RCMP Media Release | On Sept. 11, at approximately 8:45 p.m., an officer from Swan River RCMP’s General Investigation Section (GIS) on patrol in the community attempted to pull over a truck that was being driven erratically. The officer activated his emergency lights near the intersection of Main Street and Kelsey Trail. The driver ignored […]

On Sept. 9, Swan River RCMP received a report of a suspicious death on the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. RCMP responded immediately and located a deceased 21-year-old male on a community road. Officers secured the scene and RCMP Major Crime Services took carriage of the investigation. Following an autopsy, the preliminary cause of death was determined […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat September 22, 2026 Birch River Drop In Center September 23, 2026 Benito Drop In Centre September 24, 2026 Swan River Senior Citizen Center All locations 10:00 am – 12:00 noon This Month’s Topics: Birch River Terry Fullerton Canadian Rangers Amy Currie, Emergency Management Organization Mini Trade […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 9, 2026 Northwest Region Wet conditions early in the week slowed harvest progress in some areas. Warmer temperatures through the week improved field conditions, allowing progress, particularly in areas that received less precipitation. Unsettled weather returned to the region late in the weekend, with heavy rainfall in some areas […]

RCMP Media Release | On Sept. 4, Swan River RCMP’s General Investigation Section (GIS) executed multiple search warrants following several complaints of drug trafficking at a residence within the community. GIS officers executed the warrants at a residence on the 100-block of River Road. They were assisted by the RCMP’s West District Crime Reduction Enforcement […]

ValleyBiz Story | After flooding forced the cancellation of the annual Northwest Roundup and Exhibition in July, the Swan Valley Agriculture Society hosted Rally For the Valley: Celebrating Community, Honouring Volunteers, Looking Forward Together on August 29, 2026. Many groups, organizations and volunteers pulled together to bring the event together, including the Swan Valley Chamber […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 1, 2026 Northwest Region Northwest Weather conditions were generally favourable for most of the week, with the end of the weekend bringing large amounts of precipitation in parts of the region. Sunday evening saw a system enter the region with Minitonas and San Clara stations recording 71.6 mm within […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band Beginning Day Practice Wed. September 16, 2026 7:30 pm SVRSS Band Room New members are very welcome! 204-734-5139 | 204-734-4771

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Councilor McKenzie presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Powell, Bobick, Whyte, and White in attendance. Absent with notice: Mayor Jacobson Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, and […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 12, 2026 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, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as […]

The Minitonas and District Lions Club hosted a pancake breakfast in the Swan Valley Co-op parking lot on August 29, 2026 as a kickoff to the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society – Ralley for the Valley. The day was a time for community members to gather together, reconnect and celebrate the resilience and community spirit […]

RCMP Media Release | On Aug. 31, at 9:55 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of an all-terrain vehicle striking two pedestrians on the Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. Swan River RCMP officers responded to the scene and learned the pedestrians – a 39-year-old female and 34-year-old male – were walking in the community on Porcupine […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is providing a one-time grant of up to $500,000 for the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman to purchase a backup generator for its water treatment plant, allowing the community to protect residents’ water supply during any future loss of power, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. Service to Seniors Coffee and a Chat resumed on August 27, 2026 at the Swan River Senior Citizen Centre. It was a pleasure to gather again and hear from Gordon Hornbeck, who shared stories from a life filled with adventure, travel, and creative work. Brenda […]

RCMP Media Release On Aug. 28, at approximately 4:15 p.m., RCMP arrested six people at a property on the 300-block of 7th Avenue South in Swan River as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. The RCMP’s Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS) executed multiple search warrants – first at the residence, then at outbuildings […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk, Swan River Valley Agricultural Society President Ralley for the Valley – August 29, 2026 Today was about one thing — our community. Rally for the Valley was made possible because individuals, businesses, organizations, volunteers, performers, vendors, and community members all came together with one common goal: to create something positive for […]

RCMP Media Release On Aug. 25, at approximately 6 a.m., Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a serious assault involving machetes that occurred on the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Officers learned the 19-year-old male victim had been outside at 4 a.m. when a number of individuals – some of whom were wearing masks – […]

