Submitted by: Meghan Rose | The Swan Valley Farmers’ Markets season opener, July 19th, 2012 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, will feature all of its regular garden produce and home baking as well as live music by the Country Gems. Every product sold by the vendors at market is grown, raised, baked or made within 100 […]
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Games Wear Day At Royal Bank Financial Group
Royal Bank Financial Group in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games […]
Northwest Roundup 2012 – Entertainment Schedule
Coming July 26, 27, 28, 29 The entertainment lineup for the Swan River Northwest Roundup and Exhibition includes Pure Country (Ken Thompson) with special guest Brenda Cohn and The Ryan Keown Band plus local talent participating in the Fiddlers Contest and Talent Stage. Click here for a printable schedule that includes all of the events […]
Summer House Concert – July 10, 2012
Submitted by: Nancy McLennan Kim de LaForest & Greg Simm Perform at Nel’s Place in Minitonas Tuesday, July 10, 2010 7:30 pm Doors Open 8:00 pm Showtime Come down from the Mountain for the evening and enjoy some great music with Saskatchewan’s Kim de LaForest and Nova Scotia’s Greg Simm. These two combine multiple music […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – July 5, 2012
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Thursday, July 5th, 2012 for a Special Meeting in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Sakal, and Delaurier present. Public Hearing: Variation Hearing No. 4/2012 was called to order by Mayor McKenzie who advised that the purpose […]
Town of Minitonas Minutes – July 2, 2012
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 4th day of July, 2012 A.D. at 7:35 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Caruk, Bartel & Windsor CAO: Carolyn Gordon 1. J. Caruk – D. Bartel RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. […]
Games Wear Day At Northern Lights Window Cleaning
Northern Lights Window Cleaning and Carpet Care in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a […]
Games Wear Day At Swan Health Care Plus Pharmacy
Swan Health Care Plus Pharmacy in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. […]
59th Annual Swan Valley Credit Union Beef on Bun
ValleyBiz Story | The Credit Union was busy serving the community on Friday, July 6 at their 59th Annual Beef on a Bun. All proceeds go to the Swan Valley Food Bank, Swan Valley Health Auxiliary and SVRSS Envirothon Team. Click any picture for a larger version. Beautiful weather help to coax in a large […]
Northwest Roundup 2012 – Grandstand Events
Coming July 26, 27, 28, 29 Get ready for heart pounding, hat throwing excitement in Swan River at the Northwest Roundup Grandstand. Manitoba Pony Chuckwagon and Chariot Championships, MRCA & CCA Rodeo, Mini Chuckwagon Novelty Act, Heavy Horse Pull! Click here for a printable schedule that includes all of the events during the Swan River […]
Games Wear Day with Angie Thomas
Angie Thomas in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear may be […]
Games Wear Day At Minitonas Town/RM Office
The Town and RM of Minitonas has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear […]
Northwest Roundup 2012 – Exhibits for Everyone
Coming July 26, 27, 28, 29 Come join us “Down on the Farm” at the Swan River Northwest Roundup and experience rural life through interactive, educational displays. Our Exhibit Halls include entries in Arts & Crafts, Canning & Baking, Horticulture, Grains, Grasses and Photography. Visit our Commerical Displays for live demonstrations in Weaving and Homemade […]
Games Wear Day At Benito Health Care Plus
Benito Health Care Plus in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear […]
Games Wear Day at Benito Foods
Benito Foods in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear may be […]
A Unique Way to Say Thank You
ValleyBiz Story | The Rinsdorf family was thrilled to discover their building had been the target of graffiti. The family (pictured left with the finished work) was not the target of an act of vandalism, but the recipients of and expression of thankfulness for their hospitality. Click a picture for a larger version. German graffiti […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – July 3, 2012
Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre July 3, 2012 | Northwest Region Ample moisture and warm temperatures encouraged rapid plant growth and development across the Northwest Region. Earlier in the week, high winds and precipitation associated with a strong system resulted in some temporary lodging […]
Northwest Roundup 2012 – Serving Up Great Food
Coming July 26, 27, 28, 29 The Swan River Northwest Roundup kicks off with a night BBQ and the food doesn’t stop there. Enjoy local favorites at a community food booths: perogies, cabbage rolls, buffalo burgers & smokies. Snack on Midway treats: candy apples, cotton candy or mini donuts. Beat the heat and wet your […]
Games Wear Day At W. F. Schneider & Son Ltd.
