Submitted by: Tanya Staniland Lenswood Mother’s Day Dance Sat. May 12, 2018 9:00 pm – 1:00 am Lenswood Community Hall Tickets $12 – 12 and over Midnight Lunch Music by Ken Thompson & Brittney Moore Info: 236-4782 238-4355 236-4478
Yearly Archives: 2018
St. James Anglican Church Spring Tea – April 28, 2018
Submitted by: Beverley Leach | St. James Anglican Church Spring Tea & Bake Sale April 28, 2018 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm St. James Anglican Church 1201 – 1st Street South Cost: $5
Many Unique Items at Spring Craft Sale
Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre held their spring craft sale and lunch on April 21, 2018. There were many unique vendors and lots of special items to explore.
Jr. and Sr. Basketball Clinics – May 5, 2018
Submitted by: Ian Kitch | Basketball Clinic May 5, 2018 Ecole Swan River South School (ESRSS) Jr. Division (Grades 1-7) 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Sr. Division (Grades 8-12) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost $20 / player (includes player insurance from Basketball Manitoba) Limited spaces available so register early by calling or texting 204-734-8350. […]
Minitonas United Church Spring Tea – May 5, 2018
Submitted by: Minitonas Knox United Church Spring Tea and Bake Sale Minitonas Knox United Church Sat. May 5, 2018 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Dessert and Coffee/tea – $5.00 Bake Table Surprise Baskets
Delicious Camp Kickoff Well Attended
Submitted by: Lesley Betcher | Wellman Lake Bible Camp (WLBC) held their annual camp kickoff April 15,2018 which consisted of a hamburger bbq supper followed by a pie auction. There were over 100 people in attendance who learned about the various camp projects and was introduced to the 2018 camp staff. At the end of […]
Sport Fishing Enhancement Banquet – April 28, 2018
Submitted by: Duane Whyte | 32nd Annual Banquet and Membership Supper Sat. April 28, 2018 Swan River Centennial Arena Demonstrations & Activities Commencing at 6:00 pm Doors open at 5:00 pm The banquet includes all the walleye you can eat – Shore Lunch Style, along with whole smoked pork and a selection of delicacy fish. […]
Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – April 3, 2018
Date: March April 3rd, 2018 Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 3rd day of April, 2018 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: Clint Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley, G. Bartel & L. Hutman C.A.O. – K. […]
Community Band Spring Concert – May 2, 2018
Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band Tarnished Brass Spring Concert Soon – Spring Blossoms! Wed. May 2, 2018 7:30 pm SVRSS Cafeteria Silver Collection Refreshments Swan Valley Community Band Since 1994
Swan Valley West Minutes – April 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 April, 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 […]
Judy Schneider Retirement Celebration – April 26, 2018
Submitted by: Swan Valley Credit Union Judy Schneider Congratulations on Your Retirement! Please join us at our Benito Branch Thurs. April 26, 2018 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm for cake and coffee as we celebrate Judy’s 34 year career in the financial industry.
Mother’s Day Quilt Show – May 13, 2018
Submitted by: Jan Fawcett | Bowsman United Church Quilt Group Mother’s Day Quilt Show Sunday May 13, 2018 2:00 – 4:00 pm Harley House, 2nd Street N. Silver Collection – Craft Sale – Refreshments Harley House is not wheelchair accessible
Tremendous Support for 2018 Grad BBQs
Submitted by: Donna Burghart | The Valley was ready for barbecue season and a great weekend of barbecues was held in support of the Class of 2018 graduates on April 14 and 16, 2018. Key Auto Group truly showed the meaning of community support with their generosity towards the graduating class of 2018! A huge […]
Great Time at Elvis Tribute Concert in Birch River
Submitted by: Lyle Malley | A great time was had by all that attended the Elvis tribute concert on April 13, 2018 at the Birch River Legion Hall. The evening started out with a few Merle Haggard songs before Elvis took the stage. It didn’t take long for people to hit the floor and dance […]
Cheetahs Invitational & Regional – April 20, 21 & 22, 2018
Submitted by: Jakki Lumax | Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymanstics Club 2018 Beginners Invitational Fri. April 20, 2018 2018 Regional Provincials Sat. & Sun. April 21 & 22, 2018 2018 Beginners Invitational Fri. April 20, 2018 SVRSS Gym Registration: 5:00pm Warmup: 5:15pm Competition: 5:30pm Awards Presented: 7:45pm Silver collection at the door. 2018 Regional Provincials Sat.&Sun. […]
Primary Care Centre Adds New Advanced Care Clinic Day
Prairie Mountain Health Update | The Swan Valley Primary Care Centre (SVPCC) continues to review and implement ways to enhance services to residents of the Swan River Valley area. The SVPCC is a collaborative care clinic. Collaborative care is an approach that is used so patients/clients can see a physician —or other health-care professional —like […]
Farmer’s Appreciation Gala Auction Raises $17,680
Submitted by: Austen Anderson | The Swan River Valley Ag Society hosted the Farmer’s Appreciation Gala on the evening of Friday the 13, 2018 to great success. Close to 150 guests met at the Swan Valley Historical Museum to enjoy a fantastic roast beef meal catered by Why Not Johnny’s followed by a entertaining live […]
SVRSS Geography Soup & Sandwich Lunch – April 20, 2018
Submitted by: Dee-Ann Clarkson | 2018 SVRSS Geography Students Soup and Sandwich Lunch Fri. April 20, 2018 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Elk’s Hall $7 per person Lunch Includes: Soup, Sandwich, Drink and Dessert This is a fundraiser for their upcoming Banff Geo Trip.