Pictures by ValleyBiz The Swan Valley had perfect viewing conditions for the partial lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026. The bright full moon could be seen at the start of the eclipse. The moon began to disappear around 9:20 pm with only a sliver remaining at the peak around 11:12 pm. Below are some pictures […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary August 25, 2026 Northwest Region Favourable weather allowed crops to continue developing and some harvest operations to occur. Fall rye and winter wheat harvest continues and is approximately 50% complete. Spring wheat is mostly in the hard dough stage. Pre-harvest herbicide applications continue as the correct stages are reached. The […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP have arrested three people following an investigation into drug trafficking occurring at a residence in Swan River. On Aug. 20, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Swan River General Investigation Section – assisted by Swan River detachment members and RCMP Police Dog Services – executed a search warrant at a residence […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley Steeprock Bay Bible Camp received a grant from the Community Foundation of Swan Valley to help upgrade their archery equipment. The new equipment will provide youth with a safe, and engaging way to learn and develop their archery skills while taking part in the camp experience. By supporting […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux with Councilors Powell, Bobick, White, and Whyte in attendance. Absent with notice: Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Director of Public […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 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, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary August 18, 2026 Northwest Region Unsettled weather moved in across most of the region towards weeks end bringing precipitation. Overnight temperatures cooled this week with most of the region at or below 10°C, lowest over night temperature was recorded at Inglis station at 4.1°C. Fall rye and winter wheat harvest […]

Submitted by: Charlene Wowchuk | 2026 Annual Harvest Festival Sun. August 30, 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Swan Valley Historical Museum Free Admission Donations Appreciated Fresh Baked Bread ~ Train Ride ~ Barrel Ride Demonstrations ~ Games and more Supper 5:30pm Tickets Available 1-5 $25 (adults age 13 and over) $10 (youth age 6 […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary August 11, 2026 Northwest Region Milder temperatures this week along with windy conditions in the Northwest region. Soil crusting continues as soils continue to dry. Field repair and infrastructure repair continue in the region. Field access remains a challenge in some areas where washouts occurred, however many roads are becoming […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 10, 2026, at 4:09 pm, an unknown male attended the Swan River RCMP detachment to report an assault that occurred on August 5, 2026. The 21-year-old male advised police that after going on a drive with a male that was known to him, he was assaulted, robbed, threatened with […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik Cowan Trail Celebration Saturday, August 22, 2026 Cowan Community Centre Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am – 11:00 am Pancakes, Sausages, and Hashbrowns Adults $12 Horse Trail Ride Leaves at 10:30 am (rain or shine) Registration includes supper Adults $30 Ashley 204-734-8118 Beef Supper 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wide Food Selection Adults […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary August 5, 2026 Northwest Region A week of hot temperatures allowed crops in the Northwest region to advance. Soil crusting continues as soils continue to dry. Field repair and infrastructure repair continue in the region. Field access remains a challenge in some areas where washouts occurred, however many roads are […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary July 28, 2026 Northwest Region Some precipitation started the week, followed by warm temperatures, allowing crops to advance. The entire region received rain with San Clara station recording highest accumulated amount at 31.6 mm. Any standing water in fields continues to dry up. Areas that have been under excess moisture […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is advising that significant progress has been made restoring access to provincial roads affected by June rainfall and flooding in the Parkland and Interlake regions. Throughout June, heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding, road washouts and damage to provincial infrastructure. Some communities received as […]

Submitted by: Brenna Smith On July 26th, 2026 St. Andrew’s United Church hosted an evening gathering for community members. It was a wonderful evening as community members came together to enjoy music, reflect, pray, and support one another following the recent flooding in the Swan Valley. The evening was filled with a variety of musical […]