W.F. Schneider & Son Ltd. in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games […]
Games Wear Day At Swan Valley Credit Union in Benito
Swan Valley Credit Union in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear […]
RM Of Swan River Minutes – June 26, 2012
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, June 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick GLEN FOSTER […]
Swan Valley Stock Car Club July 1 Race Recap
Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held a race on Canada Day, July 1, 2012 8 Cylinder 1st Heat 1st place- #3 George Lumax 2nd place- #42 Colin Eisner 3rd place- #89 J Tooley 2nd Heat 1st- #89 J Tooley 2nd- #3 George Lumax 3rd- #42 Colin Eisner Feature Race 1st- […]
Final Look at the Force of the Wind
ValleyBiz Story | As cleanup continues around the Valley after last week’s storm, here’s one last look at the powerful effects of the wind. ValleyBiz photo – left Click any picture for a larger version. These pictures were taken in a yard south of Minitonas and submitted by Lyn Kublick.
Sunny Skies for Canada Day 2012
ValleyBiz Story | What a beautiful day to celebrate Canada Day 2012 with a picnic in the park! The weather was great and there was ice cream for everyone at the Legion Park in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. The always popular Bowsman Lions train spent the day winding along the […]
Swan River Northwest Regional Library Poetry Night
Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy Poetry by candle light; the perfect ambiance to poetry straight from the heart. Melodious music, flickering candlelight, delicious drinks, warm smiles and cheery laughter formed the perfect accompaniment to the rendition of a fine selection of poetry and short stories at the North-West Regional Library on the evening of Thursday, June […]
Canada Day Celebrations Kick Off in Minitonas
ValleyBiz Story | Many people started Canada Day in the company of neighbours and friends at the Minitonas Arena. The pancake breakfast was served up by the Town and RM of Minitonas and was one of several held across the Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Good food and good company… …what a […]
More Swan Valley Storm Damage Pictures
More pictures from around the Valley showing the effects of the powerful storm June 26, 2012. Grain bins were overturned and trees seemed to be the most common casualty. ValleyBiz photo Above: A “forest of sticks” approximately 10 km. south of Minitonas on the west side of #366. Right: A twisted grain bin on the […]
Town Of Swan River Minutes – June 26th, 2012
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 for a Special Meeting in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Sakal, and Delaurier present. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the June 26th, 2012 Special Meeting of Council be received. Carried: […]
Village Of Benito Minutes – June 26, 2012
A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday June 26, 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 […]
Cowan Wayside Park Hit Hard By Storm
ValleyBiz Story | The storm that blew through the Swan Valley on Tuesday, June 26 destroyed property and tore up many trees, including most of the Cowan Wayside park. Some people say the park looks as though it has been clearcut. Photos by Talia Rosteski – Click for a larger version During the storm, trees […]
Temporary Suspension of Maternity Services
Western Regional Health Authority Media Release | Western Regional Health Authority advises that due to qualified physician resource shortages at the Swan Valley Health Centre there will be no maternity services available during the following time period: Tuesday, July 3rd at 8 a.m. until Monday, October 1st at 8a.m. Patients requiring obstetrical services during this […]
Harry Showdra Selected as Vice-Chair of WRHA Board
Harry Showdra of Swan River, MB has been appointed the Vice-Chair of the Western Regional Health Authority Province of Manitoba Media Release | Permanent boards of directors have been named for Manitoba’s five new, merged regional health authorities (RHAs), Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today. “We are continuing to move forward with focusing on what […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – June 25, 2012
Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre June 25, 2012 | Northwest Region Unsettled weather conditions in the southern areas of the Northwest Region saw Dauphin, Grandview and Ethelbert recording an additional 40 mm of rain; scattered light hail also occurred near Grandview mid-week. However, favourable […]
Games Wear Day At Manitoba Agriculture
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation and MAFRI in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger […]
Northwest Regional Library Summer Program Jul 3 – Aug 10
Submitted by: Emma Mayer FREE OF CHARGE July 3 to August 10, 2012 Let your child’s imagination run wild this summer at the library – join us for a summer full of stories, crafts, games and contests! Swan River: Tues. & Thurs: Children completing Grades 2-3 10:30-11:45 or 1:30-2:45 Wednesdays: Children completing K & Grade […]
Swan Valley Stock Car Club Season Opener Recap
Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk It was a great race day and mud bog! Thanks to all our fans! And for everyone that helped out! 8 Cylinder Street Stock Class 1st place in the first 2 heats was #8 Brian Vanderpoole. Feature Race 1st place went to #8 Mark Maga, 2nd place- Dane Vessey, 3rd place- […]
RM Of Minitonas Minutes – June 13, 2012
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 13th day of June, 2012 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Reeve McIntosh, Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta, Rinsdorf & Eisner CAO: Carolyn Gordon 1. W. Pacamaniuk – D. Klekta RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as […]
Poetry Night – June 28, 2012
Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy Straight from the Heart with Dorothy Harvey Thursday, June 28, 2012 7 pm to 9 pm Nothwest Regional Library Swan River Dorothy and a few local poets will be reading their own self-composed poetry!
