Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater Swan Valley Community Band Festive Cheer! Wed. December 11, 2024 7:30 pm S.V.R.S.S. Cafeteria Silver Collection Refreshments
Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater Swan Valley Community Band Festive Cheer! Wed. December 11, 2024 7:30 pm S.V.R.S.S. Cafeteria Silver Collection Refreshments
Submitted by: Phylis Friesen Community Carol Festival Sun. Dec 1, 2024 2:00 pm Temple Baptist Church 913-1st St S. Silver Collection to: Communities In Bloom
Submitted by: Elaine Stinson | Plan 20-50 Information December 1, 2024 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Swan Valley Museum Highway 10 Swan River, MB Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (wmr) Find out about: – 15 minute cities – expropriation – higher taxes – loss of property rights – city of Wpg veto – property values – globalist […]
Province of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is helping fight crime in the Swan Valley region by providing nearly $265,000 in funding to the Swan Valley General Investigation Section (GIS) pilot program as part of the Public Safety Strategy, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced on November 21, 2024. “Our government is funding a […]
Submitted by: Candace Balbo | MISTLETOE MAGIC brought to you by the Swan Valley Historical Museum Opening Night Celebration December 7, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Visit with Santa, take a ride on the horsedrawn wagon, enjoy free hot dogs & hot chocolate! FREE ADMISSION! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! DONATIONS ACCEPTED Come back and view […]
Submitted by: Swan Valley Ministerial Association The Swan Valley Ministerial Association hosted a Community Worship Service on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Despite the snow and slushy roads over 200 people came to worship in the community service. Pastor Cam Hart and Solid Rock Church led the congregation in singing to the Lord. Pastor Bob Lewis […]
Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Nov 26, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center Nov 27, 2024 Benito Drop In Centre Nov 28, 2024 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome A light lunch will be available. This Month’s Topics: Your Prostrate with […]
Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan Valley Youth Baseball organization received a grant from the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) for a pitching machine. This investment will enhance player development by providing consistent, accurate, and varied pitching to help our young athletes improve their batting, fielding, and catching skills. Living in […]
Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Ltd. Angels Among Us Memorial Service Wed. December 4, 2024 7:00 PM Veteran’s Community Hall Swan River, MB Sometimes there are no words for the feelings in the heart. Sympathy and understanding are with you this Holiday Season. Losing someone you love can affect you significantly at different times […]
Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | New phone line to report discarded needles takes effect Monday, November 18, 2024 Prairie Mountain Health (PMH), working with the community partners in Swan River, is unveiling a sharps cleanup program for the community of Swan River. The need for enhanced sharp containers and a coordinated pick-up program was […]
Submitted by: Connie Beaudry, Resource Coordinator Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. Coffee and A Chat, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, Benito Drop in Center, and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held October 29,30,31st 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics […]
Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Steeprock Bay Bible Camp AGM November 23, 2024 6:00 pm Temple Baptist Church Everyone is invited to attend. Pizza supper will be provided and you are invited to bring a dessert to share. Come hear about the work of the camp and enjoy worship and fellowship together. Hope to see […]
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 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 […]
Submitted by: Gloria Orton CBF Christian School held a Living Books Christian Book fair on November 13 and 14, 2024. The book fair was open to the community and everyone was welcome to stop by to look at the selection of Christian books and other items available for purchase.
Submitted by: The Association for Community Living Swan River Sincere thanks to all the volunteers who contributed to the success of the 43rd Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale and Bazaar on November 1, 2024. Our thanks to the numerous businesses and individuals who donated food, and items towards our Silent Auction, the crafters who rented […]
Submitted by: Andrea Keller | On November 8, 2024 the Benito Recreation Centre hosted an evening of comedy with comedian Kelly Taylor. The Benito Rec board would like to thank everyone that came out to support our event. Thank you to our sponsor, GSPS (TJ Schullman), to Benito Premium meats for providing the meat for […]
ValleyBiz Story | On Remembrance Day, we gather together, we wear poppies, we march, we lay wreaths, we listen to the last post and we grow silent to remember those who gave their lives in service to country. On November 11, 2024 members of the community gathered at the Veterans Community Hall in Swan River […]
Submitted by: Gloria Orton Living Books Book Fair November 13, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 14, 2024 9:00 am – 9:00 pm CBF Christian School Gymnasium All welcome to come and purchase books and items at the Christian book fair. Please use the main church entrance doors, when classes are in session.
