ValleyBiz Story | There was something for everyone at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition hosted by the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society on July 24-27, 2025. From the parade on Friday morning, fair rides, local exhibits, horse shows, the Down on the Farm petting zoo and great local food booths, there was an abundance of […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:45 am, Winnipegosis RCMP received a request to assist Emergency Medical Services during a patient transport from Pine Creek First Nation to a hospital in Dauphin. Police were advised by paramedics that the 38-year-old male patient, in the back of the ambulance, had assaulted one […]

ValleyBiz Story | On the morning of Friday July 25, 2025 rodeo weekend in Swan River kicked off with one of the largest parades in recent years. The theme of this year’s parade was “Canada: True North Strong and Free” and was fittingly led by the RCMP, Swan River Legion and Swan River Canadian Rangers […]

Submitted by Debbie Soloway. Welcome to Renwer, a quaint little town with four street lights and a population of under a dozen. Here you will find one of the last still standing old one room country schools called Fisher’s Siding. Brian Lewicki owns the property and gets the yard site prepped for the picnic day, […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary July 22, 2025 Northwest Region Crops benefited from a break in high temperatures. Some localized hail in the Swan Valley area, but extent of crop damage is currently unknown. Where moisture is limited and/or lighter soils, crops are showing symptoms of stress. Fungicide applications continue, in later seeded crops that […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Monday July 21, 2025, the Ladies Golf Club hosted their Annual Garden Walk, featuring the private gardens of community members. From expansive, perfectly manicured lawns, to water features and cozy garden sitting areas, each garden had it’s own special charm. Each detail reflected the love and care that went into the […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary July 15, 2025 Northwest Region High temperatures again this week helped crops progress and contributed to dry conditions in some areas. Many stations remain well below normal precipitation amounts. Areas with lighter soils are starting to show the effects of moisture stress. Fungicide applications are continuing in most crops that […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. We are happy that 65 people took home some knowledge of this weeks Chat’s, Benito Drop in Centre and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held June25th and 26th, 2025, and all started at 10 am. Benito hosted Craig Larson with an entertaining […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary July 8, 2025 Northwest Region Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms resulted in varying amounts of precipitation over the past week with accumulations ranging from 0 mm to 72.4 mm. Some storms were accompanied by intense rain, strong winds, and hail. The station at Dand recorded 36.4 mm in one hour and […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 10, 2025, at 5:20 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a structure fire at a business located in the 500 block of Main Street in Swan River. Upon arrival, officers observed extensive smoke emanating from the building with significant damage to the interior. With assistance of […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 10, at 12:30 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of an injured male at a residence in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Officers, along with EMS, responded immediately and located a 57-year-old male with critical injuries who was pronounced deceased on scene. His death is being investigated as a […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | Renwer Fisher’s Siding Old Fashioned Picnic ‘ and Potluck Supper Sunday July 20, 2025 Starting at 2:00 pm. Come visit family, friends and neighbours while enjoying some old fashioned country school races for all ages. Potluck supper at 5:00 pm. Everyone invited, please bring your lawn chairs. For more information […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary July 2, 2025 Northwest Region Good crop growth over the past week. High temperatures and unsettled weather over the weekend brought precipitation, including hail, to several areas of the region. Hail damage was reported in the Gilbert Plains, Keld, and Inglis areas. Herbicide applications continue as crops reach appropriate stages. […]

RCMP Media Release UPDATED: The 29-year-old male passenger of the southbound vehicle involved in the collision on July 1, 2025, has succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The 36-year-old male driver of that vehicle is in stable condition in hospital. Swan River RCMP, along with RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team, and a Traffic Analyst continue […]