Monthly Archives: September 2021

Swan Valley Athletes Playing University Soccer

Left to Right: Morgan Terry, Kristen Bender, Sean Kirkpatrick, Ireland Staples, Sierra Makasoff, Josie Black Submitted by: Lise Fraser | There are seven graduated students athletes from the Swan Valley Regional soccer program currently playing in the Manitoba Collegiate University league. At Assiniboine Community College: Hailey Burghart. Brandon University: Kristen Bender, Morgan Terry, Josie Black, […]

2021/09/29Local Interest

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Walk – Sep 30, 2021

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Walk to Commemorate Legacy of those affected by Residential Schools Thurs. September 30, 2021 10:00 am Meet in front of Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre invites you and your families to join us for a walk to commemorate the legacy of those affected by Residential Schools. We […]

2021/09/28Local Interest

Cowan Pickup Fall Supper – October 3, 2021

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik Cowan Community Centre Fall Supper Sunday – October 3, 2021 Pickup Only 5:00 – 7:00pm Price – $15 Food selections will be available at the time of pickup. (Not pre-packaged) Must register in advance by Saturday Oct 2, 2021 Call (204)731-5100 to reserve your # of plates and your time of […]

2021/09/27Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes -September 7, 2021

Special 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 7 day of September, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Bill Gade Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Glen Foster CAO: James Webb 1. […]

2021/09/26Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – August 25, 2021

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted […]

2021/09/26Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – September 21, 2021

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture September 21, 2021 | Northwest Region Minimal to no precipitation this week allowed harvest to progress nicely across the Northwest Region. High temperatures along with strong winds over the weekend also helped crop dry down, however strong winds cause some canola swaths to blow over. With another […]

2021/09/25Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – September 7, 2021

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

2021/09/25Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Investigating Potential Arson

RCMP Media Release | On September 23, 2021, at approximately 1:30 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a fire at a residence on 3rd Avenue South in Swan River, Manitoba. When officers arrived on scene, the house was fully engulfed. Officers began working to determine if anyone was inside the residence. Nobody was […]

2021/09/24Local Interest

Swan River Covid-19 Walk In Vaccine Clinic – Sep 28, 2021

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Vaccine Clinic Pfizer and Moderna Tues. September 28, 2021 4:30pm to 7:30pm Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre 1413 Main St. E Open to Everyone Walk In Only 1st dose eligibility: Pfizer: Anyone born on or before Dec 31, 2009 Moderna: 18 years and up 2nd dose eligibility: […]

2021/09/22Local Interest

Swan Valley School Division Minutes – August 23, 2021

Swan Valley School Division Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on August 23, 2021 commencing at 7:00 p.m. (unapproved) The following were present: Chair: G. Wowchuk Vice-Chair: W. Schaffer Trustees: D. Burghart L. Evans K. Highmoor K. Riehl Superintendent: C. Mateika Secretary-Treasurer: B. Rausch […]

2021/09/20Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – September 14, 2021

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture September 14, 2021 | Northwest Region A decent week of weather for harvest to progress across the region. Overnight temperatures on the weekend dipped near freezing in some areas of the region, with Inglis briefly at -0.4°C and Minitonas at 0.3°C. Late season moisture has caused some […]

2021/09/14Local Interest

World Wide Rally for Freedom, Swan River – Sep 18, 2021

Submitted by: Maxine Larway | World Wide Rally for Freedom Canada Swan River September 18, 2021 Fit 24/7 2:00 pm

2021/09/14Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – September 7, 2021

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture September 7, 2021 | Northwest Region While a mid-week storm brought precipitation to the Roblin and Swan Valley districts, the rest of the region was able to move forward with harvest progress. Accumulated precipitation was highest in the west and northwest side of the Swan Valley and […]

2021/09/11Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – August 11, 2021

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 at the Birch River Legion Hall. Members Present: Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen, and Brad Wyatt. Reeve Robert Hanson was absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as […]

2021/09/08Local Interest

Serving Up History at the Swan Valley Harvest Festival

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Historical Museum held their annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, August 29, 2021. People waited patiently to sample the fresh bread, hot out of the clay ovens. This is always one of the tastiest attractions at the event. Live demonstrations brought historical equipment to life and provided a glimpse into […]

2021/09/06Local Interest

Swan River Pfizer & Moderna Vaccine Clinic – Sep 9, 2021

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Vaccine Clinic Pfizer and Moderna Thurs. September 9, 2021 4:30pm to 7:30pm Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre 1413 Main St. E Open to Everyone Walk In Only 1st dose eligibility: Pfizer 12 years+, Moderna 18 years+ 2nd dose eligibility: 28 days after your 1st shot. Consent forms […]

2021/09/04Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – August 31, 2021

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 17, 2021 | Northwest Region Precipitation and heavy dew in the mornings made for a slower week of harvest progress across the Northwest region. Accumulated precipitation amounts were highest in the Roblin/Inglis and Fork River areas with 42 mm. Overnight temperatures later in the week dipped […]

2021/09/02Local Interest