The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Boychuk, Powell and Bobick. Absent with Permission: Councillors Medwid and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Swan Valley School Division received $150,000 for a Mental Health and Social Emotional Early Learning Initiative as one of the approved projects under the Teachers’ Idea Fund. The Manitoba government is improving education in the province by investing $5 million in 50 projects under the Teachers’ Idea Fund, […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 27, 2023 Northwest Region A week of warm temperatures along with some precipitation in some areas that were lacking moisture helped crops progress. Areas in the southeast part of the region received highest precipitation this week with McCreary receiving the most at 66mm. Crops are advancing rapidly within the entire […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | Swan Valley Credit Union Beef on a Bun Friday July 7, 2023 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Drive Thru – Walk Up – Sit Down We will be serving up delicious beef on a bun, homemade potato salad, dessert and a drink all for $10! All proceeds will be donated […]

Media Release | The Manitoba government is providing a total of $281,572 in grant funding to support 34 innovative projects to make facility improvements, enhance health and safety and support access and inclusivity at child-care facilities through the Child Care Sustainability Trust, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko announced today. “Our government understands […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The CFSV recently awarded a grant to the Swan Valley Hobby Shed Club for tool upgrades to enhance the safety of its members. The club purchased a new table saw that provides them with the most up to date safety features to prevent serious injury to hands […]

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023 Swan Valley Regional Secondary School June 23, 2023 Be Like a Tree: Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Celebrate your unique natural beauty. Keep Growing! Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Graduating Class of 2023 Barker, Damien Gage Barker, Nathan […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 20, 2023 Northwest Region Cooler temperatures were welcomed early in the week, but higher temperatures returned by weeks end. Some localized showers occurred over the weekend with the northwest side of the region receiving precipitation. San Clara received the most with 25 mm.There are areas in the region that have […]

The Swan Valley Regional Secondary School 2023 Graduation ceremony will be streamed live via YouTube at 3:00pm. Below is the link to the live stream – click play to start. Congratulations to all the Graduates!

Submitted by: Glen McKenzie The Swan River Lions Club hosted a successful BarBQ on Friday June 9, 2023 with all proceeds going to the Cheetahs Gymnastics Club. The Lions would like to thank all those who volunteered and supported this event.

Manitoba Government Media Release | The Manitoba government is donating all of the external visitation shelters installed at personal care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic to First Nations, not-for-profit and co-operative organizations, and municipalities throughout the province to be repurposed to benefit communities, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma announced today. “We commissioned […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat Birch River Drop In Center June 27, 2023 Benito Drop In Center June 28, 2023 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre June 29, 2023 All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome This month’s topics: Elder Abuse Awareness Nutrition for Maintaining Your Strength Guest […]

Pictured above: Jeff Reimer family from Ridgeville Submitted by: Violet Plett | We had a great weekend of listening to Gospel Music, and visiting with neighbors and friends, and meeting new friends. The attendance overall wasn’t very big, but we did count about 60 people there at one point. We had several bands and others […]

Submitted by: Sharla Haluschak The Swan River Ride for a Reason Poker Run took place on June 10, 2023 with all proceeds donated locally. It was a good turn out for our first Ride For A Reason Poker Run. Thank you to the Minitonas Lions for putting on the pancake breakfast. Thanks to all the […]

Submitted by: Stephanie Wigley The Grand Opening of the Swan Valley Animal Protection League’s (SVAPL) new shelter building was held on June 17, 2023. It started out with a ribbon cutting ceremony where we had both Dave Theunissen and Audrey Sercombe do the ribbon cutting. Both of these individuals have been monumental in getting SVAPL […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre proudly presents National Indigenous Peoples Day Wed. June 21, 2023 Sunrise Ceremony 5:00 am Pancake Breakfast 7:00 am Evening Events: 5:00 pm Evening Events Include: Stew & Bannock Pow Wow Dancers Drummers Fiddling Everyone Welcome to Join 1413 Main Street E Swan River, MB 204-734-9301

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny was […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 23, 2023 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. Margaret Leask presented Sapotaweyak’s vision for their students who will be attending SVRSS next fall. The projected number is 35 students. They will be transported on a daily basis and will have arrangements made for students […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 13, 2023 Northwest Region A week of high temperatures and high humidity moved crops along rapidly. Overnight temperatures were warm most of the week and then cooled off over the weekend. Highest precipitation amount was in San Clara, which received 83 mm. Excessive precipitation from the previous week caused challenges […]

Pictured above: The SVRSS Senior Band is joined by special musical guests, The Swan Valley Community Band ValleyBiz Story | There was music in the air on June 7, 2023 as the SVRSS Concert Band and Grade 9 Band presented their summer band concert. Pictured above: Grade 9 Band The program began with the Grade […]

Media Release | After more than 46 years in Swan River, serving the Parklands Region, North Central Saskatchewan, and beyond, Northern Leisure & Power Products’ owners are retiring, and they plan to close the doors over the next several weeks. The Minish family has been running various businesses in Swan River since 1950. In 1977 […]

Swan Valley Animal Protection League Animal Shelter Grand Opening Sat. Jun 17, 2023 11:00 am – 2:00 pm At the Animal Shelter By Spruce Products Watch for Signs Join us for Food, Drinks, and Tours of the new Facility Ribbon Cutting done by Dave Theunissen and Audrey Sercombe Hot Dog or Chili Dog, Drink and […]

Submitted by: Rachael Stober | On May 25, 2023 the graduating class of 2023 held their Safe Grad fundraising BBQ. It was a beautiful day and the community, once again, supported in great numbers! We had many pre-orders from businesses and individuals and a huge crowd turned out to enjoy the sun, support the grads […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko The Village of Benito was bustling with activity when large crowds of people attended the first Community Garage and Business Sidewalk Sale. With 28 locations, some of the streets where so congested that it was hard for vehicles to drive around so a lot of the visitors just parked and walked […]

