Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report Aug 27, 2024 Northwest Region High temperatures for the week, with unsettled weather over the weekend. Intense thunderstorms on Saturday brought heavy rains and strong winds to most of the region. There are reports of crop lodging and localized hail, with damage unknown at this time. Highest accumulated precipitation for the […]

Submitted Story | Powerlifting – a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press and deadlift. Riley Bresky started lifting weights in the basement at home with his dads’ weights in December 2021. He then moved his training to the local gym, Fit 24/7. His first style […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 20, 2024 Northwest Region Warm temperatures with scattered showers across most of the region mid-week. Grandview received the most precipitation at 42 mm. Temperatures were in mid to high 20’s with Birch River station recording highest daytime temperature of 29.3 degrees. Lowest overnight temperature was at Ruthenia station at 6.8 […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie August 19, 2024 The Swan River Communities in Bloom committee would like to honour the Coop Fuel and Convenience at 261 KelseyTrail. Although being a high traffic area, the gas bar and store are kept clean, displays are well organized and flower planters are a welcoming touch. Your Communities in Bloom […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat August 27, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center August 29, 2024 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre Benito Drop In Center – Closed for the Summer All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome Refreshments will be available but no lunch this year This […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 13, 2024 Northwest Region A cooler and wet week for most of the region, with warmer conditions towards the weekend. Most areas received precipitation with The Pas station receiving the least at 3 mm and Rorketon receiving the most with 43 mm. The lowest overnight temperature was 3.8 degrees at […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Boychuk Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. Harvey, […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm and Councillor Pedersen were absent with notice. CAO […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo Swan Valley Historical Museum Harvest Festival August 25, 2024 Free Admission 1pm to 5pm Donations gratefully accepted at the gate. Mark you calendar and bring the whole family – everyone is welcome! Activities will include live demonstrations and the popular Kids Zone carnival-style games. Enjoy fresh baked bread from the Clay […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie August 9, 2024 Swan River Communities in Bloom honours Complete Chiropractic as this week’s business storefront. Located at 319 Main Street, it has a clean and welcoming entrance with 2 lovely planters. Across the street, they have a unique signage/planter which certainly brightens up our Main Street.

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 6, 2024 Northwest Region Another week of high temperatures continue to advance crops. Highest temperature was 33.7°C at the Laurier station and the lowest overnight temperature was 5.0°C at the Minitonas station. Minimal to no precipitation across the region for the week, with The Pas station receiving the most at […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry Community Resource Coordinator, Services to Seniors Swan River Coffee and A Chat, sessions were held at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center on July 23 and 25, 2024 and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics were Sleep Hygiene with Jessie […]

Pictured above: (l-r) Lance Jacobson, Swan River Mayor, Karen Beheyt, PMH Manager Rural Diagnostic Services, Duane Whyte, co-chair Swan Valley Medical Services/Recruitment Committee, Alaynah Hohne and Kali Sauder, Shared Health Diagnostic Imaging Technicians, Treena Slate, PMH CEO and Mohammed Bhabha, Executive Director of Diagnostic Imaging for Shared Health. Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | Health […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report July 30, 2024 Northwest Region Hot and humid conditions persisted most of the week and continued to advance crops in the region. Highest temperature was 31.4°C at the Drifting River station and lowest overnight temperatures was 8.7°C at San Clara station. Most of the region received little to no precipitation, with […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie July 31, 2024 Swan River Communities in Bloom would like to honor Cook & Cooke Insurance/Financial at 922 Main Street E. The beautiful hanging baskets, shrubs and landscaping give great curb appeal to the storefront and store side. Communities in Bloom is a national organization that encourages our communities to be […]

Respectfully submitted by Debbie Soloway This year the Renwer Fisher’s Siding Picnic took place July 21, 2024 during a very hot spell. But if you know anything about Renwer I’m sure you would say it’s always windy there! Sunday was no different and we were blessed with a wonderful breeze. This allowed us to enjoy […]