Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Firemen’s Annual Pancake Breakfast Canada Day July 1, 2024 8:00 am – 11:00 am Benito Recreation Centre Benito, MB Cost: Donation Pancakes, Sausages, Beverages Join us in Benito on Canada Day for our Annual Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast. Everyone is welcome to attend. Donations to the new Benito Fire Hall can […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan River Kinsmen Nursery School received a grant to build a fence surrounding their outdoor playground. Having the fence in place gives the kids a safe environment to learn and play outdoors. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is happy to support a project that gives the […]

Submitted by: Korbin Proctor Our Arbor Day celebration on May 21, 2024 was a success! In total 15 trees were planted. Most of the work was done by Kari Goethe’s grade 9 to 11 classes, along with other members of the Urban Forest Committee. We were able to plant all the trees and enjoy some […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | Benito Community Sidewalk & Garage Sale Sat. June 1, 2024 10:00 am – 4:00 pm DST Main Street BBQ Hot Dog/Drink $6 Children’s Petting Zoo Children’s Bouncy Structures 45 locations with great bargains. Pick up your map of locations at: Benito Premium Meats Benito Foods Benito Country Store

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 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 […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 8th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:00pm 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 Gnida, Director Clouson, Director Harvey 1. Meeting Called To […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 21, 2024 Northwest Region Mixed weather this week brought slower progress across the region. Scattered showers were enough to stop some seeding however access to some fields was still possible. There were some reports of hail in localized areas, along with precipitation. Highest accumulated precipitation amounts were in Reedy Creek […]

Town of Swan River Media Release | The Town of Swan River and the Swan Valley Legacy Committee have entered into a formal agreement to work together, in an effort to provide a proposed new Arena Facility in the Swan River Valley. Although this project is in the very early stages of development and consultation, […]

Submitted by: Tammy Badowski 2024 Safe Grad BBQ Fundraiser Fri. May 24, 2024 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Co-op parking lot Burger, Chips & Water $10 Hosted by: SVRSS 2024 Graduates in conjunction with Swan Valley Co-op in the Co-op Parking lot Pre-orders available until May 22, 2024 – EXTENDED to May 23 email svrssparentsafegrad@gmail.com […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat May 28, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center May 29, 2024 Benito Drop In Center May 30, 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: […]

RCMP Media Release | On May 11, 2024, at approximately 4:10 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a male walking around the community threatening people with an edged weapon, in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. While officers were en route, they received an update advising the suspect had taken a family member’s vehicle and may […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 14, 2024 Northwest Region Precipitation in parts of the Northwest region at the start the week were followed by warm temperatures and high winds to help dry fields. The weather allowed for field preparation, fertilizing, and seeding. Weeds and volunteers are actively growing, however pre-seed herbicide applications were a challenge […]

Submitted by: Merv Beasley Kenville United Church Congregational Meeting May 27, 2024 7:30 pm Re: Motion to Disband Dear Members, Adherents, and friends of Kenville United Church Here is the Motion passed by the Board of the Kenville United on February 11, 2024. Motion “ The Kenville United Church Board to approve the motion passed […]

Submitted by: Audrey Showdra A lovely crowd attended Easter Matins at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Holy Ascension, Swan River on May 4, 2024, celebrated according to the Julian Calendar with Fr. Yurii officiating. Pictured left, one of the many baskets brought to be blessed at the Easter service. The baskets contain several different foods, […]

Submitted by: Korbin Proctor Swan River Urban Forest Committee Arbor Day Tree Planting and BBQ Tues. May 21, 2024 2:00 pm West of Swan River Public Works Yard There will be free hot dogs and tree planting festivities.

Submitted by: Laurie Evans Thank you to everyone that came out to the first Minitonas School PAC Coffee House on Saturday May 10, 2024. It was a great turnout and the performers did not disappoint with their wide range of music from country to opera and everything in between. It was a true showcase of […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater On the May 8, 2024, in the SVRSS Cafeteria, the Swan Valley Community Band performed their “Spring Thunders In!” Concert for over 100 in attendance. Included in the audience were the many faithful patrons who have enjoyed being entertained by the Community Band for the last 30 years. There were also […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko Benito Drop In Centre had lots of activity on Saturday, May 11, 2024 with the Mother’s Day Quilt Show and Tea. There were 24 beautiful quilts on display. Tracy Kerr and Brenda Forman did a wonderful job of serving with Vickie Atkinson helping in the kitchen. A big thank you goes […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry Community Resource Coordinator, Services to Seniors Swan River Spring weather brings on thoughts of fire and personal safety here at Services to Seniors. April 23 at Birch River, Dave Forbes District Fire Chief at the RM of Mountain Municipality talked about the need for fire extinguishers and the need to know […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo Swan Valley Historical Museum Spring Opening Event Sunday May 26th, 2024 Exhibits: 1pm – 5pm Supper 5:30 pm The Swan Valley Historical Museum invites you to their on Sunday May 26th, 2024. Free admission the the Museum grounds and exhibits from 1 – 5 pm. Enjoy fresh baked bread from the […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 7, 2024 Northwest Region A good start to the week, with field operations beginning across most of the region. Cool, wet weather set in mid-week bringing precipitation to most of the region. Soil moisture is considered adequate. Most field operations were paused during the rain, although a few were able […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 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 […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 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: CAO D. Poole Also Present: CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. Harvey, Rec […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 12th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 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 […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe The 2024 Waldo event hosted by the Swan River Curling Club was another successful fundraising event for the Swan River Community Center. There were people of all ages with 34 teams and approximately 200 people that entered to find the 20 Waldo’s that were dressed in costumes hiding in various locations […]

Submitted by: Kendra Thiessen | Horseplay is equestrian program where kids can learn to ride horses, expanding their skills both on the ground and in the saddle. The beginner riders are taught how to start, stop and steer the horse. As they progress we work on trotting and looping with control. Barrel racing and pole […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report April 30, 2024 Northwest Region A week of warmer, drying weather led to an improvement in field conditions. Some field work has started near the end of last week. Harrowing and fertilizing started over the weekend, however there are still fields with standing water in low areas. A very few select […]

Manitoba Media Release | A new computed tomography (CT) scanner at the Swan Valley Health Centre will soon bring key diagnostic services closer to home for residents of the Swan Valley region while expanding local access to health care, Premier Wab Kinew announced in Swan River on May 2, 2024. “This is a beautiful corner […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association (Swan Valley West) received a grant for Phase 2 of their shop to complete the concrete, insulation, and interior finishes. This shop will serve the community by providing the club with a place to repair and maintain the equipment needed to keep the […]