RCMP Media Release | On November 2, 2024, at 3:25 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a 24-year-old male having assaulted several people and was now walking around the community with a firearm. As officers arrived in the community, information was received that the suspect had fled the area after being picked […]
RCMP Media Release | UPDATE On November 4, the second 16-year-old male, from Swan River, who was arrested earlier in the day, was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and remanded into custody. On November 5, RCMP arrested a third suspect, a 15-year-old male from Swan River, and charged him with Manslaughter. He was remanded into […]
Submitted by: Michelle Baudin The Birch River Legion fall craft show and lunch was packed on Saturday. Shoppers enjoyed an incredible selection of products from friendly vendors. The Legion members provided chili, soup, and delicious homemade pies. Over 15 prizes were handed out at the Luck of the Draw ticket table. As well, Falin Sigurdson […]
RCMP Media Release | On November 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive male in Legion Park in the Town of Swan River. Officers arrived on scene and located a 21-year-old male, from Brandon, with obvious injuries who was pronounced deceased on scene. His death is […]
A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 3, 2024 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 3, 2024 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: Andrew Gilkinson | Community Worship Service Sun. November 10, 2024 10:30 am Veterans Community Hall Swan River The service is coordinated by the Swan Valley Ministerial Association. Offering towards new keyboards for Care Homes Collection at the door for Food Bank
Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary October 23, 2024 Northwest Region A good start to the season with field peas and spring wheat getting in the ground early to mid-May. The exception was in the Dauphin region where soil conditions were saturated. May was characterized by higher than average amounts of precipitation, resulting in standing water […]
Submitted by: Bev Polon We hope that you took the opportunity to visit the Spooktober Halloween event on October 18 & 19, 2024 at the Swan Valley 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 […]
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with and Councillors Boychuk, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Mayor Jacobson, Councillor Bobick Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]
Submitted by: Swan Valley Outdoors Association Swan Valley Outdoors Association Annual Swan Valley Banquet and Auction Sat. November 9, 2024 Veterans Community Hall Tickets $75 Each Available at: Spruce Products Limited Star & Times Cook & Cooke Insurance Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District Any Swan Valley Outdoors Association Team Member All proceeds raised will be […]
Submitted by: Brenna Smith On October 3, 2024 the Swan River Community Choir met at St. Andrews Church to learn new music and sing together. It was wonderful having so many Swan River community members come out for the evening of singing together in a choir. If you are still interested in joining the choir […]
Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. held their Annual General Meeting on October 15, 2024 President’s Opening Remarks: In Accordance with our purpose to provide services that promotes the highest quality of life for seniors so that they may remain safely in their home, our Resource Council Board continues to look into new […]
Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Oct 29, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center Oct 30, 2024 Benito Drop In Centre Oct 31, 2024 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome Refreshments will be available but no lunch this year This Month’s Topics: […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 16, 2024 Northwest Region It was generally a good week of October weather to help move harvest progress closer to completion in many areas. Precipitation in some areas over the weekend briefly slowed harvest and field work. Highest precipitation was recorded by the Reedy Creek station with 8 mm. Temperatures […]
Submitted by: Andrea Keller Kelly Taylor Comedy Night November 8, 2024 Benito Recreation Centre Doors Open at 8:00 pm Rush Seating Presented by: Benito Recreation Centre & GSPS 275 Agriculture Need a laugh? Get your tickets soon. 18+ Tickets $40 Tickets available from: Benito Recreation Centre Board Members or at W.F. Schneider & son in […]
Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Fill Those Seats! That was the theme of the seminar that was held on the evening of October 9, 2024 at the Westwood Inn. We were filled with knowledge from Jack Koreluk from Purple Shield and Donna Martin was also on hand to accept a donation from Purple Shield […]
ValleyBiz.ca photos. Click any picture for a larger version. A series of strong solar storms has caused increased activity in the night skies. Over the past week the Northern Lights have been making frequent appearances over the Valley. Beyond the usual green hues, the aurora borealis danced across the sky in stunning colors of red, […]
Submittedy by: Connie Beaudry Swan River & District Community Resource Council Services to Seniors & Swan River Lifeline Annual General Meeting October 15, 2024 1:00 pm 126-6th Ave. N. Swan River Refreshments provided EVERYONE WELCOME!
