Monthly Archives: November 2025

Advent in a Minor Key – December 14, 2025

Submitted by: Willetta Hoffman Advent in a Minor Key December 14, 2025 3:00 pm Anglican / Lutheran Church Swan River A service of songs, readings and quietness. All Welcome.

2025/11/20Local Interest

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

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat November 25, 2025 Birch River Drop In Center November 26, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre November 27, 2025 Swan River Drop In Centre All locations 10:00 am – 12:00 noon This Month’s Topics: Birch River Dave Forbes, Fire Chief Birch River winter fire hazards A few […]

2025/11/19Local Interest

CFSV Feature: Swan River Valley Agricultural Society

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Durban Community Cemetery received a grant from the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) to build a Cemetery Information Centre. This new facility will provide visitors with access to information about grave locations, and the cemetery’s history. By supporting this project, the CFSV is proud to help […]

2025/11/18Local Interest

Appreciation for Another Successful Calico Corners

Submitted by: Association for Community Living Swan River Sincere thanks to all the volunteers who contributed in so many ways to the success of our 44th Annual Calico Corners Craft & Bazaar Sale. Our thanks to all the numerous businesses and individuals who donated food and items towards our Silent Auction. We would like to […]

2025/11/17Local Interest

Christmas Carol Festival – December 7, 2025

Submitted by: Phyllis Friesen | Christmas Carol Festival Sun. December 7, 2025 2:00 pm Temple Baptist Church Silver Collection to Community In Bloom.

2025/11/16Local Interest

Mistletoe Magic: December 6/25 – Jan 9/26

Submitted by: Candace Balbo Mistletoe Magic December 6, 2025 through January 9, 2026 Swan Valley Historical Museum Opening Night Celebration – December 6th from 5pm – 9pm. FREE ADMISSION! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! DONATIONS ACCEPTED Visit with Santa, take a ride on the horsedrawn wagon, enjoy free hot dogs & hot chocolate! Come back and view […]

2025/11/15Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – October 21, 2025

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding alongside Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Bobick, McKenzie, and Whyte. Absent with notice: Councilor Powell Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Director D. Harvey, […]

2025/11/15Local Interest

Family Turkey Bingo – December 12, 2025

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin | Family Turkey Bingo Fri. December 12, 2025 Birch River Legion Hall Doors Open: 6:00 pm Games Start: 7:00 pm Winners receive a turkey Bring your friends and family for a fun evening. Cost $0.25 per card Last Game $1.00 per card Bring Bingo Chips (no dabbers required) Concession available

2025/11/14Local Interest

Many Different Speakers at October Coffee and a Chat

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. – Service to Seniors Hello to all, 58 people attended the three days of Coffee and a Chat this month. It was great to see you all again and meet the new people who came. Donna Martin had a chat with us about the Community […]

2025/11/13Local Interest

Participants of All Ages Attend Try Curling Night

Submitted by: Kari Goethe The Swan River Curling Club hosted a Come Try Curling night on Wednesday, November 5th, welcoming about 20 curlers of all ages to the ice. Participants had the chance to learn the basics, throw some rocks, and experience what makes curling such an enjoyable and social sport. A big thank-you goes […]

2025/11/12Local Interest

In Remembrance

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month We will remember them. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago […]

2025/11/11Local Interest

Great Community Support at Minitonas Christmas Market

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | The Minitonas Christmas Market was held at the Minitonas Town Hall on November 1, 2025. It was a great day, with many people supporting our local vendors and picking up unique gifts and treats!

2025/11/09Local Interest

SV Outdoor Association Hosts Evening of Fun and Food

Submitted by: Swan Valley Outdoors Association The Swan Valley Outdoors Association held their 7th Annual Fundraising Banquet and Auction on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to a near sold out crowd. Upon entering the guests were guided to the raffle and auction tables where tickets could be purchased or bids were placed. As guests mingled, appetizers […]

2025/11/04Local Interest

Many Vendors Featured at Birch River Legion Fall Sale

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin The Birch River Legion is fall craft sale and lunch took place on October 25, 2025. The event featured many vendors with lots of delicious food! It was a great event for the Birch River Community!

2025/11/03Local Interest

Benito School Christmas Craft Sale – Nov 29, 2025

Submitted by: Mandi Homeniuk Benito School Christmas Craft & Trade Show November 29, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Benito Rec Centre Concession serving soup or chili with a bun, assorted pie for dessert Fresh popcorn bags for sale

2025/11/02Local Interest

Fall Back – Daylight Savings Ends – November 2, 2025

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

2025/11/01Local Interest