Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler | Kids for Christ – Free Kids Program Theme: Pandamania Where: Valley Evangelical Covenant Church – Durban When : August 2nd – 6th             9:00 am to Noon Who : Preschool – Grade 6 Finale will be August 7th at 10:30 am with a free will offering. Call Jocelyn at 539-2957 to […]

The Swan Valley Credit Union held its 58th Anniversary Beef on a Bun Luncheon on Friday, July 8th with all proceeds shared equally between Swan Valley Food Bank, Swan Valley Animal Protection League, SVRSS Envirothon Team and Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary. A total of $566.00 was raised and donated to each of the organizations. […]

Coming July 28, 29, 30, 31 Get ready for heart pounding, hat throwing excitement in Swan River at the Northwest Roundup Grandstand. Manitoba Pony Chuckwagon and Chariot Championships, MRCA & CCA Rodeo, Duane Reichert – Professional Rodeo Clown, Heavy Horse Pull! Click here for a printable schedule that includes all of the events during the […]

Submitted by: Village of Benito | Benito’s Canada Day Celebrations included activities for both young and old. Everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather and and having so much fun there are not a lot of pictures from the day, but here are a few for you to enjoy. Click on any of the pictures for […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | Swan Valley Stock Car Club race this weekend! Saturday, July 9 7pm to 9pm Swan Valley Speedway Directions from Swan River: 2 miles east on Highway #10 5 miles south on Road #488 1/4 mile east on Road #485

RCMP Media Release | On July 5, 2011 at 2:30 pm, Swan River RCMP, Bowsman Fire Department and Parkland EMS responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 268 approximately 45 kilometers north east of Swan River. An all terrain utility vehicle crossing the highway collided with south bound van. The lone occupant of the […]

Coming July 28, 29, 30, 31 Come join us “Down on the Farm” at the Swan River Northwest Roundup and experience rural life through interactive, educational displays. Our Exhibit Halls include entries in Arts & Crafts, Canning & Baking, Horticulture, Grains, Grasses and Photography. Visit our Commerical Displays for live demonstrations in Framing, Beading, Cake […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre July 4, 2011 | Northwest Region Seasonal temperatures with some mid-week light localized showers, occasional windy periods and several days with higher humidity. The favourable conditions are promoting good crop development. Through the Swan River and Roblin areas, the […]

ValleyBiz Story | GET READY TO VOTE! July 19 – 20 Do you think Swan River should win a $25,000 community award from Kraft and live broadcast from TSN SportsCentre? Swan River has been selected from 339 entries across Canada as one of 20 finalists in the Kraft Celebration Tour. The 10 day, cross-country tour […]

Manitoba NDP Media Release | Rosann Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, announced today that she will not seek re-election in the October provincial election. Wowchuk was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Swan River in 1990 and re-elected in the 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Wolf Management Planned to Help Moose Populations Recover, Stabilize: Blaikie The Manitoba government is closing all moose hunting near the Duck and Porcupine Mountains following the advice of wildlife experts, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today. The full conservation closure on moose hunting comes a year after licensed hunting […]

Coming July 28, 29, 30, 31 This year the Swan River Northwest Roundup will kick off with a BBQ and the food won’t stop there. Enjoy local favorites at a community food booths: perogies, cabbage rolls, buffalo burgers & smokies. Snack on Midway treats: candy apples, cotton candy or mini donuts. Beat the heat and […]

The sound of happy kids filled the air as families gathered together in the Swan River Legion Park to celebrate Canada Day. There was plenty for people of all ages to do, with a variety of activities, entertainment and refreshments. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. The bouncers were a hit with […]

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 28th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Deputy Reeve Brian Burick (attended at 8:00 p.m.) Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Terry Neely, […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday June 28, 2011 in the Village Council Chambers. Present ~ Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Schneider; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Offenberger Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson Office Clerk ~ Teesha Klochko-Ries Mayor Meadows called the […]

Submitted by: Jen Zamzow | Minitonas Pre Mites and T ball combined to make up an age 4 – 8 team this year. Pete Genaille was their coach and they had a fun season playing Swan River teams and a Benito team. Team Windup Click a picture for a larger version.

