Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Community Foundation of Swan Valley was pleased to support Swan Valley Youth Baseball with a grant to support facility improvements. Funding was used to purchase new pitching mounds and install a cap along the fencing, improving the baseball facility for local players. These upgrades will provide a […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux with Councilors McKenzie, Powell, Bobick, White, and Whyte in attendance. Absent with notice: Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Director of […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik Cowan Community Centre Fall Supper Sun. September 27, 2026 5:00 – 7:00pm Adult – $20 Wide food selection available Hope to see you there!

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 15, 2026 Northwest Region Mixed weather this week allowed for some harvest progress. Warm temperatures allowed for drying conditions across most of the region. While some progress was made throughout the week in fields that were dry enough, most operations were able to get going over the weekend. Heavy […]

RCMP Media Release | On Sept. 11, at approximately 8:45 p.m., an officer from Swan River RCMP’s General Investigation Section (GIS) on patrol in the community attempted to pull over a truck that was being driven erratically. The officer activated his emergency lights near the intersection of Main Street and Kelsey Trail. The driver ignored […]

On Sept. 9, Swan River RCMP received a report of a suspicious death on the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. RCMP responded immediately and located a deceased 21-year-old male on a community road. Officers secured the scene and RCMP Major Crime Services took carriage of the investigation. Following an autopsy, the preliminary cause of death was determined […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat September 22, 2026 Birch River Drop In Center September 23, 2026 Benito Drop In Centre September 24, 2026 Swan River Senior Citizen Center All locations 10:00 am – 12:00 noon This Month’s Topics: Birch River Terry Fullerton Canadian Rangers Amy Currie, Emergency Management Organization Mini Trade […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 9, 2026 Northwest Region Wet conditions early in the week slowed harvest progress in some areas. Warmer temperatures through the week improved field conditions, allowing progress, particularly in areas that received less precipitation. Unsettled weather returned to the region late in the weekend, with heavy rainfall in some areas […]

RCMP Media Release | On Sept. 4, Swan River RCMP’s General Investigation Section (GIS) executed multiple search warrants following several complaints of drug trafficking at a residence within the community. GIS officers executed the warrants at a residence on the 100-block of River Road. They were assisted by the RCMP’s West District Crime Reduction Enforcement […]

ValleyBiz Story | After flooding forced the cancellation of the annual Northwest Roundup and Exhibition in July, the Swan Valley Agriculture Society hosted Rally For the Valley: Celebrating Community, Honouring Volunteers, Looking Forward Together on August 29, 2026. Many groups, organizations and volunteers pulled together to bring the event together, including the Swan Valley Chamber […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 1, 2026 Northwest Region Northwest Weather conditions were generally favourable for most of the week, with the end of the weekend bringing large amounts of precipitation in parts of the region. Sunday evening saw a system enter the region with Minitonas and San Clara stations recording 71.6 mm within […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band Beginning Day Practice Wed. September 16, 2026 7:30 pm SVRSS Band Room New members are very welcome! 204-734-5139 | 204-734-4771

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Councilor McKenzie presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Powell, Bobick, Whyte, and White in attendance. Absent with notice: Mayor Jacobson Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, and […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as […]

The Minitonas and District Lions Club hosted a pancake breakfast in the Swan Valley Co-op parking lot on August 29, 2026 as a kickoff to the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society – Ralley for the Valley. The day was a time for community members to gather together, reconnect and celebrate the resilience and community spirit […]

RCMP Media Release | On Aug. 31, at 9:55 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of an all-terrain vehicle striking two pedestrians on the Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. Swan River RCMP officers responded to the scene and learned the pedestrians – a 39-year-old female and 34-year-old male – were walking in the community on Porcupine […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is providing a one-time grant of up to $500,000 for the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman to purchase a backup generator for its water treatment plant, allowing the community to protect residents’ water supply during any future loss of power, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. Service to Seniors Coffee and a Chat resumed on August 27, 2026 at the Swan River Senior Citizen Centre. It was a pleasure to gather again and hear from Gordon Hornbeck, who shared stories from a life filled with adventure, travel, and creative work. Brenda […]