The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Mckenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Delaurier, Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen and Whyte present. Councillor Sakal absent. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 18th, 2014 regular meeting of Council be adopted […]
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Swan School of Dance Recital: THIS IS IT – March 26, 2014
Submitted by: Michele Poole Swan School of Dance PRESENTS Their annual recital.. THIS IS IT … Wed. March 26, 2014 7:00 P.M. S.V.R.S.S. Auditorium Under the direction of Michele Poole
CBF School Introduces Traverse Climbing Wall
Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler Community Bible Fellowship Christian School (CBFCS) recently installed a traverse climbing wall in the gym. It took the work of many individuals to make it happen. Click any picture for a larger version. The CBF church helped with installation, our parent advisory council (PAC) initiated the fundraising efforts, and parents and […]
Swan Valley Wins Silver in PeeWee AA Provincials
Submitted by: Melodie Smith The tournament committee would like to take a moment to say thank you to all the volunteers, players, coaches, parents, fans, referees, Hockey MB, Cargill, and all our local sponsors for the GREAT weekend! Pictures above are Silver Winners – Swan Valley Stampeders Click any picture for a larger version. Gold […]
St. Patricks Day Soup n Bun – March 13, 2014
Submitted by: Courtney Densen St. Patricks Day Soup n Bun Shamrock Auction, Bake and Perogie Sale March 13, 2014 11:30am – 1:30pm Bowsman Legion Hall Sponsored by Bowsman United Church
Minitonas Figure Skating Club Boot Scoot’n & Ballet
Submitted by: Bev Lumax “Welcome to Boot Scoot’n and Ballet! From the OK Corral to Prima Ballerinas The Minitonas Figure Skating Carnival offered it all to over 200 appreciative family and friends. Pictures by Kim Leslie – click for a larger version. Head Coach Michelle Windsor and assistant Cindi Fulford coached over 30 young skaters […]
Annual World Day of Prayer Celebrated Locally
Submitted by: Linda McCullough Annual World Day of Prayer was held on March 7, 2014 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church with approximately 80 in attendance. Pictured above, coordinators Donna Leming and Linda McCullough. This years theme “Streams in the Desert” written by the women of Egypt was presented by the All Saints Ukrainian Catholic, Seventh-day […]
RM of Swan River Minutes – February 25, 2014
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Brian Burick Absent: Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead ALEX […]
Spring Forward Tonight – Daylight Savings Begins
A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. The official time to set your clocks ahead 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, March 9 Set your clock to: 3:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
RM of Minitonas Minutes – February 25, 2014
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 25th day of February, 2014 A.D. at 7:00 pm. Present: Deputy Reeve, C. Eisner Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta & Rinsdorf CAO: Carolyn Gordon Present By Electronic Communications: Reeve, M. McIntosh Delegations: 7:30 pm Frank Slepicka […]
Village of Benito Minutes – February 25, 2014
A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday February 25, 2014 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm […]
7th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride – March 16, 2014
Submitted by: Don Baldwin The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association will be holding their 7th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride: Sunday, March 16, 2014 Wellman Lake Trail Warm Up Shack Staging Area Available at Westwood Inn Approximately 35 mile round trip Group leaving at noon to shack Vintage Registration – 1990 and Older: Wellman Warm Up Shack […]
Winkler Flyers Win Atom Provincials
Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk The gold medal game between the Winkler Flyers and The Pas Huskies ended in a 7-2 victory for the Winkler Flyers (pictured left). The Pas Huskies Silver medal winners. Portage Terriers Bronze medal winners. Portage played the local Swan Valley Stampeders in a hard fought game with a final score of […]
Beautiful Ride for Those Who Braved the Cold
Submitted by: Patti Hack The Elbow Lake SnoDrifters 18th Annual Snowmobile Derby took place as scheduled on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. The frigid weather (-51 with the wind chill when we woke up Saturday morning) kept many people away however, for those of us who braved the winter […]
Swan River RCMP Investigate House Fire
