Monthly Archives: April 2018

Swan River RCMP Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision

RCMP Media Release | On April 12, 2018, at approximately 5:20 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report of a pedestrian struck in the 1200 block of Main Street in Swan River. A 41-year-old female pedestrian from the Shoal River First Nation was struck by a westbound pickup truck as she was crossing Main Street. […]

2018/04/13Local Interest

Swan Valley School Division Minutes – April 9, 2018

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the April 9, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board was informed that a number of school clubs/teams were successful in their applications to the Community Foundation. Spring Granting for the Foundation will be at SVRSS on April 12, 2018. 2. The Board […]

2018/04/13Local Interest

Bowsman Lions Pancake Brunch – April 27, 2018

Submitted by: Carol Tripp | Bowsman & District Lions Club Pancake & Sausage Brunch Friday, April 27, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bowsman Legion Hall $6.00 per adult $4.00 per child ** ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE HEART and STROKE ASSOCIATION**

2018/04/12Local Interest

Minitonas 4-H Beef Gearing Up for Show and Sale

Submitted by: Ione Anderson | It was sunny but cold on the morning of Saturday April 7, 2018, but that didn’t deter the Minitonas 4-H Beef Club from cooking up some grub and serving customers at Peavey Mart with a smile. Customers purchasing lunch were entered for a draw on the BBQ provided by Peavey […]

2018/04/12Local Interest

ESRSS Daycare Sale & BBQ – May 4 & 5, 2018

Submitted by: Julie Harvey | ESRSS Daycare Everything Children’s Sale & More War Veterans Hall Friday May 4, 2018 4:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday May 5, 2018 9:30am – 12:30pm Admission $2 (children 12 and under free) Indoor Yard Sale where families can sell and buy gently used items! Tables cost $15 and sellers get to […]

2018/04/11Local Interest

Voices Raised in Song at Spring Hymn Sing

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Seventh-five attended the Spring Hymn Sing at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday April 8, 2018 to participate in the singing and to be blessed by the presentations of others. An attractive lunch was provided in the basement following the program. Many stayed to enjoy a time of refreshment and […]

2018/04/11Local Interest

Family Life Conference: April 20 – 22, 2018

Submitted by: Jenniffer León Centeno | Minitonas First Baptist Church Family Life Conference April 20 – 22, 2018 Part of our 90th Anniversary Celebration Guest speakers are Gene and Grace Fox from Abbotsford, BC. (Check http://www.gracefox.com for more info about the speakers) The conference schedule is as follow: Friday April 20, 2018 6:30 pm Registration […]

2018/04/10Local Interest

Diabetes Program Addresses Cause of Illness

Submitted by: David Ogram | On the evenings of March 28 and March 29, 2018 information Meetings were held in the 2nd Floor Boardroom at the Swan Valley Health Centre to explain the Diabetes Undone Program. Diabetes Undone is an International Program that has been held across Canada and the United States for the last […]

2018/04/10Local Interest

Camp Kickoff BBQ & Pie Auction – April 15, 2018

Submitted by: Lesley Betcher | Wellman Lake Bible Camp Spring Kickoff Supper and Pie Auction Sunday, April 15, 2018 BBQ Supper at 5:00 pm Pie auction to follow Temple Baptist Church Basement Hamburgers, hotdogs and fixings provided. Families last name from A- M, please bring a salad.

2018/04/10Local Interest

Students Show Their Support for Humboldt Broncos

Submitted Photo: ValleyBiz Story | The Minitonas Middle Years School took some time during their morning assembly Monday, April 9, 2018 to show respect for the Humboldt Broncos team members who who lost their lives, those who were injured and all those affected by the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash. During the weekend many local […]

2018/04/09Local Interest

Funding Received for Bowsman Early Learning Centre

ValleyBiz Story | Rick Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River, was in Bowsman on April 6, 2018 to provide details on the Manitoba Government’s announcement of new early learning and child-care spaces. “This exciting announcement demonstrates our commitment to delivering quality childcare to Manitoba families,” said MLA Wowchuk. “I am pleased that we are creating new […]

2018/04/09Local Interest

Health Auxiliary Strawberry Tea – May 11, 2018

Submitted by: Gloria Kutynec | Strawberry Tea Fri. May 11, 2018 2:00-3:30 Hospital Cafeteria Bake table & plant sale, 50/50 ticket sale & draw. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary. Everyone welcome, Proceeds for hospital equipment.

