ValleyBiz Story | On Saturday, April 23, Shauna Klekta (right), on behalf of ValleyBiz, presented a ThinkPad Laptop to Market Fest draw winner, Bev Murray.

Submitted by: Karla Weir | Birch River held an Easter Brunch this Saturday to fundraise for it’s upcoming 2011 Homecoming this summer. It was a great day to catch up with friends and family from here in the valley, but also with those who were home for the Easter weekend. Brady Burghart, Ethan Weir, and […]

Submitted by: Chris Chmelowski | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association held their Music Festival on April 18-21 at the Temple Baptist Church in Swan River.  The Festival featured Piano, Vocal, Recorder and Speech performances. Keara Pierrepont on piano. Students from Heyes, Taylor & ESRSS Students from Heyes & ESRSS Spoken Poetry Trio: Tyler […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | Province to Cover Full Cost of Well-Water Testing For Flood-Affected Areas | Everyone Using Private Water Supplies Affected by Flooding Advised to Boil Water Now, Test After Flooding Subsides Manitoba Water Stewardship and Manitoba Health are advising everyone who uses private water supplies including wells, cisterns or unfiltered surface-water sources […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer advises that Walter Goba of the Swan River area has been convicted in provincial court of operating a kennel without a licence, confining an animal in hazardous conditions and housing animals in unsanitary conditions.  Goba was charged under the Animal Care Act […]

Submitted by: Karla Weir | The Birch River Homecoming Committee is having an Easter Brunch: Saturday, April 23rd 10am – 12 noon Birch River Legion Hall Pancake Breakfast There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids and a silent auction. Also, samples of the Birch River 2011 Homecoming souvenirs will be there on […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | 2011 Capturing Opportunities Awards Recognize Commitment, Contributions to Manitoba Communities: Struthers | The efforts of community-conscious individuals, businesses and organizations were officially recognized with the presentation of the 2011 Capturing Opportunities Awards at this year’s rural business forum, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan Struthers announced today. “This […]

ValleyBiz Story | We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Rotary Spring Marketfest and entered our free draws.  We are excited to announce the following lucky winners: The winner of the T61 Thinkpad Laptop is Bev Murray of Swan River. The winner of the […]

Submitted by:  Jennifer Simpson | The Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers presented their Year End Dessert Concert at the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School on Saturday, April 16.  It was an evening of Ukrainian Dance and delicious desserts.  Emily Simpson

ValleyBiz Story |  We enjoyed meeting many of our loyal viewers at our booth and very much appreciated your words of encouragement and appreciation.  It was a great opportunity to let more people know about ValleyBiz and we welcome those new users to our site.  Marilyn Johnston took this picure of our booth when she stopped by to visit […]

Submitted by: Carolle Cowan | Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Soloists take part in Fiddlin’ Festival, Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival, April 12 and 13 at Temple Baptist Church.  Pictured to the left is Leo Chartrand. SVFAFA appreciates executive, committees and the many volunteer helpers that help organize successful Festivals. Mini workshops were conducted by Adjudicator […]

The RM of Swan River is currently under a state of emergency.  Reeve Lorne Henkelman indicated Council made the decision this morning as a result of safety concerns related to significant washouts on roadways throughout the RM.  Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and to respect road closed signs.  Crossings may not look serious […]

RCMP Media Release | On April 12, 2011 just before 7:00 p.m., Winnipegosis RCMP were dispatched to the scene of a shooting on Pine Creek First Nation.   Initial investigation indicates that there were a number of males fighting at the location. A firearm was discharged, and a 34 year old man from Duck Bay, […]

Submitted by:  Evelyn Bredin | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival invites everyone to attend next week’s festival activities featuring Music and Speech Arts.  The Music Festival will include  both keyboard and vocal performances. Music Festival Temple Baptist Church Monday, April 18 at 9:15am, 1:15pm & 7:00pm Tuesday, April 19 at 9:15am, 1:15pm & 7:00pm Wednesday, April […]

Submitted by:  Jennifer Simpson | The Dolyna Dancers present their Year End Dessert Concert.  Everyone is welcome to attend an evening of Ukrainian Dance and indulge in some scrumptious desserts. Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:00 pm Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Gymnasium Tickets $10 (5 and Under Free) Tickets available at KC’s Music Supply or at […]

Pictures by ValleyBiz | Sandbagging continued this weekend in preparation for the potential flooding.  As the spring thaw continues and the river begins to break up, ditches have overflowed, covering some roads.

