Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary October 23, 2024 Northwest Region A good start to the season with field peas and spring wheat getting in the ground early to mid-May. The exception was in the Dauphin region where soil conditions were saturated. May was characterized by higher than average amounts of precipitation, resulting in standing water […]

Submitted by: Bev Polon We hope that you took the opportunity to visit the Spooktober Halloween event on October 18 & 19, 2024 at the Swan Valley Historical Museum grounds. It was hosted by the North-West Regional Library and offered a Halloween experience for all ages. The Museum Main Hall provided many experiences for those […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with and Councillors Boychuk, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Mayor Jacobson, Councillor Bobick Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Outdoors Association Swan Valley Outdoors Association Annual Swan Valley Banquet and Auction Sat. November 9, 2024 Veterans Community Hall Tickets $75 Each Available at: Spruce Products Limited Star & Times Cook & Cooke Insurance Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District Any Swan Valley Outdoors Association Team Member All proceeds raised will be […]

Submitted by: Brenna Smith On October 3, 2024 the Swan River Community Choir met at St. Andrews Church to learn new music and sing together. It was wonderful having so many Swan River community members come out for the evening of singing together in a choir. If you are still interested in joining the choir […]

Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. held their Annual General Meeting on October 15, 2024 President’s Opening Remarks: In Accordance with our purpose to provide services that promotes the highest quality of life for seniors so that they may remain safely in their home, our Resource Council Board continues to look into new […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Oct 29, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center Oct 30, 2024 Benito Drop In Centre Oct 31, 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: […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 16, 2024 Northwest Region It was generally a good week of October weather to help move harvest progress closer to completion in many areas. Precipitation in some areas over the weekend briefly slowed harvest and field work. Highest precipitation was recorded by the Reedy Creek station with 8 mm. Temperatures […]

Submitted by: Andrea Keller Kelly Taylor Comedy Night November 8, 2024 Benito Recreation Centre Doors Open at 8:00 pm Rush Seating Presented by: Benito Recreation Centre & GSPS 275 Agriculture Need a laugh? Get your tickets soon. 18+ Tickets $40 Tickets available from: Benito Recreation Centre Board Members or at W.F. Schneider & son in […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Fill Those Seats! That was the theme of the seminar that was held on the evening of October 9, 2024 at the Westwood Inn. We were filled with knowledge from Jack Koreluk from Purple Shield and Donna Martin was also on hand to accept a donation from Purple Shield […]

ValleyBiz.ca photos. Click any picture for a larger version. A series of strong solar storms has caused increased activity in the night skies. Over the past week the Northern Lights have been making frequent appearances over the Valley. Beyond the usual green hues, the aurora borealis danced across the sky in stunning colors of red, […]

Submittedy by: Connie Beaudry Swan River & District Community Resource Council Services to Seniors & Swan River Lifeline Annual General Meeting October 15, 2024 1:00 pm 126-6th Ave. N. Swan River Refreshments provided EVERYONE WELCOME!

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 25th, 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Mosiondz was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry, Resource Coordinator Coffee and A Chat, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, Benito Drop in Center and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held September24,25,26th, 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics were Why Mobility Matters, Benefits of Walking and Low […]

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin Birch River Craft Sale & Tea hosted by Birch River Legion Branch #48 Sat October 26, 2024 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Birch River Legion Hall Tables inclued: Home Baking, Mary Kay, Homemade cards, Uff da soaps and lotions, Honey, Wild Things Jams and Jellies, Beaded Keychains and bracelets, Knitting, 3D […]

Submitted by: ACL – Swan River 43rd Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale & Bazaar Veterans Community Hall Fri. November 1, 2024 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Coffee & Lunch will be available. Lunch served from 11:00 AM – 2:00 pm Homemade Borscht, Perogies Chili and a bun Desserts – Muffins – Fresh Cinnamon Buns Tea […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe Ice Breaker’s League Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Swan River Curling Club Fun for All Ages All Abilities Families & Friends Are you looking for something fun to do with your friends, kids or grandchildren to help pass the winter? Are you new to the community and looking to meet […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services You’ve written a will … but are your ducks in a row? Free Educational Estate Seminar Wed. October 9, 2024 7:00 pm Westwood Inn Banquet Room RSVP to Swan Valley Funeral Services 204-734-5775 Find out how you can get your ducks in order – Estate administration made simple – […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, September 13th, 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 […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 2, 2024 Northwest Region A stretch of high temperatures have allowed for good harvest progress this week. Daytime highs reached upper 20’s and low 30’s °C. The Pas station received the highest precipitation this week at 7.6 mm. Heavy dews in the morning continue to narrow the harvest window at […]

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin The Chicken Dinner Fundraiser hosted by the Birch River Legion Branch #48 on September 29, 2024 was well attended! It was a great meal and the Birch River Legion is very appreciative of community support!

Submitted by: Brenna Smith | Swan River Community Choir Thursday Evenings Starts October 3, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm St. Andrews United Church 514 – 1st Street North Swan River You are invited to join the Swan River Community Choir. All ages and music experience are welcome to join the choir. Come out for […]