Submitted by: Lindsay Cook The Open House and Trades Exploration at the University College of the North Swan River Regional Centre held on February 28, 2013 was a huge success! Those who attended were welcomed into the Centre where they attended information sessions on local programs and went on a Trades Exploration which visited locations […]

On March 1, 2013 just before 7:00 p.m, Winnipegosis RCMP were dispatched to a call of shots fired at a residence on the Pine Creek First Nation. On arrival police located a 28-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds and a second injured male, also 28-years-old, who had been assaulted with a weapon. Both men were […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday January 29, 2013 in the Village Council Chambers. Present – Mayor Meadows, Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Delegations – R. Kinaschuk, Maintenance Supervisor Mayor Meadows called […]

Submitted by: Leona Sweetser The community of Bellsite has once again hosted a great snowmobile derby, as you can see from the results below. Pictures courtesy Keith Lamb & Brian Dawson – click for a larger version. The weather was as good as you could ever wish for, warm and comfortable to stop and visit […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach Service to Seniors will present a free Mature Driver Workshop for those who wish to increase confidence and driving ability as they age. The Workshop will teach defensive driving techniques, show how to enhance driving skills, update knowledge of traffic laws and road safety rules and show how to compensate for […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn and Scott Beehler (on behalf of the Disc Golf Committee) Frisbee golf is a relatively new and upcoming sport in the province of Manitoba. It is played with Frisbees or discs. A group of volunteers (Disc Golf Committee) is pursuing the installation of an 18-hole course in Benito this spring/summer. Disc golf […]

Minutes of Regular Council meeting held in Bowsman Council Chambers on January 16, 2013 at 7:45 p.m. Present were Mayor Leanne Hutman and Councillors Daphne Currie, Joyce Readman and Courtney Densen (via speaker phone). DELEGATIONS 8:15 Stan Giles — Maintenance Report CALL TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. Daphne Currie, Joyce Readman; RESOLVED THAT the […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles North West Regional Library Tuesday March 19, 2013 7:30pm Join us at the library for a pictorial talk on Northern Ireland and Dublin. Presented by: Jayne Leadbeater

Submitted by: Della McKay Swan River Midgets are hosting: Hockey Manitoba Midget A Provincials March 8-10, 2013 There are 7 teams attending from around MB. Come out and cheer on our midget hockey boys!! Click here for a schedule of games.

Swan River RCMP Weekend Summary | Feb 22, 2013 at 4 pm to Feb 25, 2013 at 2 am Snow mobile collision: Reported – Feb 23, 2013 at about 7 pm Location – near Cowan, MB Dispatched – Swan River RCMP & Swan River Fire Dept – 42 year old male from Bowsman, MB was […]

Swan Valley Human Library Meet Your Neighbour Swan River Northwest Regional Library March 21 (1pm – 4pm) March 21 (7pm – 9pm) March 22 (1pm – 4pm) March 23 (11am – 3pm) WHAT IS A HUMAN LIBRARY? A place to meet your neighbour, have fun and tell your story and/or listen to someone else’s. HOW […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie A very interested crowd was able to get first hand view of the “inside” during the Virtual Tour of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre on Feb 21 at the North-West Regional Library. Click any picture for a larger version. Phyl Friesen provided welcoming remarks. A lively discussion took place. Some […]

Submitted by: Kathy Highmoor The Hillsview Hike will be taking place Mon. April 1, 2013 It is a celebration of wellness and health – spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical. The hike begins at Bowsman Ynited Church with a Pancake Breakfast. Hike will leave the Church at 9am and travel south to Swan River. Refreshments and […]

Submitted by: Jessica Lacasse, Health Promotion Coordinator, Prairie Mountain Health The Youth Empowerment Forum was a great success. Many positive remarks have been shared about Matt Bellace as a speaker, comedian and a professional. The Grade 7&8 event hosted 240 students. They enjoyed a great day and thought Dr. Bellace was an engaging and hilarious […]

RCMP Media Release: On Friday, February 22, 2013 at about 10:00 p.m, Parkland Area RCMP were called through 911 to a residence in Pine River to a complaint of a distraught male. Police attended and located a 16-year-old male at his residence. The youth told police he had stabbed a 37-year-old male who had since […]

