Submitted by: Heidi Langan | Swan Valley Stampeders Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club Annual General Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2017 7:30 pm Westwood Inn Banquet Room Come and see what’s new with your Junior Hockey Club. We need board members. If interested, please attend or let us know. NEW THIS YEAR To vote, or be nominated […]

ValleyBiz Story | “The Municipality of Swan Valley West has made a decision to undertake some restructuring and has eliminated the position of Superintendent of Public Works.” The above statement is the entire “Public Press Release” issued by The Municipality of Swan Valley West (MSVW) regarding the position of the Superintendent of Public Works. The […]

Submitted by: Tanya Cherynk | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their season opener on May 20, 2017. It was a great day of racing with new cars out at the track. Click any picture for a larger version. We had over 250 people come out and watch the races! Next race is on […]

ValleyBiz Story | As thoughts turn to the lazy crazy days of summer, one local group of community volunteers is hopeful future summers will see an inexpensive and fun option for families and children in the Swan Valley to beat the summer heat. Plans are currently underway to build a splash park at the site […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Kal Tire sponsored the season’s first Tuesday Nite Gals Golf event, the “Pink Ball Challenge” held on May 23, 2017. Pictured left: The Kal Tire team wearing pink shirts for Cancer. Click any picture for a larger version. Sunny skies shone down on the 43 ladies as their laughter could […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.   1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2017.195 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: Jason Delaurier RESOLVED that the Agenda for the […]

Submitted by: Jessica Lacasse | Walk with a Doc FREE Event June 1, 2017 9:15 am – 9:45 am Swan Valley Legion Park Starts in the Taylor School Gym Meet medical students who are in Swan River for Rural Week! Get some fun exercise and visit with friends! Prairie Mountain Health is not liable for […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 23, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board gave first reading to the by-law which will allow it to reduce the number of trustees from nine to seven for the next election. The Province will ultimately need to approve this reduction. […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.   1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2017.170 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: Lance Jacobson RESOLVED that the Agenda for the […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League BBQ Lunch Thursday, June 8, 2017 11 am to 2 pm Fire and Ice parking lot (beside Qwik Stop) Hot Dog or Hambuger and a Drink for $5 Orders for Barefoot Books (Diane Rooks) will be available too!! See you there.

Submitted by: Leila Richard | The Aboriginal Head Start Program held a garage sale on May 19, 2017 at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Hall. There were a few less tables than initially expected, however the deals were great. Pictured above: Headstart students Maci, Troy and Mylee (Headstart students) served up some delicious lemonade. Click any […]

Submitted by: Chris Chmelowski | Safe Grad Fundraiser Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre Sat. May 27, 2017 Craft and Home Based Business Sale 10:00 am – 3:00 pm BBQ Lunch 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Smokie, Drink, Cookie $5 Bottle Drive Grads Will Be Picking Up Beer Bottles and Cans From 10am to 1pm Throughout Swan […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | Well over 100 people came out on a windy Wednesday, May 24, 2017 to have a BBQ lunch put on by the Bowsman Lions Club at Key Chevrolet’s 2nd Annual Neighbourhood Sale. Click any picture for a larger version. Proceeds of $640 from the BBQ went to the Bowsman Lions […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Fundraiser BBQ Supporting our Parkland Special Olympics Athletes Wed. June 7, 2017 11 am — 2 pm In front of Swan River Home Hardware BBQ burger + Chips + Beverage $5 Pre-order Delivery in Swan River Fax Pre-orders to 734-2397 Or Call/Text 281-3387 (leave a message) Celebrating Special Olympics Manitoba […]

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 May, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Deputy Reeve; Brian Burick Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely Irwin Steen CAO; Carolyn Gordon Delegations; R. […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 23, 2017 | Northwest Region As a result of warmer weather and limited precipitation through the week, good seeding progress was made throughout most of the Northwest Region. Soil moisture remains excessive in various areas with fields worked and seeded in less than ideal conditions. Some […]

