Valley Biz story | An official signing ceremony was held Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Veterans Community Hall making it official that the Swan River Valley will be host to the 2012 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games.  Pictured here is Swan River MLA Rosann Wowchuk  overseeing the signing of the Multi-Party Agreement by Sport Manitoba CEO Jeff Hnatiuk, Village of Benito Mayor Marion Meadows, Town of Minitonas Mayor Henry Barkowski, Town of Swan River Mayor Glen McKenzie, 2012 Games co-chair Paula Norman, RM of Swan River Reeve Lorne Henkelman, RM of Minitonas Reeve Mike McIntosh.

Swan River MLA Rosann Wowchuk during her opening remarks.

Jeff Hnatiuk presents a cheque on behalf of Sport Manitoba. The $100,000 contribution will help cover some of the expenses associated with hosting the games. Hnatiuk indicated that based on the experience from past host communities the facilities developed will be a great legacy for the community.