RCMP Media Release | On March 1, 2014 at about 1 pm, a ‘911’ dispatch was received regarding a “House Fire” at Antler Corner, in the RM of Mountain (approximately 30 km north of Swan River, MB on Hwy #10). Swan River RCMP and the Birch River Fire Dept. attended. All occupants managed to get […]
Stampeders Novice Black Win C Final in Souris
Submitted by: Angela Mullin The Swan Valley Stampeders Novice Black team went to Souris, MB for the Ultimate Hockey Championships. The kids played hard losing 1st game to Virden and a nail biter to home town Souris … Left them playing at 8 am on Sunday against Shilo… The kids rallied for the win & […]
Nutrition Month Events – March 6, 14, 20, 2014
Submitted by: Laurie Evans, Registered Dietitian Eat Right Dietitian Services and the Swan Valley Co-op are teaming up for three Nutrition Month events. Thursday, March 6, 2014 30 Minute Healthy Meal Ideas 4:00pm – 7:00pm Looking to try a new recipe? Want to cook healthier for your family? Come to the community service booth at […]
Town of Minitonas Minutes – February 19, 2014
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 19th day of February, 2014 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Bartel, Windsor & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon 1. S. Windsor – D. Bartel RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. Carried. […]
Swan Valley Farmers’ Market AGM – March 11, 2014
Submitted by: Yoenne Ewald Swan Valley Farmers’ Market Co-op Annual General Meeting Tues. March 11, 2014 7:00 pm MAFRD Board Room 120 6th Ave N. Topics of interest include possible changes to market dates/times. Refreshments & Door Prizes (win free vendor fees)! All members and newcomers WELCOME! Contact Yoenne Ewald at 204-937-4827 if you need […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – February 18, 2014
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Delaurier presiding and Councillors, Bobick, Jacobson, Whyte, and Sakal present. Mayor McKenzie and Councillor Friesen were absent. Delegations 1) Ron Thiessen & sons demonstrated Frisbee Golf and would like to […]
RM of Minitonas Minutes – February 12, 2014
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 12th day of February, 2014 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Deputy Reeve, C. Eisner Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Rinsdorf & Klekta CAO: Carolyn Gordon Present By Electronic Communications: Reeve, M. McIntosh Delegations: 9:00 am F. Slepicka […]
86th Annual Ladies Bonspiel – March 14, 15, 16, 2013
Submitted by: Angela Mullin Swan River Ladies Curling Club WEDDING CRASHERS 86th Annual Bonspiel March 14, 15, 16, 2014 $140.00 per rink Banquet and Entertainment Saturday Night Prizes; 4 events; 4 games guaranteed 1st draw Friday at 4:00 pm To enter contact: Nicole Bobick 204-281-0448 Mail entries to: Box 345 Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0 […]
Locals Support Atom Provincials
Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk The Atom Provincials kicked off this afternoon at the Swan River Centennial Arena. The local support for this event was amazing. The Swan River Daycare (left) was in attendance for the opening game. Click any picture for a larger version. Taylor School (below) also attended to cheer on the local team. […]
New Primary Care Centre Announced for Swan Valley
ValleyBiz Story | The provincial government has announced better co-ordinated health-care services will be offered in the Swan River Valley following the purchase and redevelopment of the McKay Building in Swan River, which will become a new primary care centre. Participating in the announcement were (pictured above) Swan River MLA and Agriculture, Food and Rural […]
Swan Valley Educator Recognized for Excellence
ValleyBiz Story | Nominated by parents, former students, teachers and administrators, former SVRSS educator, Byron Ross was presented with the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence honours outstanding and innovative elementary and secondary school teachers in […]
Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team Take 1st Place
Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk Our Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team took 1st place in the Kinsmen Winnipeg Winter Games on Feb 22, 2014. Winnipeg Jets Captain Andrew Ladd (stretched out front row) also came out to support the games. Click picture for a larger version. What a great victory for our Special Olympics […]
Atom AA Provincials – Feb 28 to Mar 2, 2014
Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk Our Swan Valley Atom Stampeders will be hosting Provincials February 28, 2014 – March 2, 2014. Click here for the complete schedule. Come out and cheer on your local kids.
