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 […]
Category Archives: Local Interest
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 […]
Swan Valley Stock Car Race & Mud Bog – June 23, 2012
Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk Swan Valley Stock Car Club will be holding its Season Opener Points Race followed by a mud bog: Saturday, June 23, 2012 Swan Valley Speedway Racing starts at 3:00 pm Mud Bog will follow Directions from Swan River: 2 miles east on Highway #10 5 miles south on Road #488 1/4 […]
Games Wear Day At Swan Valley Dental
Swan Valley Dental 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 wear […]
Learn, Live, Believe in the Future
Submitted by: Canadian Mental Health Association Staff Learn from the past, Live in the present, and Believe in the future. Click any picture for a larger version. We would like to thank the community for their participaction in the First Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk on Friday, June 15th. The Canadian Mental Health Association of […]
Swan Valley Stock Car Race & Mini Demo – July 14, 2012
Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk Swan Valley Stock Car Club will be having a Points Race followed by a 4 cylinder mini demo derby: Saturday, July 14, 2012 Swan Valley Speedway Racing starts at 3:00 pm Mini Demo Derby will follow Directions from Swan River: 2 miles east on Highway #10 5 miles south on Road […]
Games Wear Day At Swan River Home Hardware
Swan River Home Hardware 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 […]
Games Wear Day At Swan Valley Vet Clinic
Swan Valley Vet Clinic 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 […]
CO-OP Hosts Safe Grad BBQ
ValleyBiz Story | On June 15, 2012 SVRSS Safe Grad 2012 held a Smokie on a Bun sponsored by the Swan Valley Co-op. Co-op staff and students worked together to serve those who stopped by to support the Grads. Even the sunshine made a very welcomed and long overdue appearance.
Town Of Minitonas Minutes – June 6, 2012
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 6th day of June, 2012 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Caruk, Bartel & Windsor CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 8:00 pm Merv Leslie re: Town Foreman 8:30 pm Danielle Gordon-Broome re: Webpage […]
Aboriginal Day Craft Workshop – June 21, 2012
Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy To commemorate Aboriginal Day the Northwest Regional Library will be hosting a Dream Catcher Workshop Thursday, June 21, 2012 7 pm to 9 pm Nothwest Regional Library Swan River Come and learn a new skill!
Games Wear Day At Hon. Ron Kostyshyn’s Office
Hon. Ron Kostyshyn’s Constituency Office 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 Wear Day At Scales Drug Store
Scales Drug Store 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 wear […]
Village Of Benito Minutes – June 12, 2012
A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday June 12, 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 […]
Phatboys Charity Barbque
Submitted by: Mike Yablonski It was a beautiful sunny afternoon for a bar-b-que! Celebrating Phatboys’ Anniversary and benefiting the French Immersion students’ future French Cultural Trip, the bar-b-que was a success. Donations from KFC, Extra Foods, and TD Canada Trust helped increase the profits. Salad, a drink and a delicious burger sold for $5. Yummy […]
Games Wear Day At Dufresne
Dufresne 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 wear may be […]
Games Wear Day At the Swan River Provincial Building
The Provincial Building 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 wear […]
Local Grandmothers Sign Petition
Submitted by: Bev Leach Merle Robinson, representative of Friends for Grandmothers of Africa, watches as Susan Huxley signs a petition calling upon the House of Commons to pass Bill C-398. This Bill will help facilitate the immediate and sustainable flow of life-saving generic medicines to developing countries which can’t afford brand name retroviral drugs. The […]
Town Of Swan River Minutes – June 5th, 2012
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Delaurier chairing the meeting until Mayor McKenzie arrived at 8:00 p.m. Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, and Sakal were present. Public Hearing was called to order by Deputy Mayor Delaurier […]
Service to Seniors Host Fraud Prevention Presentation
