Submitted by: Kari Goethe Where’s Waldo? and Backyard Party Swan River Curling Club April 22, 2023 Where’s Waldo 4:00 pm Supper 5:30 pm Backyard Party 9:00 pm Fundraiser for the Swan River Community Center Where’s Waldo – 4:00pm start (meet at the Curling rink) – Form teams of 2-6 people of any age – Every […]

The Bellsite Community Centre along with North Mountain Riders hosted the Bellsite Annual Poker Derby on February 26, 2023. Approximately 100 sleds participated, with 150 people enjoying the full course hot meal. It was a beautiful day of working, playing, and visiting! 126 Driver hands sold, 400 Ghost riders 1st prize $1428.00 to Greg Sauder […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. The official time to set your clocks ahead 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, March 12, 2023 Set your clock to: 3:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

Submitted by Tammela Bobick Our club hosted its 16th annual Vintage ride on Saturday February 25, 2023 and Mother Nature was against us. We had extreme cold, minus 30 that morning and some winds. However, the people and sleds showed up at the Westwood Inn here in Swan River, Manitoba and by the time we […]

Submitted by: Amanda Dixon Congratulations to the U11 A Team on a Gold Medal Win in the MB Rural A Provincials! The team had a successful weekend which lead them to the championship game. The final game was played against Dauphin, with a score of 9-3. A tournament win to remember! Over the weekend, families […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with and Councillors Bobick, Medwid and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Mayor Jacobson and Councillors Powell and Boychuk, and Chief D.Fedorchuk Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 13, 2023 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. Kris Woodward and Kristy Ashcroft gave an excellent presentation on the MRLC Numeracy Achievement Project that was started in 2018 at Ecole South School. The data that shows the improved learning and areas where students need […]

Submittted by: Kari Goethe | Learn to Curl FREE Clinic! Wednesday, March 15 5:30 pm -7:00 pm This is your chance to come try curling to see if you might want to join the club next year! Open to all beginners age 6 and up, including adults. All equipment will be provided, just bring a […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat March 14, 2023 Cultural Building in WSFN 10:00am – 12:00pm March 16, 2023 Senior Centre in Swan River 10:00am – 12:00pm This month’s topics: • Fraud, how to recognize fraud • Getting to know your healthcare directive Speakers: RCMP Deb Schulz, NP (healthcare directive) Refreshments served, […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. – Service to Seniors The February 14 and 16, 2023 Coffee and a Chat sessions were attended by 36 people. Topics this month were making nutritious affordable meals with Katie Kroeker and Bruce Hardie CPA giving us hints on how to make a household budget […]

Submitted by: Carolin Foster | 24th Annual Billy Beal Classic Ice Fishing Derby Sat. March 18, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Whitefish Lake $10,000 First Prize The Billy Beal Classic Fishing Derby is back this year with many prizes! All proceeds go to the Swan Valley Lion’s Medical Assistance Fund to help Swan Valley […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The CFSV awarded a grant to The Swan Valley Trails Association that helped purchase a walk behind brush mower as well as a few smaller tools for maintaining, grooming and making trails. The mower and tools will mainly stay and work at the Rex Leach Trail, and […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo The Winter Warm-Up concert fundraiser for the Swan Valley Historical Museum held on February 3, 2023 featured music by country artist J.J. Voss and our own Terri Boyd. In addition to the great music, guests sampled a variety of delicious appetizers and made-in-Manitoba craft beers. The “penny auction” and 50/50 draw […]

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

Submitted by: Amanda Dixon The Swan Valley U11 A Team is hosting Hockey Manitoba Rural A Provincials, presented by Cargill Ltd. Provincials will be held on the weekend of March 3-5th at the Swan River Centennial Arena, hosting 8 teams. This driven group of hockey players are looking forward to the opportunity of hosting Provincials […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 14, 2023, at approximately 3:20 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a robbery outside a business on Main Street, in Swan River. It was reported that two victims, a 15-year-old female, and a 14-year-old male, were walking on Main Street when they were approached by a male and female. […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 10, 2023, at 10:25 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a 29-year-old male having been assaulted on Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and was being transported to the Swan Valley health Center with non-life threatening injuries. Shortly thereafter, at 11:00 am, officers were advised that two additional males, ages […]

