RCMP Media Release | On June 27, 2022, at approximately 11:55 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of found human remains in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. With the assistance of RCMP Forensic Identification Services and an anthropology team, investigators are currently on site conducting a search of the area. The identity of the remains […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 21, 2022 Northwest Region Extreme heat over the weekend brought severe thunderstorms, leading to heavy rains up to 100 mm within 15 minutes near Benito, causing flash flooding of fields, ditches and over roads. Some washouts occurred and while crops did stand up to the flooding, it appears topsoil was […]

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2022 Swan Valley Regional Secondary School June 24, 2022 Be Like a Tree: Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Celebrate your unique natural beauty. Keep Growing! Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Graduating Class of 2022 Allarie, Brooke Linda Lorraine* Almas, […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the June 13, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board received a presentation from Bev Ready representing Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. They reviewed some of the initiatives that are being developed within the community, and discussed further training opportunities for the next school year. […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Saturday June 18, 2022 the SVRSS Gender & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) hosted Pride in the Park, the first Pride event in the Swan Valley. One of the GSA members, Brooke, explained the importance of the GSA and Pride event. “The SVRSS GSA is a small student run organization that unites the […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at the Birch River Legion Hall in Birch River, Manitoba. 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 […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 24, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board received a presentation from Peter Fleming, and Ken Munroe representing Elbert Chartrand Friendship Center. ECFC is a strong partner with SVSD in many capacities. They outlined the many initiatives that are being developed within […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | Northwest Round Up & Exhibition July 30th & 31st Preliminaries July 30th at 12pm & 3pm Maximum 30 spots, register early Finalists will perform July 31, 2022 at 2:30 pm $3,500 in cash & prizes (Top 3 Finalists $500, Grand Finale Winner $1,000) Entry forms at Swan Valley Credit Union […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 14, 2022 Northwest Region Good weather continued to see substantial seeding progress across the region, while rain slowed planting on the eastern side of the region again. Seeding progress across the region sits at 85% complete, with the Swan Valley, Roblin, and The Pas districts nearly done, while Ste. Rose […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons Swan Valley Credit Union Beef on a Bun Friday July 8th, 2022 11am to 2pm $10 Walk up, sit down or drive thru available All PMH Employees Eat for Free (Will be required to present their PMH issued ID or see Jaymie Klekta for pre-orders) 100% of the proceeds will be […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The Tigers Baseball team at the SVRSS needed to update their equipment inventory of bats when traditional wooden bats were no longer allowed. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley was pleased to be able to assist with the purchase of new composite bats keeping the cost to […]

Submitted by: SVRSS Gender & Sexualities Alliance Swan Valley Pride in the Park Saturday June 18, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Swan River Legion Park For all supporters of the 2SLGBTQ+ Community Featuring live music, face painting, bubbles, games, snacks, entertainment, and fun in the park. Organized by SVRSS Students and supported by community […]

ValleyBiz Story The Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Drama Class presented “Remembering Stuff” by Elanor Harder on On Friday, June 10, 2022 in the SVRSS Cafeteria. The play focused on a group of high school drama students given the assignment to share the memories. The audience was entertained by light hearted and humorous recollections of […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Swan River and District Community Resource Council Inc. Services to Seniors and Swan River Lifeline Annual General Meeting Tues. June 21, 2002 1pm Harley House 512-2nd Street Swan River, MB All interested members of the community are invited. Dessert and Refreshments will be served.

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Hockey Book Collection Dispersal Mark the Date Father’s Day June 19, 2022 at 7-9pm 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 […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) held their 3rd Annual Spring Granting night on April 27, 2022, after a delay of 2 weeks caused by a snowstorm on the originally scheduled night. It was great to be able to hold the event without Covid-19 restrictions and present […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 11th, 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. Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 7, 2022 Northwest Region Better weather spurred seeding progress across the region, while rain slowed planting on the eastern side of the region to begin last week. A light frost arrived over the weekend, with small amounts of damage on cotyledon canola in the Swan River Valley. Wind damage was […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo The Swan Valley Historical Museum’s season opener was held with the Spring Supper on May 29th 2022. Vernice Eggie and her capable crew served up another delicious roast beef supper. Musical entertainment was provided before and after the meal by the ladies of “Highly Strung”. Altogether it was a good evening […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Saturday May 28, 2022 the Minitonas 4H Beef club hosted the 68th Annual 4H Beef Show. The grounds at the Swan River Ag grounds were buzzing with activity as soon as the sun was up. The members were bathing, grooming and practicing for the big day. The day started with a […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 31, 2022 Northwest Region Better weather spurred seeding progress across the region to start the previous week, until thunderstorms on May 26 brought rain and hail to Mafeking, Birch River and Ethelbert districts. Cool and rainy weather since May 26 continued to slow progress. Field have been prioritized by dryness […]