Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 7th day of November, 2012 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Bartel, Caruk & Windsor CAO: Carolyn Gordon 1. W. Robb – S. Windsor RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway Enjoy a Delicious and Heartwarming Roast Beef Supper Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at the Pine River Community Centre ADULTS: $12 YOUTH 6 – 12 YEARS: $6 5 YEARS & YOUNGER: FREE Price includes admission to the PINE RIVER COFFEE HOUSE Starting at 7:00 PM Coffee House […]

Submitted by: Nelly Mills An era has passed. White’s Drug Store has been sold. The Nahnybidas are moving toward retirement. Click any picture for a larger version. On Friday evening, the first night of the 14th annual White’s Drug Store Curling Classic, curlers and committee members honoured the long-standing Gold Sponsor of the White’s for […]

Submitted by Jocelyn Beehler | Raiden Legebokoff is Jaimie and Joseph Legebokoffs youngest son. He was born in May with a heart defect and also has diabetes. He has had surgery and will likely need another one. He was hospitalized in Edmonton and Winnipeg till this fall. Raiden and Jaimie were able to be home […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Rotary Club This year marked the 50th Anniversary of the Swan Valley Rotary Auction. Bidding seemed to start earlier and remained steady throughout the evening. When Dave Theunissen rang the final bell, no items remained unsold and sales totalled $11,900. Proceeds of this year’s auction have been designated toward the Richardson […]

Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy Northwest Regional Library Thursday, November 15th, 2012 7:30 pm Lorne & Lesley Henkelman and Elmer & MaryAnn Friesen will share the experiences they had whilst travelling through Thailand, Cambodia and Bali.

ValleyBiz Story The Association for Community Living hosted the 33rd Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale on Friday, November 2, 2012. It was a great opportunity for the community to start their Christmas shopping. Click any picture for a larger view. From tasty treats to hand crafted items, there was something for everyone. Don King sold […]

Submitted by: Bowsman Lions Club The 2012 Bowsman Community Halloween Party took place at the Bowsman Legion on Halloween night. Click any picture for a larger version. Kids demonstrated their carving skills and showcased their jack-o-lantern creations during the pumpkin carving activity. With close to 100 people in dressed up there were plenty of choices […]

Submitted by: Nelly Mills If you want to see the best curlers in the world, but are not keen on sitting through a two hour game, (the games are only eight ends in the World Curling Tour events), why not come to the club for the second half of the game? Fourteenth Annual White’s Drug […]

RCMP Media Release | Carl ELLINGSON was last seen leaving Swan River Manitoba yesterday just after 5:00 p.m. and was traveling by vehicle to his home near Benito. At this time it appears that he did not arrive home. The pickup truck was located a short time ago in the vicinity of the residence by […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 79-year-old man from the Benito area. Carl ELLINGSON was last seen leaving Swan River Manitoba yesterday just after 5:00 p.m. and was traveling by vehicle to his home near Benito. At this time it appears that he did not arrive home. […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Rotary Club | The Swan Valley Rotary Club is holding its annual radio auction on: Thursday, November 8 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm November 8th will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Radio Auction. Through the generous contributions of both the business and professional communities much has been accomplished for […]

Submitted by: Shirley Yaschyshyn A sold out crowd of about 250 people attended the Harvest Celebration supper and dance hosted by the Shaker Misto Dance Club and the Benito Recreation Centre. Click any picture for a larger version. Following a delicious supper, the Dauphin Bratstva Dance club, Swan River Adult Dolyna dancers and the Shaker […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin The Swan Valley Novice team was invited to play a mini game during the 1st intermission of the Swan Valley Stampeders home game on Friday Nov 2nd. 11 boys and girls age 7 & 8 took to the ice with 3 Stampeder Players. Click any picture for a larger version. They […]

Submitted by: Bowsman Lions Club Over six years after proposing to purchase it for the local hospital with a commitment for over $300,000 by the local Lions Clubs, the cataract equipment “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony was finally held at the Swan Valley Health Centre on November 6th, 2012. Click any picture for a larger version. Members […]

On November 3, 2012 just after 7:30 p.m., Swan River RCMP as well as local emergency services were dispatched to a complaint of an injured male in a residence on Shoal River Cree Nation. On arrival, police located a 36-year-old Shoal River Cree Nation resident with serious injuries caused by an edged weapon. The victim […]

