Submitted by: Swan Valley Rotary Club | The Swan Valley Rotary Club is holding its annual radio auction on: Thursday, November 7 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Click here for an online list of items – pictures coming soon! Through the generous contributions of both the business and professional communities much has been accomplished for […]

Submitted by: Tammy Webster The Parkland AAA Bantam’s were able to sweep their way through the Melville tournament with a perfect 4-0-0 record. Click the picture for a larger version. Parkalnd VS Estevan 10-4 WIN Parkland VS Melville 7-4 WIN Parkland VS Regina Roxes 6-4 WIN A Side Final Parkland VS Yorkton 7-3 WIN Players […]

RCMP Report | On October 21, 2013, an autopsy was completed in Winnipeg on the found human remains located near Highway 10 on October 18. The deceased was positively identified as Gordon Albert BRASS, 42, of Indian Birch River (Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation), Manitoba . The investigation continues, however, foul play is not suspected.

Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | On October 18-20th, 46 medical students that are enrolled in the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Medicine participated in a weekend workshop-aimed at highlighting the benefits of practicing medicine in rural communities. Click any picture for a larger version. The trip was organized by the Medical School’s Rural Interest […]

Community Foundation of Swan Valley 4th Annual Fundraiser Dinner Theatre Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 6:30 pm Veteran’s Hall Valley Stage Players present: Office Hours by Norm Foster $50.00 per person Table reservation available Advance Tickets Only Available from Foundation board members Or call 734-3289 or 734-9129 Prime Rib and Chicken Dinner Catered by Diane Sims […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday October 8, 2013 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Schneider;Councilor Offenberger; Absent with permission – Councilor Zebinski Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order […]

Submitted by: Lesley Henkelman | Harvest Celebration Supper and Dance at the Benito Recreation Centre Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 6:00 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Supper 8:00 pm Entertainment 9:00 pm Dance Tickets are $25.00 Kids $12.00 (Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent) Music by Cattle Drive Other entertainment Dauphin Sche Raz Dance Club […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On October 17, 2013, just before 2 am, emergency crews responded to a 911 call of a couch on fire. All residents were evacuated from an apartment building in the 100 block of 5th Avenue South in Swan River, MB. The couch was moved onto the front lawn. The couch […]

Christmas Craft Sale Flea Market & Bakesale Sun., Nov.3, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Pine River Community Centre Sponsored by: Pine River United Church Rainbow Auction Lunch Served ~ Silver Collection Tables are $15 Call Debbie at 263-2643 to book yours!

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre October 15, 2013 | Northwest Region Favourable weather, with drying winds and warm temperatures, helped general harvesting operations to continue early in the week. On Friday, a weather system brought 23 to 45 mm of rainfall across […]

Swan Valley Air Cadet Squadron Invites You To A Halloween Dance Friday, October 25, 2013 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Swan Valley Museum Hall Tickets $10 per person at the door. Come in Costume!!! Dry Dance – Chaperoned Ages 11 & Up — Parents Welcome Snacks Provided – Pop Available for Sale For More Information: […]

Special Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 4th day of October, 2013 A.D. at 5:20 p.m. The purpose of this Special Meeting of Council is to discuss the purchase of a new mower/snow thrower, the Favel River Bridge, the break-in at the […]

Submitted by: Corinna Wood A fundraiser was held on October 12th to raise money to help pay the fees for the adoption of a special needs boy from Eastern Europe. The Janzen sisters entertained us with fiddle music throughout the day and raised over $30 that way, which they then donated. The event was very […]

Pine River Community Centre Coffee House Special Saturday, October 26, 2013 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. $10.00 Potluck Supper following the show. EVERYONE WELCOME Special Guest & Entertainers MC – Honourable Yvon Dumont The ST. Laurent Gaudry Boys Kevin Chief & The Norman Chief Square Dancers Music by Bellsite Band Live Entertainment, if you play […]

RCMP Media Release | Update: October 18, 2013 Late this afternoon civilian searchers located the body of a male between Indian Birch FN and Birch River along Highway 10. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed. The investigation continues and no additional information is available at the present time. Updates will be provided […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report September 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of September, 2013 Police investigated 348 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code offenses were slightly above average as were property offenses for this month. Persons crimes were also slightly above normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had thirteen Assaults, one […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor McKenzie presiding, Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier, Sakal and Whyte present. Minutes 1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the October 1st, 2013 regular meeting of Council be received. Carried: 2. RESOLVED that […]