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Minister Announces First Schools to Benefit from $25-Million Science-Lab Fund. Forty-five Manitoba schools will benefit from revitalized or upgraded science labs over the next two years under the $25-million Science Education Action Plan, Education Minister Nancy Allan announced today. “We want to interest more students in the sciences and […]

Submitted by: Shauna Klekta | On Friday, June 24, 2011 there was standing room only at the Minitonas Early Years School as family, friends, colleagues, students and former students gathered together to honor Dennis Kalynuk who is retiring this year after 40 years of teaching in Minitonas and 10 years as Principal of Minitonas Early […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP investigators have charged 24 year old Ryan CHARTRAND with Second Degree Murder. The victim has been identified as 33 year old Lance RICHARD. An autopsy has been completed, and the cause of death has been attributed to blunt force trauma. The victim and the accused were known to each other, […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Province Moves Forward With Improving Access To Family Doctors and Primary Care – Record Increase in Doctors Practising In Manitoba; Construction Begins On New ACCESS St. James Centre; New QuickCare Clinics To Open by Fall: Oswald The province is moving forward on a number of new initiatives to ensure […]

RCMP Media Release | On June 25, 2011 at about 6:30 a.m. Winnipegosis RCMP as well as local emergency services were dispatched to a complaint of an assault at a residence on Pine Creek First Nation. On arrival at the residence, police discovered an unresponsive 24 year old male. The man was transported by ambulance […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 15th day of June, 2011 A.D. at 6:30 p.m. This meeting was held in order to complete the ‘Unfinished Business’ from the June 1st, 2011 Council Meeting. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Robb, Caruk, Bartel & […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 8th day of June, 2011 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Reeve McIntosh, Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta, Eisner & Rinsdorf, C.A.O.: Carolyn Gordon Additions to the Agenda: 4.7 MTS Right-of-Way 5.6 Canada Day – Final Planning […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | A Fun and Exciting Scavenger Hunt Around Benito! (GPS Units Provided) Learn the basics of using a GPS unit. Discover the exciting activity of Geocaching! Receive hands-on practice by participating in a walking Geocaching scavenger hunt! No Vehicle Required. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tuesday, […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Scales, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present. Delegation: Don DeClercq, Manager Swan Valley Consumer’s Co-op requesting that 3rd Street North-East of PTH 10 be renamed Co-op […]

Province of Manitoba News Release | More Than 140 Community Sports and Recreation Organizations Receive First Sports Grants – Grants Enhance Youth Participation, Access to Sports: Selinger More than 140 non-profit community sport and recreation organizations, community clubs, sport associations and community facilities serving young people in Manitoba will receive funding through the province’s new […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler | The Gr.5-8 students from Community Bible Fellowship Christian School took a field trip to Spruce Products June 9th,2011. The goal was to see raw materials (logs) being turned into marketable products (lumber, saw dust, wood chips), and to see the process from start to finish. It was amazing! I have […]

Submitted by: Leila Richard | Along with Swan Valley Coop Safe Grad will be a hosting A Smokie On A Bun. It will take place in the Coop parking lot from 11-1:30 pm . For $ 3.00 you get a smokie on a bun and a drink. All proceeds will go to Safe Grad 2011.

ValleyBiz Story | Students from Taylor School, Heyes School and Ecole Swan River South teamed up on Monday, June 20 to paint Yellow Fish next to storm drains in Swan River. The Yellow Fish serve as a reminder to local residents that storm drains connect directly to local waterways and that anything other than clean […]

Submitted by: Jen Zamzow | FST 40 students visited their “Time of my Life” senior partners at Heritage Manor on Wednesday, June 8. Students interviewed their community partners during 9 sessions as they worked on biographical questions and formed new friendships. Helen Ellingson and Tessa Chief Marion Treasure and Amanda Eisner Queenie Trumbley and Kim […]

ValleyBiz Story | A&W held their 10th Annual Father’s Day Car Show in Swan River on Sunday, June 19th. Many families stopped by with Dad to check out the cars, get reaquainted with the sun and enjoy some frosty rootbeer. The Great Root Bear was on hand to entertain the crowds. In total there were […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Royal Bank held a BBQ Monday, June 20 from 11am to 2pm in support of the SVRSS Envirothon Team. Students from the Envirothon Team, along with RBC Employees served up a choice of hotdog or hamburger along with a drink and cake for dessert. Approximately 125 people from the community attended. […]

