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 events and economic development.

The project is one five projects awarded funding through the 2025-26 Manitoba GRO rollout, a $42-million grant program that supports critical infrastructure for municipalities located outside Winnipeg.

The five projects receiving funding are:

Grandview Community Sustainability Initiative ($1,262,314)
– Grandview Municipality;

Swan River Legion Park Revitalization ($225,000)
– Town of Swan River;

Road and Bridge Rehabilitation Project ($438,145)
– Municipality of Ste Rose;

Oliniyk Bridge Repairs ($59,150)
– RM of Mountain; and

Veterinary Clinic Expansion ($671,664)
– RMs of Minto-Odanah, Harrison Park and Clanwilliam-Erickson, as well as the Town of Minnedosa (joint application).