The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding with Councilors Powell, Bobick, White, McKenzie, and Whyte in attendance. Absent with notice: Deputy Mayor Moriaux Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Director of Public Works […]

Submitted by: Andrea Keller | Benito Rec Centre Presents 17 Annual Open Curling Bonspiel February 11 – 15, 2026 24 Team Limit 3 Events $200 Entry Fee Thursday Night Meat Draw Saturday Nigh Banquet To enter a team call or text Lenore at 204-734-0068 Entry Deadline February 7

RCMP Media Release | A Warrant of Arrest has been issued for Matthew Govereau, a 37-year-old male from Winnipeg, in connection with a head-on collision that killed three people on July 1, 2025, on Highway 10, near Road 224 North. Matthew Govereau was driving when his vehicle veered over the center line of the highway […]

ValleyBiz Story | On January 24, 2026, the Swan Valley School Division(SVSD) held the grand opening of their new Cultural Arts Centre at the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School. The $16.6 million expansion includes a 4,200 square foot cultural arts centre with a large auditorium and a raised stage, a 2,100 square foot multi-purpose room, […]

Submitted by: Michelle Rinsdorf | Sunflower Early Learning Centre Trivia Night Sat. February 28, 2026 Minitonas Community Hall 7:00 pm Doors Open 7:30 pm Trivia Starts Call 431-280-0113 to sign up before February 20, 2026 First 10 Teams to register before February 10th entered in to win $50 bar credit for their team. 1st prize […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat January 27, 2026 Birch River Drop In Center January 28, 2026 Benito Drop In Centre January 29, 2026 Swan River Senior Citizen Center All locations 10:00 am – 12:00 noon This Month’s Topics: Birch River Exercises with Kamden Chief Charles Memorial School Hoop Dancers with Brenda […]

Submitted by: Teresa Mckay | Women of the Valley “Flourish” Annual Event 9:30 am – 3:30 pm January 31, 2026 Solid Rock Church The Women of the Valley Committee are hosting our annual event entitled “Flourish”. It is being held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Solid Rock church, 221 Main Street, Swan River, MB. […]

Town of Swan River Notice | On January 19, 2026, the Town of Swan River Council met with officials from Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI), including members of the roundabout project team, to receive an update following the recent public consultation regarding the proposed intersection changes. In 2022, after MTI advised Council that they would […]

RCMP Media Release | On January 13, 2026 Swan River RCMP received a report of a Sapotaweyak Cree Nation female who had been missing for more than two weeks. Rhoda Brass, 19, has not been in contact with family members since Dec. 29. Brass was last seen with a friend on Jan. 6 at a […]

RCMP Media Release | On Jan. 13, at 8:35 a.m., Swan River RCMP received a report of a school bus carrying a number of children rolled over while travelling on Highway 10, about 13 kilometres south of Mafeking. At this time, it is believed the rollover occurred when the driver of the school bus, travelling […]

Submitted by: Amy Hofford On Sunday, December 21st the Bowsman Community Skating Arena hosted their annual Community Christmas Party. A heartfelt thank you to the Bowsman Lions for their generous contribution to our event, which allowed us to provide free hot dogs and hot chocolate to everyone in attendance, along with treat bags for the […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux with Councilors Bobick, McKenzie, White, and Whyte in attendance. Absent with notice: Councilor Powell Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public […]

The Town of Swan River received funding of up to $225,000 through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities (Manitoba GRO) program for the Swan River Legion Park Revitalization Project. The funding will be used to upgrade lighting for improved safety, resurfacing and widening paths for accessibility, and enhancing stage facilities to support cultural […]