Valley Stage Players Present “Café Murder”
Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Valley Stage Players presented three very successful performances of the audience interactive play, “Café Murder” written by Nathan Hartswick under the direction of Denis Beaudoin on April 13, 14 and 15, 2018. Friday and Saturday night performances were dinner theatres with the audience enjoying a very delicious salad and […]
Prayers for Humboldt-Swan Valley – April 22, 2018
Submitted by: Sandy Ellingson | Swan Valley Stampeders Jr. A Hockey Club & Stampeders Chapel Program invite everyone to attend “Prayers for Humboldt-Swan Valley” Swan River Centennial Arena Sunday, April 22, 2018 Doors open at 2pm Program starts at 3pm If you would like, wear a jersey or uniform (for those that are EMS) and […]
Swan Valley Co-op Invests $3 million at Benito Ag Site
Swan Valley Co-op Media Release | Swan Valley Co-op is investing in an anhydrous ammonia (NH3) fertilizer storage facility at its Benito Ag Site. The facility will store approximately 800 metric tons of anhydrous ammonia fertilizer to supply to agricultural producers throughout the Swan Valley area. The capacity of this facility is 4.5 times the […]
CFSV Celebrates Successful First Spring Granting Period
Pictured above: Community Foundation of Swan Valley Grant Recipients | Submitted Story | The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) held a granting night on April 12, 2018. A total of $15,000 in new grants were awarded to local community projects along with an additional $2,500 granted by the SVRSS Youth in Philanthropy group. While […]
Generous Support for Roger Gauthier Fundraiser
Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | Saturday April 14, 2018, at the Durban Community Hall, friends, neighbours and a lot of valley residents and businesses helped by supporting a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Roger Gauthier and family. With the amount of prizes that were donated for the auction it was nice to see all the businesses […]
Little Woody Art Show – May 5, 2018
Submitted by: Renate Wille | Little Woody Art Show May 5, 2018 1pm to 5pm Little Woody Baptist Church Ditch Road West Turn right on road 165
RM of Mountain Minutes – March 28, 2018
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 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 […]
Spring Craft Sale & Lunch – April 21, 2018
Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Spring Craft Sale & Lunch April 21, 2018 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre 1413 Main Street Baking, Blankets, Jewelery, Mustards, Jams, Books, Pottery, Soaps, Slippers. Something for everyone. For more information contact Brenda 204-734-2823
Dolyna Dancers Year End Dessert Concert – April 28, 2018
Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Dancers present their Year End Dessert Concert Sat. April 28, 2018 7:00 pm Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Gymnasium Tickets $10 – 5 and under free. Tickets available at Star & Times or at the door. Everyone is welcome to attend an evening of Ukrainian Dance and indulge […]
Swan Valley West Minutes – March 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 March, 2018 at 7:02 p.m. Present: Reeve William Galloway Councillors: Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely, Irwin Steen Absent: With prior […]
St. Andrew’s United Church Spring Tea – April 21, 2018
Submitted by: St. Andrew’s United Church Spring Blossoms Tea Sat. April 21, 2018 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm St. Andrew’s United Church Sandwiches and Danties Bake Table Adults $5 Presented by St. Andrew’s United Church Women
Band Boosters Mothers Day Market – May 5, 2018
Submitted by: Susan Ross | Swan Valley Band Boosters Mother’s Day Market Sat. May 5, 2018 Elks Hall 10:00am – 4:00 pm Gemstone Jewellery, Baking, Norwex, Knitting, Healing Hearts Reiki, Epicure, Scentsy, Barefoot Books, SweetLegs, Young Living Essential Oils, Slipada, Parklane, KD Cloths, Home Decore and More. For information Call Susan: 204-734-7166 or email: suemross13@yahoo.ca
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. […]
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 […]
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**
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]