Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 23, 2025 Northwest Region Slow harvest progress this week due to precipitation for most of the week, with some movement over the weekend in areas that did not receive as much precipitation. A significant precipitation event in the Ethelbert area brought a large amount of rainfall in a short […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan Valley Easy Lopers 4H Club received a grant for a portable washroom. This project enhances accessibility and comfort for all members. The Swan Valley Community Foundation is happy to support a project that promotes inclusion, supports youth development, and improves the overall experience for participants and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with notice: Also Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida Delegations: Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 27th, 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, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 16, 2025 Northwest Region High daytime temperatures made for a good week of harvest progress until the precipitation over the weekend. Heavy dews have also contributed to a shortened harvest window. Desiccation/swathing continues in canola as stages are reached. Post-harvest field operations are continuing. Fall rye and winter wheat […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik Cowan Community Centre Fall Supper Sun. September 28, 2025 5:00 – 7:00pm Price – $18 Wide food selection available Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. – Service to Seniors Hello to all, we are happy to be back with Coffee and a Chat, I know it was a beautiful summer day and people are still wanting to be outdoors, thank you to all who took the time to attend. We […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Sept 23, 2025 10am – 12 Birch River Drop In Center Sept 24, 2025 10am – 12 Benito Drop In Centre Sept 25, 2025 9:30am – 12 Swan River Veterans Hall This Month’s Topics: Birch River Community Foundation of the Swan Valley- Donna Martin Healthy Aging- […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 19th, 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 Also Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Director D. Harvey Delegations: RCMP S/Sgt. […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 11, 2025, at approximately 12:00 am, Swan River RCMP initiated a traffic stop with two occupants while on patrol on Main Street. While officers were speaking with the female driver, open liquor was observed in plain view inside the vehicle and both the driver and female passenger were arrested. […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 9, 2025 Northwest Region Progress of harvest was slower this week, as unsettled weather moved in mid-week, pausing most harvest operations. The entire region received precipitation, and a light frost was recorded at several stations, with Laurier recording the lowest temperature below 0, at -1.6 degrees. Hail damage, from […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band Beginning Day Practice Wed. September 17, 2025 7:30 pm SVRSS Band Room All are welcome! Photo: June 30, 2025 Canada Day. 17th year opening the celebration on the Kinsman Main Stage in the Legion Park, Swan River

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 3, 2025 Northwest Region Warm temperatures allowed for good harvest progress this week. The weekend wrapped up with thunderstorms in some areas, pausing harvest briefly. Heavy dews have also narrowed the harvest window. Thunderstorms at the end of the weekend brought hail to the Swan Valley, Benito and Inglis […]

On Sunday August 24, 2025 the Museum welcomed adults and children alike with free admission to our beautiful grounds and a perfect day filled with things to see and do. In addition to regular displays on display in the main building and pioneer village, the day also included live demonstrations of heritage skills and machines. […]