and best Christmas Party of the season! The Taylor School Parent Advisory Council is throwing a Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 8 and you don’t want […]

Submitted Story | Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) across Canada will be celebrated for their work during Medical Radiation Technologist Week November 4-10, 2018. These nationally certified technologists are committed to delivering compassionate care to patients, while delivering critical “high-tech” services to physicians and other healthcare professionals. MRTs deliver essential care through the use of technology […]

Submitted by: Royal Canadian Legion BR#48 – Birch River Remembrance Day Service 10:45 am – November 11th At the going down of the sun (approximately 4:45) we will also be meeting at the Roman Catholic Church on Victoria Avenue in Birch River. To Commemorate the signing of the Armistice – 100 years ago to End […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the October 29, 2018 Special Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board had its Inaugural Meeting last night. The Chair of the Board for the coming year will be Trustee Laurie Evans. The Vice-Chair will be Trustee Gary Wowchuk. Congratulations to both for accepting this […]

Submitted by: Master Corporal Linda Lobster On 15 October 2018 the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group Manitoba Canadian Ranger Company gave an open Community Briefing to Swan River as they will be moving forward with opening a Canadian Ranger Patrol in the community. Approximately 30 members from the community came out for the community briefings […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 4, 2018 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 4, 2018 Set your clock to: 1:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in […]

Submitted by: Aleksandra (Ola) Luczkanin-Hunter On October 18, 2018 experts from RBC Royal Bank, Dominion Securities and Oakes Law Office held a Legacy and Estate Planning presentation discussing the foundations of creating a will, the importance of planning for the unexpected and what it means for loved ones. Estate and Legacy planning comes with making […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture October 29, 2018 | Northwest Region Good fall weather continued which allowed producers to progress with harvest this past week throughout the region. The 2018 harvest is basically complete with the exception of some later seeded or reseeded canola fields. The good weather has allowed for headway […]

Submitted by: Swan River Constituency Office of MLA Rick Wowchuk | Round Table Discussion November 9, 2018 2:00pm to 4:00pm Westwood Inn, Swan River Choices facing Manitobans as we prepare budget 2019. The meeting will begin with an overview of the province’s fiscal climate and how we spend Manitobans’ tax dollars. We will also discuss […]

Submitted by: Rhonda Kitch Thank you to the 66 people who came out to the Westwood Inn and enjoyed a great steak supper! The Swan Valley Youth Travel Club appreciates your support. The food was delicious. Thank you to the staff at the Westwood Inn. Congratulations to Hannah Kitch on winning the Halloween Candy Bouquet. […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons Swan Valley Credit Union Annual Seminar November 8, 2018 at 7pm Westwood Inn & Hotel 473 Westwood Road Explore the benefits and resources available to Manitobans living with a disability. Please RSVP by calling 204.734.7828 no later than November 6, 2018. This year’s guest speakers are: Justin Boonen, MBA, CFP, CIM, […]

Submitted by: Lorri-Ann Munro We hope you had a chance to visit the Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) 6th Anniversary Spooktober- Fest Haunted House! It was a fabulous event, which offered a Halloween experience for all ages. Over 1575 visitors attended the Spooktober-Fest at the SV Historical Museum, running for three nights, October 26, […]

Submitted by: Judy Biech | Lenswood Harvest Windup Lenswood Community Hall November 10, 2018 9:00 pm – 1:00 am Music by Ken Thompson & Brittany Moore Tickets $12.00 Midnight lunch For info call Lori 236-4336