Submitted by: Barry Stephen | Bowsman Curling Club Rodeo Pancake Breakfast Friday July 28, 2017 7:30 am – 9:30 am Formo Motors Saturday and Sunday July 29 & 30, 2017 7:30 am – 10:00 am Centennial Arena Sponsored by Cook & Cooke Ins, Formo Motors, Swan Wood Shavings, Swan Valley Credit Union

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Jacobson, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.  Councillor Whyte was absent with permission. 1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2017.307 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: Jason Delaurier RESOLVED [...]

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 [...]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Moriaux, Delaurier, Whyte and Sakal present.  Councillor Jacobson was absent with permission.  1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2017.281 Moved By: Jason Sakal Seconded By: Jason Delaurier RESOLVED [...]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture July 17, 2017 | Northwest Region High temperatures and windy conditions with rain were experienced in many areas this week. Rainfall amounts varied throughout the region with 25 to 35 mm across the Swan Valley, 13 mm in The Pas, upwards of 65 mm in parts of [...]

Minutes of the Zoning Variance Public Hearing of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held June 28th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve Marvin Kovachik Councillors: Ward 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 [...]

Submitted Story | The Swan Valley Splash park recently received a donation from Investors Group in the amount of $500. The donation will go toward the building of a splash park in Swan River. Submitted Picture: Kelly Kirkpatrick and Bruce Kirkpatrick from Investors Group presenting the cheque to Splash Park Board Member, Jaimie Walker. “Swan [...]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | The 4th Annual Barrows Gospel Jamboree was held July 14 – 16, 2017. This year we had record attendance. Friday evening and Saturday were nice and warm and sunny. Click any picture for a larger version. Sunday morning we had some rain and strong wind, so we had to move [...]

Submitted by: Municipality of Swan Valley West The unofficial results of the By-Election for Reeve of the Municipality of Swan Valley West is as follows; William Galloway: 669 votes Stan Potten: 169 votes Confirmation of the official results will be issued tomorrow after a final review.

Submitted by: Susan Ross | Valleys North Explore 4-H A Canada 150 Celebration Down on the Farm at the Northwest Roundup July 28-30, 2017 Noon – 6:00 pm Curling Rink Valleys North 4-H Area council will be hosting Explore 4-H at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition, a Canada 150 community celebration. This event is funded [...]

ValleyBiz Story | Swan Valley West ratepayers head to the polls today to elect a new Head of Council. Swan Valley West By-Election Details Wed. July 19th, 2017 Polling Stations Swan Valley West Council Chambers 216 Main Street West, Swan River, MB 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Benito Satellite Office 103 Main Street, Benito, MB [...]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway Renwer-Fisher’s Siding Annual Old Fashion Picnic Sun. July 23, 2017 Starting at 4:00 pm Potluck Supper 6:00 pm Everyone’s invited to come visit, play old fashion school yard games, bring along your musical instrument to entertain the crowd and enjoy the potluck supper. The committee will provide the barbequed burgers, hotdogs [...]

Municipality of Swan Valley West Media Release | The Municipality of Swan Valley West created a ‘Canada Day Grant’ in honor of our country’s 150th Birthday (Anniversary of Confederation) and budgeted a total of $900 for 6 Grants of $150 each. The Swan Valley West Canada 150 Grants have now all been awarded. Below is [...]

Municipality of Swan Valley West Press Release | At a special meeting of the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on July 14, 2017, CAO Carolyn Gordon tendered her resignation effective October 13, 2017. The Municipality will now begin the process of hiring a new CAO.

Submitd by: Rebecca Popoff | Mustang Mania Fri. July 28, 2017 Inviting all mustang owners and car enthusiasts! Join us to kick off the Northwest Round Up weekend at Formo Motors! We have a fun filled day planned; MUSTANG REGISTRATION 7:30 – 9:30am $10 to register for the day, this includes pancake breakfast, parade entry, [...]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture July 10, 2017 | Northwest Region High temperatures this week brought in a few thunderstorms. A thunderstorm came through the region on Thursday evening with strong winds, sheet rain, and some localized hail. The Minitonas area received the strongest of the storm with some crops pushed down, [...]

