Submitted by: Scott Tibble Swan Valley 4-H Invites you to attend: Beef Show & Sale May 11, 2013 Valley Livestock Sales Heifer Show: 10:00 am Steer Show: 1:00 pm Sale: 3:00 pm

ValleyBiz Story | The Elks Hall was full to capacity on Saturday, April 13, 2013 as local talent performed to a full house. It was an heartfelt afternoon of good food and entertaining music for a great cause. Click any picture for a larger version. The Burghart Sisters (above) display the ceramic angels presented in […]

RCMP Local Media Release | UPDATE: Indecent Act Investigation A 24-year-old local resident has been arrested and is currently in custody. He will appear in Swan River court on April 17, 2013. UPDATE: Information (charge) laid. April 17, 2013. Disorderly Conduct – Indecent Acts / Exposure Section 173(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada: Police […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Minitonas & District Lions held a Medical Fundraiser Supper on Sunday April 14, 2013 to help raise the funds necessary to bring laser eye equipment to the Swan Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Building on their success of raising $300,000 to establish the cataract program at the Swan […]

RCMP Local Media Release | On April 16, 2013, at about 4:15 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a 911 dispatch regarding a break & enter in progress. Two suspects were seen fleeing from the scene, one male and one female. They wore dark clothing and had their faces covered. They were carrying two single […]

RCMP Local Media Release | On April 15, 2013, shortly after 9 pm, Swan River RCMP were called and advised that about 20 minutes prior, a male had approached several students (early teens in age) and exposed himself while on the École Swan River playground. Immediate police patrols were made. The suspect was gone. The […]

ValleyBiz Story | On April 10, 2013 students across the Valley participated in the “Day of Pink” International Day against Bullying, joining with 350 schools across Manitoba and event more schools and communities across Canada. Minitonas Middle Years School (above) Click any picture for a larger version. Bowsman School Many schools observed the Day of […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | Our next Food tasting and cooking event will be on Mon. April 29, 2013 6:30 pm in the St. Andrews United Church 1st Avenue opposite the post office. This months theme will be traditional Bannoch bread and Erin will be guiding us through making it. The event is free – […]

ValleyBiz Story | The first Minitonas Coffee House, held at the Minitonas Town Hall on Saturday, April 13, 2013, was a huge success. From old favorites to new found talent, over 30 local musicians performed at the packed hall. Click any picture for a larger version. It was a toe-tapping evening for friends and family, […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 27th day of March, 2013 A.D. at 6:30 pm. Present: Reeve McIntosh Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta & Rinsdorf CAO: Carolyn Gordon Absent With Notice: Councillor Eisner Delegations: Patti Henkleman & Shane Yaschyshyn re: Swan Valley […]

A Special Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 27, 2013 in the Village Council Chambers. Present – Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Offenberger Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Absent with permission – Councilor Schneider Mayor Meadows called the meeting […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Swan River’s historic Harley House was the setting for the Valley Stage Players’ open house Thursday evening, April 11, 2013 Some current VSP members sharing a laugh about a previous production. Click any picture for a larger version. The group welcomed interested newcomers to the many opportunities available with involvement […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: 1 – Debbie Soloway, 2 – Steve Nadolney, 3 – Dane Guignion, 4 – Nelson Rusk, 5 – Wayne Stockford, 6 […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: 1 – Debbie Soloway, 2 – Steve Nadolney, 3 – Dane Guignion, 4 – Nelson Rusk, 5 – Wayne Stockford, 6 […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Wednesday April 3, 2013 in the Village Council Chambers. Present – Mayor Meadows, Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 7:00 […]

RCMP Media Release | On April 9, 2013 at about 8:30 pm the Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Department, and Parkland EMS responded to a motor vehicle rollover on the outskirts of Swan River, Manitoba. A call came in via a 911 dispatch of a single vehicle roll over on the ‘Garbage Dump Road’. […]