RCMP Media Release | Just before 8:00 p.m. Sunday, officers from the Dauphin Municipal RCMP detachment received a report of a 2 vehicle collision that occurred on 2nd Avenue N.E. in Dauphin. The suspect vehicle fled the scene without exchanging particulars with the driver of the vehicle that was hit. Witnesses to the collision provided […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk | Rain, rain, go away….and it did, for a while. Métis Child, Family and Community Services held a community BBQ on June 16, 2011. There was a great turnout, lots of good food, balloons for the kids and face painting as well. Métis Child, Family and Community Services are very grateful […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, June 17th Cancer Survivors, family, friends and other supporters gathered at the Swan River Centennial Arena for the Canadian Cancer Society relay for life. This is third year Swan River has hosted the event which helps to spread cancer awareness, Celebrate the lives of survivors, Remember those who lost their […]

Provice of Manitoba Media Release | GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND MANITOBA PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RENOVATIONS TO MANITOBA HOUSING PROPERTIES The Governments of Canada and Manitoba today announced almost $19 million in joint funding for renovations to social housing throughout Manitoba. The 7,623 renovated units will enhance housing quality and accessibility for low-income residents in 42 […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday June 14, 2011 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 7:00 […]

Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre June 13, 2011| Northwest Region Seasonal temperatures and drying conditions were general across the Northwest Region. Seeding is nearing completion in the Swan River and Roblin areas. Staging of wheat is up to 65% tillering and 10% pre-emergent while […]

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 14th, 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 […]

Minutes of Council meeting held in Bowsman Council Chambers on May 18, 2011 at 7:45 p.m. Present were Mayor Leanne Hutman and Councillors Daphne Currie, Joyce Readman, Courtney Densen and Garry McFadyen. CALL TO ORDER 7:45 pm ADOPTION OF AGENDA Daphne Currie, Joyce Readman; RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the May 18, 2011 meeting of […]

Submitted by: Susan Cowan | Centennial Folk Fest 2011 was held June 10th and 11th at the Swan River Curling Rink and was a successful community event. Several thousand people came through the doors to view the displays, sample some food and be entertained by singers and dancers. Photos by ValleyBiz Click any of the […]

Province of Manitoba News Release | Province Announces New Gym Projects Under $50-Million, Five-Year Active Schools Fund Fourteen Manitoba schools, their students and communities will benefit from new and renovated gyms as part of the first phase of the province’s five-year, $50-million Active Schools Fund, Education Minister Nancy Allan announced today. “We all know how […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk | Métis Child, Family and Community Services is inviting community members to a Community BBQ June 16, 2011 11:30am to 1:30pm Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Pop, Freezies, Chips Food will be free of charge BBQ to be held in the back alley behind 605 Main Street. There will be a silver collection, […]

Submitted by Darcy Cameron: The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their season opener at the Swan Valley Speedway on June 11, 2011. Race 1 – 8 cylinder 1)59 2)3 3)3K 4)54 5)77 Race 1 – 4 cylinder 1)27 2)42 3)11 4)151 5)26 Race 2 – 8 cylinder 1)59 2)3K 3)77 Race 2 – 4 […]

Swan River RCMP Media Release | At about 10:45 p.m. on June 11th, 2011 Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and Minitonas Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover at Wellman Lake. A Chevrolet Silverado was traveling on Regatta Bay Road, near the Wellman Lake cottages when the vehicle lost control and rolled. The passenger […]

Swan River RCMP Media Release | On June 10, 2011 at approximately 8:30 P.M. Swan River RCMP, Parkland Ambulance and the Birch River Fire Department were dispatched to a single motor vehicle roll over on Highway 10 approximately 74 kilometers north of Swan River. RCMP and EMS found a Chevrolet Avalanche in the west ditch […]

Submitted by: Margaret Romak, Swan Valley Animal Protection League | The Swan Valley Animal Protection League would like to make the public aware that we are temporarily suspending our Voucher Program. For the last 24 years the SVAPL has provided financial support to help the public get their animals spayed or neutered. We have spent […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club will be having their season opener this weekend with racing and mud bogs to follow. Saturday, June 11 Races start at 3 p.m. Swan Valley Speedway Directions from Swan River: 2 miles east on Highway #10 5 miles south on Road #488 1/4 mile […]

ValleyBiz Story | Two new stop signs have been installed in Swan River on 9th Avenue North making the intersection at 1st Street North a 4-way Stop. Refresher on 4-way Stop Rules: 1. The first one there should proceed first. 2. If two cars arrive at the same time, the driver directly to the right […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at 7:30 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 the Agenda for June 7th, 2011 meeting of Council be received. Carried: 2. RESOLVED that […]