Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Mar 25, 2025 Birch River Drop In Center Mar 26, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre Mar 27, 2025 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm A light lunch will be served. This Month’s Topics: Introduction to Basic 1st Aid, Heimlich […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at the Rural Municiaplity of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and […]

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 9, 2025 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.

Submitted by: Kari Goethe | Where’s Waldo Fundraiser for the Swan River Curling Club April 26, 2025 Team Registration at the SR Curling Rink 3:00-4:00 pm Event Start 4:00 pm WALDO IS BACK IN TOWN….Get ready to play “Where’s Waldo?”!! Gather some friends, family or co-workers to form a team of any size or any […]

Submitted by: Alyssa Pitura | Swan River Curling Club Women’s Curling Bonspiel March 14-16, 2025 Deadline to Enter March 7, 2025 Calling all hillbillies and hippies to the 94th annual women’s curling bonspiel, hosted by the Swan River Curling Club. The bonspiel will be held March 14-16, 2025 and feature cash prizes, with three games […]

Submitted by: Beverly Ajtay, Events Director We could not have asked for a better day for our Western Manitoba Sled for Eternity Ride in Swan Valley on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Mild temperatures and sunny, blue skies brought out many walk up registrations that morning, and we had 63 riders on the trails. Our route […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 10th Annual Gospel Jamboree at Barrows, MB May 30 – June 1, 2025 Fri. 6pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of invited musicians for a weekend of Gospel Music. Jeff and Anita Reimer and Family Ivan Chartrand Cindy Ghostkeeper-Whitehead […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan River Community Centre Inc., received a grant for curling rock repairs. Reprofiling the strike band on curling rocks prolongs the life of the rocks, reducing the need for replacements. The CFSV is happy to support this project that provides recreational opportunities to our community. The Community […]

Submitted by: Andrea Keller The Benito Rec Centre 16th Annual mixed bonspiel was held February 12-16, 2025. We were pleased to host 26 teams from the Swan Valley & Saskatchewan! Wednesday evening the spiel kicked off with a 7pm & 9pm draw. Thursday evening meat draw drew in a crowd! Although the weather was cold, […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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. D. […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Powell Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry, Resource Coordinator 36 people attended the Coffee and A Chat this month, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held January 28th, & 30th 2025, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics were Addictions and Strive […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko Quilters Get Ready! Deadline to Enter April 15, 2025 Call Marilyn: 539-2612 2nd Annual Quilt Show and Mothers Day Tea May 10, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre All levels of Quilters welcome Quilts not judged Prize awarded for People’s Choice No fee to enter Limited entries

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Feb 25, 2025 Birch River Drop In Center Feb 26, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre Feb 27, 2025 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm A light lunch will be served. This Month’s Topics: Canadian Dental Plan with Shayne Yaschyshyn […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and […]

Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is partnering with the Swan Valley Medical Professional Recruitment and Retention Committee (SVMPRRC) to host an additional medical student rural interest group (RIG) workshop in Swan River February 7-9, 2024. The weekend event will feature 19 first and second-year medical students from the University of […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Bowsman Community Skating Arena received a grant for arena upgrades. With these funds, the Arena was able to replace kitchen appliances, and lighting that improved the arena’s energy efficiency, as well as get repairs done on the arena’s zamboni. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is happy […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, December, 19th 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcom and Laychuk were absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Medwid Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]

Submitted by: Adult & Teen Challenge Western Manitoba Sled for Eternity Ride Sat. February 22, 2025 Swan Valley Historical Museum Rider Check in begins at 8:30am The Western Manitoba Sled for Eternity Ride will be taking place Saturday, February 22, 2025. We will be starting from Swan Valley Historical Museum and riding a marked route […]

Submitted by: Andrea Keller Benito Rec Centre Presents 16th Annual Open Curling Bonspiel February 12-16, 2025 Entry Deadline: February 8, 2025 $160 entry fee / rink 24 team limit: 3 events Thursday Nigh Meat Draw Saturday Supper Banquet To enter your team call or text Lenore: 204-734-0068

Submitted by: Tracy Mychalchuk Benito Vesselli Dance Club hosted their second annual Malanka Event on Saturday January 11th, 2025. Guests were greeted by Vesselli Senior Dancers as they entered for cocktail hour. A delicious and filling supper with Vesselli’s deep fried perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, roast pork, dessert and more was catered by H&M Catering. […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Boychuk, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Bobick Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Laychuk and Councillor Pedersen were absent with notice. CAO […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Jan 28, 2025 Birch River Drop In Center Jan 29, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre Jan 30, 2025 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm A light lunch will be served. This Month’s Topics: Addictions and over the counter medications […]

Submitted by Anna Fullerton | We held our 8th annual supper on December 25th, 2024 at the Elks Hall with 75 guests attending and a further 6 take outs. Every year the event is a little different with some new faces – guests and volunteers. Some guests and helpers attend every year since we began […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Swan Valley Historical Museum presents WINTER WARM-UP 2025! An evening of entertainment January 24th, 2025 7pm (Doors open 6:30pm) Museum Complex Hall Tickets $35 (12yrs and over) (11yrs and under free) available at 83 North Computers and Merv’s Featuring: – Live music by THE PUGS – Appetizers courtesy of the […]

Submitted by: Rev Margaret McCallum After over one hundred years Benito and Kenville United Churches celebrated their final candlelight Christmas Eve Services on December 24, 2024. The churches will continue with Sunday morning Services on the second and fourth Sunday of the month with the Closing Services on June 22, 2025.

