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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Mahoney Join us for the 1st Annual Mental Health Walk Friday, June 15th, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Legion Park, Swan River (If weather does not permit will be held at the Centennial Arena) 10:00 am Walk around Legion Park 2:00 pm Yellow Ribbon Ballon Release (Balloons $2.00 each) Suicide Awareness […]

Submitted by: The Canadian Wildlife Federation OTTAWA—The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to announce Richard Wowchuk as the recipient of the 2012 Youth Mentor Award. CWF will honour Richard and 5 other award recipients at their Annual General Meeting in St. Johns, Newfoundland, on Saturday June 9, 2012. The Conservation Achievement Awards honour organizations […]

Submitted by: Jim Makichuk There’s an English saying that says the person you are at 7 is the person you will be. I’m probably a good example of that, I was born in Swan River in 1946 and grew up in Benito to the age of 12, with a year spent in Flin Flon. Those […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Stock Car Club Cancelled The Stock Car Races and Mud Bog scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm have been cancelled due to rain. Watch for an announcement for the rescheduled date.

Cook & Cooke Insurance / Financial 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 […]

Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk and Meghan Gray | Around 300 people including Taylor school parents and students, surrounding schools, community daycares and nursery school attended the Taylor School Fun Fest on Friday, June 1, 2012. Approximately $6,500 dollars was raised that will be used for the students of Taylor School and for other people in […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Co-op Swan Valley Co-op’s Marketplace on Main and MLCC Liquor Marts Are pleased to host another Wine & Cheese Spectacular Friday, June 8, 2012 7:00 – 9:30 pm in the Food Department Tickets $20.00 Available at Swan Valley Co-op & Swan River Liquor Mart Proceeds go to the Co-operative Development Foundation […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre June 4, 2012 | Northwest Region More seasonal temperatures, scattered showers and winds prevailed early in the week in the Northwest Region. Heavier showers in the northern areas added to existing wet field conditions. Only localized soil moisture surpluses […]

Submitted Story | The local Medical Services Stakeholders group met Wednesday, May 23 with community representatives who expressed an interest in taking an active role in revitalizing health care within the Swan Valley. The purpose of the meeting was to expand the organized and coordinated effort of local stakeholders working toward common health care goals. […]

Submitted by: Karen Gade On Friday, June 1 over 150 healthy appetites were amply satisfied at the Benito United Church Salad Supper. Click any picture for a larger version. A team of United Church ladies, under the direction of Marlene Kostiuk and Helen Homeniuk, worked together to provide a beautiful cold meal. The buffet of […]

PRHA Media Release | Northern & Remote Family Medicine Residency Stream Through some dedicated work of our VP-Medical Services, Dr. Cary Chapnick, the PRHA has received notification from the Strategic Council of the Northern and Remote Family Medicine Residency Stream that two communities within our Region have been approved as return-of-service agreement sites for the […]

Minutes of Council meeting held in Bowsman Council Chambers on May 16, 2012 at 7:45 p.m. Present were Mayor Leanne Hutman and Councillors Daphne Currie, Joyce Readman and Courtney Densen. DELEGATIONS 8:30 Stan Giles – Maintenance Report CALL TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA Courtney Densen, Daphne Currie; RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the May 16, […]

Swan River RCMP are asking the public for assistance in solving a complaint of a suspicious person in Swan River, Manitoba. On May 30, 2012 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m, two children were walking near the 200 block on Main Street when they were approached by an unknown male. The children were able to […]

Hair Mechanics 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 […]

Western Regional Health Authority Media Release | A more responsive, streamlined regional health authority (RHA) system continues to take shape with the appointment of Penny Gilson as the chief executive officer for Manitoba’s new Western Regional Health Authority. Gilson previously served as CEO with the Assiniboine authority. The other chief executive officers are: Helga Bryant, […]

PRHA Media Release | Cancer Patient Navigation services are now available in Parkland. With the completion of Brandon Westman Cancer Centre in 2011, the Parkland, Assiniboine, Brandon RHAs, and CancerCare Manitoba, identified the need to improve the rural patient cancer journey. The program will improve patient access to services, efficiency of care, and to provide […]

