Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The Minitonas & District Arena Inc. received a second grant for their Accessibility Project. Automatic door openers were installed, steps/ramps added to the bleachers, and grade changes/exits painted yellow for easy identification. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is happy to continue to support this community project […]

SVSD Announcement | After extensive consultation, our search for a new Superintendent/CEO has led the Swan Valley School Board of Trustees to Rob Tomlinson. We are pleased to announce that Rob will be assuming his new role July 1, 2024. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to his leadership as […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 9th Annual Gospel Jamboree at Barrows, MB May 31, June 1 & 2, 2024 Fri. 6pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of invited musicians for a weekend of Gospel Music. Jeff and Anita Reimer and Family Ivan Chartrand Cindy […]

RCMP Media Release | UPDATE: Jan 25, 2024 The investigation has been completed and was found to be non-criminal. ______________________________ On January 23, 2024, at 5:00 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report of an incident, from the day before, from the Benito School of a suspicious vehicle having driven past two female students, ages […]

The Benito Vesselli Dance Club With a sold out crowd, the club was overwhelmed with the support from the community and surrounding area. Guests were entertained with live music played by Bill Macooh as they entered the hall for cocktails. All 28 Vesselli Dancers gathered to welcome everyone to Malanka 2024 and say Grace. A […]

On January 13, 2024, at approximately 4:20 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report of a female injured in her home on 6th Avenue in Swan River, Manitoba. When police arrived on scene, Emergency Medical Services were providing treatment to a 39-year-old female for non-life threatening injuries. Investigation determined that the female had been home […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7:00 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 Permission: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. Harvey, Rec […]

RCMP Media Release | UPDATE: On January 16, 2024, Dean Bell, 29, and Tyrone Guiboche, 40, both from Swan River, were arrested and charged with Manslaughter in relation to the homicide of the 33-year-old male that occurred on January 13, 2024, in Swan River. They were remanded into custody. _________________________________ On January 13, 2024, at […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat January 23, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center January 24, 2024 Benito Drop In Center January 25, 2024 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm All ages welcome Refreshments will be available but no lunch this year This month’s topics: […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Medwid and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillors: Boychuk, Powell, and Bobick Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Rec Dir. E. […]

Submitted by: Anna Fullerton We had another successful supper for anyone spending Christmas Day alone. The Elks hall was nicely decorated. We served 87 meals; this included guests who sat at the tables, 15 who had takeout meals and 10 helpers. We thank valley residents, businesses and organizations who were again so very generous with […]

Submitted by: Tracy Mychalchuk Benito Vesselli Dance Club presents Malanka Sat. January 13, 2024 5:00 pm Cocktails 6:00 pm Supper 7:00 pm Entertainment Dance to Follow 50/50 Adult (18+): $40.00 Children (7-17): $20.00 6 & under: Free Tickets can be purchased from: Any Vesselli Dance Parent Helen at Family Hiway Service Amanda Bulycz (204) 281-2148

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on November 27, 2023, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Board Chair: Treaty and Land Acknowledgement We gather this evening to meet as Swan Valley School Division’s Board of Trustees, on land that is the Traditional Territory of The Cree, […]

Submitted by: The Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) held their AGM and Fall Granting Night on December 6, 2023. The 2023 fall grants were awarded to local community projects followed by presentation of Donor Advised Fund and Designated Fund annual payouts. Kyla Tibbett of PKHC Chartered Accountants was […]