Government of Manitoba Media Release | An extra 66 officers will be added to police services provincewide as part of the province’s plans to make all Manitoban communities safer, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. “Manitobans deserve to feel safe in their communities and in their neighbourhoods,” Selinger said. “This investment in policing provides communities with […]

Submitted by: Lynn Huff | Sylvia’s Angels 3rd Annual Talent Show was held on Apr 09/11 with 22 individuals providing talent to the Swan River Valley at the Elks hall as well as broadcast on CJSB 104.5 with sound provided by Freedom Sound Inc. The event was well attended with all proceeds going to the […]

Submitted by:  Evelyn Bredin |  The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival invites everyone to attend this week’s festival activities.  This week’s festivals include the Band Festival, Fiddlin’ Festival and Spelling Bee.  Plan on taking in some of the great performances by local artists. Band Festival Ecole Swan River South Gym Monday, April 11 at 9:45am & 1:20pm […]

Parkland Regional Health Authority Media Release | Dauphin- Manitoba Health Minister Theresa Oswald has appointed new members to the Board of Directors of the Parkland Regional Health Authority. New appointments include Dr. Andy Maxwell of Swan River and Chuck Morden of McCreary.    Four previous members have been reappointed for a second, three-year term. They include Chairperson […]

SWAN RIVER RCMP advise of multiple thefts from unlocked vehicles .   Overnight on April 7th, numerous complaints of theft from unlocked vehicles were received from residents living on 9th Avenue North and 10 Avenue North,  in Swan River .   This morning, April 8th another unlocked vehicle was entered on Riverview Drive and property […]

Valley Biz story | An official signing ceremony was held Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Veterans Community Hall making it official that the Swan River Valley will be host to the 2012 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games.  Pictured here is Swan River MLA Rosann Wowchuk  overseeing the signing of the Multi-Party Agreement by Sport Manitoba […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Scales, Jacobson, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier and Sakal present. Delegation: At 7:00 p.m. prior to the official council meeting a delegation from the Immigration and […]

Submitted by:  Sylvia Skulmoski | Lunch, Talent Show and Silent Auction Fundraiser with proceeds to Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Chemotherapy Unit.  Everyone Welcome! April 9th at the Elks Hall Doors open at 11am Admission $5 Lunch:  11am – 1pm Perogies and sausage $7 Talent Show:  1pm – 5pm Silver Collection

Pictures and video submitted by:  Curtis Hohne, Story by ValleyBiz | EMS, Fire and Police attended a fire at 339 – 5th Avenue South on the afternoon of April 4, 2011.  All occupants safely exited the home and were checked over by EMS as a precautionary measure.  The fire appears to have started in a bedroom, […]

According to a media release by the RCMP, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Saturday night April 2nd Swan River RCMP & Swan River Emergency Personnel (fire and ambulance) were dispatched to a snowmobile collision approximately 1 km north of Swan River on a provincially designated snowmobile trail.   The snowmobile operator was traveling southbound on the […]

According to a media release by the RCMP, a woman (age 22) and resident of Swan River, Manitoba was charged on March 27th for assault with a weapon , assault causing bodily harm, possessing a weapon dangerous to the public peace and other related criminal charges after committing a vicious attack against a man (age […]