Submitted by: Tracy Mychalchuk Benito Vesselli Dance Club presents: Malanka Sat. January 11, 2025 Benito Rec Centre Cocktails 5:00 pm Supper: 6:00 pm Entertainment: 7:30 pm Dance to Follow Adult (18+): $50.00 Youth (7-17): $25.00 6 & under free For tickets contact: Any Vesselli Dance parent Amanda Bulycz 204-281-2148

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley North Mountain Riders (RM Mountain) received a grant for a warm-up shelter at the Bellsite Lookout. This project encourages outdoor recreation and provides a safe community space to rest and connect. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is happy to support this addition to our community. The Community […]

Submitted by Jayne Leadbeater (PR/Communications/Secretary) The 31st Christmas Concert of the Swan Valley Community Band was once again at the facilities of the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School on Wednesday 11 December 2024. Under the direction of Julie Kooistra, also a former Music Director for the Swan Valley School Division and founder of this group, […]

Submitted by: Amy Hofford The Bowsman Community Skating Arena hosted a Community Christmas Party on December 20, 2024. Santa made a special appearance to hand out treat bags to all the kids in attendance. The Arena was packed from start to finish with residents from across the Valley showing up for a night of family […]

Submitted by: Minitonas 4H Beef Club My name is Bryden Antichow and this is my 3rd year as a member of the Minitonas 4-H Beef Club. This year I have a steer named Steiger and a continuation heifer named Jolene. I’m going to share with you what the club has been up to this year […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, November 29th, 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen | Memorial Candle Lighting Birchwood Cemetery December 23, 2024 5:00 pm Register for candles at: Sunshine Flowers N Gifts Candles $15

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services | Swan Valley Funeral Services held their annual Angels Among Us Memorial Service at the Veteran’s Community Hall on December 4, 2024, celebrating and remembering the lives of those lost over the past year. The evening was well attended with Kathy Highmoor giving a message and the Swan River […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | As Manitobans head into the holiday season, they will be able to enjoy a number of improved walking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails through grant funding for 12 organizations across the province, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced December 16, 2024. “Winter activities are vital to […]

Submitted by: Anna Fullerton | Alone at Christmas? Join us for Supper December 25, 2024 Open at 3:00 pm Supper at 4:00 pm Elks Hall 5th Ave. S. Swan River We invite you to our 8th annual supper on December 25th at the Elks Hall at 4pm. You may come at 3pm to socialize. We […]

Submitted by: Rev Margaret McCallum Candlelight Service Christmas Eve December 24, 2024 7:30 pm Kenville United Church 9:00 pm Benito United Church Come sing old fashioned Christmas carols with your family and friends

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Mistletoe Magic – brought to you by the Swan Valley Historical Museum. The Magic was real!!! Our Mistletoe Opening Night Celebration on December 7th was simply wonderful. Excellent mild weather perfect for making snowballs, beautiful lights (including a bonus mystery car), a lovely team of horses & expert handlers, patient […]

Submitted by: Amy Hofford | Bowsman Community Christmas Party Join Us Bowsman Skating Rink December 20, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm FREE Public Skating Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate Dog Sled Rides (Church Kennels) Sleigh Rides & Santa This event was made possible by donations from: Bowsman & District Lions Club Swan Valley Coop […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry Community Resource Coordinator, Services to Seniors Swan River Coffee and A Chat, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, Benito Drop in Center, and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held November 26,27 & 28th 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | There was a great turnout for the Steeprock Bay Bible Camp AGM. We enjoyed singing, eating, and fellowshiping together. Everyone enjoyed the camp video and reports, especially the report from first-time Waymaker leader Timothy Block. Thank you to those who came out!

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Rec Dir. E. Clouson, Ron […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Mosiondz was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

ValleyBiz Story | The annual Community Carol Festival took place at Temple Baptist Church on December 1, 2024. A variety of musical selections by groups and individuals filled the air with Christmas Spirit.

Submitted by: Henry Barkowski Senior Election Official Municipality of Minitonas Bowsman By-Election Results December 4, 2024 The results of the election were as follows: CLINT JANZEN 188 ALLEN ‘BUTCH’ MARTIN 169 JAMES GARROW 10 ALL 367 BALLOTS WERE VALID AS THERE WER NO SPOILED OR REJECTED BALLOTS. This represents 25% of the approximately 1500 resident […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater Swan Valley Community Band Festive Cheer! Wed. December 11, 2024 7:30 pm S.V.R.S.S. Cafeteria Silver Collection Refreshments