Submitted by: Courtney Densen Chairperson of RISE Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) is announcing the resignation of Heather Nielsen as the Economic Development Officer. The RISE Board has accepted her resignation effective April 5, 2019. We thank Ms. Nielsen for her years of dedicated service which we all appreciate. The Board has commenced [...]

Submitted by: Brett Church, Photos by Corey Hurren | Over 620 contestants showed up try and catch the big one at the 22nd annual Billy Beal Classic on Saturday March 16, 2019. A total of 20 fish were caught with the prize winner going to Pearce Roberts who reeled in a 16 pound pike! A [...]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | Another great turn out for our annual Irish Stew hosted by Birch River Northern Neighbors on Sunday March 17, 2019 . The beautiful day helped to bring the people out to enjoy Stew, Biscuits, and lots of tasty desserts. Congratulations to Viola Harris for winning the 50/50. Hope to see [...]

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Spring Hymn Sing A Time of Inspirational Music Seventh-day Adventist Church Sunday, April 7, 2019 3:00 p.m. All Welcome Refreshments to follow.

Swan Valley RISE Media Release | Swan Valley has one more thing to boast about. In addition to having spectacular skiing and trails, Thunderhill has something astonishing to experience on the way up; Magnet Hill, the first Manitoba Wonder in the province. Magnet Hill is a rare natural marvel you must experience to believe your [...]

Town of Swan River Media Release | Regarding the ice surface issue at the Centennial Arena; The Town of Swan River would like residents to know the contractor hired to troubleshoot the problem, has detected and isolated the leak. The arena systems are currently operating as intended. Thank you for your understanding. Go Stamps Go! [...]

Minutes of the special budget meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountian held Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountian Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent. CAO Paige Larocque was present and [...]

Submitted by: David Ogram | On the evening of Thursday, March 7, 2019 a small group of 7 people gathered in the Swan River Library to watch a video presentation by Pastor Steve Wohlberg, of White Horse Media. The presentation was the first part of a 4-part series. The presentation dealt with the subject of [...]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted [...]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 26th day of February, 2019 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; W. Pacamaniuk Councillors; G. Bartel, L. Hutman, W. Kolisnyk & D. Wagner Acting C.A.O; – P. Simpson Absent with Notice: Councillors; S. [...]

Town of Swan River Media Release | The Town of Swan River Centennial arena has experienced an issue with our ice making system. It can be confirmed that a leak is present within the 260 brine loops inside the floor. Town crews are currently loosing 1000 gal/day through the leak in the system which is [...]

Submitted by: David Ogram | On the afternoon of March 10, 2019 and the evening of March 11, 2019 Information Meetings were held in the 2nd Floor Boardroom at the Swan Valley Health Centre to explain the Diabetes Undone Program to be held in April. The same Program was held in Swan River last Spring [...]

Benito Vesselli Dance Club presents 37th Annual Dance Concert Sun. April 7, 2019 Doors Open at 1:30 pm Benito School Gymnasium $10 Adults $8 Students 6 and under Free Guest Performances by: Norquay Rosa Dancers Live Entertainment – Les Rolsky & Bill Macooh Penny Auction – Refreshments Everyone Welcome

ValleyBiz Story | We are happy to report that the technical difficulties experienced on the Classified portion of the website have been resolved as of March 13, 2019. Our hosting company had experienced some issues during some recent server maintenance on March 8, 2019. You should be able to access all of your existing accounts [...]

Submitted by Brenna Smith Bowman United Church presents 2 performances of “The Tale of the Three Trees” Sat. March 30, 2019 7pm Trintity Lutheran Church Sun. March 31, 2019 10am Bowsman United Church Bowman United Church Choir presents song of praise and prayer from around the world conducted by Brenna Smith. The performance will also [...]

Submitted by: Host Committee Asham U18 Junior Men’s & Women’s Championship The Swan River Curling Club hosted the Asham U18 Provincial Championship on March 7-10, 2019.  The event featured 12 Junior Men’s and 12 Junior Women’s teams from across the province of Manitoba.  The Champion for the Junior Women is Team Jensen representing the Dauphin [...]

Submitted by: Birch River Northern Neighbors St. Patrick’s Day Stew & Biscuit Lunch Sun. March 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Northern Neighbors Centre 309 Victoria Ave. Birch River Stew, Buns, Biscuits, Desert, Beverage Adults: $10.00 Ages 6-11: $5.00 Preschoolers: Free. Everyone Welcome

Submitted by: Minitonas Figure Skating Club | Thanks to all the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors and community members that came out to support the Minitonas Figure Skating Club’s annual Carnival “Skating Through the Decades” on March 8, 2019 at the Minitonas & District Arena. The hard working and talented skaters took the audience on [...]