Submitted by: Bev Leach On Thursday, June 14, 2012 fifty-seven seniors listened attentively as Royal Bank Manager Joe Synk and Constable Korey Ogungbemi informed them of potential problems which might be encountered when dealing with any type of financial transactions. They spoke of Internet banking, credit card use, false charity scams, financial abuse by trusted […]
Swan River Receives Funding for Youth Employment Project
Province of Manitoba Media Release | Swan River, Manitoba—The Government of Canada announced new funding to support youth in Swan River to help them gain the skills and knowledge they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin–Swan River–Marquette, on behalf of […]
Quilting in the Quiet Retreat – Aug 24-26, 2012
Submitted by: Wade Dale The Bowsman United Chuch Prayer Quilt Group is organizing: Quilting in the Quiet Retreat August 24, 25, 26, 2012 United Church Bible Camp Wellman Lake Our Mission Statement: To use our God given talents for the care and comfort of others. Come and join us in a weekend of quilting comradeship […]
Games Wear Day at Parkland Vision Services
Parkland Vision Services 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 wear […]
Olympian Jill Officer Meets the Community
ValleyBiz Story On Monday, June 11, 2012 Olympian and World Champion Curler Jill Officer kicked back at a community barbeque. Hosted by the Royal Bank, all proceeds of the barbeque went toward the Swan Valley 2012 Power Smart Manitoba Games. Click any picture for a larger view. The staff of the Royal Bank stayed warm […]
SVRSS Students Support Special Olympics in the School
Submitted by: Bev Lumax The Busy Hands Craft Group are students from the SVRSS doing special projects to help earn their Math credit. As well as the crafting, they set up a simulated business. Bev Lumax accepting donation to Special Olympics from Jordan Gosselin. Click picture for larger version. As crafts were sold, Income and […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – June 11, 2012
Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre June 11, 2012 | Northwest Region The Northwest Region received rainfall for most of the weekend with amounts ranging from 10 mm to over 100 mm. The highest rainfall was recorded in the Swan Valley and Roblin areas. Crops […]
RM Of Swan River Minutes – June 12, 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 12, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick Absent: Terry Neely GLEN FOSTER DON […]
Frauds & Scams Presentation
Submitted by: Service to Seniors Service to Seniors invites you to a Joint presentation from the Royal Bank of Canada and the RCMP addressing senior safety. Elks Hall 112 – 5th Avenue South 1:30 pm Thursday, June 14th, 2012 Current frauds and scams, how to protect yourself from them and understanding and protecting senior rights […]
Phat Boys Charity Bar-B-Que – June 15, 2012
Submitted by: Mike Yablonski Phat Boys Autobody will be hosting a Charity Bar-B-Que Friday, June 15, 2012 11:00 am to 1:30 pm Phat Boys Autobody 1941 Dubreuil Street (off the boulevard on Highway 10 East) $5.00 Hamburger, Drink & Salad $1.00 Puffed Wheat or Rice Crispie Cake 50/50 Draw All Proceeds to an upcoming French […]
Emily Klekta Receives Healthy Living Award for Youth
Submitted by: Province of Manitoba | Emily Klekta, a Grade 12 student at the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, has been awarded the Premier’s Healthy Living Award for Youth. Klekta is the president of her school’s Teens Against Drunk Driving (TADD) group. As president, Klekta is responsible for leading several initiatives within her school such […]
A Spectacular Evening of Wine & Cheese
Submitted by: Swan Valley Co-op The Swan Valley Co-op in cooperation with the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission held a “Wine & Cheese Spectacular” on Friday, June 9th. Click any picture for a larger version. The food floor of the Swan Valley Co-op hosted a group of nine wine companies offering over 40 different varieties of […]
RCMP Recover Truck Stolen from Swan River
RCMP Media Release | At about 5:30 a.m., Sunday morning, June 10th, Swan River RCMP received a complaint of a 1991 Chevrolet pickup stolen from a local business parking lot in Swan River. At 7:05 a.m., with the public’s assistance, the truck was located in a ditch west of Swan River on Provincial Road 275 […]