Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 13th, 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 – 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 – Brad […]
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Vegetarian Cooking Class – October 16, 2017
Submitted by: David Ogram | Vegetarian Cooking Class Mon. October 16, 2017 7:00 pm Seventh-day Adventist Church 1200 – 1 st St. South Swan River Learn how to make vegetarian foods!! Guest Speaker: Glenda Nischuk, Nutritional Consultant This Class will include: Demonstrations, food samples, recipes A Question and Answer time Information about […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – September 5, 2017
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 5th, 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: 2017.430 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: Jason Delaurier RESOLVED that the Agenda for the […]
Lumber River Quartet – October 8, 2017
Submitted by: Al Berkan | Lumber River Quartet October 8, 2017 7:00 pm Temple Baptist Church 913 – 1st Street S. Swan River Tickets $10 in advance $12 at the door Tickets are available from: Temple Baptist Church General Office, Irwin Schroeder, or Aldrich Novotny
Hurricanes, Earthquakes and Rapture? – October 12, 2017
Submitted by: David Ogram | Hurricanes, Earthquakes and a Soon Coming Rapture? Video presentation followed by a discussion. Thurs. October 12, 2017 7:00 pm Swan River Library Why are there so many terrible disasters occurring in the world today? Come and share your opinions. All welcome.
Crash Course for Beginning Band Students
Submitted by: Mark Matejka | Pictures by ValleyBiz The Swan Valley Band Directors once again joined forces to hold the SVSD’s annual Beginner Band Workshop on Sept. 29-30, 2017. This opportunity is annually offered at no cost to parents and students, thanks to the Swan Valley Band Booster Parents’ fundraising. There were about 39 beginning […]
Over 300 Fed at Durban Fall Supper
Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | On Oct 1st, 2017 Durban Community had their fall supper starting at 4:30 and ending at 6:30, a busy time serving over 300 hungry patrons. Everyone helped themselves to breaded chicken breast, meat balls, cabbage rolls, and of course perogies, and with all the other complements, plus angel food cake […]
Swan Valley Outdoors Association – October 21, 2017
Submitted by: Patty Gattinger | Swan Valley Outdoors Association 1st Annual Banquet & Auction Sat. October 21, 2017 Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Supper at 6:30 p.m. Silent and Live Auctions as well as numerous raffle giveaways. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at Spruce Products, Cook and Cooke, Northern Specialties or committee members. Who […]
Great Success at Kinsmen Nursery School Fundraiser
Submitted by: Terri Fahrenschon | The Kinsmen Nursery School fundraising event held on September 30, 2017 was a great success! Several community members came out to enjoy the BBQ, home based business show and Ford Drive 4UR School event.
Taryn’s Hope for Sight Supper Fundraiser – Oct 14, 2017
Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Taryn’s Hope for Sight Supper Fundraiser Sat. October 14, 2017 5:30PM – 7:30PM Minitonas Town Hall $20 per plate Take Out Available Tickets Available at: Minitonas Community Store Valley Meat Packers Renaissance Hair Salon For information contact: Corina 204.734.0581, Colinda 204.525.4361 or Crystal 204.281.1554 Taryn’s Story Taryn Leason, oldest daughter […]
Benito Fireman’s Steak Supper – October 28, 2017
Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Benito Fireman’s Association Hosts the 5th Annual Fireman’s Steak Supper Sat. October 28, 2017 Benito Rec Centre 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (steaks served until 7pm) Advance Tickets Only $20 per ticket Supper includes: steak, baked potato, salad, dessert, Coffee, juice Tickets available from any Fire Department member or at […]
Royal Purple Celebrates Bocce Ball Court Opening
Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | Royal Purple Elks Lodge #185 hosted about 30 guests to the grand opening of the Bocce Ball Courts on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Legion Park. Special Olympics Coach Bev Lumax explained the goals & rules of Bocce play. Members of the Swan River “Fireballs” team did a demonstration. One […]
Book Release Fundraiser – October 14, 2017
Submitted by: Corey Hurren | “The Pet Affection” By former Valley resident Kelley Post Swan Valley Co-op Sat. October 14, 2017 Proceeds to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The subject of the book is about “Understanding The Love Connection With Our Pets”. It sells for $18 and makes a great Christmas present for pet […]
Garden Club Unveils Canada 150 Circle of Friends Project
Submitted by: Lynda Leslie, Tent Town Garden Club (TTG Club) | With additional pictures by ValleyBiz Our goal was to have our Canada 150 Circle of Friends cement pad, sidewalk and sign installed before the snow and it is completed and beautiful! The existing material was removed, the cement forms were installed, and the next […]
A Formal Evening for a Great Cause
Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | Last year the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) Cultural Gala wowed guests with stunning decorations, fantastic food, superb service and spectacular entertainment. Above: 2016 Community Foundation Cultural Gala Planning for this year’s must attend event began last fall and it promises to be another night to […]
Cowan Fall Supper Packed With Friends and Neighbors
Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | The Cowan population exploded on Sunday, September 24, 2017 as a crowd of people formed in and around the Cowan Community Centre in hopes of tasting some of the delicious items that the Cowan Ladies have been preparing. At approximately 5:00 pm, the Fall Supper buffet table was opened with […]
SR Friendship Centre Housing Receives Funding
News Release | On September 29, 2017, Rick Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River announced funding for renovations to Swan River Friendship Centre Housing in the Town of Swan River. MLA Wowchuk was joined by board members from the Swan River Friendship Centre (SRFC) Housing Corporation to deliver the announcement. SRFC Housing is receiving $336,000.00 in […]
New Primary Care Providers Accepting Patients
Submitted picture: (l to r) Dr. Baher Gendy, Dr. Serena Nelko, Dr. Stephanie Butterworth, Deb Schulz, NP ValleyBiz Story | Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) recently announced that three new physicians from the Northern/Remote Residency Program and a nurse practitioner have been recruited to practice at the Swan Valley Primary Care Centre (SVPCC). Dr. Stephanie Butterworth […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – September 25, 2017
Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture September 25, 2017 | Northwest Region Temperatures were cooler this week and rainfall events, sometimes heavy, were common throughout the region mid-week resulting in harvest delays. Roblin received 10 mm of precipitation, Swan River 10 to 20 mm, Dauphin area 25 to 75 mm, and The Pas […]