Monthly Archives: April 2023

Mamma Mia! Musical – May 11/12/13/14, 2023

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | Swan Valley Regional Secondary School presents Mamma Mia! Tickets available at SVRSS office 8:30 am – 4:30 pm starting April 27 Showtimes: Thurs. May 11 7pm $15 Fri. May 12 7pm $15 Sun. May 14 2pm $15 Sat. May 13 Greek Food Experience 5:30 pm, Show at 7pm $35 Doors […]

2023/04/27Local Interest

48 Teams Race to Find Waldo in Swan River

Submitted by: Kari Goethe The first ever Where’s Waldo event in Swan River on April 22, 2023 was a huge success as a fundraiser for the Swan River Community Center! There were people of all ages participating with 48 teams and 220 people entered to find the 15 Waldo’s that were hidden around town. Teams […]

2023/04/26Local Interest

Swan River Receives $50,000 for Crime Prevention Efforts

Government of Manitoba Media Release | Funding Through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Program will Provide Surveillance Cameras to Promote Safety, Help Law Enforcement: Goertzen The Manitoba government is investing $50,000 derived from the proceeds of crime to support community safety and crime prevention programs in Swan River, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced April 21, 2023. […]

2023/04/23Local Interest

CFSV Feature: Swan River Community Centre

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan River Community Centre was recently awarded a grant for training equipment to enhance skill development within the Swan River Curling Club. This project will primarily serve their junior curlers, but the equipment will be available to all 150+ members. The SR Community Centre hopes this equipment […]

2023/04/20Local Interest

Art Show – May 6, 2023

Submitted by: Renate Wille | Art Show May 6, 2023 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Little Woody Baptist Church Lots of art, lots of food Coffee or tea So much fun after a long winter.

2023/04/19Local Interest

Community Band Concert: Notes of Spring – May 3, 2023

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band presents “NOTES OF SPRING” Wed. May 3, 2023 7:30 P.M. ESRSS Gym Silver Collection Refreshments

2023/04/18Local Interest

Strange Creatures Seldom Seen Author Visits Local Library

Pictures above: Drayton Loewen stands next to Giant Beaver during “Strange Creatures Seldom Seen” tour Submitted by: Dodi Abbott North-West Regional Library Swan River had some very interesting guests on Tuesday, March 28th. A replica of a giant beaver, a very large frog, Manitoba Crocodile egg and even BIGFOOT! John Warms, author of Strange Creatures, […]

2023/04/17Local Interest

Swan Valley West Minutes – March 14, 2023

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 14th day of March 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Brian Burick, Carrie Blosha, Byron Zbirun, Terry Neely, Brad Kushniryk, Raymond McGregor Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson Videographer: Jeremy […]

2023/04/14Local Interest

Swan River RCMP Respond to Fatal Snowmobile Collision

RCMP Media Release | On April 7, 2023, at approximately 3:40 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a snowmobile collision on a groomed trail in Porcupine Provincial Forest, located approximately 35 kilometres from Birch River. An 80-year-old male, from Minitonas, was travelling behind another snowmobile when he veered off the groomed trail […]

2023/04/11Local Interest

Cowan Coffee House – April 15, 2023

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | Cowan Coffee House Sat. April 15, 2023 1:30 pm Cowan Community Centre A fundraiser for the Cowan Community Centre Featuring: SVRSS Concert Band Jessica Kovachik on Trumpet Community Open-Mic: Come up and share your music Coffee, Tea, Juice, and Light Lunch Available Admission: $10 (or donation of your choice)

2023/04/09Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – March 8, 2023

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

2023/04/08Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – March 7, 2023

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councillors Bobick, Medwid, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillors Boychuk, Powell, and Mayor Jacobson Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. […]

2023/04/04Local Interest

Swan Valley School Division Minutes – March 13, 2023

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the March 13, 2023 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board was made aware of the University of Winnipeg’s Bachelor of Education Program to be delivered by Distance. 2. A presentation to the Easterville Chief and Council will take place to promote NITT’s carpentry program […]

2023/04/02Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – February 22, 2023

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

2023/04/02Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – February 21, 2023

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte Absent with Permisson: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Dir. of Works D. Harvey. […]

2023/04/02Local Interest