Submitted by: Candace Balbo Mistletoe Magic December 7, 2025 through January 9, 2026 Swan Valley Historical Museum Opening Night Celebration – December 7th 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 […]

Submitted by Beverley Polon We hope that you took the opportunity to visit the Spooktober Halloween event on October 17 and 18, 2025 at the SV Historical Museum grounds. It was hosted by the North-West Regional Library and offered a Halloween experience for all ages. The Museum Main Hall provided many experiences for those choosing […]

On October 29, 2025, at approximately 12:30 am, Swan River RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Main Street on a truck with three female occupants. While the officer was speaking with the driver, open liquor was clearly visible inside the vehicle. The 34-year-old driver was arrested under the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act. Two […]

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | Minitonas Christmas Market November 1, 2025 Minitonas Town Hall 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Great start to Christmas shopping with over 20 tables of amazing vendors.

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary October 23, 2025 Northwest Region Spring started off with good seeding conditions, however as seeding progressed, there were challenges that continued throughout the season. The Swan Valley region saw a slightly earlier start as fields dried quicker. Spring wheat and field peas were the first crops seeded and started with […]

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

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley Tread the Thunder Bike Club received a grant from the Community Foundation of Swan Valley to purchase a trail groomer. This new equipment will help maintain the extensive trail network at Thunderhill throughout the winter months, ensuring they remain accessible for snowshoeing, fat biking, cross-country skiing, and winter […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary October 15, 2025 Northwest Region Weather conditions during the week allowed for harvest to progress across the region, but precipitation over the weekend halted all operations. Roblin area up to The Pas, including Swan River, received rain followed by snow. Fall field operations were underway most of last week, with […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe | Try Curling FREE Wed. November 5, 2025 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Swan River Curling Club New to curling, or haven’t curled in years? Now’s your chance to give it a try! Bring: Clean, soft soled shoes Comfortable clothes All other equipment will be provided! Just show up, no registration […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Outdoors Association | You are invited to the 7th Annual Banquet & Auction Sat. October 25, 2025 Veterans Community Hall Tickets $75 each 5:30 pm Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 7:00 pm Prime Rib Dinner Door Prizes – Raffles Silent Auction – Live Auction Fun & Games Tickets are available from: Star […]

Submitted by: ACL – Swan River 44th Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale & Bazaar Veterans Community Hall Fri. November 7th, 2025 10 am – 6 pm GREAT Display of Crafts Including: Christmas Decor – Knitting & Crocheting – Paintings – Jewelery – Gems & Crystals – Sewing – Essential Oils – Soaps & Lotions – […]

Submitted by: Uriah Waldner Town of Swan River Age Friendly Gathering November 4th, 2025 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre 1413 Main Street Swan River, MB This is an opportunity to reiterate the benefits of age-friendly communities for all residents. A workshop and discussion to … Identify key resources that support healthy […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Oct 28, 2025 10am – 12 Birch River Drop In Center Oct 29, 2025 10am – 12 Benito Drop In Centre Oct 29, 2025 10am – 12 Swan River Drop In Centre This Month’s Topics: Birch River Breast Cancer Awareness- Deb Schulz Nurse Practitioner Manitoba Emergency […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with notice: Also Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Director D. Harvey, Recreation Director […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary October 7, 2025 Northwest Region Hot, dry conditions allowed for good harvest progress at the start of the week. Cool, rainy weather over the weekend slowed harvest progress. Post-harvest field operations are continuing. Volunteer crops and weeds are actively growing with recent improvements to soil moisture. Fall rye and winter […]

Northwest Regional Library presents Spooktober Fri. October 17, 2025 Sat. October 18, 2025 Swan Valley Museum Highway #10 North Octagon House and Gulash Building – SCARY! Open from 6pm – 9pm for ages 8 & over Halloween Maze – SCARY! Open from 5pm -9pm for ages 8 & over Museum Hall – NOT TOO SCARY! […]

Submitted Story | Swan River hosted another medical student Rural Interest Group (RIG) weekend on October 3-5, 2025 for 26 first and second-year medical students. Students were exposed to ‘hands on stations’ such as casting and suturing with physician preceptors from Swan River and Brandon. The preceptors provided many opportunities for the students to ask […]

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin Birch River Craft Fair and Tea hosted by Birch River Legion Branch #48 Sat. October 25, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Birch River Legion Hall Tables include: Home Baking, Mary Kay, Homemade Cards, Honey, Wild Things Jams and Jellies, Homemade Body Products, Cindy the Crocheter, Plants and Crafts, Knitting, 3D […]

