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, September 13, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Deputy Reeve Brian Burick Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Richard Barteski, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. for a special meeting in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 31st, 2011 special meeting of Council be […]

Submitted by: April Maxwell | Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:15 at KC Music. Anyone interested in any of the festivals is welcome to attend. Please use the back door. For more information call April at 734-4417 or Chris at 734-3225.

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Winners of the Blue Sky Riding Club Team Penning competition held on Sunday were Barney Stehr, Trevor Nicolauson, & Janie Galloway. The sponsor prize was donated by Rona in Swan River & presented by Albert Outhwaite. Other winners included Jessie & Brenda Foster and Andy Suchaplas Leo Colbert, Juergen Schubert […]

ValleyBiz Story | Minitonas Town Hall was filled with friends and neighbors sharing a cup coffee, tasty treats and good company during the Tent Town Garden Club Fruit Festival on Saturday. The club uses the event to raise money to keep Minitonas public gardens beautiful. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. The […]

Rosann Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River, was accompanied by her grandson at the Swan Valley Lions Skate Plaza in Swan River where Premier Greg Selinger, joined by Ron Kostyshyn, Swan River NDP Candidate, made the following announcement: Media Release | Today’s NDP will build a new $2 million community health centre in the Swan Valley […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises that from Wednesday, Sept. 7 until approximately Sept. 27, some traffic delays may occur on Main Street in Swan River due to required traffic signal repairs at two intersections. To minimize disruptions to motorists, work on Main Street will start at the Fifth Avenue […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre September 6, 2011 | Northwest Region Scattered showers near the start of the week and heavier rainfall near the weekend has put a halt to harvest operations over most of the Northwest Region. Soil conditions are rated as adequate […]

ValleyBiz Story | Pine Creek First Nation held their annual Pow Wow this weekend. The 3 day event featured lots of drumming, singing and dancing. People from various communities gathered together to celebrate their connections and honor their culture and heritage. Click any picture to see a larger version. Grand Entry Pictures by Shawn Klekta, […]

Submitted by: Shawn Klekta, Your PC Guy | Back in May we reported that a computer scam was circulating around the Valley. We have had reports that people in the Swan River Valley have once again been targetted by this computer scam. The purpose of this scam appears to be twofold: 1. Obtain payment from […]

RCMP Media Release | On Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 7 a.m., Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Dept., and Swan Valley EMS were dispatched to a fire at the Swan River Landfill. The re-cycling facility was on fire. Extensive damage and property loss occurred to the building and contents. Click picture for a larger […]

PRHA Media Release | Swan River- The Parkland Regional Health Authority (PRHA) held its Eighth Volunteer Service Awards in conjunction with its 2010/2011 Annual General Meeting on August 29, 2011. The information meeting was held in Swan River at the high school (SVRSS). PRHA Board Chairperson Mary Hudyma was thrilled with the response to the […]

ValleyBiz Story | It was like stepping back in time on Sunday at the Swan Valley Historical Museum Harvest Festival. Against a backdrop of historical buildings and vintage machinery, with the smell of bread fresh from the clay ovens filling the air, it was the perfect place to celebrate the past. Click any of the […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre August 29, 2011 | Northwest Region Hot, dry weather conditions were general across the Northwest Region. Some areas experienced strong winds and scattered light showers. The warm weather has allowed crop development and early harvest operations to advance quickly. […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Cowan Trail Celebration, which started 13 years ago and has become an annual tradition, took place Saturday, August 27. Approximately 70 riders saddled up their horses or hitched up their teams, then hit the trail for the 6 hour ride. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. The day […]

Gymnastics camp which included both recreational and competition classes, took place this week at the Swan Valley Museum Complex. The Coach for the 3 day camp was Corie Mccormick, former Head coach of U of M Gymnastics and currently of Gymkyds Gymnastics Centre in Winnipeg. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. KinderGym […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 24, 2011 at about 8:00 p.m. RCMP as well as local Emergency Services were dispatched to the scene of a fatal farm accident in the RM of Mountain, Manitoba. Investigation has revealed that a 70 year old man from the RM of Minitonas had been attempting to start a […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 5th, the 16-year-old male from Pine Creek sought in connection with this shooting contacted the RCMP and turned himself in. He was arrested and has since been released by the court on a Recognizance to appear in Dauphin Provincial court on September 14, 2011. The 16-year-old from Pine Creek […]

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, August 23rd, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Deputy Reeve Brian Burick Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Richard Barteski Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre August 22, 2011 | Northwest Region In the Northwest Region, cooler night temperatures, some high winds, and general rains from 20 to 55 mm of rain occurred early in the week. Thunderstorms resulted in heavy precipitation in some areas. […]

It was a great day of racing on Saturday at the Swan Valley Speedway. The forecasted rain and thunderstorms stayed away in favor of mostly sunny skies. Drivers raced for points and the day was topped of with the ever popular mud bog. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. Davion had a […]

ValleyBiz Story | Over 30 kids participated in PhAT Camp this past week. The week long Physical Arts Training Camp presented by XCOMPANY promotes community-building and values through the arts, physical education, martial arts & fitness programs. During the week the kids worked on developing their performance skills and had a lot of fun in […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | The Swan Valley Stock Car club is having a points race this Saturday followed by a mud bog, everyone come out and enjoy the racing, food and the last Mud bog of the year. We look forward to hearing you cheer for your favorite driver. Saturday, August 20 Swan Valley […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 17th day of August, 2011 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Caruk, Bartel & Windsor C.A.O.: Carolyn Gordon Additions to the Agenda: 4.6 Ad – S.V. Rec. & Leisure Guide 16.4 Grandview […]

The farmers market was buzzing on Thursday with people snapping up everthing from fresh vegetables and baking to local honey, flowers and preserves. For those who want to take home some the tasty wares, the farmer’s market is open Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm. Click any of the pictures to see a larger version.