Submitted by: St. Andrews United Church Rodeo Luncheon Veteran’s Community Hall 11:00 am – 1:30 pm July 28, 2017 Hamburger, Salad and Dessert: $9.00 Under 12: $5.00 Under 5 FREE Sponsored by: St. Andrew’s United Church

Submitted by: Jenifer Ferland | Our Swan River 13U “A” Provincials was a success. We had great weather, some great talented teams joining us from all over the province, some wonderful dedicated volunteers which all helped pull this huge event together. Click any picture for a larger version. Our Swan Valley peewees held there own [...]

RCMP Media Release | On July 13, 2017, just after 2:00 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a house fire in Birch River, Manitoba. When officers arrived on scene, the house was fully engulfed in flames and the local fire department was actively battling the fire. Witnesses on scene told officers they believed there was [...]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Splash park recently received a donation from Formo Motors Ltd. in the amount of $10,000. The donation will go toward the building of a splash park in Swan River. Submitted Picture: Elmer Formo, Tracy Coulthartd presenting the cheque to Splash Park Board Member, Jaimie Walker. “On behalf of the [...]

Submitted by: Sheree Soura | Garden Walk July 24, 2017 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm $5.00 This is a self directed tour. Map available. Refreshments * Raffle Enjoy the beauty & tranquility of a walk in some of the pretty gardens in Swan River. Tickets available from Pizza Place. Swan River Golf Course, Connie McKay [...]

Submitted by: Rick Wowchuk, MLA for the Constituency of Swan River Manitobans deserve predictable and reliable ambulance service, no matter where they live across our province. Our government is developing a much more integrated, responsive, reliable and sustainable emergency medical services (EMS) system in rural Manitoba. And our investment in this system is bringing benefits [...]

Submitted by: Nicole Bobick | S.V. Gymnastics Club Presents Parkour Bootcamp July 20, 2017 & August 17, 2017 Come out and learn about safe free running and parkour skills such as controlled landings, body control, strength training, specific vaulting skills, as well as wall and bar techniques. 9:00-12:00 Ages 7-11 $55 1:00-4:00 Ages 12+ $55 [...]

ValleyBiz Story | ValleyBiz recently sat down with each of the candidates in the upcoming by-election for Reeve of the Municipality of Swan Valley West (SVW). Today, we take a closer look at the two candidates and their views on several current issues. Both candidates were born and raised in the Swan Valley and have [...]

Submitted by: Nicole Bobick | S.V. Cheetahs Gymnastics Club Summer Camp 2017 We will have 2 summer camps this year! July 17-19, 2017 August 14-16, 2017 9:00-9:45 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 1:00-2:30 2:30-4:30 3:30-6:30 Parent & Tot 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-12 years Pre com. / Beginner Intermediate Advanced / Pre Prov. $35 $45 $45 $50 $55 [...]

ValleyBiz Story | A thunderstorm that passed through Swan Valley on Thursday, July 6, 2017 produced strong winds that knocked over grain bins and broke off trees. Sadly the most disheartening outcome was the damage to the war memorial in Minitonas. Click any picture for a larger version. During the storm, several spruce trees fell [...]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture July 4, 2017 | Northwest Region There was precipitation throughout the Northwest Region ranging from 17 mm in The Pas, up to 25 mm in parts of the Roblin / Dauphin / Ste Rose area and 4 to 10 mm in the Swan River Valley. Warmer temperatures [...]

The Northwest Roundup and Exhibition in Swan River is packed with fun for the entire family. With Concerts and Live Entertainment, Exhibits and Demonstrations, Grandstand Events, Select Shows Midway and plenty to Eat and Drink, there is something for everybody to enjoy. Wednesday – Canada 150 Celebration Chuckwagon Races $10 Concert $20 Combo Bracelet (Wagons [...]

July 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Get ready for heart pounding, hat throwing excitement in Swan River at the Northwest Roundup Grandstand. North American Chuckwagon & Chariot Championships, MRCA & CCA Rodeo, and Heavy Horse Pull! Our Big Screen Display gets you up close and personal with all the grandstand action! Don’t miss a second [...]

July 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 The entertainment lineup for the Swan River Northwest Roundup and Exhibition includes a Wednesday Night Concert and Dances with Live Music on Friday and Saturday Night an Sunday along with a Fiddlers Contest and Talent Stage. Concert: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Act – Travellin’ Band Grandstand Wednesday, July 26, [...]

July 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 The Swan River Northwest Roundup kicks off with opening night BBQ and the food doesn’t stop there. Enjoy local favorites at a community food booths: perogies, cabbage rolls, buffalo burgers & smokies. Snack on Midway treats: candy apples, cotton candy or mini donuts. Beat the heat and wet your [...]

