Submitted by: Tammy Potkonjak | The ice is ready at the Bowsman Skating Rink Registration Night Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 Come out to register and skate (4:00pm-6:30pm) YOUTH REC HOCKEY (AGES 6-10) ON MONDAYS 4:30-6:00pm $10 to register plus $30 single season pass OR $10 to register plus $2.00 each time you play For more […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | The RCMP, Communities that Care and the Swan Valley Stampeders have partenered up for a good cause on the evening of Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Picture courtesy of Swan Valley Star and Times. The Swan Valley Stampeders invite you to bring a new toy to donate to Toys for the […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | Swan River Timbits Black team played in Dauphin on Dec 15th & 16th, 2012 the kids were excited as this was their 1st tournament this year. Front Row – Ryzlie Nepinak, Christian Hart, Jackson Badowski, Kai Gorchynski, Drayson Davy, Chrystal Zamzow Middle Row – Noah Weir, Shayden Anderson, BRady Burghart, […]

RCMP Checkstop Update | The Holiday Checkstop program continued in the Swan Valley this weekend. RCMP reported the following statistics for the past weekend: Checkstops – 2 Number of vehicles checked – 76 Impaired over .08 – 1 Reading (BAC) – 150 mg % Number of other HTA charges – 1 This high-visibility campaign focuses […]

Submitted by: Gill McGrath | On Wednesday 12th Dec 2012 Swan Valley Settlement Services hosted the first of a series of food tasting and cooking sessions. The theme was East Indian foods. Click any picture for a larger version. Samples of different snack foods were tried and everyone had a hand in making a variety […]

Swan River RCMP and Parkland EMS responded to a single vehicle (snow mobile) accident in Benito, MB. Investigation indicates that a 23 year old male (& resident of the RM of Swan River) lost control of his snow mobile as he was west bound on the Government Road Allowance, and had pressed on the brakes […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday December 11, 2012 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows Deputy Mayor Scouten Councilor Offenberger Councilor Zebinski Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Delegations – Maintenance Report – Rick Kinaschuk Mayor Meadows called […]

The completion of five significant upgrades to highways and infrastructure in the Swan River and Dauphin areas at a cost of more than $20 million will increase safety and improve traffic flows for motorists, truckers and farmers, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced today. “This investment in highways and roads, and the installation of […]

RCMP Media Release | Mischief/Vandalism – 100 block of Main st. W., Swan River, MB – paint balls. Occurred – overnight of Dec 10/11 Police received a report that a vehicle parked in front of a residence had been shot with a paint ball. There was no damage to the car and the yellow paint […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band started Sept. 1994 with Julie Kooistra organizing & directing the group. There is a core of those charter members who are still participating. Click any picture for a larger version. We average around 30-32 members every year, of all ages & experience. We have had a […]

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, December 11, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick DON MACHAN […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday November 13, 2012 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 pm. […]

Submitted by: Bev Lumax | Preorders of Christmas Baking and Christmas pudding were picked up and made their way to many homes around the Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Proceeds will be donated to the Elks & Royal Purple National Charity ” Fund for Children while some of the monies will remain […]

Submitted by: MaryAnn Friesen | This year, live the Christmas story. Live Nativity Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 4:00- 7:00 p.m. Tours every 20 minutes. Scott and Cindy Tibble’s Swan Hills Ranch Take a trip to Bethlehem from Swan River South on Hwy 83, West on Road 204 until the dead end. Live nativity, market place, […]

RCMP Checkstop Update | The Holiday Checkstop Program begand in the Swan Valley this weekend. RCMP reported the following statistics for the past weekend: 6 checkstops, 69 vehicles checked, 5 tickets ( speeding, open liqour x2 and two others) This high-visibility campaign focuses on the detection of high-risk drivers, which includes drivers who are impaired, […]

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk | The SVRSS Cafeteria was filled with family, food and friends as the Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers held their second annual Old Fashion Ukrainian Dance Concert. Click any picture to view a larger version They were entertained by the Beginner, Intermediate, and Senior dancers, along with a number of Ukrainian Christmas Carols […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, and Sakal present. Councillor Delaurier was absent. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the November 20th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Medical Stakeholders Group | The Swan Valley Medical Stakeholders Group is making progress toward establishing a new medical clinic for the Swan Valley. The absence of a modern medical clinic has been identified as a significant barrier to attracting the physicians required to reinstate surgical and maternity services for the Swan […]