Submitted by: Amber Friesen Over twenty women gathered on Saturday, November 3 for Inspire, an event to encourage and uplift valley moms in their important job of motherhood. Click any picture for a larger version. The guest speaker, Tricia Reed, engaged participants with her stories and thoughts on simplicity and community. There was lots of […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist Is this “one beeeg happy family”? That’s what it looks like, right? And that’s what the Peurto Rican gardener, Hector, wants the photo to show…. However, with the title of “Squabbles” you can be sure there is more than meets the eye. This photo shows the entire cast after rehearsal on […]

Submitted by: Nelly Mills: The Harley House certainly has grown into a hub of our community. “Yah,” said Moe Bowles, one of the volunteers central to there birth of the town’s classic heritage house on Veterans Way. “We have a couple of organizations in here, and people use it for meetings, and art classes. It’s […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends tonight The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 4, 2012 Set your clock to: 1:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

Submitted by: Bev Leach The Services to Seniors Board hosted two anniversary teas to celebrate twenty-five years of Congregate Meal Programs being offered in two locations in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. Meal Coordinator Betty Bresky delighted the assembled guests in her Halloween dress at the Fairhaven Anniversary tea. Musical witches […]

Submitted by: Chris Reimer Shawn Reimer, formerly from Birch River, recently took a one year leave from his teaching position in Winnipeg. He and his wife Amy, who is a social worker, relocated to Nairobi, Kenya. Click any picture for a larger version. Shawn is teaching math at a school in Nairobi while Amy volunteers […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 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 6 […]

Submitted by: Minitonas Early Years School | The noon hour soccer program at Minitonas Early Years School has been completed. Congratulations to the Fire Ringers who defeated the White Cap team in an exciting final game. Good job to all the teams!! You all played very well!

ValleyBiz Story | Zombies, ghouls, vampires, witches and all things dead, un-dead and generally scary haunted the Minitonas & District Arena during a fundraising Skate-A-Thon on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Click any picture for a larger version. The spooky group included over 70 participants ranging from the very scary to this frighteningly cute pair of […]

Submitted by: Irene Hartwig | They came in cars, trucks and even buses for the Swan Valley Air Cadets’ Open House and Light Show & Dance on Friday night at the Swan Valley Museum. The event began at 4:00 p.m. with an Open House in which young people ages 11 – 18, along with their […]

Submitted by: Nelly Mills: Harley House will host Toronto musician, David Baxter and his brother Michael Baxter of Porcupine Plain for a lively show. Friday November 2, 2012 Doors open: 7:30 pm Showtime: 8:00 pm David Baxter has been a record producer and a session musician for almost three decades while his brother chose our […]

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 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick ALEX HALUSCHAK […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday October 23, 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 […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 10th day of October, 2012 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Reeve McIntosh, Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta, Rinsdorf & Eisner CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 9:00 am Daryl Chartrand re: Public Works Report 10:00 am Liske Variation […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | We had a wonderful evening starting out with The Bowsman Accomplished Musicians concert group. Jade Graham, Leah Graham, Maclyn Burghart, Haley Ferriss, J.J. Burghart, Hadley Stinson, Seanna Stinson, Riley Roberts & Layna Burghart performed some lively fiddle tunes. Then the crowd was wowed by the great Calvin Vollrath, along with […]

Submitted by: Lesley Henkelman Benito Recreation Centre Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 6:00 pm Doors Open 7:00 pm Supper Dance Midnight Lunch Chinese Auction Adults only unless accompanied by a parent. $25 per person; 12 years old and under $12 Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Meatballs, Roast Pork … and More! Music by: Zuchkan Band from Foam Lake, […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday October 9, 2012 in the Village Council Chambers. Present – Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Absent with permission – Mayor Meadows Deputy Mayor Scouten called the […]

Submitted by: Amber Friesen Motherhood can be a challenging job. Inspire is an opportunity for moms to network and share practical ideas with one another. Tricia Reed, the guest speaker, will share her “Confessions of a Mother Looking for Simplicity and Community”. Workshops will be offered on photography, healthier eating, women’s health and parenting strategies. […]

