Submitted by: Bev Polon | On Saturday November 27th, the SVCTC Toys 4 U Toy Drive kicked off with an event hosted by the Swan River Fire Department. The goal was to stuff a RCMP Police cruiser and the Swan Valley communities did not disappoint! The weather was ideal, as everyone could be outside to […]
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Swan River Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic – Nov 30, 2021
Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Vaccine Clinic Pfizer and Moderna Tues. November 30, 2021 Noon – 6 pm Veterans Hall – 119 6th Ave. N Appointments preferred Walk-ins may be accepted Book your Appointment: ONLINE at: protectmb.ca or Call: 1-844-626-8222 1st Dose Eligibility Pfizer: 5 years old and up Moderna: 18 […]
Confirmed Case of Covid-19 at Taylor School
Swan Valley School Division Notification | On November 25, 2021, Taylor School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to self-isolate. Anyone who […]
Mistletoe Magic December 9, 2021 to January 8, 2022
Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Mistletoe Magic 4th Annual Light Display Swan Valley Historical Museum December 9, 2021 to January 8th 2022 6pm – 9pm Back for the 4th year, the Swan Valley Historical Museum is pleased to present this festive light display free of charge for the entire community to enjoy. Drive or walk […]
Friday Drop In Curling Starts in Spite of Winter Storm
Submitted by: Kari Goethe Friday, November 12 was the start of our Friday Drop in Curling night at the Swan River Curling Club. Considering it was a snowy day with terrible road conditions, we still had 24 people out for the first night. There were juniors, seniors and everyone in between, but everyone seemed to […]
Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 At ESRSS, Taylor and SVRSS
Swan Valley School Division Notifications | Ecole Swan River South: November 19, 2021 Taylor School: November 22, 2021 Swan Valley Regional Secondary School: November 22, 2021 School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. Close contacts have been identified and are advised to self-isolate. If you have not been contacted […]
Swan Valley CTC Toy Drive: Nov. 15 – Dec. 17, 2021
Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care Toys 4 U Toy Drive Nov. 16 – Dec. 17, 2021 Bring a Smile to a Child this Holiday! Donations of New Unwrapped Toys for children ranging from newborn to 18 years of age would be gratefully accepted. Stuff a Police Cruiser Full of Toys […]
Mistletoe Madness Craft Sale – Nov. 20 & Dec. 4, 2021
Submitted by: Jessica Bergen | Mistletoe Madness Craft Sale Swan Valley Museum Sat. November 20, 2021 10am – 3pm Sat. December 4, 2021 4pm – 8pm Craft Sale Featuring: Handmade Toys Local Artisans Home-Based Businesses Silver Collection at the Door Proceeds to Swan Valley Food Bank Masks Required. MB Public Health Restrictions in place. Vendors: […]
Confirmed Case of Covid-19 at ESRSS
Swan Valley School Division Notification | On November 17, 2021, Ecole Swan River South School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to […]
RM of Mountain Minutes – October 13, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 at the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Nadolney was absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny […]
Confirmed Covid-19 Case At SVRSS
Swan Valley School Division Notification | On November 12, 2021, Swan Valley Regional Secondary School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to […]
Swan Valley vs Dauphin Giving Challenge – Nov. 19, 2021
Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | Community Foundation of Swan Valley will be facing off against the Dauphin & District Community Foundation November 19, 2021 Challenge: Who can raise the most money Location: Swan Valley Stampeders’ home game against the Dauphin Kings. Visit the table in the lobby during the game or make […]
Valley Youth Attend Snowmobile Safety Training Course
Submitted by: Bert Sutherland North Mountain Riders and Swan Valley Snowmobile Association, along with Snoman MB, hosted a youth rider snowmobile safety training course at the Westwood Inn in Swan River on November 6, 2021. Safety Services Manitoba was hired to train our local children to keep them safe on our trails. 21 individuals from […]
Christmas Cheer Application Deadline: November 30, 2021
Submitted by: Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board | The Christmas season is a time for goodwill and the Christmas Cheer Board needs your help in order to provide Christmas Hampers to less fortunate families in the Swan River Valley. Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items and Monetary Donations will be accepted. WE ARE NOT accepting household […]
Swan Valley School Division Minutes – October 25, 2021
Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the October 25, 2021 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. SVRSS Principal Jacquie Mydynski-Arp, Physical Education Instructor Jody Williams, and Coach Derek Henkelman presented an overview of the high school athletics program. The Board was made aware of the challenges that arise in the sports program […]
Fall Back – Daylight Savings Ends – November 7, 2021
A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 7, 2021 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 7, 2021 Set your clock to: 1:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in […]
Missing Swan River Woman Safely Located
RCMP Media Release | UPDATE: Jeannie Thompson has been safely located. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. BACKGROUND: RCMP Media Release: November 1, 2021 On October 31, 2021, at approximately 6:30 pm, Brandon RCMP received a report of a missing 45-year-old female from Swan River, Manitoba. Jeannie Marie Thompson was […]
Drop In Curling Opening Night – November 12, 2021
Submitted by: Kari Goethe | Swan River Curling Club Drop In Curling Fridays at 7:30 pm Opening Night November 12, 2021 $5 per person per night Punch cards available to purchase multiple nights Want to socialize? Interested in curling? Don’t have a team? Want to try the sport and have some fun? Want something to […]
Swan Valley School Division Minutes – October 12, 2021
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on October 12, 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 V. Rooks Superintendent: C. Mateika Secretary-Treasurer: B. Rausch Absent: K. Riehl Resolutions: […]
Swan River RCMP Looking for Missing Woman
RCMP Media Release | On October 31, 2021, at approximately 6:30 pm, Brandon RCMP received a report of a missing 45-year-old female from Swan River, Manitoba. Jeannie Marie Thompson was last known to be in Brandon on 3rd Avenue South on October 28, 2021, at 3:30 am, when she told family that she was travelling […]