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Scales, Jacobson and Delaurier present. Councillor Sakal was absent. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the August 11th, 2011 special meeting of Council be […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 11th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. for a special meeting in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present. Councillor Scales advised that he was unable to attend but said the meeting could proceed in […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Scales, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that By-law No. 6/2011 being a by-law to authorize the expenditures and borrowing […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 10th day of August, 2011 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Reeve McIntosh, Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta, Eisner & Rinsdorf C.A.O.: Carolyn Gordon Additions to the Agenda: 8.3 Municipal Board Issues 8.4 Ron Well’s Retirement Additional […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre August 15, 2011 | Northwest Region Isolated thundershowers and widely scattered light rain showers occurred across most of the Northwest Region. Up to 25 mm of rain fell through Dauphin, Grandview and Ethelbert areas with lesser amounts of 5 […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Gateway Valley Inn held their 6th annual Show & Shine car show on Sunday, August 14. The afternoon also included live entertainment and a barbeque with proceeds going to the Benito Vesselli Ukrainian Dancers. Click any of the pictures for a larger version.        Many stopped by to check out the […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday August 9, 2011 in the Village Council Chambers. Present ~ Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Schneider; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Zebinski Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson Delegation: Maintenance Report, Assistant Maintenance Supervisor Safety Report, Safety […]

ValleyBiz Story | Harley House held an open house on Wednesday, August 10 to showcase restoration efforts made to date and to raise awareness about the project. Volunteers were honored for the many hours of hard work spent turning back the years on portions of the main floor. Click any of the pictures for a […]

Cooper the Bear lends a paw holding the “ribbon” with Co-op Board of Directors President, Sharon Alford. Co-op General Manager, Don Declercq, announced the official opening as facility Manager, Howard Beck cut the ribbon – a gas pump hose. After the ribbon cutting there was a surprise unveiling of the new Co-op Drive sign. 3rd […]

Submitted by: Ian Kitch | Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancment and the Fisheries Enhancement Fund hosted a Fishing Camp at the United Church Camp (Wellman Lake) from August 5-7.        Fourteen campers enjoyed 3 days of fishing, fisheries education/research, boat/canoe safety, outdoor survival, geocaching and a special presentation from Manitoba Conservation’s Park Patrol. Thanks to […]

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, August 9th, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Deputy Reeve Brian Burick Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Richard Barteski, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead […]

ValleyBiz Story | Durban was filled with the sound of engines revving and metal crunching on Sunday for the 13th annual Durban Demo Derby. The sun was shining and many people came from all around the Valley to enjoy the afternoon of excitement. Here are some of our highligts from the day. Click any picture […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | There was some great racing at the Swan Valley Speedway on Saturday during the Swan Valley Stock Car Club Annual Invitational Race. This weekend was not a points race but drivers raced for for money and trophies instead. Click any of the pictures for a larger version       

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre August 8, 2011 | Northwest Region Early in the week, some isolated thundershowers and occasional light and widely scattered showers occurred throughout most of the Northwest Region. Hail occurred in the Roblin and Swan River areas with localized heavy […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler | Pandamania was held August 2-6 at the Valley Evangelical Covenant Church in Durban. Thank you to all the volunteers. It took 19 of us to pull Pandamania off and it was incredible. Both station leaders and crew leaders did amazing. Thank you to the parents for bringing your children and […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Karel Zebrakovsky was in Minitonas yesterday along with Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette MP Robert Sopuck to tour the area and meet the people of the community. Sopuck, the second MP of Czech extraction in Canadian history, contacted the Czech embassy shortly after he was elected and Zebrakovsky says […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | This Saturday the Swan Valley Stock Car Club is holding it’s annual Invitational Race which will include Cars from out of town. Door prizes, raffles, good food and the main event 100 lap race. Make sure you mark this date on your calendar for the most fun in one day […]

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, July 26th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Deputy Reeve Brian Burick Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Richard Barteski, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre August 2, 2011 | Northwest Region Scattered showers accumulated up to 35 mm through Roblin to The Pas, with lesser amounts of 10 to 15 mm in other sectors of the region. Temperatures and relative humidity levels were average […]

ValleyBiz Story | The youngest rodeo stars participated in Gymkhana Saturday morning. Beginners and more experienced riders demonstrated their ability with a focus on speed, skill and fun. Our gallery is a tribute to their hard work and determination. Click any of the pictures to see a larger version. Some other dedicated workers helped out […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 30, 2011 at about 11:00 pm, Swan River RCMP, Pine River Fire Department and Parkland EMS responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision. A 1999 Oldsmobile Alero was traveling East bound on highway #20 when this vehicle struck a horse approximately 5km East of Cowan, MB. The 17 year […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Grandstand was the place to be this weekend with 4 days of racing, roping, bucking, heavy horse pulling action. From fast and furious rodeo events to adrenaline pumping chariot and chuckwagon races, there was never a dull moment. The grandstand was packed with clapping, cheering, whistling fans showing their appreciation for […]

ValleyBiz Story | Nothing brings a community together like food and there was plenty of that to go around this weekend. Local businesses and organizations sponsored four different venues around the community – here are a few pictures from each. Click any of the pictures to see larger version. McKay Thursday Night Barbeque St. Andrew’s […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Down on the Farm Exhibit is always a hit with the kids. Lilianna poses with a little pig, one of the many different animals on display for the children learn about and meet. There were also a lot of hands on displays to keep all the children busy. Mason tries his […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Regional Secondary School won first place in the 2011 Canon Envirothon. The competition took place at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick from July 24 to July 29 where the SVRSS Team competed against 54 other teams from across Canada and the United States. The achievement is event […]