Submitted by: Nicole Moriaux | On May 19, 2017, EMS staff hosted a fundraising BBQ. Proceeds were donated to the Swan River Day Care for the purchase of an AED. Pictured above: EMS Staff Nicole Moriaux (left) and Karla Brown (right) with Swan River Day Care Centre Facility Director, Roxanne Mccullough (center). Click any picture […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) welcomes Donna Martin as the new Executive Director. Donna and her husband Clint were born and raised in the Swan River Valley. They have a daughter and a son whom they raised on an acreage east of Swan River, both […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Swan River Dolyna Dancers celebrated their 40th Anniversary with a Zabava on May 20, 2017. Guests were treated to quite the show, starting with our own young dancers. Click any picture for a larger version. Next up was a hearty Ukrainian meal, prepared by our group, along with family […]

Submitted by: Eugenia Barker | Another Guiding Good Choices parent workshop concluded on May 17, 2017. Guiding Good Choices is a five-session program that teaches parents of children ages 9-14 how to reduce the risk that their children will develop drug problems. Click any picture for a larger version. Parents also learned how to strengthen […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | BBQ Lunch Swan River Key Chevrolet Lot Wednesday, May 24, 2017 11:00 am to 1:00pm Get a smokie on a bun, chips, and a drink for $5 BBQ proceeds will be going to the Bowsman Lions Club.

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 2nd day of May, 2017 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: Clint Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley, & G. Bartel C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Additions to Agenda: 4.14 […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.  Mayor McKenzie was absent with permission. 1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2017.150 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: Jason […]

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, April 28th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 4th Annual Gospel Jamboree July 14, 15, 16, 2017 Fri. 7pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of the following invited musicians. The Wiebe Family Ivan Chartrand Cathy and Carl Crane Fredna and Cyril Genaille This is not an open […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present. 1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No:2017.123 Moved By:David Moriaux Seconded By:Jason Delaurier RESOLVED that the Agenda for the March […]

Submitted by: Charlene Rooks | Swan Valley Relay For Life Friday, June 2, 2017 5pm to midnight Outside at the Swan River Fairgrounds Registration opens at 4pm Relay For Life is a community fundraising event where Canadians across the country join together in the fight against cancer. Last year, over 400 Relays took place across […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 15, 2017 | Northwest Region Seeding progressed at a good pace in the Northwest Region, where conditions allowed. Soil moisture is rated as adequate in most parts of the region. There are low areas in some fields and some areas that have excessive moisture and wet […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | Swan Valley 4H Beef Show & Sale May 27, 2017 10:00 am Swan Valley Agricultural Grounds Come down to the Agriculture grounds and watch the local 4H kids show their projects, have lunch and stay for the sale! The Kinsmen food booth will be open and serving 4H Beef burgers!! […]

Submitted by: Maxine Larway | Riverview Condos & Suites Grand Opening and BBQ Fundraiser Fri. May 26, 2017 Noon – 1:30 pm 507 Kelsey Trail After almost a year of hard work by so many, Phase I is nearly complete! Please help us celebrate by joining us for a BBQ and in the raising of […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | Pine River LUD Annual Summer Start Sale (Town Wide Yard Sales) Sat. June 17th, 2017 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Participants need to hang balloons at the end of their driveway. Out of town participants can set up their tables at the Pine River Community Centre yard. There should be […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | On May 14, 2017 Durban Community held a Mother’s Day brunch. Lot of decorating took place to prepare the hall and tables for the event. Lots of work went into making the gifts, little purses, that every Mother received. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to the Sas […]

Submitted by: Karen Gade | Benito United Church Spring Supper Sun. June 4, 2017 5:00 pm DST Benito Rec Centre Turkey, Ham, Assorted Salads & Desserts Adults: $15 12 & Under: $10 Pre-School: Free For take outs please call 204-539-2375 after 3 p.m.

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | The Swan Valley High School rodeo was a huge success again this year, although the weather wasn’t great the participants had a wonderful time in our community. Click any picture for a larger version. The comments to the committee from parents and kids alike were all positive, and they are […]

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 9th day of May, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Deputy Reeve; Brian Burick Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Glen Foster , David Minish, Terry Neely Irwin Steen CAO; Carolyn Gordon Additions […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk | Swan Valley Stock Car Club Season Opener May 20, 2017 6:00 pm First race of the year! Come out and enjoy the races! We have Modified class, street stock, pure stock and 4 cylinder class. Always entertaining and great food!