Submitted by:  Donna Burghart | Thursday, March 31 | The BAM Jam Music Camp hosted an Old Time Concert featuring the 2011 camp instructors.  Pictured here are Glen Westburg, Kim deLaforest, Desmond Lagace, Alex Lamoureux, Patti Lamoureux, J.J. Guy and Daniel Koulack.  These top notch instrumentalists put on a crowd pleasing performance for the jam […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | BAM Jam Music Camp Old Time Concert Thursday, March 31 at  7 pm Bowsman Legion Hall $5.00 Adult $2.00 Students Pre-schoolers Free Featuring: Desmond Lagace, J.J. Guy, Clint Dutiaume, Daniel Koulack, Kim deLaforest, Glen Westburg, Patti Lamoureux, Alex Lamoureux & Todd Winters Student Showcase Friday, April 1 at 7 pm […]

Submitted by:  Ron and Janice Suski | Pictures of the old railway station and rail line in Minitonas.

Submitted by:  Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre | To start the evening Ken Doleman, CEO of the Swan Valley Credit Union announced a $100,000.00 contribution to the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre on behalf of the Swan Valley Credit Union and their 9363 members. The meeting was extremely well attended with standing room […]

Submitted by Michele Poole | Step Right up, Ladies and Gentleman, Step right up. Take your seats and be prepared to witness the most fantastic show on earth! See 150 dancers from age 3 to adult perform in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Young or old, big or small, Come one and come […]

Submitted by:  Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre | All Valley Residents are invited to attend a Public Meeting on the Proposed Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre.  Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Veterans Community Hall at 7 pm with representation from valley municipal leaders, architect and project manager.

Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | Celebrating the Seasons with the Swan River Skating Club – an evening in pictures. Hockey Night in Canada with the Canskaters

Submitted by:  Micheline Carstairs | Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival held their Dance Festival on Thursday March 10th and Friday March 11th.        This group from the Swan School of Dance started the show off with some props (the chairs) and did a Jazz dance to the song “Swing With Me”. Logan Church, who […]

Submitted by:  Jennifer Simpson | Join the Swan River Skating Club for Celebrating the Seasons: Date:  Sunday, March 13, 2011 Time:  2:00pm (Doors open at 1:30pm) Place:      Centennial Arena     Admission:     Adults / Seniors $4.00     Students $2.00     Children under 5 Free

Submitted by:  Micheline Carstairs | This week brings the start of the Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival, with the first festival being the Dance Festival.  This festival will be held at the Swan River Friendship Centre for both the evenings of Thursday March 10th and Friday March 11th at 7:00 pm.   There will also be […]

Submitted by:  Donna Burghart | Maclyn Burghart, age 10, who also skates with the Bowsman Fire Flies (Novice III level), played Oh Canada on the fiddle to open the “Star Crazy” carnival on Saturday, March 5.  A special performance by the Bowsman Fire Flies Novice I, Novice III and Proficiency groups, along with coach Alison […]

Submitted by: Shauna Klekta | The stars were shining in Minitonas on Friday evening when the Minitonas Figure Skating Club presented Skating with the Stars.  The kids did a great job showing off all of the hard work they did with this year’s instructor, Michelle Windsor. The program featured many numbers from beginners to well seasoned skaters.  […]

The Swan River Valley is a great place to call home and ValleyBiz is your online connection to our great Valley.  We are committed to providing content that is both current and relevant to everyone who calls the Swan River Valley home.   We are very excited to unveil our new Local Interest section.  This is the place where […]

On Saturday, March 5 we launched our new website!  The new site delivers all the functionality of the original ValleyBiz site with a more streamlined menu, freeing up more space on the page for more features.  Here are some of the highlights: ENTERTAINMENT   New under Entertainment, you will find interactive, searchable TV Listings for Westman Cable, […]

According to a media release by the RCMP, Swan River RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in Swan River, Manitoba on February 25th, 2011. The search resulted in two male adults being charged and remanded into custody in Dauphin to appear on February 28th.   23 grams of marihuana with a street value of $460.00 […]