Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 22, 2021 | Northwest Region There were scattered isolated showers through the Northwest region last week. With the exception of the Grandview area, where 10mm fell, there were no significant accumulations. Daytime temperatures hit 30○C. Nighttime temperatures were cool and dropped to single digits. Strong winds […]

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2021 Swan Valley Regional Secondary School June 25, 2021A drive-in ceremony was held at the SVRSS on June 25, 2021 which allowed graduates to attend with their families while following the public health orders regarding social distancing and gathering sizes. Source: Facebook Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Graduating Class […]

Province of Manitoba Boil Water Advisory | A boil water advisory has been issued on June 28, 2021 for the Bowsman public water system. A line break on June 28, 2021 has led to the loss of water pressure in the distribution system. Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the June 14, 2021 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board examined Policy 16: Conflict of Interest again, and will be removing it as it is redundant with the work the Board did on Policy 17: Code of Conduct. 2. The Board received a presentation from Lorna […]

Due to Provincial Health and COVID restrictions, the 2021 Graduation Ceremony is restricted to SVRSS graduate household families only. The graduation will be streamed live via YouTube at 4:00pm. Below is the link to the live stream – click play to start.

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government has released a new report that reflects the perspective of nearly 350 Manitobans who participated in an online engagement to make safety improvements at the intersection of Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 10 at PTH 83 in the town of Swan River, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Vaccine Clinic Walk-in appointments Monday, June 21, 2021 11:30 am to 1:30 pm 1st dose clients 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm 1st & 2nd dose clients Veterans Hall, 119 – 6th Ave N: Walk-in clients will be first come, first served (providing doses are still available). […]

Swan Valley School Division Notice | On June 18, 2021, Manitoba Public Health officials advised Heyes School of a confirmed case of COVID-19 that was in the school when communicable on June 15. This case was not believed to be acquired at school. This information has been sent via email to Heyes School families. School […]

Swan Valley School Division Notice | On June 17, 2021, Manitoba Public Health officials advised Ecole School of a confirmed case of COVID-19 that was in the school when communicable on June 9, June 10 and the am of June 11. This case was not believed to be acquired at school. This information has been […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre Drive Through Stew & Bannock Lunch Monday, June 21, 2021 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (or until supplies last) $3 per plate Proceeds going to the Swan Valley Crisis Centre Follow the posted signs to line up. All Covid-19 Restrictions must be followed as approved by […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 8, 2021 | Northwest Region The entire Northwest region received a most-welcome rain this past week. Rainfall amounts ranged from 32 mm up to 107 mm, with Grandview, McCreary and Ruthenia accumulating over 100 mm. Some localized areas received higher amounts up to 125mm. There was […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Wintoniw and Whyte in person. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey Public Hearing […]

Video Submitted by : Kevin Penner Click play below to see a video of the June 10, 2021 Annular Solar Eclipse. The video was shot in Swan River, MB by Kevin Penner.

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 8, 2021 | Northwest Region There was an extreme weather change for this week as temperatures rose well above the 30°C mark compared to the frost events and cool temperatures the previous week. These high temperatures along with high winds caused stress on crops. With the […]

Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) normally holds a spring granting evening this time of year. With COVID-19 restrictions still limiting public gatherings, the group held a ‘drive-up’ event to showcase the wonderful projects either happening or planned for the Swan Valley. The event was not open to the public but rather the grant recipients […]

RCMP Meia Release | On June 5, 2021, at approximately 12:05 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 10, approximately 24 km north of Swan River, in the RM of Swan Valley West. A vehicle going north on Highway 10 collided with a pedestrian. The driver, a 52-year-old […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 via video conference. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary. Finance Officer […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 25, 2021 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board examined Policy 16: Conflict of Interest, and will be looking at the redundancy with it, as well as Policy 17: Code of Conduct next meeting. 2. The SVRSS Social Justice Committee presented on the results of […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Wintoniw and Whyte in person. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey Public Hearing […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 20th day of April, 2021 A.D. at 6:05 pm. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman, C. Densen, S. Walmsley, W. Kolisnyk and D. Wagner CAO: Patti Simpson 1. G. Bartel – […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 1, 2021 | Northwest Region The weather conditions in the Northwest region were extremely variable this past week. Temperatures reached highs of mid 20○C but then dropped to well below zero mid-week. On Wednesday lows of -5○C occurred through most of the region for approximately 8 […]

Swan Valley School Division Media Release | Swan Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to Announce the Appointment of Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO Fall Term 2021. Cam grew up in the Swan Valley, graduated from Swan Valley Regional Secondary School and then went on to attend the University of Manitoba. He holds a Master’s […]

RCMP Media Release | On May 27, 2021, at approximately 11:30 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to shots fired at a security checkpoint on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. It was reported that shots had been fired at a vehicle being driven by security. Officers immediately responded and while they were en route they were advised […]