ValleyBiz Story | Rumors are flying after concerns about the safety of the Benito Municipal water supply were raised over social media yesterday (November 28, 2016), citing staffing issues at the water plant. In a statement to ValleyBiz, David Minish, Media Spokesperson for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, said,”There is no concern as to [...]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the November 16, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board approved the transportation request for two students from Saskatchewan to attend Benito School. This is part of the Interprovincial Agreement. 2. The Board was informed that a request for additional space was being [...]

ValleyBiz.ca | Two students from Benito were recognized for having the first and second place winning entries in the 2015-2016 Manitoba State level of the Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest. Click any picture for a larger version. Rachel Negrave (left) won 1st Prize for the Alcohol Division Age 12-14 and Anika Badowski [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 11th day of October, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster David Minish, Terry Neely CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 27th day of September, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely Administrative Assistant; Cheryle Zbirun Absent with [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 13th day of September, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior Written Notice: Reeve; [...]

Submitted by: Jacee Zbirun | The Benito Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who came out to support their first annual Fall Craft Sale. Hope to see everyone next year! Click any picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, October 11, 2016 Finance Minister Cameron Friesen was in Swan River to host a public, pre-budget consultation from 5pm to 7pm at the Westwood Inn. Local MLA Rick Wowchuk acted as the moderator for the evening. Click any picture for a larger version. Pre-consultation meetings are taking place in several [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 23rd day of August, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely Administrative Assistant; Cheryle Zbirun Absent with [...]

Submittec by: Jacee Zbirun | Ladies Auxiliary Fall Craft Sale Sat. October 29, 2016 10am to 3pm Benito Legion Hall Chili & A Bun Lunch Table rental $12 or $15 with electrical plug-in Please contact: Cheryle @539-2574 Cora @ 539-2357, or Isabel @ 539-2584

Submitted by: Jacee Zbirun | The CNIB Tea and Bake sale was a cozy place to go on a rainy Saturday afternoon in Benito. Delicious desserts and great company made this a worth while community event a success! Click any picture for a larger version. Winners of the hampers were Mary Harness and Linda McCrea. [...]

Submitted by: Jaci Zbirun CNIB Tea & Bake Sale Sat. September 24, 2016 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Benito Legion Hall Door Prizes Hampers 50/50 Draw

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Arena wrapped up their season this past weekend with a trail ride on Saturday, September 10, 2016 and a team cattle penning jackpot on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictures by Carmi Hrabarchuk an Michelle Buck Saturday’s ride started and ended [...]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Team Penning club is hosting a trail ride and team penning jackpot on September 10 and 11, 2016 at their arena south of Benito. Trail Ride Saturday’s trail ride leaves from the arena grounds at 11 am and includes lunch on the trail. The trail is suitable [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 26th day of July, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 12th day of July, 2016 at 7:10 p.m. Present: Deputy Reeve; Terry Neely Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with [...]

Submitted by: Benito Library | Benito Library once again held a very successful garage sale. Bargain hunters from near and far came to check out the huge amount of items. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to all the people who donated such great items. There was exercise equipment, silver, crystal, antiques, dishes, [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 28th day of June, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Terry Neely, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior Notice: Carrie [...]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | Gigantic Garage Sale Sat. July 23, 2016 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Benito Library Multipurpose Room BBQ Fundraiser 11:00 am – 2:00 pm $5 per person Sitting area next to Library Something for everyone … Exercise Equipment Antiques Collectibles Dishes Toys & Games Electronics Jewelry Small Appliances Purses … and [...]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Benito celebrated Canada Day 2016 with a full day of events. The day kicked off with a fantastic pancake breakfast hosted by the Benito Volunteer Firefighters Association. Click any picture for a larger version. At times the wait was a bit long, but in the end very worth the time [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 14th day of June, 2016 at 7:05 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Terry Neely, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent [...]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Community Places program is marking 30 years of supporting recreational and cultural facilities across Manitoba by providing nearly $3.6 million in grants to projects championed by non-profit and community-led organizations, Indigenous and Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke announced today. “Over the last three decades, Community Places has helped [...]

Submitted by: Municipality of Swan Valley West | Please Join Us for the unveiling of the James Wells Robson Commemorative Scroll July 1, 2016 at 11 A.M. Benito and District Recreation Complex Main Doors As we pay tribute to the Late James Wells Robson, in honor of his donation of land for our recreational site.

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on this 24th day of May, 2016 at 7:10 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Terry Neely, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon [...]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Benito Canada Day Celebrations Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am – 11:00 am at The Rec Centre ALL DAY FUN 8 Team Slowpitch Tournament 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Kids Bouncy Castle & Activities 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Gymkhana 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 55+ Horseshoe Tournament 1:00 pm Open [...]

Submitted by: Carla Dixon | The Association for Community Living – Swan River held their 55th Annual General Meeting at the Westwood Inn on Tuesday, June 07, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Approximately fifty-five people enjoyed the luncheon which was catered by the Westwood Inn at 12 PM with the meeting beginning [...]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | At the annual banquet of the Manitoba Good Roads Association, Bob Omeniuk, MGRA Board Member presented the Rebeck Shield to winners Judy and Randy Schneider of Benito for Best Country Non-Farm Home Grounds – District 5 Photo credit: Sandy Black Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Arena celebrated the May long weekend with a trail ride on Saturday, May 21, 2016 and a team cattle penning jackpot on Sunday. Saturday’s ride started and ended at the Blue Sky Arena south of Benito, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. Eighteen riders and [...]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | Blue Sky Arena Team Penners in Benito Annual Spring Trail Ride Sat. May 21, 2016 Team Penning Jackpot Sun. May 22, 2016 Annual Spring Trail Ridee The trail ride departs at 12 noon from the Blue Sky Arena south of Benito, and ½ mile west of the junction of highways [...]