Submitted by: Carolin Foster Over 40 Venders consisting of local artists, crafters, entrepreneurs, fundraising organizations and shoppers alike participated in the Valentines Home Business & Craft Sale at the War Veterans Hall on Saturday, February 11, 2023. It was the happening place to be to see friends old and new and stock up on your […]

Submitted by: Tammela Bobick | 2023 Vintage Ride February 25, 2023 3:00 – 3:30pm $20 Vintage Registration Starts at 10:00 am (2000 and Older) Includes Free Lunch Payout to Vintage Drivers: 1st 30%, 2nd 20% All riders are required to sign waiver prior to participating Chinese Auction and 50/50 All are welcome to come see […]

Submitted by: Mandy Slepicka & Jody Nakonechny | Minitonas will be hosting a homecoming celebration July long weekend 2023! Minitonas Homecoming Fri June 30, 2023 Sat July 1, 2023 Sun July 2, 2023 It will be a fun filled weekend with lots of activities, entertainment and great food! Friday June 30, 2023 Registration will be […]

Submitted by: Carolin Foster | Valentine’s Home Business & Craft Sale Sat. February 11, 2023 10 am – 3 pm War Veterans Hall Swan River Homemade Soaps, Baking, Woodwork, Sewing, Beaded Jewellery, Crocheting, Toys Julies Catering is hosting the luncheon. Silent Auction proceeds will go toward upgrading the kids’ playground equipment in the Valley.

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the January 16, 2023 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. Manitoba Apprenticeship meeting on December 15, 2022, was discussed. Level II Carpentry and an 8 Week Heavy Duty Level one could result. 2. December 16, 2022, Meeting with Heavy Construction Association. Grader Simulator is Available 3. […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat February 14, 2023 Cultural Building in WSFN 10:00am – 12:00pm February 16, 2023 Senior Centre in Swan River 10:00am – 12:00pm This month’s topics: • Eating on a budget and accounting/budgeting resources Speakers: Speakers: Katie Kroeker (making nutritious affordable meals), PKHC Chartered Accountants (Income tax, making […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 8th Annual Gospel Jamboree at Barrows, MB June 2, 3, 4, 2023 Fri. 6pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of invited musicians for a weekend of Gospel Music. Jeff & Anita Reimer & Family Ivan Chartrand Josephine Genaille Wilf […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 29th day of December 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Brian Burick Byron Zbirun Raymond McGregor Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson Podcast: Jeremy Bergen CALL TO ORDER NOTICE OF […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 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: Alyssa Pitura | Disney on the Ice Women’s Curling Bonspiel March 17-19, 2023 Fairytales do come true! The Swan River Curling Club would like to invite you to be our guest at the 92nd annual women’s bonspiel. The cost to enter is $180 per team. Highlights include three events, cash prizes, a free […]