ValleyBiz Story | The 10th Annual Bowsman Bullarama put on by the Bowsman and District Lions Club was an awesome event. Watch some of the highlights in the videos below. The Wild West Shootout is a must see – even if you saw it in person. Videos Submitted by: Kevin Penner. Wild West Shootout Main […]

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, October 8, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick DON MACHAN […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 2nd day of October, 2013 A.D. at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor, Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Windsor, Bartel & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 8:30 pm Gary Thiessen re: Town Public Works 1. W. Robb – S. […]

Submitted by: Town of Minitonas The East Favel River Bridge has been reopened to public. The Minitonas Town Council would like to thank the residents, local business owners, and general public for their patience during the last 3 1/2 weeks since vandals set fire to the Favel River Bridge on 2nd Avenue in the Town […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 18th day of September, 2013 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor, Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Windsor, Bartel & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 9:00 pm Lonnie Armistead re: Waste Management 1. W. Robb – S. Windsor […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre October 7, 2013 | Northwest Region Cool seasonal temperatures, cloudy conditions with scattered light rain showers and occasional strong winds, hampered harvest operations in the southern areas of the Northwest Region early in the week. Killing frosts […]

Submitted by: Elaine McGimpsey | Swan River Preceptor Kappa XP3075 is celebrating 35 years of Beta Sigma Phi in Swan River. Past and present Sorority Sisters are invited to meet for cake and refreshments Date: Sunday, October 20 2013. Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Where: Meeting Room – Super 8 Motel

RCMP Media Release | On Monday, October 7, 2013 just before 4:00 pm, Winnipegosis RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at the VLT Center in Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba. Investigation revealed the three suspects, fully disguised entered the office of the gaming center, one of the suspects was carrying a long barrel […]

Submitted by: Lion Corey Hurren | Despite rumours of wanted outlaw “Bad Bart” coming there to cause trouble, well over four hundred people took their chances and came to the Bowsman Curling Rink to enjoy the Old Western Family BBQ on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. The Wild West […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Bowsman and District Lions Club hosted an Old Western Family Steak BBQ and Saloon on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The event included wagon rides, live music and dancing, a saloon and a wild west show. Click any picture for a larger version. Kids played cowboy on a rocking horse and poeple […]

Submitted by: Parkland Family Medicine Unit | The Parkland Family Medicine Unit, based in Dauphin, is a training site of the University of Manitoba, Department of Family Medicine. The Parkland unit hosts residents in their first and second years of family medicine residency training, alongside medical students and physician assistant trainees. The academic year starts […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler A small committee started with a vision (last fall) to install a disc golf course in Benito. That vision is now a reality. The grand opening for the Shaker City Disc Golf Course was July 20th and the sport has caught attention of Benito residents. At the grand opening there were […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 24, 2013 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Schneider; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Zebinski Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm […]

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship reports the following enforcement activities. Moose Poaching in Swan River Area On the evening of Sept. 30, a bull moose was shot in Game Hunting Area 13A south of Birch River, approximately two kilometres east of PTH 10. This area is temporarily closed to moose hunting to ensure sustainable moose […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Swan Valley Hoedowners Square Dance club got the new season rolling on Wednesday by welcoming several new dancers to their weekly dance. Click any picture for a larger version. Caller Linda Gilchrist began the evening by putting all the dancers in a large circle and explaining and practicing some […]

ValleyBiz Story | On September 28, 2013, members of the Swan River Trap Club held their Annual Turkey Shoot which raises funds for the club. The annual trap shoot provides the opportunity for people to come out and take a shot at winning a turkey or a ham. Click any picture for a larger version. […]

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger Swan Valley Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet & Auction Sat. October 26, 2013 5:30 pm Cocktails & viewing auction items 7:00 pm Supper This is the 75th Anniversary of Ducks in Canada and Swan Valley’s 32nd Annual Banquet. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from Riddell’s Plumbing and Heating, Spruce Products […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre September 30, 2013 | Northwest Region Throughout the Northwest Region, harvest operations were delayed by rainfall accumulations ranging from 15 to 80 mm. The highest amounts were reported in the area north of Ethelbert and Swan Valley, […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League’s second annual Banquet and Fundraiser was once again a huge success, with a large crowd in attendance for a great dinner catered by Verneece Eggie and her hardworking crew. Click any picture for a larger version. Special guest speaker Doug Speirs, humour columnist for the […]