RCMP Media Release | On June 7, 2023, a 15-year-old male was arrested in Winnipeg by RCMP Major Crime Services investigators and charged with Manslaughter in the death of a 29-year-old woman in Swan River. The male is from Swan River and was known to the deceased. He was remanded in custody. Swan River RCMP […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 6, 2023 Northwest Region A week of showers/thunderstorms, high temperatures and high relative humidity contributed to a mixed week. While the high temperatures and soil moisture encouraged rapid crop growth, some extreme precipitation events (localized) caused some damage in areas. Storms early in the week brought large amounts of rain […]

Submitted by: Sharla Haluschak | Ride for a Reason Poker Run Sat. June 10, 2023 Swan Valley Museum Hwy 10 N East side of bridge Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am – 11:00 am $8 per person All welcome for breakfast, do not have to be a rider. Registration 9:00 am – 10:20 am All Motorcycles are […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 25th day of April 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors:        Brian Burick Brad Kushniryk Byron Zbirun Terry Neely Raymond McGregor Carrie Blosha Interim CAO:   Pat […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 28th day of March 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Brian Burick Byron Zbirun Terry Neely Brad Kushniryk Raymond McGregor Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson Videographer: Jeremy Bergen CALL […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 30, 2023 Northwest Region Most of the region received welcome precipitation, with the exception of a few areas. Highest accumulated precipitation for the week was received in The Pas with approximately 42 mm. Although areas that received precipitation slowed seeding progress, the rain was welcomed to help with germination and […]

Submitted by: Prairie Mountain Health | Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is pleased to announce that three new Nurse Practitioners (NPs/Grad NPs) will soon begin seeing patients and clients within the communities of Carberry, Swan River and Virden. PMH CEO Brian Schoonbaert says recruitment and retention of health-care professionals remains a top priority for the health […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Swan River and District Community Resource Council Inc. Annual General Meeting June 20, 2023 1:30 pm Harley House Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 23, 2023 Northwest Region It was a week of mixed temperatures and little to no moisture across the region. Some areas received a light frost mid-week when temperatures dropped. A few sporadic showers were reported but not of any significance to slow seeding progress. While the eastern side of the […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) | The Swan Valley School Division was recently awarded a grant for equipment to enhance student skills of physical literacy through gymnastics at Taylor School. The aim of daily physical activity is to provide students with a balanced program that helps them to develop the knowledge, skills, […]

RCMP Media Release| On May 29, 2023, at approximately 3:00 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a deceased female inside a residence in Swan River, Manitoba. Officers attended the scene and located a 29-year-old woman deceased. There was nobody else present inside the home. This matter is being investigated as a homicide. RCMP […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | Huge Community Event Benito Garage Sale Sat. June 3, 2023 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 25 Locations with Great Bargains BBQ $5 – Main Street Hot Dog, Drink, Cookie Click map for a larger version.

Submitted by: Glen McKenzie | Fundraising BBQ Fri. June 9, 2023 11 am – 2 pm Coop Parking Lot Hamburger, Drink, Bag of Chips $10 Proceeds to Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club Sponsored by Swan River Lions Club

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 16, 2023 Northwest Region Warm and windy week across the region with the exception of a storm that rolled through parts of the region mid-week. Dauphin and Ste. Rose area received approximately 30 mm of rain with Drifting River station receiving 48 mm in a short period. Hail also occurred […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the April 24, 2023 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board was made aware of the Winnipeg Ballet performance on April 26th at the SVRSS. 2. Heyes will now be a K-5 school. The grade six class will be moved to Ecole, where all the […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland Mamma Mia! A huge SUCCESS! What can 40+ students, 20 community members, and 25 SVRSS staff members do…..put on one heck of a show! This production was full of drama, song, live music, and talent! Over 900 people were entertained from Thursday to Sunday for the SHORT 3-hour production. Saturday night […]

Submitted by: Laurie Evans | May 20, 2023 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 3rd Avenue Minitonas Minitonas United Church is closing and looking to clear out many items. All profits will be donated to charity. Piano and bench, Pots, roasters Small wooden tables, Seasonal Decorations Piano music books, Church Pews Chapter books, Infant Change table […]

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger Golf Bonanza FUN-draiser Sat. June 24, 2023 Swan River Golf and Country Club Call the Clubhouse to Register 204-734-3935 $100 per golfer, limit 200 golfers Registration 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tee off: 10:00 am All You Can Eat Breakfast $10 7:30 – 9:30 am Sponsored by Cook & Cooke Insurance/Financial […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille | The Little Woody Baptist Church Art Show took place on May 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm. It was a beautiful event with nice weather and a lot of people enjoying the Art and coffee time. Exhibitors were: Naomi Nemez, Barb Labbe, Suzanne May, Wilma Barkman, Julie Kooistra, Candace Balbo, Melanie […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. Harvey, Fire Chief Fedorchuk […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Carla Werbicki | Mother’s Day Brunch Fundraiser Bowsman School May 12, 2023 11:30am–1:00pm Tickets $5 Available from: grade 8 students, office, or at the door.

There was a great turnout at the Spring Vendor Market on May 6, 2023 with a lot of happy shoppers. If you couldn’t make it to the market, and are needing a gift for someone, support a local vendor.

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Wednesday Evening, 3 May 2023, the Swan Valley Community Band performed its annual Spring Concert “NOTES OF SPRING” at the Ecole Swan River South School Gym. The audience enjoyed a repertoire of 10 concert selections depicting different genres. This included music representing a number of countries, like Norway, Canada, and […]