Submitted by: Jaci Zbirun | It was a great time at Benito Legion hall on Sat. May 13, 2017 as we celebrated Mothers day in our best hats and making memories with our mothers, grandmothers, daughters and friends. Click any picture for a larger version. It was a wonderful turn out and everyone enjoyed the […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | Swan River Golf & Country Club and Bowsman Lions presents Friends of the Valley 3rd Annual Golf Bonanza “FUN”draiser Sat. June 24, 2017 9am Registration 10am Tee Off Click here for the event poster. Register your teams or become a sponsor early by calling the Swan River Golf & Country […]

Submitted by: Amanda Bulycz | The ESRSS Daycare hosted the Everything Children’s Sale on Saturday May 13, 2017. The indoor garage sale was hosted at the War Veterans Hall from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Click any picture for a larger version. People in the community were able to rent a table to sell their unneeded baby, […]

Submitted by: Corinna Medwid | 108 Sun Salutation Challenge for MS Sat. June 17, 2017 9:30 am – 12 pm Swan River Legion Park Co-led by: GraciousYoga by Jennette & Yoga with Corinna We will move through 108 Sun A’s with ease. This is a donation based class. Suggested donation of $20. All proceeds will […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | Members from the three local Swan Valley Lion Clubs (which are Bowsman, Minitonas, and Swan River) met on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Swan Valley Museum. This meeting was about the Billy Beal Classic Ice Fishing Derby which was held on March 18, 2017 at Whitefish Lake and to […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | Durban Community Hall 87th Anniversary Dance & Late Night Lunch Sat. June 3, 2017 8:00 pm – 1:00 am Admission $15 Advance tickets only Featuring the Old Country Lads Contact Doreen:204-539-2434 or 204-539-2321 Vickie:204-539-2293 Edgar: 204-539-2698

Submitted by: Gloria Kutynec | Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary held their annual Strawberry Tea on May 12th, 2017. Also sold was baking and plants. Click any picture for a large version. The winners of the painting donated by Adeline Nemetchuk were Linda Cober and Marion Krochak. The 50/50, won by Don Bobick, amounted to […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities that Care Annual General Meeting June 6, 2017 Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre 11:30 am Lunch Showcase Presentations 12:00 – 1:00 pm Swan Valley Communities that Care SV Community Mobilty SV Inter-Agency Lunch is provided. Please RSVP by June 2nd. Contact: Beverley Polon at: 204-734-4518 or email: swanvalleyctc@gmail.com

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 8, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. Henry Barkowski, former Principal at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, made a presentation to the Board in response to the Board’s initiative to reduce the number of Trustees from nine to seven. Mr. Barkowski suggested […]

Submitted by: Nicole Moriaux | EMS BBQ May 19, 2017 11:00 am – 2:00 pm EMS Garage Hamburger/Cheeseburger & a drink for $5.00. Proceeds will be donated to the Swan River Day Care for the purchase of an AED. Our sponsors are Valley Meat Packers, Qwik Stop, Extra Foods & Co-op. The Kinsmen have donated […]

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 April, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Deputy Reeve; Terry Neely Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Glen Foster, David Minish, Irwin Steen, Brian Burick CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with […]

Submitted by: Minitonas Middle/Early Years Schools | “Buick Drive For Students” Sat. June 10, 2017 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Minitonas Early Years School 275 Main Street, Minitonas Presented by: Swan River’s Key Chevrolet Buick GMC Please bring all of your family and friends to this event. Every test drive provides $20 towards our playground. […]

Submitted by: Amber Friesen | Storage Wars Auction and Art Sale was held Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the CBF Christian School. Many thanks to the community members and friends of the school who came out to show their support. Click any picture for a larger version. Over 50 boxes and other miscellaneous items were […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 8, 2017 | Northwest Region The Northwest Region experienced warmer weather throughout the week with temperatures turning cooler by the weekend. There were high winds and showers over the weekend, with precipitation ranging from 13 to 22 mm in the Dauphin/Sifton area. This brought a temporary […]