Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 16, 2023 Northwest Region Warm and windy week across the region with the exception of a storm that rolled through parts of the region mid-week. Dauphin and Ste. Rose area received approximately 30 mm of rain with Drifting River station receiving 48 mm in a short period. Hail also occurred […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the April 24, 2023 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board was made aware of the Winnipeg Ballet performance on April 26th at the SVRSS. 2. Heyes will now be a K-5 school. The grade six class will be moved to Ecole, where all the […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland Mamma Mia! A huge SUCCESS! What can 40+ students, 20 community members, and 25 SVRSS staff members do…..put on one heck of a show! This production was full of drama, song, live music, and talent! Over 900 people were entertained from Thursday to Sunday for the SHORT 3-hour production. Saturday night […]

Submitted by: Laurie Evans | May 20, 2023 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 3rd Avenue Minitonas Minitonas United Church is closing and looking to clear out many items. All profits will be donated to charity. Piano and bench, Pots, roasters Small wooden tables, Seasonal Decorations Piano music books, Church Pews Chapter books, Infant Change table […]

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger Golf Bonanza FUN-draiser Sat. June 24, 2023 Swan River Golf and Country Club Call the Clubhouse to Register 204-734-3935 $100 per golfer, limit 200 golfers Registration 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tee off: 10:00 am All You Can Eat Breakfast $10 7:30 – 9:30 am Sponsored by Cook & Cooke Insurance/Financial […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille | The Little Woody Baptist Church Art Show took place on May 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm. It was a beautiful event with nice weather and a lot of people enjoying the Art and coffee time. Exhibitors were: Naomi Nemez, Barb Labbe, Suzanne May, Wilma Barkman, Julie Kooistra, Candace Balbo, Melanie […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. Harvey, Fire Chief Fedorchuk […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Carla Werbicki | Mother’s Day Brunch Fundraiser Bowsman School May 12, 2023 11:30am–1:00pm Tickets $5 Available from: grade 8 students, office, or at the door.

There was a great turnout at the Spring Vendor Market on May 6, 2023 with a lot of happy shoppers. If you couldn’t make it to the market, and are needing a gift for someone, support a local vendor.

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Wednesday Evening, 3 May 2023, the Swan Valley Community Band performed its annual Spring Concert “NOTES OF SPRING” at the Ecole Swan River South School Gym. The audience enjoyed a repertoire of 10 concert selections depicting different genres. This included music representing a number of countries, like Norway, Canada, and […]

Submitted by: Rachael Stober | Come Join Us at Our Safe Grad 2023 BBQ Fundraiser Thurs. May 25, 2023 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Swan Valley Co-op Parking Lot Hosted by SVRSS 2023 Graduates in conjunction with Swan Valley Co-op Burger, chips and water $10 Pre-order available until May 24 email: svrssparentsafegrad@gmail.com Special thanks to […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux, and Councillors Boychuk, Powell, Bobick, Medwid, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. Harvey, […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 11th day of April 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve:               Bill Gade Councillors:        Brian Burick, Byron Zbirun, Terry Neely, Raymond McGregor, Carrie […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 28, at 6:00pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, PW Dir. D. Harvey, Fire Chief […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte Absent with Permisson: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. Harvey, […]

Pictured above: Dax Mullin gets direction on clipping his steer from Richard Hillmer. Submitted by: Angela Mullin The Minitonas 4H members are busy getting ready for the 69th Swan Valley Show & Sale. Members met at the Hillmers farm on Sunday April 30, 2023 to work together on grooming & clipping their projects. The day […]

Submitted by: Diane Buhler | Spring Vendor Market May 6, 2023 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Veterans Hall Over 30 Vendors

RCMP Media Release | On April 30, 2023, at approximately 11:10 am, Swan River RCMP were dispatched to an armed robbery at a business in the 1200 block of Main Street in Swan River, Manitoba. Officers arrived on scene immediately, but the suspect had fled. Investigation determined that a male had entered the business attempting […]

RCMP Media Release | On April 28, 2023, at approximately 4:25 pm, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a single-vehicle rollover that occurred on Provincial Road 272, located six kilometres south of Duck Bay. Officers arrived on scene and observed that a pickup truck, with three male occupants, had been traveling northbound when it left the roadway […]

Submitted by: Ara Bartel The Swan River Dolyna Dancers held their year end Ukrainian Dance concert on April 22. The dance concert was a huge success with dancers of all age groups. The crowd enjoyed 22 dances including a special guest performance by the Dolyna adult dancers. Refreshments and danties were enjoyed by all. There […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | Swan Valley Regional Secondary School presents Mamma Mia! Tickets available at SVRSS office 8:30 am – 4:30 pm starting April 27 Showtimes: Thurs. May 11 7pm $15 Fri. May 12 7pm $15 Sun. May 14 2pm $15 Sat. May 13 Greek Food Experience 5:30 pm, Show at 7pm $35 Doors […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe The first ever Where’s Waldo event in Swan River on April 22, 2023 was a huge success as a fundraiser for the Swan River Community Center! There were people of all ages participating with 48 teams and 220 people entered to find the 15 Waldo’s that were hidden around town. Teams […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | Funding Through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Program will Provide Surveillance Cameras to Promote Safety, Help Law Enforcement: Goertzen The Manitoba government is investing $50,000 derived from the proceeds of crime to support community safety and crime prevention programs in Swan River, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced April 21, 2023. […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan River Community Centre was recently awarded a grant for training equipment to enhance skill development within the Swan River Curling Club. This project will primarily serve their junior curlers, but the equipment will be available to all 150+ members. The SR Community Centre hopes this equipment […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille | Art Show May 6, 2023 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Little Woody Baptist Church Lots of art, lots of food Coffee or tea So much fun after a long winter.