Submitted by: Heidi Langan | The Swan Valley Stampeders Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club (SVSHC) held their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. The AGM saw an increased number of people out to the AGM this year which was great to see. The Stampeder Board is not a full board with 12 directors who [...]

Submitted by: Kristina Kotyk | To celebrate Canada 150th Birthday on Canada Day 2017 Swan River hosted a Picnic in the Park at the Legion Park. The afternoon was packed with fun for all ages. Click any picture for a larger version. Activities included two kid’s trains (one by the Bowsman Lions’ Club and one [...]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | National Aboriginal Day was celebrated at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The Celebration featured many different activities and events throughout the day. Click any picture for a larger version. The day started with a Sunrise Ceremony at 6am followed by a free Pancake Breakfast. The [...]

Submitted by: Shirley Yaschyshy | The Benito and District Recreation Centre was the site of the Benito Canada Day 150 celebration on July 1st, 2017. The Benito and District Fire Department made sure everyone got off to a good start at 8:00 am with their annual Pancake Breakfast. Click any picture for a larger version. [...]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) recently received a donation of $308 from Dax and Jack Mullin. Pictured above: (L-R) Dax Mullin, CFSV Executive Director Donna Martin and Jack Mullin. Click picture for a larger version. The donation was a way to give back to the [...]

ValleyBiz Story | On Jun 27, 2017 Minitonas Early Years and Minitonas Middle Years Schools gathered together to find out how much money was raised from the Buick Drive For Your Students event held on June 10, 2017. Buick donated $20 for each test drive taken. Click any picture for a larger version. Samara Sagert [...]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the June 26, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Superintendent reported that all teacher hiring has been completed. 2. The Board approved student participation in the Legions “No Stone Left Alone” program. The aim of the program is to engage young Canadians in [...]

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 14, 217 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 – Brad [...]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 26, 2017 | Northwest Region Showers throughout the week brought 13 to 20 mm of precipitation in Swan Valley and 25 mm in The Pas. Wet and cool weather throughout the week gave little opportunity for spraying. Producers took advantage of the 1 or 2 spray [...]

ValleyBiz.ca | Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2017. Swan Valley Regional Secondary School June 29, 2017 Click any picture for a larger version. Chase your dreams. Burst out at the seams. Live life to the fullest and give it nothing but your best. Be Like a Tree: Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn [...]

Submitted by: Barry Stephen | The Bowsman Curling Club held a fundraiser BBQ on June 20, 2017 at Giant Tiger. The Bowsman Curling club would like to thank Giant Tiger and everyone that came out to support us. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather man cooperated nicely. We had 92 hungry people [...]

ValleyBiz Story | A dedication service was held June 19, 2017 to honour Constable William Wainwright who lost his life in the line of duty on October 5, 1935 in Pelly, SK. Wainwright was a 10 year veteran of the Village of Benito Police. A plaque in memory of Wainwright was unveiled at the Benito [...]

Submitted by: Jackie Mayuk | The community has once again pulled together in an enormous show of support for a local family. A benefit barbecue was held Friday, June 23, 2017 at Formo Motors, with the proceeds going to long time employee Stephen Sloane, who is fighting cancer. Click any picture for a larger version. [...]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | Over 100 golfers came out to play in the rain at the Friends of the Swan River Valley’s 3rd Annual Golf Bonanza “FUN”draiser which was held at the Swan River Golf & Country Club on Saturday, June 24th, 2017. Click any picture for a larger verion. If you were brave [...]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | St. James Anglican Church hosts the residents of the Personal Care Home and the Lodge at a coffee morning on the third Wednesday of each month during the warm weather. Click any picture for a larger version. The idea behind the Company’s Coming initiative is to provide a time for [...]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Jacobson, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.  Councillor Whyte was absent with permission.  1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2017.254 Moved By: Jason Sakal Seconded By: Phylis Friesen RESOLVED [...]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 19, 2017 | Northwest Region Cooler temperatures throughout the week ended off with a weekend of rain in most of the Northwest Region. Rainfall amounts varied from 32 to 55 mm in the Swam Valley area and 38 to 50 mm in the Roblin area, with [...]

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 [...]

Minutes of the Zoning Variance Public Hearing of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held May 24th, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the R.M.of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve Marvin Kovachik Councillors: Ward 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – [...]