Bellsite’s 35th Annual Poker Derby “A SUCCESS “
Submitted by: Connie Beaudry The Bellsite 35th Annual Snowmobile Poker Derby, held on February 23, 2014 was a huge success. A total of $2,720.00 was given away in cash prizes. An estimated 150 sleds attending with over 200 registered drivers. Garth Scott wins 10% of prize money with 53 ghostriders ( the most ghostriders prize) […]
7th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride – POSTPONED
Submitted by: Don Baldwin The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association will be holding their 7th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Wellman Lake Trail Warm Up Shack Staging Area Available at Westwood Inn Approximately 35 mile round trip Group leaving at noon to shack Vintage Registration – 1990 and Older: Wellman Warm Up Shack […]
Village of Benito Minutes – February 11, 2014
A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday February 11, 2014 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. 1. SCHNEIDER OFFENBERGER RESOLVED that the minutes of the Regular […]
RM of Swan River Minutes – February 11, 2014
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Present Deputy Reeve: Brian Burick Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely Absent: Lorne Henkelman, Earl Hrappstead […]
Canadian Cancer Society Daffodils – March 19, 2014
Submitted by: Vivian Rooks Spring is upon us Daffodils are blooming! March 19, 2014 To Pre Order DAFFODILS or VOLUNTEER call Vivian and leave message by March 05th 204-734-3528 All Proceeds Directly to the Canadian Cancer Society
Town of Minitonas Minutes – February 5, 2014
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 5th day of February, 2014 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Bartel, Windsor & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 8:00 pm G. Thiessen re: Town Public Works 1. S. Windsor – J. Caruk […]
Boot Scoot’n & Ballet Skating Carnival – March 7, 2014
Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk Minitonas Figure Skating Club Invites You to Attend Boot Scoot’n and Ballet March 7, 2014 at 7:30pm Minitonas & District Arena Doors Open at 6:45 pm Adults: $4.00 Students(5yr +): $2.00
29 Teams Compete in Benito Annual Open Bonspiel
Submitted by: Louise Schabert The Benito Rec Centre hosted their Annual Open Bonspiel from Feb 12- Feb 16th. 29 teams entered the event with the following teams coming out on top. A big THANK YOU to all teams who competed. Above: The first Event winners of the Barrie Goodman Memorial Event were: The Hrycenko Rink: […]
PeeWee AA Provincials – March 7 to 9, 2014
Submitted by: Melodie Smith | Swan Valley PeeWee AA team will be hosting the AA Provincials March 7-9, 2014 Swan River Centennial Arena Click here for the full schedule. Beausejour Blades Flin Flon Bombers Lorette Comets Morden Hawks Portage Terriers Springfield IceHawks Swan Valley Stampeders The Pas Huskies Thompson King Miners
35th Annual Bellsite Poker Derby – February 23, 2014
Submitted by: Connie Beaudry Notice to Members and Invited Guests of the Bellsite Community Centre and North Mountain Riders Snowmobile Club Bellsite’s 35th Annual Poker Derby Sun. February 23, 2014 A Scenic Mountain Route, Groomed Snow Pass Trail that can be seen at www.northmountainriders.com REGISTRATION: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM FEE: DRIVERS $20.00 (3 POKER HANDS) (Advance […]
Minitonas & Area Residents Meet with Council & RCMP
ValleyBiz Story | A group of concerned citizens from Minitonas and the surrounding area met with Minitonas Town Council and Staff Sgt. Cliff McKay of the Swan River RCMP on Monday, February 10, 2014. Following an increase in vandalism and theft throughout the past summer and fall, discussion focused on what can be done to […]
Ethelbert RCMP Investigate Fire in Pine River
On February 16, 2014 shortly after 2:30 am, Ethelbert RCMP as well as local emergency services responded to a commercial property fire on Poplar Avenue in Pine River, Manitoba. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Damage estimates are not available, but the damage is considered extensive. The Manitoba Office of the […]
Future Physicians Recruited to Swan Valley
