Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | The Mother’s Day Walk was very successful, the money raised was far beyond our expectations!! Even though it was a drizzly day we had 195 walkers out and raised approximately $10,000! Emily Simpson and Coral Zamzow, faces painted and ready to go! We were overwhelmed with the support we received […]
Category Archives: Local Interest
Swan River RCMP – Drug And Firearm Seizure
RCMP Media Release | On May 6, 2011, Swan River RCMP executed a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) search warrant at a residence in Birch River, Manitoba. During the investigation police seized in excess of 100 marihuana plants in various stages of growth, as well as growing equipment and two firearms. John Joseph BELL, age 73, of Birch River […]
Fine Arts Award Festival
Submitted by: Chris Chmelowski | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association held thier Awards Festival at the Veteran’s Community Hall on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. The Awards Festival recognizes the personal achievement and excellence of many Fine Arts Festival participants. Carter Kooistra receiving the Home & School Trophy for senior band solo, as well […]
Benito Rec Centre Fundraising Dance – May 14
Submitted by: Melissa Gray | The Benito Rec Centre is holding a dance to raise money for replacement of the roof. Saturday, May 14, 2011 9pm to 1am Benito Rec Centre Live Band: Tangle Box Tickets $15.00 – Advance only Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent I.D. Checked at the door Lunch provided. […]
Kenville Hall Fundraising Sale – May 7
Submitted by: Lynn Williamson | The Kenville Hall Board is having a fundraiser with the proceeds going towards a new roof. Saturday, May 7, 2011 10:00am to 4:00pm Kenville Memorial Hall The event will have home based business tables, garage sale items, baking and crafts. Lunch will be our famous Kenville burgers with our wonderful […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – May 3, 2011
The Council of the Town of Swan River held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Scales, Jacobson, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier and Sakal present. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the May 3rd, 2011 meeting of Council be received. Carried: […]
5th Annual Fiddlin’ Concert – May 9
Submitted by: Peter Fleming | The Minitonas Fiddling Program is proud to showcase our young fiddlers. They will be performing along with special guests; Alex Lamoureux 2010 Manitoba Fiddle Champion and Daniel Koulack 2 time Juno nominee Monday, May 9th 7:00pm Minitonas Early Years Auditorium All are welcome to attend. Come out and celebrate our […]
Mother’s Day Walk, Run, Bike – May 8, 2011
Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | Come on out to the Legion Park on May 8th and join us for a beautiful walk through town! Proceeds support Swan Valley Community Cancer Program. Support the Cause! Make it a Family Affair! 8th Annual Mother’s Day Walk / Run / Bike Registration 12:30pm – 1:30pm Legion Park Survivor’s Lap […]
Swan Valley Sport Fishing Banquet – May 7
Submitted by: Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement Inc. | Come out and join us for Displays, Games of Chance, Exhibits, Fish Races, Bid Auctions, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Project Updates, Boat Draws, Fishing Stories, Good Times, Laughs, and A Chance to help Fish Enhancement in the Swan River Valley! Saturday, May 7th, 2011 Swan River […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – April 26, 2011
The Council of the Town of Swan River held a Special Meeting of Council on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Scales, Jacobson, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier and Sakal present. Purpose of meeting was to discuss Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness funding options, plus […]
Variety Concert & Dessert Party – May 15
Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | St. Andrew’s United Church in Swan River is hosting a Variety Concert and Dessert Party. Sunday, May 15, 2011 7:30 pm A free will offering will be taken to support missions.
Fine Arts Awards Festival – May 4
Submitted by: SVFAFA | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association invites everyone to attend the Fine Arts Awards Festival. The past 2 months have seen three busy weeks of festival including Dance, Band, Fiddlin’, Music and Speech Arts. The Fine Arts Awards Festival features top performances from the previous festivals, recognizing the personal achievement and […]
CANCELLED – Kenville Hall Fundraising Sale – April 30
Submitted by Lynn Williamson | The Kenville Hall sale scheduled for April 30 has been cancelled due to the snow storm.