Coffee and a Chat recap of session Jan 10/23 WSFN and Jan 12/23 SR Senior Citizen Centre. The first two sessions of the Winter-Coffee and a Chat of 2023 were well received with 33 people attending the two venues. Services to Seniors Connie Beaudry started the sessions with introducing the guest speakers and welcoming the […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The CFSV awarded the Swan Valley Animal Protection League (SVAPL) a grant to complete the interior framing and finishing in the animal shelter building making it fully operational. This benefits the community by allowing SVAPL to continue and expand serving the Swan Valley area and surrounding communities […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 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 […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government has established the inaugural Intellectual Disability Issues Advisory (IDIA) Council to create a collaborative partnership with community stakeholders to better support Manitobans with an intellectual disability, Families Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for accessibility, announced today. “Our government looks forward to the expertise and passion the […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West Swan River, Manitoba this 13th day of December 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Byron Zbirun Brad Kushniryk Raymond McGregor Terry Neely Brian Burick Councillor Blosha attended by teleconference Interim CAO: Pat […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Medwid, and Powell. Absent with Permission: Councillors Boychuk, Whyte Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s Annual Snowmobile Poker Derby Sun. February 26, 2023 Start Point is Bellsite Manitoba (this event will happen with sunshine, snow or rain) A Scenic Mountain Route, Groomed Snow Pass Trail that can be seen at www.northmountainriders.ca REGISTRATION: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Bellsite Community Hall FEE: DRIVERS $40.00 (3 POKER HANDS […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with Notice: Deputy Mayor Moriaux (joined at 8:30); Councillor Bobick Also Present: CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. Harvey, […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Swan Valley Historical Museum “Winter Warm-Up” Fundraising Event February 3, 2023 7:00 pm Featuring musical entertainment by J.J. Voss, 2021 & 2022 SCMA Male Artist of the Year Special guest: Terri Boyd While enjoying the music, you can sample made-in-Manitoba craft beer from Black Wheat Brewing Co. and Fort Gary […]

Swan Valley Coop Media Release | We are excited to announce renovations of the former fashion gallery will begin shortly to improve our facilities and services. Renovations include creating a permanent home for our Click & Collect and food delivery teams. The new space will allow our team to work efficiently and collaboratively. The project […]

RCMP Media Report | On December 29, 2022, Swan River RCMP received a report of a missing person, 28-year-old Thunder Gott from Swan River. Thunder Gott was last seen in the early hours of December 26, 2022, on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. He was wearing a light green Columbia jacket, grey hoodie, black pants and […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the December 12, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. Jacquie Mydynski-Arp and Kirsten Glenn presented an outline of the proposed Grade 11-12 trip planned for in the Spring of 2023. 2. The board considered the idea of Online Fundraisers and will not have the SVSD […]

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen A candle lighting ceremony took place at the Birchwood Cemetery on December 23, 2022. Memorial candles were placed in memory of loved ones to shine a light of remembrance throughout the Christmas season.

Jenna Koutecky, Program Coordinator SVCTC Our Annual Toys 4 U gift drive went very well this year. Swan Valley Communities that Care (SVCTC) received overwhelming support from local individuals. businesses, groups, and volunteers. This year we had three gift drive events: Two Stampeders games, where individuals could bring in Toys in exchange to win a […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat January 10, 2023 Cultural Building in WSFN 10:00am – 12:00pm January 12, 2023 Senior Centre in Swan River 10:00am – 12:00pm This month’s topics: • Grief and Mental Wellness Speakers: Rod Seib (Self Help/Public Relations Coordinator) Andrea Grove with PMH (meditation exercise) Refreshments served, light lunch. […]

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Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West Swan River, Manitoba this 29th day of November 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Brian Burick, Carrie Blosha, Byron Zbirun, Brad Kushniryk, Terry Neely, Raymond McGregor Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson Podcast: Jeremy […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) A recent grant awarded to the ESRSS Daycare Centre provided a Safe Guard Area for the playground. This Safe Guard Area provides a safe outdoor area for the children to learn through play. This project benefited the Swan Valley Community to provide a safe, warm, and inviting […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. – Service to Seniors The third set of sessions of the Winter-Coffee and a Chat were well received with 25 people attending the two venues. Services to Seniors Connie Beaudry started the sessions with introducing the guest speakers and welcoming the participants. Candice Braun started […]

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen | Memorial Candle Lighting Birchwood Cemetery December 23, 2022 5:00 pm Register for candles at: Sunshine Flowers and Gifts

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Councillor Bobick was absent with permission. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Dir. of Works […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the November 28, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. Kari Goethe and Lana Sagert presented on the progress of the Growcer Project. The self-contained unit will produce various edible plants in large volumes for consumption by students in all of our schools. Students will be […]