Valley Biz Story | On Friday, September 28, 2013 many friends and Minitonas residents stopped by Robb Motors for coffee, donuts and conversation, and to fill up one last time before the current owner retires. Click any picture at a larger version. For Bill Robb Jr. retirement is bittersweet. While he looks forward to having […]

Submitted by: Erin Hodgson | The Wonderbra Barbies is a group of local girls (Caitlynd Sutherland, Kristy Ashcroft, Erin Hodgson, Saree Parker, Taryn Cords, Kiera Floyde) who participate in the Run for the Cure in Brandon each year. Click any picture for a larger view. On Thursday, September 26, the Wonderbra Barbies hosted Shake It […]

Submitted by: Holly Kolodichuk | Fundraiser Trade Show Sat. October 12, 2013 Elks Hall 112 – 5th Ave. S. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Face Painter, Door Prizes Chili and a Bun $5 11:00 am – 2:00 pm “You Are Worth More than Many Sparrows” An adoption in process bringing a special needs boy home […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. Councillor Friesen chaired the meeting in the absence of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, and Whyte present. Mayor McKenzie, Deputy Mayor Delaurier and Councillor Sakal were absent. Rezoning Hearing: The […]

Submitted by: Isabelle Lyons The CNIB tea and bake sale was held on Sat, Sept in Benito Legion hall sponsored by the Benito Legion Aux. $760.00 was raised with all the proceeds going to CNIB. Click any picture for a larger version. The door prize was won by Elaine Josephson of Benito. The first Food […]

Submitted by: Christine Marek-Matejka | Home Routes is proud to present an eclectic mix of superb professional musicians from across our great country and beyond. Left: Acoustic blues artists, Hills and Lemelin, throw it down on Sunday afternoon at the Matejka’s. Click picture for a larger version. With the fall season upon us, community volunteers […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, September 20, grandmothers, teachers, family and friends joined students from the Swan Valley Regional Secondary school on a walk to raise awareness about the exploitation of children. Click any picture for a larger version. The walk also served as show support for the students in the Swan Valley. “Many students […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Swan Valley Co-op, Swan Valley Stampeders Booster Club & The Swan Valley Stampeders hosted a successful season opener tailgate party. Click any picture for a larger version. The Stamps season opened with a tailgate party at the Centennial arena parking lot, sponsored by Swan Valley Co-op. Hot Dogs & Drinks were […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre September 23, 2013 | Northwest Region Good harvest conditions continued early in the week in the Northwest Region. However, a widespread weather system throughout the region resulted in 10 to 25 mm of rain and stopped harvest […]

ValleyBiz Story | Franchise owners Lance Jacobson and Coralie Gaudet-Jacobson held the grand opening of The Brick in Swan River on Friday, September 20, 2013. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, eager customers got their first look inside the new store. Click any picture for a larger version. Inside, the showroom features a bedroom suite and […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Thursday, September 19th Powell Motors celebrated with a tail gate party showcasing the new 2014 GMC and CHEVY trucks. We kicked off the sale with the Swan River Tigers Junior football team having a hot dog and drink sale. It was well attended throughout the afternoon. We would like to […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report August 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of August, 2013 Police investigated 331 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code offenses were slightly above average as were property offenses for this month. Persons crimes were at normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had ten Assaults, three Assault with […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist The Swan Valley Hoedowners square dance club is ready to begin another fun season of square dancing beginning Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Swan River Seniors’ Centre at 7 p.m. This is an opportune time to come out and try square dancing for your first time. Dancing continues weekly and […]

ValleyBiz Story| Sunday, September 15, 2013 marked the 33rd Annual Terry Fox run. In Swan River, 62 registered participants and 10 volunteers joined others across Canada and across the world. Over $7200 was raised locally in support of cancer research. Click any picture for a larger view. Terry Fox’s legacy was honoured by those who […]