Swan Valley Rec & Wellness Centre: Update April 29, 2011
Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre Media Release | The demolition of the 2 houses on the site is complete thanks to the efforts of local community volunteers and the generous donations of equipment and professional services by local businesses. Photo by: Curtis Hohne Photo by ValleyBiz Kendale Roofing removed the shingles and Darin McKay […]
Hometown Manitoba Grants Benefit the Valley
Government of Manitoba Media Release | More Than $568,000 in Funding For 295 Projects in 2011 Revitalization of streets, buildings and community parks, along with new signs and trees will be seen throughout Manitoba in several rural communities as the province provides more than $568,000 in provincial Hometown Manitoba grants for 295 projects this year, […]
Spring Cleaning in Swan River
ValleyBiz Story | With the weather warming up, many people are taking the opportunity to catch up on some yardwork and maintenance. Spring cleaning took on a larger scale this week in Swan River. Bucket trucks made quick work of trimming trees. Street cleaners swept away a winter’s worth of sand and grime. Crews were out […]
Minitonas Early Years School – Education Week
Submitted by: Minitonas Early Years School | The School was buzzing with excitement as students, staff, and parents celebrated Education Week, April 11th—15th. On Monday morning, the students enjoyed Trustee, Lynne Wenzel reading to each of the classrooms. The students and staff enjoyed the stories. On Tuesday morning, Mrs. Shirley Todosichuk brought her collection of […]
Swan Valley Rec & Wellness Centre: Update April 27, 2011
Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre Media Release | Support for the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre is growing and the project has seen significant progress since the Public Meeting on March 21, 2011: – Approximately $73,000 has been pledged through the 2740 Club. – As part of the site preparation, the 2 houses on the […]
RM of Swan River Minutes – April 26, 2011
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, April 26th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Earl Hrappstead Absent: Richard Barteski, Terry Neely, Brian Burick DON […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – April 19, 2011
The Council of the Town of Swan River held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Scales, Jacobson, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier and Sakal present. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the April 19th, 2011 regular meeting of Council be received. […]
Kenville Hall Fundraising Sale April 30
Submitted by: Lynn Williamson | The Kenville Hall Board is having a fundraiser with the proceeds going towards a new roof. Saturday, April 30, 2011 10:00am to 4:00pm Kenville Hall The event will have home based business tables, garage sale items, baking and crafts. Lunch will be our famous Kenville burgers with our wonderful sauce […]
Bev Murray Receives Laptop
ValleyBiz Story | On Saturday, April 23, Shauna Klekta (right), on behalf of ValleyBiz, presented a ThinkPad Laptop to Market Fest draw winner, Bev Murray.
Easter Brunch
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 […]
Fine Arts Music Festival
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 […]
Province to Cover Cost of Well Water Testing
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 […]
Swan River Area Man Convicted of Animal Abuse
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 […]
Easter Brunch April 23rd – Birch River
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 […]
Skateboard Union Receives Rural Youth Achievement Award
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 Draw Winners
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 […]
Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers Year End Concert
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
Rotary Club of Swan Valley Spring Marketfest
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 […]
Fine Arts Fiddlin’ Festival
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 […]
RM of Swan River State of Emergency
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 Investigate Attempted Murder on Pine Creek First Nation
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, […]
Fine Arts Festival April 18 – 21
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 […]
Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers April 16th
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 […]
Sandbags in Place, River Flowing
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.
Funding for Additional RCMP Officer in Swan River
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 […]
Sylvia’s Angels 3rd Annual Talent Show
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 […]
Fine Arts Festival April 11 – 14
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 […]
Dr. Andy Maxwell New PRHA Board Member
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 […]
Multiple Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles
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 […]
2012 Power Smart Summer Games Signing Ceremony
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 […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – April 5, 2011
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 […]
Sylvia’s Angels Talent Show April 9th
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
Fire on 5th Avenue South
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, […]
Snowmobile Crash leads to Serious Injuries
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 […]
Woman Sentenced after Assault with Broken Bottle
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 […]
BAM Jam Music Camp
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 […]
BAM Jam Concerts March 31 & April 1
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 […]