Completion of the November 21st, 2012 Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 28th day of November, 2012 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Bartel, Caruk & Windsor CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: Gary Thiessen & Lonnie Armistead (in person) […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist On Saturday, December 1, 2012 the Kenville Hall was decorated in a teddy bear Christmas theme to help the Swan Valley Hoedowners celebrate sixty years of square dancing in the Swan Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Despite iffy road conditions, dancers from as far away as Moose Jaw, […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 30, 2012 at about 9:30 pm, following an investigation, the Swan River RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, Manitoba. Investigators found approximately 2.6 lbs of marihuana. The drugs seized has an estimated street value of $23,560. […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Swan Valley Stampeders White team coached by Mark Munro, Al Hambley & Tom Yaschyshyn went to Flin Flon this past weekend for the Mel Pearson Memorial Novice Tournament. Click any picture for a larger version. The team played on Friday Nov 30th 2012 at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon against […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater The Swan Valley Community Band will be presenting their Annual Christmas Concert featuring Quintets, Saxophone, Tarnished Brass. Conductors: Julie Kooistra, Martyn Snell Wednesday, December 5, 2012 7:30 pm SVRSS Multipurpose Room Sunday, December 9, 2012 2:30 pm Minitonas First Baptist Church Silver Collection. Refreshments will be served.

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 21st day of November, 2012 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Caruk, Bartel & Windsor C.A.O.: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: Brandy Dvorak re: Minitonas Mini Makers 4-H Club 1. W. Robb – J. […]

Minutes of Council meeting held in Bowsman Council Chambers on November 21, 2012 at 7:45 p.m. Present were Mayor Leanne Hutman and Councillors Joyce Readman and Courtney Densen. Councillor Daphne Currie arrived at 8:00pm. DELEGATIONS 8:00 Stan Giles Maintenance Dept. CALL TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA Courtney Densen, Joyce Readman; RESOLVED THAT the agenda for […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH , 2012 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: 1 – Debbie Soloway 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Dane Guignion 4 – Nelson Rusk 5 – Wayne Stockford […]

Submitted by: Meghan Rose Please join us for an evening of visioning and brainstorming about creating a sustainable food system in The Swan Valley! The Swan Valley Farmers’ Market Co-op will host a facilitated workshop and you’re invited to provide your input, energy and passion into creating an action plan for the next two years. […]

Submitted by: Karen Peters Fairly Traded Handicrafts from Around The World Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by selling their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Click any picture for a larger view. Ten Thousand Villages works with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. This income […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Swan Valley Novice White team are the B-Side Champions of the Dauphin Novice Tournament held November 23 to 25th 2012 Left to right: Braden Bartel, Cash Henkelman, Aiden Walker, Steven Arp, Jack Mullin, Wyatt Rose, Will Munro, Tyan Mykula, Brooke Foster Swan Valley defeated Ste Rose Royals on Friday Nov 25th […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on November 20th 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: Swan Valley Employment and Training Project represented by Charlotte Sauder and Donna Martin provided Council with an update on the […]

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk The Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers are hosting an Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert. December 5, 2012 7:00 pm SVRSS Cafeteria The evening will include Guest Singers and a Chinese Auction. Silver Collection at the door.