RCMP Media Release |On October 25, 2012 at about 8 am the Swan River RCMP and the Parkland EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with a cyclist at Main street and 5th Avenue, in Swan River, Manitoba. A 2003 Chevrolet Impala was southbound on 5th avenue, when a westbound cyclist cut across the […]

Submitted by: Wade Dale FOOD! What an equalizer. No matter your age, sex, race, creed, color or religion, FOOD, nourishes not only our physical body but also ones soul and spirit. Click any picture for a larger version. A chance to gather at the table is an opportunity to discuss the coming and going of […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 3rd day of October, 2012 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Bartel, Caruk & Windsor CAO: Carolyn Gordon 1. W. Robb – S. Windsor RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin and Micheline Carstairs The SVAPL 25th Anniversary banquet and fundraiser was held on October 20, 2012 at the Museum Hall. The sold out event exceeded our wildest expectations. Click any picture for a larger version. Everything from the wine, bottled and labeled with our own beautiful anniversary labels, to the unique […]

Submitted by: Irene Hartwig Swan Valley Air Cadets are hosting an Open House Friday, October 26, 2012 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Swan Valley Museum Hall Young people (ages 11 and up) and their parents are invited to come to the Swan Valley Museum Hall (on Highway 10 North beside the River) to learn more […]

Submitted by: Trevor Barkman Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives Myrna Scott presents a cheque in the amount of $249 on behalf of the Veterans Community Hall to Ursula Taylor of the Swan Valley Food Bank. The funds were raised through ticket sales at the Parkland Food Challenge Ticket to Taste event on October 11, […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2012 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Debbie Soloway, Nelson Rusk, Stephen Nadolney, Dane Guignion, Bert Fedoriw Councillor Stockford was absent with notice. CAO Robin Wiebe was present […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 16th, 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 October 2nd, 2012 regular meeting of Council be […]

On October 15, 2012 at about 3 pm the Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and the Swan River Fire Dept were dispatched to a 2 vehicle motor vehicle collision/rollover at Hwy # 10 & Main street (near the Subway store), in Swan River, Manitoba. A 2005 Ford Escape (sport utility vehicle) was westbound on Hwy […]

RCMP Media Release | Investigation has revealed that two vehicles were street racing at the time of the collision. The second vehicle, a 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was not involved in the collision. The driver of the second vehicle, 25-year-old Dallas Joseph GENAILLE of Minitonas, Manitoba has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor […]

PROVINCE ANNOUNCES DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SWAN RIVER, DUCK MOUNTAIN AREAS AFFECTED BY HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING IN JUNE Property Owners Encouraged to File Reports Following Mid-June Rainstorms: Ashton Up to $790,000 in disaster financial assistance will be made available for infrastructure and private property damage caused by heavy rains throughout the Swan River and […]

On October 16, 2012 just before 7 pm, the Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a break & enter of a business in the town of Swan River, Manitoba. Police attended the H & R Block at 102 – 6th avenue north to find that the main door to the business had been broken. Entry […]

Submitted by: Lion Corey Hurren The Bowsman and District Lions Club held their 9th annual Bull-A-Rama at the Bowsman Arena on Friday, October 12. 2012. Click any picture for a larger view. The action packed event was another success to help support the three Swan Valley Lions Clubs purchase of the Swan Valley Cataract Equipment. […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart Calvin Vollrath in Concert with Patti Lamoureux Jeremy Rusu Rhea Labrie Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Bowsman Legion Hall 7:00 pm Opening Act: Bowsman Accomplished Musicians $20 for Adults $10 for 16 & Under Tickets Available At: The Bowsman Community Store 238-4251 Freedom Sound, Swan River 734-2383 Fabriculous, Swan River 734-5662 For […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Thursday, October 11, 2012 the Veterans Community Hall Food Processing Centre, hosted a challenge for producers and entrepreneurs wanting to promote their locally-made food products. Here is a closer look at the contestants, their products and the winners. Click any picture for a larger view. Diane Holinaty – Minitonas, MB – […]

Submitted by: Wade Dale Bowsman United Church Fall “Beef” Supper Sunday October 21, 2012 4:30—6:30 p.m. Bowsman Legion Hall $12.00 per person Help support “A Port in the Storm” Quilt Draw Pattern “Ohio Star” 60″ x 60″ Tickets—$2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 Tickets ONLY sold at the Fall Beef Supper Draw at 6:30 p.m. […]