Monthly Archives: March 2025

Madge Lake Last Stop for Yamaha Final Ride 2025

Submitted by: Scott Tibble On March 22, 2025, Yamaha enthusiast from as far away as British Columbia to as far east as Ontario gathered at Duck Mountain Lodge to celebrate 57 years of Yamaha snowmobiles. Free lunch, Yamaha swag and limited edition T-shirts for the event were offered in the final ride hosted by Yamaha […]

2025/03/31Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – March 12, 2025

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 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 Driscoll was present and […]

2025/03/30Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – March 4, 2025

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councillors Bobick, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Mayor Jacobson and Councillor Boychuk Also Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]

2025/03/30Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – February 26, 2025

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 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 Driscoll was present and […]

2025/03/29Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – February 18, 2025

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councillors Bobick, Medwid, Powell, and, Whyte. Absent with Permission: Mayor Jacobson, Councillor Boychuck Also Present: Interim CAO D. Harvey, CFO T. Gnida, Rec Dir. E. Clouson […]

2025/03/29Local Interest

Dolyna Dancers Year End Concert – April 12, 2025

The Dolyna Dancers present their Year End Concert Sat. April 12, 2025 1:00 pm Doors Open 12:30 pm Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Gymnasium Tickets $10 10 and under free Tickets available at the door or any Dolyna Dancer Refreshments served at Intermission Tickets for artwork by Wynn Fedorchuk will be available to purchase. Everyone […]

2025/03/28Local Interest

Spring Hymn Sing – April 6, 2025

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Spring Hymn Sing A Time to Enjoy the Hymns of Isaac Watts Sun. April 6, 2025 3:00 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church All Welcome!

2025/03/27Local Interest

Minitonas U 80 Hockey Ends Season with Kalynuk Kup

FRONT: Referee in Chief Kolton Leslie SECOND: Jarrett Gingras, Faron Cook, Terry Fullerton, Mark Munroe, Pat Morden, Randy Mateika, Doug Sagert, Lyle Eggie BACK: Henry Barkowski, David Eggie, Rodney Redhead,Marc Kunjumpa, Carl Giesbrecht, Stephen Natyna, Dennis Kalynuk, Blair Mosiondz, Eldon Hart, James Waldner, Steve Windsor, Glenn Nichiporuk MISSING: Faron Genaille, Calvin Campeau, Chris Cook, Jerry […]

2025/03/26Local Interest

24 Teams Participate in SRCC Women’s Bonspiel

Submitted by: Alyssa Pitura The 94th annual women’s bonspiel, hosted by the Swan River Curling Club, took place March 14-16, 2025. Twenty four teams participated in the event. 1st Event – Sponsored by Rogers WINNERS (Pictured Above) Kate Patterson, Calli Goethe, Lexie Leadbeater, Bailey Mangin/Mac Moore RUNNERS-UP Kari Goethe, Charlene Fothergill, Kristy Ashcroft, Caitlynd Sutherland […]

2025/03/24Local Interest

Gymnastics Provincials: April 11 – 13, 2025

Submitted by: Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club Manitoba Gymnastics Association Provincials April 11 – 13, 2025 Swan River Curling Club See Below for Volunteer Opportunities Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club is bringing an exciting event to the Valley and we need your help! We are looking forward to hosting Provincials for Levels 2 and 3 […]

2025/03/23Local Interest

The Final Ride Edition – March 22, 2025

Submitted by: Scott Tibble | The Final Ride Edition Duck Mountain Lodge Duck Mountain Provincial Park March 22, 2025 Event Details: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Pancake Breakfast($10/plate) 10:00 am – Noon Vintage/Rare Yamaha Show and Shine 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Trail Ride 4:00 pm Wrap up Event for Participants Free lunch to the […]

2025/03/19Local Interest

CFSV Feature: Benito School Strings Music Program

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Benito School (SVSD) received a grant for their strings music program to purchase instruments. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is happy to support this project, helping provide students with more opportunities to develop their musical skills and passion. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is a […]

2025/03/18Local Interest

Coffee And A Chat – Mar 25, 26 & 27, 2025

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Mar 25, 2025 Birch River Drop In Center Mar 26, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre Mar 27, 2025 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm A light lunch will be served. This Month’s Topics: Introduction to Basic 1st Aid, Heimlich […]

2025/03/14Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – February 12, 2024

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at the Rural Municiaplity 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 Driscoll was present and […]

2025/03/09Local Interest

Spring Forward Tonight – Daylight Savings Begins

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. The official time to set your clocks ahead 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, March 9, 2025 Set your clock to: 3:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

2025/03/08Local Interest

Where’s Waldo Fundraiser – April 26, 2025

Submitted by: Kari Goethe | Where’s Waldo Fundraiser for the Swan River Curling Club April 26, 2025 Team Registration at the SR Curling Rink 3:00-4:00 pm Event Start 4:00 pm WALDO IS BACK IN TOWN….Get ready to play “Where’s Waldo?”!! Gather some friends, family or co-workers to form a team of any size or any […]

2025/03/05Local Interest

Swan River Women’s Curling Bonspiel: March 14-16, 2025

Submitted by: Alyssa Pitura | Swan River Curling Club Women’s Curling Bonspiel March 14-16, 2025 Deadline to Enter March 7, 2025 Calling all hillbillies and hippies to the 94th annual women’s curling bonspiel, hosted by the Swan River Curling Club. The bonspiel will be held March 14-16, 2025 and feature cash prizes, with three games […]

2025/03/03Local Interest

Sunny Skies Shine on Sled for Eternity

Submitted by: Beverly Ajtay, Events Director We could not have asked for a better day for our Western Manitoba Sled for Eternity Ride in Swan Valley on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Mild temperatures and sunny, blue skies brought out many walk up registrations that morning, and we had 63 riders on the trails. Our route […]

2025/03/02Local Interest