Pictures by ValleyBiz.ca & Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce Christmas Carols filled the air as people braved the cold to get an early dose of the Christmas spirit at the Tree Lighting Festivities on Friday, November 23, 2012 sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Click any picture for a larger view. As the Taylor School […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist The Valley Stage Players presented three performances of their comedy, “Squabbles” over this past weekend, November 23, 24, and 25. Click any picture for a larger version. Friday’s opening night performance at the Veterans Community Hall was held as a dinner theatre in partnership with the Community Foundation of Swan Valley. […]

Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy Multi-talented entrepreneur, Brenda Gaudry, inspired and entertained a keen audience last night at the North-West Regional Library in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. Brenda passed around samples of her home-made herbal salves and teas while explaining her methods and reasons for harvesting the ingredients for those products. […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath Friday, December 14 1-4 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm Saturday, December 15 1-5 pm Sunday, December 16 12 noon-4:00 pm St. Andrews United Church Auditorium South doors (upstairs) Coffee, Hot apple cider and Christmas Goodies will be served. Cost: Silver Collection or Non-perishable food Item Proceeds go to the Christmas Cheer Board […]

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, November 20, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman – Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick ALEX […]

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, November 13, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick GLEN FOSTER […]

Minutes of Council meeting held in Bowsman Council Chambers on October 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Leanne Hutman and Councillors Daphne Currie and Joyce Readman. Councillor Courtney Densen arrived at 8:00pm. DELEGATIONS 8:00 Stan Giles Maintenance dept CALL TO ORDER 7:30 pm ADOPTION OF AGENDA Daphne Currie, Joyce Readman; RESOLVED THAT the […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler Community Bible Fellowship Christian School participated in Operation Christmas Child again where we filled shoeboxes to be sent to kids around the world. Click any picture for a larger version. Samaritan’s Purse organizes the collection and distribution. The 25 families in the school filled 49 boxes this year. The kids have […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Delaurier presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Sakal, and Whyte present. Mayor McKenzie was absent. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the October 16th, 2012 regular meeting of Council […]

Submitted by: Marg Terry On November 17, 2012, the conditions must have been just right to give the hoarfrost a “spikey” appearance, a bit different than typical hoarfrost.

Submitted by: Dale Buhler The Harvest Celebration Service for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank grow project in Swan River. Previously scheduled for: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:00 p.m. Has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. For more information, call 204-734-3512.

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway Pine River Community Centre hosted a delicious roast beef supper with all the trimmings. There were all types and flavours of desserts. There were guests that travelled from quite far just to participate in this wonderful event. Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone enjoyed the great meal and the […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting November 23, 2012 Co-op Parking Lot 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm Hot Dog and Hot Chocolate $1.00 Christmas Carollers, Taylor School Choir Santa will be there with treat for the kids! Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:15 pm by Mayor Glen McKenzie Nov. 23 at 7 pm […]

ValleyBiz Story | The famous Annie Oakley believed strongly that all women should know how to handle a firearm. This young girl had the opportunity to fire a gun for the first time at the Swan Valley Historical Museum turkey shoot on Saturday, November 17 2012. Click any picture for a larger version. For men […]

Submitted by: Karen Peters It has been said that walking in to a Ten Thousand Villages sale is like entering an international marketplace, featuring handcrafted jewellery and accessories, natural home decor, food and skin care products. Super 8 Motel Meeting Room 10am – 7pm Thursday, November 22, 2012 10am – 7pm Friday, November 23, 2012 […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler The pancake breakfast fundraiser was a great success. Thank you so much to the CBFCS School Board and parents for organizing this fundraiser. Click any picture for a larger version It is so wonderful to see a community come together to support its own in this difficult time. There were many […]

Submitted by: Bev Lumax SR Royal Purple Lodge #185 is again offering Christmas Baking and Chrsitmas Pudding. This is our 10th year of serving up goodies for the valley residents. Funds raised have been used to purchase Lifelines for Services for Seniors. Royal Purple Christmas Baking $15 Small Tray (2 dozen) $10 Pudding (1 quart) […]

Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy The multi-purpose room was filled to capacity with locals, keen to catch a glimpse of faraway places, especially those depicting warmth and sunshine, on a cold November evening. Hosts, MayAnn and Elmer Friesen and Lorne and Lesley Henkelman, talked about their eye-opening trip through Thailand, Cambodia and Bali. Highlights included visits […]

Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy Northwest Regional Library Tuesday, November 20, 2012 7:00 pm Brenda Gaudry is an entrepreneur, naturalist, artist, musician, crafter, eco-tour operator and educator from Barrows. She will show and tell us about her business, how she collects items from nature to make jewellery, ornaments, teas and so on. People are welcome to […]