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, April 9, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick Attend via Phone: Alex […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 27th day of February, 2013 A.D. at 6:30 pm. Present: Reeve McIntosh Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta, Eisner & Rinsdorf CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: Dean Yaremchuk – HMC Management re: Richardson & Wellness Centre Additions to […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 13th day of February, 2013 A.D. at 8:05 am. Present: Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta & Rinsdorf CAO: Carolyn Gordon Absent With Notice: Reeve McIntosh & Councillor Eisner Additions to Agenda: 3.7 Pitney Bowes Contract Renewal […]

RCMP Report | Swan River RCMP are investigating an assault causing bodily harm that occurred on Thursday, April 4, 2013 on Indian Birch Reserve (Wuskwi Sipihk Cree Nation), Manitoba. Reported: April 4, 2013 at about 11:45 pm Occurred (location): Indian Birch Reserve (Wuskwi Sipihk Cree Nation), Manitoba. Swan River RCMP and the Parkland EMS were […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 20th day of March, 2013 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Bartel, Caruk & Windsor CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 7:00 pm Cliff McKay, Swan River RCMP re: 2012 Review & 2013 Plans […]

Submitted by: Kathy Highmoor Walk with me, I will walk with you… Pictures courtesy of: Kathy Highmoor Jocelyn Marchuk Gale Wagner Click any picture for a larger version. After enjoying conversations and a tasty breakfast, hikers stepped out into radiant sunshine. The 2013 Hillsview Hike was underway. Students from Bowsman School, along with their teachers, […]

Th Public Utilities Board News Release NOTICE OF DECISION March 25, 2013 In Order No. 31/13 dated March 25, 2013 the Public Utilities Board approved on an interim ex parte basis, revised water rates for the Local Urban District of Mafeking Water Distribution System in the Rural Municipality of Mountain. The new rates are to […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present. Delegations: Bill Musey regarding spring melt and river bank concerns. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the March […]

Submitted by: Jessica Lacasse 2013 Cake Decorating Challenge will be hosted on May 9th by the Parkland Mental Heatlh Promotion Committee in recognition of Mental Health Week. $20 per entry with over $500 in prizes available. 3 Categories to enter: Assortment Cake (cake pops or cupcakes, or other, minimum of 6 required) Event Cake (wedding, […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday March 12, 2013 in the Village Council Chambers. Present – Mayor Meadows, Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 7:00 […]

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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, March 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak Terry Neely, Brian Burick Absent: Earl Hrappstead GLEN […]

Province of Manitoba News Release: March 26, 2013 The province is delivering on its commitment to provide young people in the Swan River area with more sports and recreation opportunities through the Sport Opportunities Program, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. “We know that investing in sport and recreation opportunities for kids outside of school is […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | On Monday, March 25, 2013 Swan Valley Settlement and Immigration services held a food tasting and cooking event with an Egyptian theme. Click any picture for a larger version. Mary Salib, one of our newer Valley residents cooked Koshary for us to try. It was a traditional Egyptian food consisting […]

Submitted by: Donna L D Burghart | A PACKED HOUSE at the Bowsman Legion Hall Monday, March 25 & Tuesday March 26 set the scene for the 3rd Annual BAM Jam Camp. Click any picture for a larger version. 53 participants took part in two days of intense instruction in fiddle, guitar, vocal & bass […]

Swan Submitted by: George van der Walt | Valley Fine Arts Festival Association Visual Arts Festival 2013 April 16th (12-6 pm): Registration at the War Veterans Community Hall. Submission of works to be Exhibited and Adjudicated April 17th Adjudication of work (not open to Public) April 18th (10am – 8pm): Public Exhibition of Entries Silver […]

Submitted by: Linda McCullough | Dave Ogram, CHIP Facilitator gave a slideshow and DVD presentation explaining the benefits of the Complete Health Improvement Program. John Evashchenko of Swan River,MB “By following the CHIP principles, I was able to reduce my blood pressure medication, eliminate my acid reflux medication and lose 14 pounds” Roseanna Lucan of […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | On March 21, 22, and 23rd the North West Regional Library hosted a very successful “Human Library Event”. This is an initiative in which people called, “Readers” who want to learn about a specific topic “check out” people called “Human Books” for a half hour of conversation in the library. […]