Submitted by: Michele Poole Swan School of Dance Annual Recital “Road Trip” Wed. March 20, 2019 SVRSS Auditorium 7:00 pm Admission: Adult $10 Student $5

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 10, 2019 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.

ValleyBiz Story | Update: March 10, 2019 Our service provider experienced some technical difficulties while upgrading our Swan Valley Classified server over the weekend. They are working on getting the site back online as soon as possible. March 9, 2019 The Swan Valley Classified portion of our site is undergoing some routine maintenance and will [...]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP executed three search warrants in the community of Mafeking and one in Swan River as part of Project Disentangle. These searches resulted in cocaine, illegal cannabis, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia being seized. RCMP arrested and charged the following individuals: · 33-year-old, Jennifer Chartrand of Swan River is charged with [...]

Submitted by: Shannon Cameron | Hot Topics: Teens Presented by: Guiding Good Choices in association with: Swan Valley Communities That Care Starring: Talented Local Facilitators Providing Free Useful Information – Free Admission Drugs & Teens March 11, 2019 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Legion Room East side entrance of War Veterans Community Hall Family [...]

Submitted by: CBF Christian School Board | Starting in the fall of 2019, we are adjusting our Junior Kindergarten program. We feel the new schedule will better suit the needs of the students and allow them to get the most out of the program. Tuesday/Thursday – mornings only (9:00 a.m. drop-off, 12:00 p.m. pick up) Wednesday [...]

Submitted by: Darlene Beck | Swan River Ladies Curling Club “Wild Wild West” 91st Annual Bonspiel March 15, 16 and 17, 2019 Banquet & Entertainment Saturday Night Prizes – 4 Events – 4 Games Guaranteed Blind Calcutta – $20 per team WANTED: Swan River Ladies Curling Club wants curlers for the 91st Annual Bonspiel $160 [...]

Submitted by: Minitonas Knox United Church Medical Fundraiser for Amara Campbell Soup & Bun Lunch Minitonas Community Hall Thursday, March 21, 2019 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. $6.00 – Adults $5.00 – Students Preschool – Free Pre-order Form – Click Here

Submitted by: The Sunflower Early Learning Centre Board of Directors | It was a full house at the Sunflower Early Learning Centre’s (SELC)Trivia Night Fundraiser Saturday March 2, 2019 at the Minitonas Community Hall. Twenty teams enjoyed refreshments, appetizers and deserts as well as some friendly competition during 8 rounds of head scratching trivia. It [...]

Submitted by: Host Committee Asham U18 Junior Men’s & Women’s Championship Swan River Curling Club is hosting the Asham U18 Provincial Championship March 7-10, 2019 No Charge Admission Twenty-four Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s teams will be competing for the U18 Championship. Local teams competing for the Junior Women’s are Team Sagert – Skip – [...]

ValleyBiz Story | Submitted Photos Local artist Derryl May, has been bringing the art of snow sculptures to Swan River for the past 4 years. His sculptures have included a polar bear, an owl, a hand making the peace sign and, his latest installment, Snoopy on a doghouse. While May’s is most accustomed to sculpting [...]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 25, 2019 Special Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board discussed plans to engage local citizens in the K-12 Education Review being conducted by the Department of Education. 2. The Superintendent shared a Draft Media Relations and Media Release Admin Procedure. The procedure [...]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted [...]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 5th day of February, 2019 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; W. Pacamaniuk Councillors; G. Bartel, S. Walmsley, L. Hutman, C. Densen, W. Kolisnyk & D. Wagner Acting C.A.O; – P. Simpson G. [...]

Submitted by: David Ogram | Bible Prophecy Study Mysterious Mark of the Beast Thurs. March 7 & 14, 2019 7:00 PM Swan River Library Multi-Purpose Room 610 – 1st Street North Mysterious Mark of the Beast!!!! – Who or What is the Beast? – What is the Mark of the Beast? It is not 666. [...]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Wintoniw, Delaurier, Whyte, Moriaux, and Gray present. Councillor Friesen was absent. 1. Call meeting to order 2. Adoption of the Agenda Resolution No: 2019.001 Moved By: Johnny [...]

Submitted by: Meghan Gray | The teams that participated in the Peewee A1 Tournament Tournament on February 22-24, 2019 were Swan River, Dauphin, The Pas, Flin Flon, Yorkton, Moose Lake, Snow Lake/Gillam. The Peewee A1 Stampeders had played a very good tournament on the weekend. Our first game on Friday was against the Flin Flon [...]

