https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news Community News for the Swan River Valley Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:53:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-VBLogo-32x32.png https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news 32 32 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/10/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-october-6-2026/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/10/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-october-6-2026/#respond Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:53:06 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41075 Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary October 6, 2026 Northwest Region Another week of good fall weather allowed for continued harvest progress. Most of the region received frost to varying degrees. Birch River and Ruthenia station recorded lowest overnight temperatures at -3.2 degrees. There are reports of sprouting in some crops. Some low areas in fields […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/10/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-october-6-2026/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/09/four-arrested-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/09/four-arrested-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/#respond Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:46:24 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41078 RCMP Media Release On Oct. 8, at approximately 5:10 p.m., RCMP executed search warrants at two Swan River residences as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. The investigation was led by the Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS), with support from Swan River RCMP detachment officers and the RCMP West District Crime Reduction Enforcement […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/09/four-arrested-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/09/birch-river-legion-supper-october-18-2026/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/09/birch-river-legion-supper-october-18-2026/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:58:26 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41072 Submitted by: Michelle Baudin Birch River Legion Supper Sun. October 18, 2026 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Birch River Legion Hall This event is hosted by the Birch River Legion Branch Number 48. Fried Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Assorted Vegetables, Salads, Desserts, Beverages Tickets: $25 Adults $15 Children 5-12 Take-Out Available Advanced tickets call 204-236-4344 or […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/09/birch-river-legion-supper-october-18-2026/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/08/swan-river-hosts-medical-students-for-rural-workshop-2/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/08/swan-river-hosts-medical-students-for-rural-workshop-2/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:57:17 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41069 Submitted by Prairie Mountain Health Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) was proud to once again partner with the Swan Valley Medical Professional Recruitment and Retention Committee (SVMPRRC) to host a medical student rural interest group (RIG) workshop in Swan River October 2-4, 2026. The annual weekend event featured 25 first and second-year medical students from the […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/08/swan-river-hosts-medical-students-for-rural-workshop-2/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/07/10-people-arrested-as-part-of-drug-trafficking-investigation/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/07/10-people-arrested-as-part-of-drug-trafficking-investigation/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:51:12 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41065 RCMP Media Release | Ten people face drug trafficking offences after the Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS) executed search warrants at four residences last week. The warrants were executed at two homes on Parkview Drive on Oct. 1, 2026 followed by a residence on 7th Avenue South and a home on Main Street on […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/07/10-people-arrested-as-part-of-drug-trafficking-investigation/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/05/spooktober-october-16-17-2026/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/05/spooktober-october-16-17-2026/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:25:29 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41064 Northwest Regional Library presents Spooktober Fri. October 16, 2026 Sat. October 17, 2026 Swan Valley Museum Highway #10 North Octagon House – 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! Open Friday 5pm […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/05/spooktober-october-16-17-2026/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/03/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-september-29-2026/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/03/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-september-29-2026/#respond Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:49:57 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41061 Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 29, 2026 Northwest Region The weather cooperated to allow for good harvest progress across the region this week. Minimal precipitation across most of the region and warm temperatures improved drying conditions and aided harvest progress. There are reports of sprouting in some crops. Some low areas in fields continue […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/03/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-september-29-2026/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/29/three-arrested-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/29/three-arrested-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:48:30 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41059 RCMP Media Release | On Sept. 24, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS) executed a search warrant on the 1200-block of 1st Street North as part of a drug trafficking investigation. GIS officers, assisted by Swan River RCMP, seized cocaine, drug paraphernalia, packaging materials and cash once inside the home. […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/29/three-arrested-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/26/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-september-22-2026/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/26/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-september-22-2026/#respond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:19:55 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41057 Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary September 22, 2026 Northwest Region Precipitation at the beginning of the week held up harvest progress for most of the region. Low areas continue to hold water, creating challenging harvest conditions. Harvest was able to resume toward the end of the week and over the weekend. Heavy dews continue to […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/26/manitoba-agriculture-crop-report-september-22-2026/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/23/promising-attendance-at-community-band-beginning-day/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/23/promising-attendance-at-community-band-beginning-day/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:40 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41053 Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater For the 33rd Fall since starting, Swan Valley Community Band had their Beginning Day this past 16 September 2026. And, as always, practice was in the SVRSS Band Room. With a promising attendance, new music & new members, it was an enjoyable success. More former members are expected and possibly some […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/23/promising-attendance-at-community-band-beginning-day/feed/ 0