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Mosiondz was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]
Submitted by: Connie Beaudry, Resource Coordinator Coffee and A Chat, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, Benito Drop in Center and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held September24,25,26th, 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics were Why Mobility Matters, Benefits of Walking and Low […]
Submitted by: Michelle Baudin Birch River Craft Sale & Tea hosted by Birch River Legion Branch #48 Sat October 26, 2024 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Birch River Legion Hall Tables inclued: Home Baking, Mary Kay, Homemade cards, Uff da soaps and lotions, Honey, Wild Things Jams and Jellies, Beaded Keychains and bracelets, Knitting, 3D […]
Submitted by: ACL – Swan River 43rd Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale & Bazaar Veterans Community Hall Fri. November 1, 2024 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Coffee & Lunch will be available. Lunch served from 11:00 AM – 2:00 pm Homemade Borscht, Perogies Chili and a bun Desserts – Muffins – Fresh Cinnamon Buns Tea […]
Submitted by: Kari Goethe Ice Breaker’s League Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Swan River Curling Club Fun for All Ages All Abilities Families & Friends Are you looking for something fun to do with your friends, kids or grandchildren to help pass the winter? Are you new to the community and looking to meet […]
Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services You’ve written a will … but are your ducks in a row? Free Educational Estate Seminar Wed. October 9, 2024 7:00 pm Westwood Inn Banquet Room RSVP to Swan Valley Funeral Services 204-734-5775 Find out how you can get your ducks in order – Estate administration made simple – […]
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, September 13th, 2024 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 2, 2024 Northwest Region A stretch of high temperatures have allowed for good harvest progress this week. Daytime highs reached upper 20’s and low 30’s °C. The Pas station received the highest precipitation this week at 7.6 mm. Heavy dews in the morning continue to narrow the harvest window at […]
Submitted by: Michelle Baudin The Chicken Dinner Fundraiser hosted by the Birch River Legion Branch #48 on September 29, 2024 was well attended! It was a great meal and the Birch River Legion is very appreciative of community support!
Submitted by: Brenna Smith | Swan River Community Choir Thursday Evenings Starts October 3, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm St. Andrews United Church 514 – 1st Street North Swan River You are invited to join the Swan River Community Choir. All ages and music experience are welcome to join the choir. Come out for […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 24, 2024 Northwest Region A slower week of harvest progress. The entire region received precipitation this week with Keld station receiving the highest at 30 mm and Birch River receiving the least at 8 mm. A couple of warm days saw daytime temperatures reaching high 20’s while over night temperatures […]
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and […]
Northwest Regional Library presents Spooktober Fri. October 18, 2024 Sat. October 19, 2024 Swan Valley Museum Highway #10 North Not Too Scary – All Ages – $3 Museum Hall Friday 5pm – 9pm Saturday 4pm – 9pm Scary – Ages 7+ – $6 Octagon House and Gulash Building Halloween Trail (Weather Permitting) Friday & Saturday […]
RCMP Media Release On September 22, 2024, at approximately 6:45 pm, Dauphin RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Mountain Avenue in Dauphin as part of an ongoing investigation. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle by activating the lights and sirens on the police vehicle, the suspect vehicle fled at a […]