Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Ltd. Angels Among Us Memorial Service Wed. December 3, 2025 7:00 PM Veteran’s Community Hall Swan River, MB All are welcome. Losing someone you love can affect you significantly at different times of the year. The first Holiday Season can be especially difficult when you are missing someone who […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater ‘THIS IS CHRISTMAS!’ Swan Valley Community Band Christmas Concert December 10, 2025 7:30 PM SVRSS Cafeteria Refreshments Silver Collection 31 YEARS —1994-2025

Submitted by: June Jamieson | You’re Invited to A Christmas Hymn Sing Sat. December 13, 2025 3:30 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church 1200 First Street South Swan River Offering for Bags of Love Christmas Supperto follow

RCMP Media Release On November 23, 2025, at approximately 2:30 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report where an unknown male believed to be intoxicated, had locked himself in the bathroom in the Emergency Room at the Swan Valley Health Centre. When officers arrived on scene, they opened the door and discovered the male […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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, […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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!

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

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 […]