2021/22 Duck Mountain Super League champions: Neil Scales, lead; Scott Tibble, second; Kelly Tibble, third; Brent Scales, skip, and Tom Jordens, DMSL executive. Submitted Story | After seven weeks of round-robin competition, Duck Mountain Super League (DMSL) curling teams from Canora, Norquay, Swan River, Benito, Madge Lake and Kamsack met for play-offs at the Broda […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | Swan Valley Youth Soccer Spring Session 9 Weeks: April 25 – June 23, 2022 Registration open from April 4 – April 28, 2022 Please visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/SVYouthSoccer for the registration link. *All registration fees include MSA player insurance. Tuesday 6pm-6:45pm Fees: $30* U5 2017 U7 2015/2016 Monday/Thursday 6pm-7pm […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 27, 2022, at approximately 3:00 am, Swan River RCMP received a report that a male had been shot at a residence in Benito, Manitoba. Four individuals – two males and two females – were at a residence in Benito when the door was kicked in and three individuals – […]

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | Spring Craft Sale at the Swan Valley Museum April 2, 2022 10am – 3pm Vendors Include: Roaring River Fur Northern Soaps Elle Darling Boutique Yoga with Corinna Epicure The Rooks Nest JLynn Co. Canadian Flora Essential Oils Northern Skies – Ladies Clothing Jennifer Penner Baking The Little Sparrows Shop Karen […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2022 VIA ZOOM. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary. Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022 VIA ZOOM. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary. Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 25, 2022, at approximately 5:55 pm, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to an armed robbery at a business on Highway 20, in Camperville. Two male suspects, both wearing high-visibility jackets, entered the business, one armed with a firearm. One of the suspects pointed the gun at the employee and demanded cash. […]

Submitted by: Shelley Jersak | The Swan River Ladies Curling Club held their bonspiel on March 18 – 20, 2022 with 18 teams participating. 1st Event Winner sponsored by Rogers presented by Brent Scales. Pictured above: Winners Lois Mosiondz, Torey Werbicki, Donalda Gale, Marie Yablonski 2nd Sandra Tibble rink, 3rd Kari Goethe rink, 4th Marilyn […]

Back Row: Coach Lise Fraser, Assistant Coach Sydney Fedorchuk, Reed Vestby, Elijah Chartrand, Kailey McArthur, Loren Davy Middle: Ava Walker, Crystal Zamzow, Ava Hart, Katie Playford, Jacey Harness Front: Assistant Coach: Jasmine Rose Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The SVRSS JV Girls basketball team travelled to Winnipeg on March 9, 2022 to play in the […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Bobick, Moriaux, Friesen, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Recreation […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 28, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board met with Minister Fran Chartrand and Jackie Schapansky from the Manitoba Metis Federation, and Peter Fleming from the North-West Metis Council to discuss future partnership possibilities. Minister Chartrand reviewed the many projects that the […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. The official time to set your clocks ahead 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, March 13, 2022 Set your clock to: 3:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

RCMP Media Release | On March 6, 2022, at approximately 12:20 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a shooting at a residence on Makaysees Drive on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. The initial investigation has determined that two occupants were inside a home when a known male showed up at the door. The suspect entered the […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | U15 Rural B Provincials were a success!!! Eight teams came and enjoyed the hospitality that Swan River has to offer. Our local U15 came away from the round robin with 2 wins and 1 tie before challenging the Souris/Hartney team in the semi-finals. It was a close game with Swan […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | We had approximately 150 sleds participate in the 2020 Bellsite Snowmobile Ride on February 27, 2022. Well! I can tell you it was a different year for us for sure. We had to make some changes because of Covid-19 and associated rules. There was no poker cards or hands this […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 14, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board discussed the changes in the February 14th Public Health Order. – 12-17 year old students no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or a Pharmacist Rapid Test to participate in extra-curricular activities. – […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | The Swan Valley will be hosting the U15 Rural B Hockey Manitoba Provincials March 4-5/22 Click Here for Schedule

Submitted by: Tammela Bobick The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association had an amazing turn out for our Vintage ride held on February 26,2022. We had 57 riders including people from Yorkton, Dauphin and The Pas. For lunch, we enjoyed hot dogs, hot chocolate, donuts and coffee at the shelter. There was also tons of prizes and […]