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 […]
Category Archives: Local Interest
Rick Wowchuk Receives 2012 Youth Mentor Award
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 […]
Author Jim Makichuk Reflects on Benito
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 […]
Stock Car Races Cancelled for June 9, 2012
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.
Games Wear Day at Cook & Cooke
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 […]
Taylor School Hosts Another Successful Fun Fest
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 […]
Wine & Cheese Spectacular – June 8, 2012
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 […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – June 4, 2012
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 […]
Community Stakeholders Discuss Medical Services
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. […]
Benito Salad Supper Enjoyed by Over 150
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 […]
Northern/Remote Physician Return-of-Service in Swan River
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 […]
Village Of Bowsman Minutes – May 16, 2012
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 – Suspicious Person
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 […]
Games Wear Day At Hair Mechanics
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 […]
New Western Regional Health Authority CEO Appointed
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, […]
Lorie Vessey New Cancer Patient Navigator
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 […]
Swan River Cataract Surgery Update
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 […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 28, 2012
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 […]
Temporary Suspension of Maternity Services
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 […]
Benito United Church Salad Supper – June 1, 2012
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!
Prayer Quilts – Because We Can, and We Care
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 […]
RM Of Swan River Minutes – May 22, 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, 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 […]
Fun Festival – Friday June 1, 2012
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
New and Old Friends at Emperor of Mars Booksigning
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 […]
Village Of Benito Minutes – May 22, 2012
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 […]
Town Of Minitonas Minutes – May 16, 2012
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 […]
Games Wear Day At Swan Valley Credit Union
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 […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 22, 2012
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 […]
Royal Canadian Legion 39 Rocks for Renos
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.
Jim Makichuk Book Signing at Green Brier – May 23, 2012
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 […]
Tea & Quilt Show – May 26, 2012
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 […]
Town Of Swan River Minutes – May 15, 2012
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. […]
RM Of Swan River Minutes – May 9, 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 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 […]
RM Of Minitonas Minutes – May 9, 2012
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 […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 14, 2012
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 […]
RM Of Swan River Minutes – May 8, 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, 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 […]
Trinity Lutheran Tea
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.
Village of Benito Minutes – May 10, 2012
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 […]
AbracaDazzle Entertains 400 in Benito
Submitted by: Louise Schabert | On Friday, May 11, the Benito Rec Centre was the scene of AbracaDazzle, an entertaining magic show. The show was enjoyed by about 400 people young and old. John Kaplan and his crew preformed magic tricks and illusions including an Acupuncture Illusion on Will Moncrief. Maria Schneider’s key opened the […]
Games Wear Day at Gordeans
Gordeans 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 […]
Village Of Benito Minutes – May 8, 2012
A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 8, 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 […]
Minitonas Apprentice Graduate Honoured
On May 11, 2012 Automotive Service Technician, Christopher Orton of Minitonas and employer Valley 1-Stop Auto Service were among 39 top apprentice graduates and their employers honoured at a special awards ceremony. Province of Manitoba Media Release: May 11, 2012 | The province’s top 2011 apprenticeship graduates and their employers are being honoured today at […]
Games Wear Day at Co-op
Co-op 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 […]
SVRSS Drama Club Performance of Grease
ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, May 11, 2012 the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Drama Club presented their first of 3 performances of the musical Grease. The two remaining performances are: Saturday, May 12 at 7pm Sunday, May 13 at 2pm Click any picture for a larger version. The students acted, sang, danced and Rama […]
Fatal Accident Near Benito
RCMP Media Release | At about 6:30 am on May 12, 2012 Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and Benito Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover on Hwy #83. A Chevrolet Aveo was traveling west bound on Hwy #83 (just prior to entering a highway curve), approximately 2 miles north of Benito, Manitoba when […]
Town Of Minitonas Minutes – May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 2nd day of May, 2012 A.D. at 6:45 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Caruk, Bartel & Windsor CAO: Carolyn Gordon 1. W. Robb – S. Windsor RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. […]
New Swan River Town Office Plans on Display
ValleyBiz Story | On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 plans for the new Swan River Town Office were on display at the Veterans Community Hall in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. View from 4th Street South View from Main Street The estimated cost to build the new 6,716 square foot Town Office […]
Swan River Residents Flocked by ESRSS Students
ValleyBiz Story | Ecole Swan River South School Students Who Care have embarked on a unique fund raising activity to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Click a picture to see a larger version. Students began by Flocking their Principal’s yard on Monday, May 7 who then paid $15 to choose the next location […]
Swan Valley Delegation at Thompson Trade Show
Submitted by: Wayne Grier The Thompson Trade Show 2012 was attended again this year by a delegation organized by the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce. Thanks goes out to the Valley Municipal Governments that finacially sponsored this annual journey. Click the picture for a larger version. The delegation consisted of Chamber President, Wayne Grier and […]
Games Wear Day at Bee Gees
Bee Gees 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 […]