Submitted by: Roy Ooms The SVRSS Class of 1976 just hosted the 50th anniversary of their graduation at the Swan Valley Museum on July 21 – 24, 2026. Approximately 60 grads attended the event, along with about 8 teachers. In total 113 people were present. People came from as far west as Vancouver Island, and […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Communities That Care 2026 Mass Registration and Career / Job Fair Wed. September 9, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Swan River Curling Rink Are you looking for a career choice? – Ask someone in your field of interest about their career. – What does the education for that career look […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary July 21, 2026 Northwest Region Another week of hot temperatures continued to help conditions dry out and advance crops. Some standing water remains in low areas of fields. Areas that have been under excess moisture continue to show symptoms of stress. Damage assessment and infrastructure repair continue in the region. […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, June 12, 2026 via teleconference. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as secretary. Finance Officer Zandra McCorrister was also present. 1. Call […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary July 14, 2026 Northwest Region Warm temperatures throughout the week and hot temperatures on the weekend allowed the Northwest region to start drying up. Where excess water was an issue, some standing water has receded and high temperatures created crusting. Some crops that were appearing stressed due to excess moisture […]

Submitted by: Brenna Smith| An Evening Gathering hosted by St. Andrews United Church 514 1 Street North Swan River, MB Sunday July 26, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 pm Coffee and Beverages Provided Open to All Community Members A Time for music, coffee, conversation, moral, and spiritual support. Let us lift each other up as we […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 12, 2026 at approximately 1:20 p.m., RCMP received a report that a 70-year-old female had been robbed while withdrawing money from an ATM at a bank in Swan River. RCMP responded immediately and spoke to the victim, who said an unknown female entered the bank after she was already […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. Service to Seniors Dr. Monica Cole provided a presentation in Birch River to talk about Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Approach to pain management. Her main approach is to stay physically and mentally active. With approval from your medical practitioner, stay as active as possible, keep […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary July 7, 2026 Northwest Region An intense weather event moved in the Northwest Region to start the week. Rain began Monday and continued into Tuesday bringing significant amounts across the entire region. The large amounts across the region overwhelmed ditches/drains and rivers very quickly, causing significant overland flooding and damage […]

Swan River Valley Agricultural Society Announcement | 2026 Northwest Roundup and Exhibition For generations, the Northwest Roundup & Exhibition has been a cherished tradition in the Swan Valley, bringing together families, friends, volunteers, exhibitors, competitors, businesses, and visitors to celebrate our agricultural heritage and community spirit. It is with heavy hearts that the Swan River […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary June 30, 2026 Northwest Region Mixed weather continues across the region. Frequent rain showers during the week are adding stress to already saturated conditions. Heavy rainfall hit the western side of the region, with Sunday evening bringing 80.9 mm in 24 hours to the San Clara weather station. San Clara […]

The Town of Swan River has issued the following Evacuation Advisory The Town of Swan River is strongly recommending evacuation from the affected areas of the following streets: • Duncan Crescent • Heyes Street • Crescent Drive • Centennial Drive • Sixth Ave North • Seventh Ave North • River Park Drive This recommendation is […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary June 23, 2026 Northwest Region A mixed week of weather included cool overnight temperatures, moderate daytime temperatures and frequent showers across most of the region. The highest daytime temperature was recorded at Alonsa station at 23.7°C, while lowest overnight temperature was recorded at Laurier at 3.2°C. Most of the region […]

RCMP Media Release On June 19, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a male being attacked with a machete on the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Officers responded immediately and learned a male had been walking on Sapotaweyak Maskanow Road when two other males – both known to the victim – […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett This event went well again this year. We had singers from North Dakota. One family was from south of Winnipeg but only a few miles north from the US border. One family was from close to Austin, MB, and 3 groups were from Alberta. There were 25 main singers plus a […]

Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Page Photography Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2025 Swan Valley Regional Secondary School June 19, 2026 Be Like a Tree: Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Celebrate your unique natural beauty. Keep Growing! Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Graduating Class of […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat June 23, 2026 Birch River Drop In Center Closed July / August June 25, 2026 Swan River Senior Citizen Center Closed July All locations 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Benito Drop In Centre Closed for the Summer This Month’s Topics: Birch River Complimentary & Alternative Medicine […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe The Swan Valley community came together in a remarkable show of support for local youth sports during the recent Kal Tire Fundraising BBQ, benefiting Swan Valley Youth Baseball and Swan River Junior Curling. Both of these organizations extend a heartfelt thank you to Kal Tire along with everyone who contributed to […]