Monthly Archives: May 2025

Coffee And A Chat – May 27, 28 & 29, 2025

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat May 27, 2025 Birch River Drop In Center May 28, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre May 29, 2025 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All locations 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This Month’s Topics: Prepaid funerals, wishes and memories, what your funeral home can do for you! […]

2025/05/21Local Interest

Spring Shines Through at Community Band Concert

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater On Wednesday, the 14 May 2025, the SVRSS CAFETERIA had an audience of almost 100 people enjoying the performances of the Swan Valley Community Band and guests, the Swan Valley School Division’s Tour Band. This group is comprised of Grade 8-12 Band students from ESRSS, SVRSS, and Minitonas School. Because our […]

2025/05/20Local Interest

Mother’s Day Celebrated with Quilts and Tea in Benito

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko The Mother’s Day Quilt Show and Garden Tea held in Benito on May 10, 2025 was a huge success. People’s choice award for an entered quilt was sponsored by the Empty Bobbin: Quilt and Fabric Shop. The first prize winner was Joan Mohr and Second prize winner was Sonja Frampton. Thank […]

2025/05/19Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 13, 2025

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary May 13, 2025 Northwest Region Spring seeding operations progressed quickly this past week. A mix of progress with spring wheat, field peas, soybeans and canola all being put in the ground. In general, the Swan Valley region is more advanced than the remainder of the region due to drier soil […]

2025/05/18Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – April 23, 2025

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 23, 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 […]

2025/05/18Local Interest

Town of Swan River Councillor Tracy Boychuk Resigns

Town of Swan River Media Release May 13, 2025 Swan River, Manitoba – Mayor Lance Jacobson today announced the immediate resignation of Councillor Tracy Boychuk from the Town of Swan River Council. Elected in 2022, Councillor Boychuk was serving her first term on Council. During her time in office, she was the chair of the […]

2025/05/17Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – April 22, 2025

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with Notice: Deputy Mayor Moriaux Also Present: CAO W. Tewnion; Dir. Public Works D. Harvey, CFO T. Gnida Delegation: RCMP S/Sgt. […]

2025/05/17Local Interest

Wonderful Morning of Celebration at Bowsman School

Submitted by: Carla Werbicki Bowsman School hosted its annual Mother’s Day Breakfast, and it was such a joy to see so many families come out to celebrate together. The event was filled with smiles, laughter, and appreciation for all the amazing moms and mother figures in our students’ lives. Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast, a […]

2025/05/16Local Interest

Local Musicians Perform at Minitonas PAC Coffee House

Submitted by: Chantelle Moshenko The Minitonas PAC held their 2nd annual Spring Coffee House on Friday May 9, 2025 at the Minitons School. The Coffee House was held to raise funds for our school needs such as a storage shed, and an outdoor volleyball court. We thank everyone who showcased their talent, and everyone who […]

2025/05/15Local Interest

Lovely Afternoon at Little Woody Art Show

Submitted by: Renate Wille The Little Woody Art Show held May 3, 2025 was a success. Like every year we had a good number of people coming out to enjoy the art and the fellowship time over coffee and good food. The exhibitors were: Naomi Nemez Wilma Barkman Barb and Terry Filuk Melodie Hunt Julie […]

2025/05/14Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 6, 2025

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary May 6, 2025 Northwest Region Spring operations are underway, with seeding having a good start in most areas of the Northwest region. Spring wheat seeding has begun across most of the region, apart from The Pas, which is anticipated to begin this week. Fertilizer application and harrowing are also ongoing. […]

2025/05/12Local Interest

Swan Valley Museum Spring Opening – May 25, 2025

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Swan Valley Historical Museum Spring Opening Sun. May 25, 2025 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us for a full day of old-fashioned fun. Swan Valley Historical Museum will be holding their Spring Opening event on Sunday May 25th, 2025. Bring the whole family down to the Museum for free […]

2025/05/12Local Interest

Safe Grad BBQ Fundraiser – May 23, 2025

Submitted by: Rachael Stober 2025 Safe Grad BBQ Fundraiser Fri. May 23, 2025 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Swan Valley Co-op Parking Lot Burger, Chips & Water $10 Hosted by: SVRSS 2025 Graduates in conjunction with Swan Valley Co-op Pre-orders available until May 22 email svrssparentsafegrad@gmail.com Special thanks to the Co-op & our Community for […]

2025/05/07Local Interest

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – April 29, 2025

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary April 29, 2025 Northwest Region Field conditions remain saturated in the Roblin and Dauphin area as they received precipitation mid-week. Conditions have improved in the Swan Valley region. Field prep operations have begun, and there has been a small amount of spring wheat seeding in the Swan Valley area. Drier […]

2025/05/06Local Interest

Tax Credits, Yoga and Exercise Explored at Coffee & a Chat

Submitted We are very grateful to the 44 people who attended the Coffee and A Chat this month, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held April 22-24, 2025, and all started at 10 am. This month’s presenters and topics were Canada […]

2025/05/05Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – April 9, 2025

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 9th, 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Mosiondz was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

2025/05/04Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – April 1, 2025

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with notice: Mayor Jacobson, Councilor Medwid Also Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Rec Dir. E. Clouson Attendees for […]

2025/05/03Local Interest

Community Band Spring Concert – May 14, 2025

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater (Minish) Swan Valley Community Band Spring Shines Through Band Concert Wed. May 14, 2025 7:30 pm SVRSS Cafeteria Silver Collection Refreshments

2025/05/02Local Interest

Community Choir Sings in the Spring

Submitted by Phyllis Friesen | The Swan Valley Community Choir held their spring concert on April 24, 2025 at the St Andrews United Church in Swan River. The evening included a guest performance by the Benito School. Following the concert, attendees visited over coffee and dainties.

2025/05/01Local Interest

Bowsman School Mother’s Day Breakfast – May 9, 2025

Submitted by: Carla Werbicki | Bowsman School Mother’s Day Breakfast Fri. May 9, 2025 8 – 10 am $7 Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast fundraiser! Pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice available. Drop ins and pre-orders available. 204-734-4506 Plant Sale | Door Prizes | 50/50

2025/05/01Local Interest