2018/04/08Local Interest

Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – March 20, 2018

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 20th day of March, 2018 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: Clint Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley, & L. Hutman C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Councillor: G. Bartel […]

2018/04/08Local Interest

Support the Grad Class of 2018 BBQ – April 14 & 16, 2018

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | Support your local Grad Class of 2018 Barbecue Saturday, April 14, 2018 Monday, April 16, 2018 11:00-2:00 Co-op parking lot Smokie on a bun/chips/drink $5 Sponsored by Key Auto Group

2018/04/08Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – March 6, 2018

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Jacobson, Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.   1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2018.098 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: Jason Delaurier RESOLVED that the Agenda for the […]

2018/04/08Local Interest

Community Foundation Granting Night – April 12, 2018

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley Spring Granting Night Thurs. April 12, 2018 7:30 pm Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Cafeteria The evening will include presentations to the 2018 Spring Grant recipients as well as grants awarded by the “Youth in Philanthropy” committee from SVRSS. All are welcome, refreshments will be served. Come and […]

2018/04/07Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – March 13, 2018

Minutes of the 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 13th day of March, 2018 at 7:04 p.m. Present: Reeve William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Irwin Steen Absent: with prior […]

2018/04/07Local Interest

Swan Valley 4-H Beef Show and Sale – May 26, 2018

Submitted by: Austen Anderson | Swan Valley 4-H Beef Show and Sale May 26th, 2018 Heifer show 10:00 Am Steer show at 1:00 Pm Sale around 3:00 PM Swan Valley Ag Society Fair grounds Livestock show and sale for the Swan Valley Youth to showcase their 4-H beef projects. Free Attendance

2018/04/07Local Interest

Swan Valley West – February 27, 2018

Minutes of the 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 27th day of February, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Irwin Steen Interim-Acting CAO: Betty […]

2018/04/07Local Interest

All Saints Parish Perogy Dinner – April 22, 2018

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | All Saints Parish Perogy Dinner Fundraising Event April 22, 2018 5 pm – 7:30 pm Veterans Community Hall All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish will be serving delicious, handmade potato and cheddar perogies and smokies for just $12 per person. Children 7 years of age and younger eat free. TICKETS AVAILABE […]

2018/04/06Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – February 13, 2018

Minutes of the 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 13th day of February, 2018 at 7:05 p.m. Present: Reeve William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely, Irwin Steen Interim-Acting […]

2018/04/06Local Interest

Elvis Tribute Concert – April 13, 2018

Submitted by: Lyle Malley | Elvis Tribute Concert April 13, 2018 7:30PM doors open at 6:30PM Birch River Legion Hall Cost of Tickets is $20.00 Food and beverages will be available. Tickets are available at: Bee Gees -Swan River Birchwood Grocery – Birch River Debbie Rusk 204-236-4344 Lyle Malley 204-236-4951 Or any Birch River Legion […]

2018/04/06Local Interest

Chamber Requests Control of Town Grant Money

ValleyBiz Story | Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) President Johnny Wintoniw and Vice President Warren Genik attended the March 20, 2018 Town of Swan River (Town) Council meeting to follow up on their request for $225,000 in funding over the next 3 years. Don’t Axe the Tax Says Chamber of Commerce After some review […]

2018/04/05Local Interest

Farmer’s Appreciation Gala – April 13, 2018

Submitted by: Austen Anderson | Farmers Appreciation Gala benefiting the Swan Valley Agricultural Society April 13th, 2018 Cocktails at 5:30 PM Supper at 6:00 PM Swan Valley Historical Museum A Fundraising beef dinner and fundraising auction to raise funds to help look after the fair grounds. We have lots of great live auction items relating […]

2018/04/04Local Interest

Music Fills the Air at Gospel Concerts

Submitted by: Violet Plett | We had a great time this week (March 26 – March 28, 2018) with 3 Gospel concerts performed in Sapotaweyak, Barrows and Wuskwi Sipihk by Kene and Milly Jackson, from Alberta. In Barrows and Indian Birch, we also had addidtional local singers. They sang during the fundraising supper in Barrows, […]

2018/04/04Local Interest

Minitonas 4-H Beef Fundraising BBQ – April 7, 2018

Submitted by: Ione Anderson | Minitonas 4-H Beef Club will be hosting the Peavey Mart Customer Appreciation BBQ Sat. April 7, 2018 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Come out a support the local 4-H club, get a hot meal and learn about the upcoming Show and Sale which will be held, Saturday, May 26, 2018 […]

2018/04/03Local Interest

Message of Love and Peace Shared at Annual Conference

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin | Approximately 30 ladies met at Community Bible Fellowship for the annual Women of the Valley Conference on March 24, 2018. The day began with a Continental Breakfast / Social Time which led into the program of the day. Following an ice breaker by Myrna Zinkiew, Tobey Thiessen, Margaret Nemez, Michelle […]

2018/04/03Local Interest

Parenting Workshops Focus on Building Strong Families

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care has completed another cycle of both the Positive Parenting program (Triple P) and the Guiding Good Choices (GGC) parenting programs. Parents and caregivers participated in the programs, which ran from January 18 to March 22, 2018. These parent workshops were held at Taylor School. Triple […]

2018/04/02Local Interest

Pancake Breakfast for Roger Gauthier – April 14, 2018

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Roger Gauthier Liver Transplant Sat. April 14, 2018 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Durban Hall – Durban, MB 6 years & under Free 7 years – 12 years $6.00 Adults $12.00 50/50 Draw Chinese Auction All money raised will help the family with medical bills and […]

2018/04/01Local Interest