RCMP Media Release | RCMP Officers from the Winnipegosis Detachment assisted by the RCMP Serious Crime Unit, the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, and additional resources were dispatched to the Community of Pine Creek First Nation where they are currently investigating the death of a man. Police were advised of this matter shortly after 8:00 pm […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets for our 50/50 Christmas Cash Draw. The lucky winner of $890 was Ethel Robinson. Click picture for larger version. Presenting the cheque to Ethel’s daughter, Candace Mattson are Tiger Bowlers; Nicholas Sloane, Justin Ames, Sarah Grauman and Jamie […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is investing almost $55 million to maintain and improve more than 100 schools throughout the province, Education and Advanced Learning Minister James Allum announced today at Dakota Collegiate, where nearly $4 million in work is underway to expand the gymnasium, renovate science labs, upgrade the roof […]

Swan River RCMP Report | Since the RCMP Holiday Checkstop program started on December 2, Swan River RCMP conducted 9 checkstops as of December 22, 2013. A total of 179 vehicles were stopped with two drivers found to be driving while over .08.

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) wishes to thank members of the Swan Valley Community for their generous donations to the Swan Valley CTC Toys 4U Toy Drive. Click any picture for a larger version. This includes the many gifts that were received in our donation boxes located at different […]

ValleyBiz Story | Santa stopped by the Down Town Christmas party in Minitonas on Friday, December 20, 2013 to hear some last minute requests from the children and spread some Christmas Cheer. Click any picture for a larger version. Kids bundled up to join in the old time Christmas spirit, adorning the ground with a […]

Submitted by: Karon Harness | The Swan Valley Museum was a busy place from December 16-19, 2013 a troop of volunteers helped prepare this year’s hampers. Click any picture for a larger version. The Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board delivered 51 hampers this year (amounting to 170 people receiving a little extra help this Holiday […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 11th day of December, 2013 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Reeve McIntosh Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta, Eisner & Rinsdorf CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 8:15 am Colin Eisner – Annual Review 8:30 am Chad Haluschak – […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 6th day of November, 2013 A.D. at 9:08 p.m. Present: Mayor, Barkowski Councillors: Bartel, Windsor & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon 1. J. Caruk – D. Bartel RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. Carried. […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday December 10, 2013 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Offenberger Councilor Schneider joined the meeting at 8:30. Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. Mayor Meadows called the meeting […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | A $56-million highway upgrade that includes significant resurfacing and repaving to new national highway standards, as well as a new bridge, will make PTH 10 safer and ease congestion from Riding Mountain National Park north to Swan River, Municipal Government Minister Stan Struthers announced. The minister made the announcements […]

ValleyBiz Story | On December 11, 2013 a large crowd from the community stopped by The SHOP Minitonas Inc. to welcome business owner Darryl Woodson, check out the new look and celebrate the Grand Opening with a complementary beef on a bun, specials and prizes. Click any picture for a larger version. The newly renovated […]

RCMP Media Release | A 72 year old male with a medical condition was noticed missing from his residence in Swan River, MB at about 6 am this morning, December 17, 2013, which was subsequently reported to police. Swan River RCMP and Swan River Fire Dept (search & rescue) were dispatched. The missing person was […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The Benito School Leadership Council spearheaded the Benito & District Christmas Hamper Project. Click any picture for a larger version. With only two short weeks to organize and collect donations the children and staff leaders did a tremendous job finding their Christmas Spirit. Businesses and personal donations poured in from […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren Billy Beal Classic Ice Fishing Derby Sat. March 15, 2014 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Whitefish Lake Groomed Fishing Area Purchase by phone 204-734-0102 Visa/MC $5.00 service charge/ticket Tickets available from: Any Lions Member or Cook & Cooke Insurance/Financial Adults $40 before 5 pm March 14, 2014, $50 walk on Junior […]

Submitted by: Bev Lumax | Swan River Royal Purple Lodge # 185 again served up some awesome Christmas baking. Over 50 boxes and 20 Christmas puddings were purchased. Funds from this endeavor will help support various activities in the community.