Manitoba Barrel Racing at Church’s Arena
Submitted by: Angela Mullin 2 open, 1 junior & 3 Peewee raced at Churchs Arena Sanctioned MBRA 0n Friday, Jun3 22, 2012. The weather was beautiful and the ground was perfect. A few spectators came out to watch the 1st night of barrel racing at Churchs arena. In the open was Dusty Church on Runaway […]
Northwest Regional Library Celebrates Aboriginal Day
Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy The North-West Regional Library was abuzz on the evening of Thursday, June 21, 2012 as patrons enjoyed learning how to make dreamcatchers. Participants were welcomed by an Inukshuk made out of books. Free promotional Aboriginal Day materials such as 2D and 3D puzzles, games, colouring pages, tattoos, books and bookmarks were […]
Dr. Seuss Enrichment at CBFCS
Submitted by: Community Bible Fellowship Christian School Students and staff and Community Bible Fellowship Christian School participated in a Dr. Seuss enrichment week. Isabelle Beehler, Kitana Legebokoff, and Ainsli Ellingson showing off their Oobleck Goo (Click any picture for a larger version.) Kendra and Rita Thiessen led the school through 5 afternoons of fun and […]
Swan River Fire Department Has a Blast
ValleyBiz Story | Winding down their training for the summer, the Swan River Fire Department had a blast participating in some training exercises on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. In this exercise, teams or individuals compete in an attempt to spray the “water pig” down the line to the other team’s side. Designed to be effective […]
Barrel Racing – June 22 & 28, 2012
Submitted by: Angela Mullin We are hosting 2 double header barrel races at Church’s Broken Arrow Ranch, Friday June 22nd Thursday June 28th 7:30 pm Entries are $20 for open, Junior, & select (over 50),PeeWee free. Non Members pay a $5 insurance fee. The arena is 7 miles north of Swan River on Hwy 10, […]
Summer Games Pancake Breakfast – June 22, 2012
Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk Veterans Commmunity Hall Friday June 22, 2012 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. $5.00 each and kids 5 and under eat free! EVERYONE WELCOME! All proceeds go towards funding the Power Smart 2012 Manitoba Summer Games
RM of Swan River Minutes – June 19, 2012
Minutes of the Special 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, June 19th, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick BRIAN BURICK TERRY NEELY […]
RM of Swan River By-Election Results
The RM of Swan River held a By-election on June 20, 2012. By-election Results were as follows: 173 votes cast 121 Alex Haluschak 52 Earl Fullerton
Town Of Swan River Minutes – June 19th, 2012
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Whyte, Friesen, Delaurier, and Sakal present. Public Hearing: 1) Variation Hearing No. 3/2012 was called to order by Mayor McKenzie who advised that the purpose […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – June 18, 2012
Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre June 18, 2012 | Northwest Region Unstable weather conditions, variable humidity and temperatures prevailed across the Northwest Region. General rains and thunderstorms resulted in precipitation ranging from 55 mm up to 100 mm in the Ethelbert and Ste Rose […]
A&W 11th Annual Fathers Day Car Show
ValleyBiz Story | A&W held their 11th annual Fathers Day Car Show on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Car enthusiasts braved our continuing stretch of rain to stop by and check out the vintage rides. The market shelter provided a refuge from the wet weather for the people in attendance and even for some of the […]
Swan Valley Soccer Association Soccer Jamboree
Submitted by: Angela Mullin The Swan Valley Soccer Association Timbit Beginners held a soccer Jamboree on June 15th at the Swan Valley soccer pitch. The weather was great, the kids played a fun game & then enjoyed Timbits after the game. Click picture for a larger version. Back Row – Maddix Eisner, Dax Mullin, Levi […]