Submitted by Jayne Leadbeater (PR/Communications/Secretary) The 31st Christmas Concert of the Swan Valley Community Band was once again at the facilities of the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School on Wednesday 11 December 2024. Under the direction of Julie Kooistra, also a former Music Director for the Swan Valley School Division and founder of this group, […]

Submitted by: Amy Hofford The Bowsman Community Skating Arena hosted a Community Christmas Party on December 20, 2024. Santa made a special appearance to hand out treat bags to all the kids in attendance. The Arena was packed from start to finish with residents from across the Valley showing up for a night of family […]

Submitted by: Minitonas 4H Beef Club My name is Bryden Antichow and this is my 3rd year as a member of the Minitonas 4-H Beef Club. This year I have a steer named Steiger and a continuation heifer named Jolene. I’m going to share with you what the club has been up to this year […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, November 29th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen | Memorial Candle Lighting Birchwood Cemetery December 23, 2024 5:00 pm Register for candles at: Sunshine Flowers N Gifts Candles $15

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services | Swan Valley Funeral Services held their annual Angels Among Us Memorial Service at the Veteran’s Community Hall on December 4, 2024, celebrating and remembering the lives of those lost over the past year. The evening was well attended with Kathy Highmoor giving a message and the Swan River […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | As Manitobans head into the holiday season, they will be able to enjoy a number of improved walking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails through grant funding for 12 organizations across the province, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced December 16, 2024. “Winter activities are vital to […]

Submitted by: Anna Fullerton | Alone at Christmas? Join us for Supper December 25, 2024 Open at 3:00 pm Supper at 4:00 pm Elks Hall 5th Ave. S. Swan River We invite you to our 8th annual supper on December 25th at the Elks Hall at 4pm. You may come at 3pm to socialize. We […]

Submitted by: Rev Margaret McCallum Candlelight Service Christmas Eve December 24, 2024 7:30 pm Kenville United Church 9:00 pm Benito United Church Come sing old fashioned Christmas carols with your family and friends

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Mistletoe Magic – brought to you by the Swan Valley Historical Museum. The Magic was real!!! Our Mistletoe Opening Night Celebration on December 7th was simply wonderful. Excellent mild weather perfect for making snowballs, beautiful lights (including a bonus mystery car), a lovely team of horses & expert handlers, patient […]

Submitted by: Amy Hofford | Bowsman Community Christmas Party Join Us Bowsman Skating Rink December 20, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm FREE Public Skating Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate Dog Sled Rides (Church Kennels) Sleigh Rides & Santa This event was made possible by donations from: Bowsman & District Lions Club Swan Valley Coop […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry Community Resource Coordinator, Services to Seniors Swan River 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 November 26,27 & 28th 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | There was a great turnout for the Steeprock Bay Bible Camp AGM. We enjoyed singing, eating, and fellowshiping together. Everyone enjoyed the camp video and reports, especially the report from first-time Waymaker leader Timothy Block. Thank you to those who came out!

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 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, Rec Dir. E. Clouson, Ron […]

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

ValleyBiz Story | The annual Community Carol Festival took place at Temple Baptist Church on December 1, 2024. A variety of musical selections by groups and individuals filled the air with Christmas Spirit.

Submitted by: Henry Barkowski Senior Election Official Municipality of Minitonas Bowsman By-Election Results December 4, 2024 The results of the election were as follows: CLINT JANZEN 188 ALLEN ‘BUTCH’ MARTIN 169 JAMES GARROW 10 ALL 367 BALLOTS WERE VALID AS THERE WER NO SPOILED OR REJECTED BALLOTS. This represents 25% of the approximately 1500 resident […]