Monthly Archives: May 2022

Funds Raised to Support Ukrainian Families

Submitted by: Lion Doug Watson | The Swan River Lions Club wish to express our sincerest thanks you to all who attended our Fundraising Barbeque Thursday May 26, 2022 at the Swan Valley Coop Parking Lot. We will be publishing our presentation to the recipients as soon as we can make it happen. We saw […]

2022/05/30Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – May 3, 2022

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw presiding along with Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Dir. of […]

2022/05/29Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – April 12, 2022

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 12th day of April, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont Matt Wills Bill Gade Absent with prior notice: CAO: James […]

2022/05/29Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – April 26, 2022

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Delaurier, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. Also Present: CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Dir. of […]

2022/05/29Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – March 22, 2022

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 22nd day of March, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont Matt Wills Bill Gade Absent with prior notice: Glen Foster CAO: James […]

2022/05/28Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – April 5, 2022

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw presiding along with Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Dir. of […]

2022/05/28Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – March 8, 2022

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 8th day of March, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont Matt Wills Bill Gade Absent with prior notice: CAO: James […]

2022/05/28Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – March 15, 2022

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Delaurier, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works […]

2022/05/28Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – April 28, 2022

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality 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 […]

2022/05/27Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 24, 2022

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 24, 2022 Northwest Region Cool and wet weather the previous week continued to halt progress. Dauphin and Grandview received the most rain at 48 mm for the week, and have seen minimal seeding progress. Planting progress has been most advanced in the Swan Valley and Roblin areas, where wheat is […]

2022/05/26Local Interest

Swan Valley School Division Minutes – May 9, 2022

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 9, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Superintendent reported to the Board on a meeting with Minister Wayne Ewasko and Northern Division Superintendents about the shortage of teachers in rural and northern Manitoba. 2. Kirsten Glen and Kristen Harness presented an overview […]

2022/05/26Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 17, 2022

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 17, 2022 Northwest Region Substantial rains fell across the region on Friday, along with strong winds. Ethelbert and Garland received the highest amounts of rain, totaling approximately 90 mm. Flooding and washouts of major highway routes and rural roads and bridges led to several regional municipalities declaring states of local […]

2022/05/25Local Interest

Swan Valley Museum Spring Supper – May 29, 2022

Submitted by: Candace Balbi | Swan Valley Historical Museum Spring Supper Sunday May 29, 2022 Doors open at 4:30pm – Supper at 5pm Tickets $20 at the Door Music by “Highly Strung” Free Admission to Museum Grounds and Exhibits all Day

2022/05/24Local Interest

68th Annual 4H Beef Show & Sale – May 28, 2022

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Minitonas 4H Beef Club Swan Valley 4H Show May 28, 2022 10am Swan River Ag Grounds Online Auction Opens: May 28, 2022 9am Closes: May 29, 2022 6pm www.dlms.ca The Minitonas 4H Beef club is once again hosting the Swan Valley 4H show. The 4H kids will be showing their Steers, […]

2022/05/23Local Interest

Dolyna Dancers Present an Afternoon of Ukrainian Dance

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Dancers held their year end concert on May 14, 2022 at the Veterans Hall. The dancers were pleased to perform in front of a crowd once again and put on an entertaining afternoon. The program started with a procession of the dancers, followed by Oh Canada and then […]

2022/05/20Local Interest

BBQ for Ukrainian Families – May 26, 2022

Submitted by: Swan River Lions Club Fund Raising BBQ for the Ukrainian families coming to Swan River Thurs. May 26, 2022 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Coop Parking Lot $10 Burger or hot dog with chips and beverage. (Buffalo or Beef burgers) 50/50 Draw on site Can be purchased at any time up to the […]

2022/05/19Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 10, 2022

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 10, 2022 Northwest Region Southern parts of the region received snowfall with the most recent storm, and contributed to seeding delays. Lowlying areas remain saturated. A limited start to fieldwork/fertilizer application began in the Swan River and Roblin districts, but has been stalled by Monday’s rain. A few weeds have […]

2022/05/17Local Interest

Artwork Shared at End of Season Art Show

Submitted by: Renate Wille | On Saturday May 7, 2022 local artists displayed their work during the art show at Little Woody Church. To make it quite clear, this Art Show is not a fund raiser for the church. We, that is a group of Artists who use the space to paint on Mondays in […]

2022/05/16Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – April 14, 2022

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, April 14th, 2022 via zoom. 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 as secretary. 1. Call to Order The meeting was […]

2022/05/14Local Interest

Support for Local Businesses at Spring Craft Sale

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | A great time at the museum on Saturday, April 30, 2022 for the spring craft sale. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our local home based businesses!

2022/05/10Local Interest

Hockey Book Collection Dispersal – Postponed

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Hockey Book Collection Dispersal Postponed Will be rescheduled at a later date. At Roy Jamieson’s farm site, 4 miles south of the Minitonas Hydro Station. If you played Noon Hour hockey in Swan River, 55+ Hockey on Tuesday nights in Minitonas, or for the Royals with Roy Jamieson between 1973 […]

2022/05/04Local Interest

Artshow at Little Woody Church – May 7, 2022

Submitted by: Renate Wille| Art Show May 7, 2022 1pm – 5pm Little Woody Baptist Church Ditch Road West Turn Right on Road 165 There will be art to see and snacks to eat, coffee, tea and visiting. Could be cancelled if Covid restrictions change.

2022/05/03Local Interest