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band presents “NOTES OF SPRING” Wed. May 3, 2023 7:30 P.M. ESRSS Gym Silver Collection Refreshments

Pictures above: Drayton Loewen stands next to Giant Beaver during “Strange Creatures Seldom Seen” tour Submitted by: Dodi Abbott North-West Regional Library Swan River had some very interesting guests on Tuesday, March 28th. A replica of a giant beaver, a very large frog, Manitoba Crocodile egg and even BIGFOOT! John Warms, author of Strange Creatures, […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 14th day of March 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Brian Burick, Carrie Blosha, Byron Zbirun, Terry Neely, Brad Kushniryk, Raymond McGregor Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson Videographer: Jeremy […]

RCMP Media Release | On April 7, 2023, at approximately 3:40 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a snowmobile collision on a groomed trail in Porcupine Provincial Forest, located approximately 35 kilometres from Birch River. An 80-year-old male, from Minitonas, was travelling behind another snowmobile when he veered off the groomed trail […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | Cowan Coffee House Sat. April 15, 2023 1:30 pm Cowan Community Centre A fundraiser for the Cowan Community Centre Featuring: SVRSS Concert Band Jessica Kovachik on Trumpet Community Open-Mic: Come up and share your music Coffee, Tea, Juice, and Light Lunch Available Admission: $10 (or donation of your choice)

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councillors Bobick, Medwid, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillors Boychuk, Powell, and Mayor Jacobson Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the March 13, 2023 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board was made aware of the University of Winnipeg’s Bachelor of Education Program to be delivered by Distance. 2. A presentation to the Easterville Chief and Council will take place to promote NITT’s carpentry program […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte Absent with Permisson: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Dir. of Works D. Harvey. […]

Submitted by: Ara Bartel Swan River Dolyna Dancers Year End Ukrainian Dance Concert Sat. April 22, 2023 2:00 pm Ecole Swan River South School Gymnasium 1015- 2nd Street South, Swan River MB. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from any Swan River Dolyna Dancer in advance or at the door. Ages 10 and under […]

Submitted by: Lynda Bird | A great time was had celebrating Ken Sutherland’s 90th birthday on March 25, 2023. We would like to thank all the family that came from near and far and all the friends that made time to come for a visit. We appreciated the visit from Rick Wowchuk to give Dad […]

Submitted by: North-West Regional Library John Warms presents “Strange Creatures Seldom Seen” Tues. March 28, 2023 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Swan River Library Manitoba author, John Warms, is presenting his “Strange Creatures Seldom Seen” tour. Replica’s & displays on site! – Giant Beaver Skull – Platypus – Giant Frog – long and short-necked Plesiosaur […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors The Coffee and a Chat sessions held March 14 and 16, 2023 were attended by 54 people. Topics this month were understanding your Health Care Directives, and Fraud-how to recognize fraud. Deborah Shultz, Nurse Practitioner explained to us that a health care directive is for any person of any age. […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 14th day of February 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Brian Burick Carrie Blosha Terry Neely Brad Kushniryk Raymond McGregor Interim CAO:   Pat Ellingson Videographer:  Jeremy Bergen CALL […]

Submitted by: Alyssa Pitura The Swan River Curling Club hosted its 92nd women’s bonspiel on March 17-19, 2023. The Disney-themed bonspiel had a total of 28 teams participate. We want to extend a thank you to the following businesses and families for their event contributions: the Spicer Family, Swan Valley Consumers Co-op, New Era Ag, […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The Sunflower Early Learning Centre in Minitonas was recently awarded a grant for an infant playground. The staff have setup the equipment indoors allowing the children an opportunity to play on the equipment before the snow melts – “the kids LOVE it!” The outdoor infant space at […]

Submitted by: Carolin Foster | The 24th Annual Billy Beal Classic Fishing Derby at Whitefish Lake was a huge success! The $10,000 prize winner was Thomas McKay from Winnipegosis, MB. With 6 minutes left in the derby, his Northern Pike weighing in at 4 lbs. 2 oz. was the winning catch of the day! Ghosted […]

Submitted by: Prairie Mountain Health In partnership with Health Canada and Shared Health, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has commenced a pilot project to further enhance access to addictions services within the health region. With the support of $897,416 from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP), and in collaboration with local health partners and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux, and Councillors Bobick, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Councillor Boychuk was absent. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Rec. […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe There was an excellent turnout for the Learn to Curl Clinic that was held at the Swan River Curling Club on March 15, 2023. There were 35 curlers that came out to try out their skills and learn a little about the game of curling. A big thank you to all […]

Submitted by: Linda Bird Ken Sutherland 90th Birthday Come and Go Visit Sat. March 25, 2023 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Bowsman Legion Hall Come and go visit for Ken Sutherland’s 90th Birthday. (Dad says tea is for old people). The only gift needed is your presence.