Submitted by: Nancy Cocks | Minitonas Figure Skating Club Annual Carnival “Skating Through the Decades” Friday March 8, 2019 Minitonas Arena 6pm Doors and canteen open 7pm Skating starts Admission: Adults $7, Students $5, Preschool free

Pictured Above: 1st Event Sponsored by TD Canada Trust – Winners; Marilyn Peters, Lois Mosiondz, Mary Ellen Parsons, Cindi Fulford Submitted by: Deanna Chess | The 2019 Bowsman Ladies Curling Bonspiel was held from February 21-24, 2019. 17 teams participated in the Redneck Wedding Bonspiel. Pictured Above: 2nd Event Sponsored by Swan Valley Credit Union [...]

Submitted by: David Ogram | Diabetes Undone Free Informational Meeting Sunday, March 10, 2:30 pm OR Monday, March 11, 7:00 pm (Attend 1 of 2 Meetings) Second Floor Boardroom Swan Valley Health Centre/Hospital “Diabetes Undone” is a very successful Health Program that addresses the root cause of diabetes and explains how to treat this illness [...]

Swan Valley School Division Announcement | The Board at its February 25, 2019 Board Meeting decided to write a letter to the Minister of Education requesting the closure of Birch River School, effective June 30, 2019. Students from Birch River School will be enrolled at Bowsman School. This was not an easy decision for the [...]

Pictured above (L to R): Directors Ryan Immerkar, Lorne Henkelman, Donor-Matt Black, Directors Lynda Parsons and Lew Taylor. (Submitted) Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) recently received a donation of $20,000 from Matt Black. The endowment will create a new Education Fund with the CFSV. Matt [...]

Submitted by: Jessica Lacasse Val Caldwell Presentation Social Media bVirtual Safety Evening Parent Session March 12, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. SVRSS Media Resource Centre Sponsored by Swan Valley Committee for the Elimination of Child Abuse & Swan Valley School Division The parent night is a 2 hour presentation that will provide participants with an [...]

Submitted by: Susan Moshenko | Bellsite along with the help of the North Mountain Riders put on the 40th Annual Poker Derby on February 24, 2019. A great turn out considering cold weather. 172 driver hands 160 sleds. $4911 was paid out in prizes. A huge thank you to all those who went out and [...]

Submitted by: Kathy Naclia | Benito Figure Skating Club presents “Welcome to the Jungle” Skating Carnival Sun. March 3, 2019 2:00 pm Benito Rec Centre Chinese Auction Silver Collection Refreshments

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Once again the Benito Firemen’s Association hosted another fantastic meal at the Benito Rec Centre. Over 225 people from the Swan Valley and surrounding area were treated to a delicious meal and a fantastic silent auction. Our Volunteer Fireman are a small group, who provide many great advantages to the [...]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Wintoniw, Delaurier, Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, and Gray present. 1. Call meeting to order 2. Adoption of the Agenda Resolution No: 2018.587 Moved By: Jason Delaurier Seconded By: [...]

Pictured above: Back Row: Coaches Craig Zamzow, Rick Betcher, Dave Kirk; Middle Row: Crystal Zamzow, Tucker Thompson, Noah Weir, Tyrell Leaske, Eli Betcher, Samantha Jo Moshenko, Kai Gorchynski; Front Row: Jackson Badowski, Tavyn Boychuk, Maddix Eisner, Andrew Pidskalny, Brady Burghart, Grace Kirk; Horizontal: Owen Martyniuk Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | The Swan Valley Pee Wee [...]

Sydney Gilroy, Chloe Formo and Jasmine Rose attempt to box out the Dauphin players for the rebound. Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The Swan Valley JV Girls headed to Brandon this past weekend, February 15-16, 2019. The first opponent of the tournament was the Tigers’ zone rival, Dauphin Clippers. This game was of utmost importance [...]

Submitted by: Bert Sutherland | On February 15, 2019 the North Mountain Riders held our 7th annual Pickerel Supper at the Westwood Inn. Full house for the event, we had a 50/50 draw and the lucky winner was Stan Anderson, taking home just over $1000.00. Local business & private individuals donated all kinds of items [...]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Monday, January 28th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Arnie Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige [...]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 11, 2019 Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. Tammy Badowski, Division Councillor, made a presentation to the Board. She outlined her caseload and shared what programs/initiatives she has been involved in during this year. This is a new position. Tammy also provided a few [...]