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Ltd.Losing someone you love can affect you significantly at different times of the year. The first Holiday Season can be especially difficult when you are missing someone who made this time of year so special and enjoyable. Every year, during the Holiday Season, Swan Valley Funeral Services Ltd. holds […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report November 2013 Town of Swan River: In the month of November, 2013 Police investigated 230 incidents. Criminal Code were at normal levels while property offenses were below normal levels. Persons crimes were slightly below normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had six common Assaults, One aggravated assault, One assault […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | On November 29, 2013 the Bowsman School BAM fiddle program had guest instructor Donna Turk from Calgary, AB instruct workshops in the afternoon. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above is first year fiddler, Damien Stevens getting some help with his bow hold. The advanced group got instruction […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater Swan Valley Community Band started Sept. 1994, after our director, Julie Kooistra placed an ad in the Star & Times for those interested in playing again. Click any picture for a larger version. The beginning numbers were small, about 15, but has swelled to a steady number in the last 7-8 […]

RCMP Media Release | Though the “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”) has been around for years, the Swan River RCMP warns the public to be on alert after noting a recent incident(s) in the Swan River Valley. Please note that the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre specifically warns the public to be […]

Swan River Fire Department Press Release | At 12:50 pm on December 9, 2013, Swan River Fire, RCMP and Swan Valley EMS were called to a structure fire on Ditch Road near the edge of town. On arrival, smoke was billowing from a basement window. One crew was quick to attack initially from the exterior, […]

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk The Dolyna Dancers once again danced to a filled SVRSS Cafeteria this past Tuesday evening, during their 3rd Annual Old Fashion Christmas Concert! Friends and family were entertained by our dancers’ newest dances, instructed by Joe Synk and new to our instructional team, Kelsa Ewashko. A number of Traditional Ukrainian Carols […]

Special Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 28th day of November, 2013 A.D. at 7:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to review and consider approval of the Final Draft Amalgamation Plan for the RM of Minitonas, Town of […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor McKenzie presiding, Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier, Sakal and Whyte present. Rezoning Hearing: The Rezoning Hearing was called to order by Mayor McKenzie who advised that the purpose of the hearing was […]

ValleyBiz Story | With the opening of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre just around the corner, everything is starting to come together. Our update includes a recent look inside the facility and a new announcement on the funding making it happen. Click any picture for a larger version. On Friday, November 29, 2013 Agriculture, […]

ValleyBiz Story | Dr. Andy Maxwell was at The Green Brier book store in Swan River on Saturday, November 30 and Monday, December 2, 2013 to sign copies of his new book, The Swan Valley Wellness Project. Click picture for a larger version. The book explores Dr. Maxwell’s vision for a wellness multi-plex promoting the […]

Submitted by: THE SHOP Minitonas Inc. & Valley Bearing & Auto December 11, 2013 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Enjoy Beef on a Bun from Noon – 1 pm Specials, Give-aways, Door Prizes Join us at THE SHOP in Minitonas as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our Newly renovated Automotive Supply & Service Center […]

RCMP Media Release | Just before 3 am, on December 3, 2013 Swan River RCMP received a dispatch that the Minitonas Community Store (also know as Minitonas Home Hardware), that it had all of it’s exterior windows vandalized. ValleyBiz.ca photo – click for a larger version. Police attended the scene, noted the extensive damage incurred. […]

Submitted Story | Rev Dr. Jenny Sprong arrived in Swan River on October 30, 2013 where she will be serving the community as the new Pastor at St. Andrews United Church. Rev Dr. Jenny Sprong (left) with Prof Sarojini Nadar. Click Picture for larger version. Jenny Sprong was born and raised in Johannesurg, South Africa. […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath The St. Andrews United Church Fall Supper held on Sunday, December 1, 2013 saw nearly 500 visitors through the doors to enjoy the roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Click any picture for a larger version.

Swan River RCMP Report | At a little after 11 pm, on Nov 28th, 2013 a ‘911’ dispatch of Swan River RCMP and the Swan River Fire Department occurred involving a fire at the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, in Swan River Manitoba. Fire occurred in the locker room, off of the school gymnasium. The […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Tournament has been cancelled. Due to bad weather, the buses are unable to bring the participants from Winnipeg and Brandon. Come out and cheer on our Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team Special Olympics Parkland Floor Hockey Tournament Sat. December 7, 2013 Starting at 11:30 am SVRSS gym Make some […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce counted down to Midnight Madness on Saturday, November 30, 2013 with Christmas carols, visits with Santa, hot dogs & hot chocolate and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Click any picture for a larger version. Those who stopped by to share in the holiday spirit appreciated […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services The festival of trees saw well over 100 people through the doors during the two days. There were 11 trees and 21 gingerbread cottages. Click any picture for a larger version. 1st prize tree went to the Communities in Bloom entry. 1st prize gingerbread went to KA […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell Great weekend for the Swan River Bantam team as they took first place in their home tournament. They won 5-2 over Yorkton Dr Auto, and went undefeated all weekend with some very close games. Click any picture for a larger version. Dave Powell Bantam coach said that he would like to […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present, Councillor Friesen arrived at 7:40 p.m. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the November 19th, 2013 regular meeting […]