RCMP Media Release | On October 6, 2025, at 1:10 pm, Swan River RCMP attended a residence on 2nd Ave S after a report that 41-year-old Tyrone Guiboche, who possessed an outstanding warrant of arrest for manslaughter and breaching conditions, was hiding at the residence. Officers arrived and spoke to the homeowner who gave consent […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. – Service to Seniors Hello to all, 88 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 […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary October 1, 2025 Northwest Region Warm temperatures this week allowed for good harvest progress across the region. Harvest operations were also able to run later into evening this week as conditions remained dry for longer. Post-harvest field operations are continuing. Volunteer crops and weeds are actively growing with recent improvements […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok and Jarrett Mosiondz. Councillors Malcolm, Pedersen, and Wyatt were absent with notice. CAO Paige Driscoll […]

Submitted by Jayne Leadbeater: Beginning Day for some dedicated musicians, who are members of the Swan Valley Community Band, occurred this past 17 September 2025. There was some excitement this September with new members choosing to join us. To the delight everyone, 4 new people have expanded our numbers. Invitations to dust off instruments and […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 23, 2025 Northwest Region Slow harvest progress this week due to precipitation for most of the week, with some movement over the weekend in areas that did not receive as much precipitation. A significant precipitation event in the Ethelbert area brought a large amount of rainfall in a short […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan Valley Easy Lopers 4H Club received a grant for a portable washroom. This project enhances accessibility and comfort for all members. The Swan Valley Community Foundation is happy to support a project that promotes inclusion, supports youth development, and improves the overall experience for participants and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with notice: Also Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida Delegations: Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 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. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 16, 2025 Northwest Region High daytime temperatures made for a good week of harvest progress until the precipitation over the weekend. Heavy dews have also contributed to a shortened harvest window. Desiccation/swathing continues in canola as stages are reached. Post-harvest field operations are continuing. Fall rye and winter wheat […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik Cowan Community Centre Fall Supper Sun. September 28, 2025 5:00 – 7:00pm Price – $18 Wide food selection available Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. – Service to Seniors Hello to all, we are happy to be back with Coffee and a Chat, I know it was a beautiful summer day and people are still wanting to be outdoors, thank you to all who took the time to attend. We […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Sept 23, 2025 10am – 12 Birch River Drop In Center Sept 24, 2025 10am – 12 Benito Drop In Centre Sept 25, 2025 9:30am – 12 Swan River Veterans Hall This Month’s Topics: Birch River Community Foundation of the Swan Valley- Donna Martin Healthy Aging- […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with notice: Mayor Jacobson Also Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Director D. Harvey Delegations: RCMP S/Sgt. […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 11, 2025, at approximately 12:00 am, Swan River RCMP initiated a traffic stop with two occupants while on patrol on Main Street. While officers were speaking with the female driver, open liquor was observed in plain view inside the vehicle and both the driver and female passenger were arrested. […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 9, 2025 Northwest Region Progress of harvest was slower this week, as unsettled weather moved in mid-week, pausing most harvest operations. The entire region received precipitation, and a light frost was recorded at several stations, with Laurier recording the lowest temperature below 0, at -1.6 degrees. Hail damage, from […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band Beginning Day Practice Wed. September 17, 2025 7:30 pm SVRSS Band Room All are welcome! Photo: June 30, 2025 Canada Day. 17th year opening the celebration on the Kinsman Main Stage in the Legion Park, Swan River

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 3, 2025 Northwest Region Warm temperatures allowed for good harvest progress this week. The weekend wrapped up with thunderstorms in some areas, pausing harvest briefly. Heavy dews have also narrowed the harvest window. Thunderstorms at the end of the weekend brought hail to the Swan Valley, Benito and Inglis […]

On Sunday August 24, 2025 the Museum welcomed adults and children alike with free admission to our beautiful grounds and a perfect day filled with things to see and do. In addition to regular displays on display in the main building and pioneer village, the day also included live demonstrations of heritage skills and machines. […]

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary August 26, 2025 Northwest Region Precipitation in some parts of the region slowed harvest progress. Pre-harvest applications continue as stages are reached and conditions allow. Winter cereal harvest moves closer to completion in the Swan Valley region, while other areas are nicely underway. Spring wheat is mostly in the hard […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Coundil of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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 Arnie Pedersen. Councillor Wyatt was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Prairie Mountain Health Physician recruitment efforts continue within Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region. Collaborating with the Province, Shared Health and community partners, PMH continues to strategically enhance access to physician and primary care services within the Region. One of the initiatives the region utilizes as part of overall physician recruitment strategies includes the […]