Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary May 26, 2026 Northwest Region A mixed week of weather allowed for some seeding progress and spring field operations to move ahead. However, pockets of the region remain too wet to start, and progress has been delayed by frequent precipitation events. Spring wheat seeding is underway across most of the […]

Submitted by: Charlene Wowchuk We would like to thank the community for coming out to support the Spring Opening of the Swan Valley Historical Museum on May 24, 2026. Great thanks to the dedicated volunteers we have to make this day happen. The bread maker, wagon rides, the train conductor’s and many shop workers kept […]

RCMP Media Release On May 22, at 12:34 p.m., RCMP were called to a collision involving a female pedestrian at the intersection of Main Street and 8th Avenue in Swan River. Read original report here. The pedestrian, a 57-year-old from Swan River, was struck by a westbound truck while crossing the street. The pedestrian was […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors, Bobick, Whyte, and White in attendance. Absent with notice: Councilor McKenzie and Councilor Powell Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. […]

RCMP Media Release | On May 22, at 12:34 p.m., RCMP were called to a collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Main Street and 8th Avenue in Swan River. The pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a truck. She was transported to hospital. Traffic at the intersection was temporarily closed but […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary May 20, 2026 Northwest Region A warm start to the week allowed for some seeding progress in the Northwest Region. The exception was The Pas where seeding has not yet begun due to wet conditions. Seeding progress was short lived as strong winds moved in Thursday/Friday, bringing rain, snowfall and […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater This past Wednesday Evening, May 13, 2026, in the new Cultural Arts Centre situated in the SVRSS, an audience of close to 150 people enjoyed a ‘Musical Joy of Spring” performance by the Swan Valley Community Band for their 32nd Spring Concert. Joining them for an interlude of superb musicianship was […]

Submitted by: Carla Werbicki What a wonderful Mother’s Day breakfast! We are so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. It was amazing to see families, friends, and community members gather to honor all mother figures in our lives, while raising funds for our school initiatives. A heartful thanks to everyone who […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat May 26, 2026 Birch River Drop In Center May 27, 2026 Benito Drop In Centre May 28, 2026 Swan River Senior Citizen Center All locations 10:00 am – 12:00 noon This Month’s Topics: Birch River Let’s Learn about Sourdough with Caroline Foster Breast Check Screening/Colon Screening […]

Submitted by: Charlene Wowchuk Swan Valley Museum Spring Opening Festival May 24, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free admission to the grounds. Mini train rides, Barrel train rides and horse and wagon rides. Demonstrations of mini printing press and flint knapping. Fresh clay bake bread available. Vintage tractor show and shine. Tractors older then […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. Service to Seniors We had a great plan for our April Coffee and a Chat, the plan was to get together to “chat” and do our mending. Yes I said it, we will take a needle and thread and do some mending. We always have […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary May 12, 2026 Northwest Region The week started cool with temperatures warming slowly over the weekend. Overnight temperatures were below zero for most of the week. Snow persists in fields in The Pas and some field edges/shelterbelts in the Swan Valley. Fields in the rest of the region are mostly […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux with Councilors Powell, Bobick, White, McKenzie, and Whyte in attendance. Absent with notice: Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Director of […]

Submitted by: Marilyn Yacyshyn Another great turnout at the Benito Drop In Center Mother’s Day Tea and Quilters’ Show❤️ Thank you to all who donated, volunteered and attended. Extra big thank you to those who brought quilts and quilted projects to be displayed. Peoples’ Choice awarded to: 1st Faye Summers – quilt 2nd Cindy Miller […]

Submitted by: Judy Mosiondz On the evening of Thursday, April 23, 2026 the Swan Valley Community Choir delivered an impressive performance of three-part harmony songs to an appreciative audience at the acoustically favorable St. Andrew’s United Church. Under the expert direction of Nic Stroud and accompanied by the talented Caroline Zinkiew, the choir showcased their […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary May 5, 2026 Northwest Region Snow persists in fields in The Pas and some fields in the Swan Valley. Warm, drying conditions are needed across the region. Field operations have not begun as soils are saturated and some overland flooding has occurred. Road washouts have occurred in some areas. Average […]

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

Submitted by: Renate Wille The Little Woody Art Show held May 2, 2026 did not disappoint. The exhibitors were:Naomi Nemez, Barb and Terry Filuk, Peyton Corder, Barbara Labbe, Melody Hunt, Cheryl Sherrer, Louise Jones, Candace Balbo, Katharina Brown, Renate Wille, Margarita Neufeld and Eddi Neufeld. The sunshine and the springlike day made for happy people […]

Submitted by: Volunteer Manitoba Swan River Volunteer Fair May 27, 2026 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Swan Valley Regional Secondary School You are invited to come out, get inspired, and discover new ways to give back at the Swan River Volunteer Fair. The event is open to the public and will bring together a wide […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band Spring Concert ‘Musical Joy of Spring’ Wed. May 13, 20206 7:30 P.M. S.V.R.S.S. Cultural Arts Centre Silver Collection 734-5139 / 734-4771 Swan Valley Community Band Celebrating 32 Years 1994-2026

Submitted by: Laurie Evans | Minitonas School PAC Spring Coffee House Friday, May 8, 2026 Minitonas School Gym Doors Open 6:30pm – 9:00pm 50/50, Raffle Baskets Sweet treats to purchase Silver Collection House Band – Decade