Submitted by: Shannon Fullerton | On Saturday, May 14, 2016 it was a beautiful, crisp morning to enjoy delicious, fluffy pancakes, sausage patties and great conversation. Click any picture for a larger version. We had excellent support from many High School Rodeo contestants, parents and Swan Valley community members. This event was hosted by the [...]

Submitted by: Jackie Spencer | The Benito Vesselli Dance Club celebrated their 34th year of dancing at their year end concert with approximately 200 guests in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Guests were greeted at the door with live entertainment from Bill Macooh and Les Rolsky. The club’s 26 dancers started off [...]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP Detachment and Manitoba Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance with solving the following incident: Between the dates of March 26, 2016 and March 29th, 2016 in the rural area of Benito, rims, tires and LED lights were stolen from a Ford Pickup truck. The LED lights fit [...]

Submitted by: Jackie Spencer | Benito Vesselli Dance Club 34th Annual Year End Concert Sat. May 14, 2016 2:00 pm Doors open at 1:30 pm Benito Recreation Centre Tickets available at the door $10 per person $8 (6-12 years) 5 and under Free Appetizer Buffet Live Entertainment – Les Rolsky & Bill Macooh Lucky Draw [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on this 6th day of April, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with [...]

Submitted by: Barbara Lewis | Sunday, May 1, 2016 the 519 Swan Valley Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron had a pancake brunch at the Swan River Museum from 11 am to 2 pm as a fund raiser. Click any picture for a larger version. Proceeds go towards a trip to Europe in 2018, visiting Great [...]

ValleyBiz Story | Sally Yunick was the recent recipient of a Community Futures Parkland Volunteer Award in recognition of her volunteering spirit within the community. Click picture for a larger version. The award was presented at the Benito and Area Drop In Centre on April 21, 2016 by Tom Barnett from Community Futures Parkland in [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on this 22nd day of March, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, David Minish, Terry Neely CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior Notice: [...]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Team Penning Club held their Annual General Meeting on March 18, 2016 at the home of Stan and Sharon Foster, Benito, MB. File photo. Click for a larger version. Here are the AGM highlights: 1. Membership fees will remain unchanged at $80/person for the season or $15/day [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on this 9th day of March, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster. David Minish, Terry Neely, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon [...]

ValleyBiz Story | On Saturday, April 2, 2016 NDP Leader Greg Selinger announced that Today’s NDP will build a new, stand-alone construction shops building at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School (SVRSS). Click any picture for a larger version. “By building state-of-the-art training facilities in schools, young people can learn the skills they need to get [...]

Submitted by: Kim Pierce | A soup and sandwich medical benefit was held in Benito on April 3, 2016 for Alyx Zbirun, daughter of Byron and Cheryle Zbirun. We served 215 people, the atmosphere at the Legion hall was great even though the weather wasn’t. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on this 23rd day of February, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with [...]

Submitted by: Kim Pierce | BENEFIT Soup & Sandwich April 3, 2016 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Benito Legion $10 per person A variety of tasty soups and build your own sandwich. All money raised will go to Alyx Zbirun Medical Costs Daughter of Byron and Cheryle Zbirun Hosted by: Community of Benito Friends & [...]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | A large crowd was in attendance on March 10, 2016 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library. Maureen Bowles gave a welcome and introduced guests. Pictured Above: Board Members Mary Snelgrove and Angela Hinchliffe cut the Anniversary Cake. Click any picture for a larger version. Greeting came from Councillor [...]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | North West Regional Library 50th Anniversary Thurs. March 10, 2016 Welcome & Greeting 2 pm Swan River Library Cake & refreshments to follow. North West Regional Library, Swan River and Benito Branches We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary Join us as we celebrate our library and community with a look [...]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk The Benito Firemen’s Association hosted their Annual Fireman’s Supper. The event was held at the Benito Rec Centre on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Pictured above: Fire Chief William Woytkiw. He washes up the last of the dishes, and calls this years supper a success. Click on picture for a larger version. [...]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on this 9th day of February, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, David Minish, Terry Neely CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior Written [...]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Annual Firemans Supper Sponsored by: Benito and District Firemens Association Sun. February 28, 2016 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Benito and District Recreation Complex Adults: 11+: $12.00 Children: 6-10: $10.00 Chinese Auction: 10 Tickets $5 All proceeds will go toward special fire protection gear and equipment.

Submitted by: Kristen Harness | The Benito Childcare Centre held a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Benito Recreation Centre. All proceeds of the fundraiser breakfast went toward the Benito Childcare Centre. Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The 9th Annual Mixed Bonspiel was held in Benito from Feb. 9-14, 2016 hosted by the Benito Rec Centre. 30 teams from around the Swan Valley & bordering Saskatchewan communities came together to compete in 4 events. Click any picture for a larger version. The week of activities consisted of [...]