PRHA Media Release | Cataract Surgery Program Swan River The first slate of surgeries, for the new Cataract Surgery Program in Swan River, commenced April 16-18. There were 12 surgeries a day, over the three days, for a total of 36 cataract surgery procedures. The Program is headed by Dr. Robert Beldavs of Winnipeg, who […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre May 28, 2012 | Northwest Region Below seasonal temperatures, northerly winds and precipitation amounts from 30 to 75 mm of rain/light snowfall predominated through the Northwest Region. Soil moisture levels vary from adequate to wet with ponding in some […]

The Parkland 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: Friday, June 1st at 7 a.m. until Tuesday, July 3rd at 8 a.m. Patients requiring obstetrical services during this period of time will be […]

Submitted by: Karen Gade | The Benito United Church is holding a Salad Supper: Benito Rec. Centre Friday June 01/12 5:00 p.m. Adults – $10 12 & under – $5 pre-school-Free Everyone welcome!

Submitted by: Wade Dale What a wonderful day the Lord provided for the Bowsman United Church Prayer Quilt Group’s Tea & Quilt Show called “Golden”. Click any picture for a larger version. The show displayed 61 quilts made by the talented group of quilters. The quilters gather once a week on Saturdays and join not […]

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, May 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick Note: Councillor Neely left […]

Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk Fun Festival Friday June 1, 2012 6:00 -9:00 pm Centennial Arena Come check out some new games, have supper, play games, win prizes and have FUN! EVERYONE WELCOME!! See you there! Proceeds to Taylor School students and programs. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Submitted by: Jim Makichuk | Screenwriter and author Jim Makichuk had a successful book signing Wednesday May 23rd at Green Brier Bookstore in Swan River. Jim Makichuk with Ann Makichuk Click pictures for a larger version. Jim who was born in Swan River and raised in Benito has written a novel called Emperor of Mars […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 22, 2012 in the Village Council Chambers. Present – Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Delegation: R.M. of Livingston, Reeve Jacobs & Councilor Halushka […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of May, 2012 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Caruk & Windsor CAO: Carolyn Gordon Absent With Notice: Councillor Bartel 1. W. Robb – S. Windsor RESOLVED THAT the Agenda […]

Swan Valley Credit Union 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 […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre May 22, 2012 | Northwest Region Across the Northwest Region, dry conditions and occasional high winds allowed for steady and widespread seeding operations. Soil moisture levels are still adequate; however, there are areas across the region where lighter soils […]

ValleyBiz Story | Young and old came with rocking chairs in tow to the Royal Canadian Legion 39 Club Room on Friday, May 18 for the “Off Your Rocker” rock-a-thon. Click any picture for a larger view. Over $6,000 was raised for renovations to the Legion’s club room.

Submitted by: April Maxwell & Dale Wiebach Book Signing with Screenwriter and Author, Jim Makichuk for his first novel, Emperor of Mars Green Brier Bookstore Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10 am to 5 pm Click for a larger view. Jim Makichuk was raised in Benito in the late 1950s and Emperor of Mars is a […]

Submitted by: Bowsman United Church Prayer Quilt Group Our group will be presenting “Golden” a display of 60 quilts May 26, 2012 Noon to 4 p.m. Bowsman United Church $8.00 per person We will also have a silent auction. Tickets sold only during the show on a Log Cabin Quilt All danties for the tea […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Whyte, Friesen and Sakal present. Councillor Delaurier were absent. Delegation: Wayne Grier, President of the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce regarding town clean-up. Minutes: 1. […]

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 Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick GLEN FOSTER EARL HRAPPSTEAD […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 9th day of May, 2012 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Reeve McIntosh, Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta & Eisner CAO: Carolyn Gordon Absent With Notice: Councillor E. Rinsdorf Additions to Agenda: 5.4 Repairs to 2010 Flood […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre May 14, 2012 | Northwest Region In the southern areas of the Northwest Region, warmer temperatures with drying wind conditions allowed producers to return seeding by mid-week. However, the areas of Swan River and The Pas received upwards of […]

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, May 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick GLEN FOSTER EARL HRAPPSTEAD […]

Submitted by: Willetta Hoffman | Trinity Lutheran Church held their annual Spring tea on May 12, 2012. It was well attended and all who came enjoyed the array of sandwiches and dainties provided. There was also a bake and plant table where people could purchase items. We’d like to thank all who came.

A Special Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday May 10, 2012 in the Village Council Chambers. Present – Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Schneider; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Offenberger Chief Administrative Officer – Pat Ellingson Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 10:00 […]