Submitted by: Bowsman Lions Club The Bowsman, Minitonas and Swan River Lions Clubs proudly present the 16th annual Billy Beal Classic Ice Fishing Derby Saturday, March 16,2012 12:00 Noon to 3pm Whitefish Lake $10,000 First Prize An additional $10,000 in additional Prizes, Raffles and Gifts Advance Tickets: (prior to 5pm March 15) $40 for Adults […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Delaurier, Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, and Sakal present. Public Hearing: Zoning By-Law Amendment Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor McKenzie who advised that the purpose […]

Submitted by: Lindsay Cook UCN will be hosting an Open House & Trades Exploration Thurs. February 28, 2013 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Swan River UCN Regional Centre 1485 – 3rd Street North Come visit us and learn about… • Kenanow Bachelor of Education – After Degree • Early Childhood Education • Carpentry • Business […]

Submitted by: Wayne Grier Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 3M (Monthly Member Mixer) meeting on February 19 was well attended with 27 people in attendance. Click for a larger version of the picture. Our Guest Speaker from the RCMP gave a presentation on Shoplifting in our community. The Chamber of Commerce is very concerned with […]

Submitted by: Minitonas Figure Skating Club The Minitonas Figure Skating Club Presents Cartoons on Ice Fri. March 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm Doors open at 6:45 pm Adults $4.00 Students (5yr+) $2.00

Submitted by: Les Rosteski A delicious supper of roast stuffed pork loin was served by Reg Jacobson and staff to sixty people at the Legion Club Room on February 16, 2013. The fiddle contest followed: Thank you to all the competitors, a big thank you to the judges George Woodley and Sandy McKay. Thank you […]

Submitted by: Brian Dawson Bellsite Community Centre and North Mountain Riders Snowmobile Club would like to invite you to: 34th Annual Bellsite Poker Derby Sun. February 24, 2013 A Scenic Mountain Route, Groomed Snow Pass Trail that can be seen at www.northmountainriders.com REGISTRATION: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM FEE: DRIVERS $15.00 (3 POKER HANDS) (You must be […]

Canada’s Economic Action Plan Media Release | Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Swan Valley Farmers’ Market under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure projects across […]

Submitted by: Yoenne Ewald | Swan Valley Farmers Market will be holding their Annual General Meeting Thurs. February 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm MAFRI Board Room (120 6th Ave N). Refreshments & Door Prizes! All members and newcomers WELCOME!

Submitted by: June McKenzie A Virtual Tour of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre will be presented: Thurs. February 21, 2013 7:30 pm Swan River Library A 40 minute DVD produced by Kevin Penner. David Poole of Tower Engineering will lead you on this informative tour of pool construction and highlights. Committee members will be […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk In a awesome show of community spirit, the community members of Minitonas and surrounding area and local businesses came together to support the Minitonas and District Arena on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. The evening started with an appetizer and cocktail hour with viewing of […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon Supporting Your Teen in Making Positive Choices February 20, 2013 7:00 pm Veteran’s Hall Nationally-renowned Speaker! No Cost! As a clinical psychologist and stand-up comedian, Dr. Bellace uses humor to convey his very powerful message—we need to support young people in both words and actions. One of the most challenging times […]

Submitted by Wade Dale | What a wonderful way to spend your Sunday afternoon listening and enjoying the talents God has given to the some of the members of The Hillsview Pastoral Charge. With Rev. Kathy Highmoor as MC for the afternoon talent, she got the ball rolling . Gordon Jerffery is always a crowd […]

Submitted by: Wayne Grier | Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting Wed. March 20, 2013 Cocktails 6:00 Supper 6:30 Catered by MADOCO Meeting to Follow The AGM will take place at MADOCO or Legion Room Community Hall (Dependant on # of Guests) This is a fine dining 3 Course served supper format catered by MADOCO. […]

Swan River Ladies Curling Club 85th Annual Bonspiel March 15, 16, 17, 18, 2013 $140.00 per rink Banquet and Entertainment Saturday Night Prizes; 4 Events; 4 Games Guaranteed 1st Draw Friday at 4:00 pm To Enter Contact: Kari Goethe (204) 734-5719 or mail entries to: Box 345 Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0 Cheques payable to: […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 13, 2013 just after 11:00 pm the Swan River RCMP, the Swan River Fire Dept, and soon the Minitonas Fire Dept were dispatched to a fire inside of Chen’s Restaurant in Swan River, Manitoba. A passerby had heard what sounded like a fire alarm, approached the building and saw […]