Submitted Story | Swan Valley RISE and Prairie Mountain Health have been working hard to recruit physicians to the Swan Valley and their collaborative approach is starting to pay off. Swan Valley RISE announced today that two future physicians have been recruited to practice in the Swan Valley. Return of service agreements have been signed […]
Swan Valley Takes Second in Elks PeeWee AA Tournament
Submitted by: Melodie Smith What a weekend! Seven teams battled through the Elks PeeWee AA tournament starting on Friday, February 14 and concluding on Sunday, February 16. Click any picture for a larger version. A Side Champs – Tisdale, SK B Side Champs – Swan Valley Stampeders C Side Champs – The Pas, MB Throughout […]
Another Successful Minitonas Coffee House
Submitted by: Betty MacCumber The February Minitonas Coffee house was held Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Minitonas Hall. The coffee house was a great success with about 100 people including performers. The Minitonas Coffee House is held the second Saturday of every month from 7pm until 11pm. We welcome all the performers and singers […]
Peter Brass to Compete in 2014 Special Olympics
Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk By Tara Gray This article is re-published with permission from the Swan Valley Star and Times One of two athletes who will be representing the Parkland on the Special Olympics Manitoba (SOM) 5 pin bowling team is Peter Brass, who has qualified to compete in Vancouver at the 2014 Special Olympics […]
World Day of Prayer – March 7, 2014
Submitted by: Linda McCullough The Annual World Day of Prayer Friday, March 7, 2014 7:00 pm Seventh-day Adventist Church This years theme “Streams in the Desert” was written by the women of Egypt. Seven local churches participating in this service are the All Saints Ukrainian Catholic, Seventh-day Adventists, Solid Rock Community Church, St. Andrews United, […]
Angie Ferland To Compete In 2014 Special Olympics
Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk By Tara Gray This article is re-published with permission from the Swan Valley Star and Times Proud to represent the Parkland as one of two players from the Cobras 5 pin bowling team is Angie Ferland, who has qualified to play with the Special Olympics Manitoba (SOM) 5 pin bowling team […]
Elbow Lake Snowmobile & Fish Derby – March 1, 2014
Submitted by: Patti Hack Elbow Lake SnoDrifters 18th Annual Snowmobile & Fish Derby Sat. March 1, 2014 Moose Range Lodge On the Woody Lake Road 72km North of Arran, OR 46km South of Armit SNOWMOBILE DERBY Entry Fee: $10.00 per person Registration: 9am to Noon 50% Payout (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place) at 5pm Lunch provided […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – February 4, 2014
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Delaurier presiding and Councillors, Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, and Sakal present. Terrence Gnida, CGA, Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company reviewed the “Draft” Swan River Handi Transit Van 2013 Financial Statement […]
Rachel T. Dancsok in Concert – March 14, 2014
Submitted by: Rachel Dancsok Rachel T. Dancsok In Concert Country/Gospel Extraordinaire March 14, 2014 Minitonas Community Hall Tickets $10.00 at the door Children free. Refreshments served. DONATION GIVEN to the Minitonas Community Hall Renovation Fund. 2010 Canadian Silver Heart Award Female Vocalist & Acappella Artist of the Year Faith Filled ~ Mission Driven ~ Music […]
RM of Minitonas Minutes – January 29, 2014
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 29th day of January, 2014 A.D. at 7:00 pm. Present: Deputy Reeve, C. Eisner Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta & Rinsdorf CAO: Carolyn Gordon Present By Electronic Communications: Reeve, M. McIntosh Delegations: 7:30 pm Minitonas Town […]
Swan River RCMP Investigate Accident in Mafeking
RCMP Media Release | On the 9th of February, 2014 at about 5 pm, the Swan River RCMP, EMS from Mafeking. and EMS from Swan River were dispatched via `911` to a single Motor Vehicle Collision at the bridge in Mafeking, MB. (approximately 70 km north of Swan River, MB, on Highway # 10) A […]