Submitted by: Valerie Mitchell | Bowsman held their Spring Trade and Craft Show on Saturday March 23, 2013. The show was a great way of promoting our local home businesses. It was great to see the community out and seeing what we had to offer. Click any picture for a larger version. We had 18 […]

RCMP Report | Swan River RCMP is investigating an assault with a weapon complaint on Sapotaweyak Cree Nation / Shoal River I.R. – 2013/March/23 6:30 pm – victim was transported via Swan Valley EMS, treated & released at/from the Swan River Health Centre – no further information is available at this time – police investigation […]

RCMP Report | On Friday, March 22, 2013 Swan River RCMP responded a firearms complaint at about 11:15 pm in the Antler Corner area. – firearm was reported. None found, nor any evidence of one being present – alcohol related disturbance at a residence – 4 subjects brought into custody – no further information available […]

Submitted by: Wayne Grier | The 2013 Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM was a huge success, held at Madoco with a fabulous 4 course meal and an entertaining Guest Speaker, Jack Dyck! Approximately 50 people were in attendance! Click any picture for a larger version.

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, March 12, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick TERRY NEELY […]

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen The First meeting of the Communities in Bloom was held at the Harley House in Swan River on March 18th at 6:00. We had 12 gals come and had some very good discussion. Click picture for a larger version. We have the opportunity to obtain a grant from CN and this […]

Submitted by: Brenda Deneer | The 85th Annual Swan River Ladies’ (What NOT to Wear) Bonspiel was held on March 15th to 17th with 28 entries. Pictured is Club President, Brenda Deneer presenting the trophies to the winners in each of the 4 events. First Event: Bev Lumax, Betty Kotyk, (missing-Cindy Boychuk), Shannon Bresky, June […]

Submitted by: Krista Moisondz The Northwest Regional Library was proud to host 35 guests during Travel Night – Northern Ireland on March 19, 203. Click any picture for a larger version. Jayne Leadbeater entertained and educated guests as they learned about various destination points, architecture and overall culture of this beautiful country. Jayne provided stunning […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | Swan Valley Settlement Services is hosting an Egyptian Food Cooking and Tasting Event: Mon. March 25, 2013 6:30 pm St. Andrews United Church Basement, 1st Avenue, opposite the post office The theme of the evening is Egyptian food. The event is free – funded by Manitoba Immigration and Integration Project. […]

Minutes of Regular Council meeting held in Bowsman Council Chambers on February 20, 2013 at 7:45 p.m. Present were Mayor Leanne Hutman and Councillors Daphne Currie, Joyce Readman and Courtney Densen. DELEGATIONS 7:45 Ross Higgs – Water Plant & Nuisance Ground 8:30 Stan Giles – Maintenance Dept. CALL TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. Courtney […]

Submitted by: Valerie Mitchell | Come check out our local crafters and Home Businesses. Sat. March 23, 2013 10am – 4pm Bowsman Legion Hall Chili N Bun served 11-2 We have a nice variety of vendors: Body By Vi, Epicure, Godiva, Grace Adele, Hannah’s Hobbies & Things, Holly S Sewing N Such, Jigsaw Lamps, Jockey […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 5th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present. 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 19th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received. Carried: 2. […]

Submitted by: Caren Dundas Valley Stage Players invite you to an OPEN HOUSE: APRIL 11, 2013 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Harley House Second Street North Swan River We will partner with the Community Foundation of Swan Valley in November, 2013 by performing at their annual dinner theatre, and welcome all those interested in participating. We […]

Submitted by: Bowsman and District Lions Club 589 hardy contestants bought tickets and braved the cold -20C plus wind chill weather for a chance to win the first place prize of $10,000 at the 16th annual Billy Beal Ice Fishing Derby. Click any picture for a larger version. The event, which took place on Saturday, […]

Submitted by: Linda McCullough | The 3rd international CHIP Program will be starting in Swan River later this month. Free Info Sessions: Tues. March 19 – 7:00 pm Thurs. March 21 – 7:00 pm Sun. March 24 – 3:30 pm Swan Valley Health Centre 2nd Floor Board Room Interested persons need to attend only one […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday February 26, 2013 in the Village Council Chambers. Present – Mayor Meadows, Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 7:00 […]