Submitted by: Wayne Grier | The Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 3 M Meeting (Monthly Member Mixer) Tues. February 19th, 2013 5:30 -7:30 pm The Super 8 Motel Free Appetizers/Cash Bar Questions and Answers on Shop Lifting Issues. Our Guest presenter will be a representative from the RCMP. This is an opportunity […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 6th day of February, 2013 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Bartel & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Absent With Notice: Councillor Windsor Delegations: Merv Leslie – Town Public Works 1. W. Robb […]

Submitted by: Linda McCullough | A Vegetarian Cooking Class was held at the Swan River Seventh-day Adventist Church on February 11, 2013. Cooking demonstrations done by Donna Leming, Linda Ogram and Linda McCullough. Click picture for a larger version. Recipes featuring quinoa in a salad, burgers and casseroles were demonstrated and samples served to 16 […]

Submitted by: Les Rosteski Legion Club Room Swan River Valentine Supper Fiddle and Jigging Contest Saturday, February 16, 2013 Valentine Supper $15 a Ticket – Advance tickets only Fiddle and Jigging Contest 7:00 pm, after Valentine Supper Dance and Open Mic Music by Country Sound, after the contests. If you want to play or sing […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: 1 –___________ 4 – Nelson Rusk 2 – Stephen Nadolney 5 – Wayne Stockford 3 – Dane Guignion 6 – Bert […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 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. Delegations: Swan Valley Farmer’s Market Coop represented by Yoenne Ewald – requesting financial support to assist […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: 1 – Debbie Soloway 4 – Nelson Rusk 2 – Stephen Nadolney 5 – Wayne Stockford 3 – Dane Guignion 6 […]

Submitted by: Sean Baskier The Minitonas & District Arena will be holding a Time & Talent Auction and Banquet Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Minitonas Town Hall 5:30 pm Appetizers/Cocktails & viewing of Auction Items 6:30 pm Supper 8:00 pm Auction SOLD OUT Tickets $25 Available from any Board Member Click Here for a […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | Members of Friends for Grandmothers of Africa presented two copies of the novel Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton to the library on January 31, 2012. Click any picture for a larger version. In Chanda’s Secrets, Allan Stratton vividly brings to life the harsh realities a teenaged girl exoeriences from poverty […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of January, 2013 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: Dale Buhler | A Harvest celebration for the Fields of Jubilee took place on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Knox United Church in Minitonas. Click any picture for a larger version. Approximately 35 people attended to be informed and updated on the local Fields of Jubilee project, and also to hear a […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Couillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present. Public Hearing: Re-Zoning By-Law Amendment Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor McKenzie who advised that the purpose […]

ValleyBiz Story | On January 28, 2013, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation organized a rally in Swan River in support of the Idle No More Global Day of Action. Click any picture for a larger version. After gathering at the Friendship Centre, the march began with a round dance in the intersection of Highway 10N and Highway […]

Submitted by: Wade Dale “Called to Wisdom” Hillsview Pastoral Charge Bowsman United Church and Knox United Church will be holding a Joint Service on February 3, 2013 Bowsman Legion Hall Service starts at 10:30 a.m. Followed by a Pot Luck Lunch at 12:00 p.m. “Hillsview Has Talent” Starts at 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy the talents […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | A benefit concert was held in Bowsman on January 26, 2013 with proceeds going to BAM Jam Camp 2013. What an AMAZING Night!!! The concert was a great success. Father/ Son duo Des & Desi Lagace gave the crowd an impressive performance. Click any picture for a larger version. Tayler […]

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, January 22, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. Present Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak Terry Neely, Brian Burick Absent: Lorne Henkelman, Earl Hrappstead ALEX HALUSCHAK […]

ValleyBiz Story | ValleyBiz attended a tour of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre with Premier Greg Selinger Thursday, January 17, 2013. With work continuing inside, it was a good opportunity to see the progress first hand. Pictured above, Premier Greg Selinger and Town of Swan River Mayor Glen McKenzie Click any picture for a […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 9th day of January, 2013 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Reeve McIntosh, Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta, Rinsdorf & Eisner CAO: Carolyn Gordon Additions to Agenda: 3.7 Hometown Green Team – Summer Student Application Additional Correspondence: […]

On January 21, 2013, the Winnipegosis RCMP received a complaint of a sexual assault that occurred on the Pine Creek First Nation. Investigation indicates that a 15-year-old boy had been sexually assaulted by an unknown male during the late afternoon of January 21, 2013. The boy advised police that while he was walking home, an […]