Monthly Archives: January 2023

Coffee and a Chat – February 14 & 16, 2023

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat February 14, 2023 Cultural Building in WSFN 10:00am – 12:00pm February 16, 2023 Senior Centre in Swan River 10:00am – 12:00pm This month’s topics: • Eating on a budget and accounting/budgeting resources Speakers: Speakers: Katie Kroeker (making nutritious affordable meals), PKHC Chartered Accountants (Income tax, making […]

2023/01/31Local Interest

Barrows 8th Annual Gospel Jamboree – June 2/3/4, 2023

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 8th Annual Gospel Jamboree at Barrows, MB June 2, 3, 4, 2023 Fri. 6pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of invited musicians for a weekend of Gospel Music. Jeff & Anita Reimer & Family Ivan Chartrand Josephine Genaille Wilf […]

2023/01/30Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – December 29, 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 29th day of December 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Brian Burick Byron Zbirun Raymond McGregor Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson Podcast: Jeremy Bergen CALL TO ORDER NOTICE OF […]

2023/01/29Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – December 21, 2022

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

2023/01/28Local Interest

Disney on Ice Women’s Curling Bonspiel: Mar 17-19, 2023

Submitted by: Alyssa Pitura | Disney on the Ice Women’s Curling Bonspiel March 17-19, 2023 Fairytales do come true! The Swan River Curling Club would like to invite you to be our guest at the 92nd annual women’s bonspiel. The cost to enter is $180 per team. Highlights include three events, cash prizes, a free […]

2023/01/26Local Interest

Grief and Mental Health Discussed at Coffee and a Chat

Coffee and a Chat recap of session Jan 10/23 WSFN and Jan 12/23 SR Senior Citizen Centre. The first two sessions of the Winter-Coffee and a Chat of 2023 were well received with 33 people attending the two venues. Services to Seniors Connie Beaudry started the sessions with introducing the guest speakers and welcoming the […]

2023/01/25Local Interest

CFSV Feature: Animal Protection League Shelter

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The CFSV awarded the Swan Valley Animal Protection League (SVAPL) a grant to complete the interior framing and finishing in the animal shelter building making it fully operational. This benefits the community by allowing SVAPL to continue and expand serving the Swan Valley area and surrounding communities […]

2023/01/24Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – December 21, 2021

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

2023/01/22Local Interest

Local Resident, Evelyn Yelinek, Selected for IDIA Council

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government has established the inaugural Intellectual Disability Issues Advisory (IDIA) Council to create a collaborative partnership with community stakeholders to better support Manitobans with an intellectual disability, Families Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for accessibility, announced today. “Our government looks forward to the expertise and passion the […]

2023/01/20Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – December 13, 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 13th day of December 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Byron Zbirun Brad Kushniryk Raymond McGregor Terry Neely Brian Burick Councillor Blosha attended by teleconference Interim CAO: Pat […]

2023/01/17Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – December 20, 2022

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Medwid, and Powell. Absent with Permission: Councillors Boychuk, Whyte Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, […]

2023/01/16Local Interest

Bellsite’s Annual Snowmobile Poker Derby – Feb 26, 2023

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s Annual Snowmobile Poker Derby Sun. February 26, 2023 Start Point is Bellsite Manitoba (this event will happen with sunshine, snow or rain) A Scenic Mountain Route, Groomed Snow Pass Trail that can be seen at www.northmountainriders.ca REGISTRATION: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Bellsite Community Hall FEE: DRIVERS $40.00 (3 POKER HANDS […]

2023/01/11Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – December 6, 2022

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with Notice: Deputy Mayor Moriaux (joined at 8:30); Councillor Bobick Also Present: CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. Harvey, […]

2023/01/10Local Interest

Museum Winter Warm-Up Concert – February 3, 2023

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Swan Valley Historical Museum “Winter Warm-Up” Fundraising Event February 3, 2023 7:00 pm Featuring musical entertainment by J.J. Voss, 2021 & 2022 SCMA Male Artist of the Year Special guest: Terri Boyd While enjoying the music, you can sample made-in-Manitoba craft beer from Black Wheat Brewing Co. and Fort Gary […]

2023/01/08Local Interest

Swan Valley Co-op Undertakes Renovation

Swan Valley Coop Media Release | We are excited to announce renovations of the former fashion gallery will begin shortly to improve our facilities and services. Renovations include creating a permanent home for our Click & Collect and food delivery teams. The new space will allow our team to work efficiently and collaboratively. The project […]

2023/01/06Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Search for Missing Male

RCMP Media Report | On December 29, 2022, Swan River RCMP received a report of a missing person, 28-year-old Thunder Gott from Swan River. Thunder Gott was last seen in the early hours of December 26, 2022, on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. He was wearing a light green Columbia jacket, grey hoodie, black pants and […]

2023/01/04Local Interest

Swan Valley School Division Minutes – December 12, 2022

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the December 12, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. Jacquie Mydynski-Arp and Kirsten Glenn presented an outline of the proposed Grade 11-12 trip planned for in the Spring of 2023. 2. The board considered the idea of Online Fundraisers and will not have the SVSD […]

2023/01/02Local Interest