Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the March 15, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board met with Sapotaweyak Chief Nelson Genaille and Education Director Margaret Leask to discuss the SVSD and SCN partnership with our high school and adult students. The discussion centered on the existing programs that we […]

2021/22 Duck Mountain Super League champions: Neil Scales, lead; Scott Tibble, second; Kelly Tibble, third; Brent Scales, skip, and Tom Jordens, DMSL executive. Submitted Story | After seven weeks of round-robin competition, Duck Mountain Super League (DMSL) curling teams from Canora, Norquay, Swan River, Benito, Madge Lake and Kamsack met for play-offs at the Broda […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | Swan Valley Youth Soccer Spring Session 9 Weeks: April 25 – June 23, 2022 Registration open from April 4 – April 28, 2022 Please visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/SVYouthSoccer for the registration link. *All registration fees include MSA player insurance. Tuesday 6pm-6:45pm Fees: $30* U5 2017 U7 2015/2016 Monday/Thursday 6pm-7pm […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 27, 2022, at approximately 3:00 am, Swan River RCMP received a report that a male had been shot at a residence in Benito, Manitoba. Four individuals – two males and two females – were at a residence in Benito when the door was kicked in and three individuals – […]

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | Spring Craft Sale at the Swan Valley Museum April 2, 2022 10am – 3pm Vendors Include: Roaring River Fur Northern Soaps Elle Darling Boutique Yoga with Corinna Epicure The Rooks Nest JLynn Co. Canadian Flora Essential Oils Northern Skies – Ladies Clothing Jennifer Penner Baking The Little Sparrows Shop Karen […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2022 VIA ZOOM. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary. Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. […]

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022 VIA ZOOM. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary. Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 25, 2022, at approximately 5:55 pm, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to an armed robbery at a business on Highway 20, in Camperville. Two male suspects, both wearing high-visibility jackets, entered the business, one armed with a firearm. One of the suspects pointed the gun at the employee and demanded cash. […]

Submitted by: Shelley Jersak | The Swan River Ladies Curling Club held their bonspiel on March 18 – 20, 2022 with 18 teams participating. 1st Event Winner sponsored by Rogers presented by Brent Scales. Pictured above: Winners Lois Mosiondz, Torey Werbicki, Donalda Gale, Marie Yablonski 2nd Sandra Tibble rink, 3rd Kari Goethe rink, 4th Marilyn […]

Back Row: Coach Lise Fraser, Assistant Coach Sydney Fedorchuk, Reed Vestby, Elijah Chartrand, Kailey McArthur, Loren Davy Middle: Ava Walker, Crystal Zamzow, Ava Hart, Katie Playford, Jacey Harness Front: Assistant Coach: Jasmine Rose Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The SVRSS JV Girls basketball team travelled to Winnipeg on March 9, 2022 to play in the […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Bobick, Moriaux, Friesen, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Recreation […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 28, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board met with Minister Fran Chartrand and Jackie Schapansky from the Manitoba Metis Federation, and Peter Fleming from the North-West Metis Council to discuss future partnership possibilities. Minister Chartrand reviewed the many projects that the […]

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 13, 2022 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.

RCMP Media Release | On March 6, 2022, at approximately 12:20 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a shooting at a residence on Makaysees Drive on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. The initial investigation has determined that two occupants were inside a home when a known male showed up at the door. The suspect entered the […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | U15 Rural B Provincials were a success!!! Eight teams came and enjoyed the hospitality that Swan River has to offer. Our local U15 came away from the round robin with 2 wins and 1 tie before challenging the Souris/Hartney team in the semi-finals. It was a close game with Swan […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | We had approximately 150 sleds participate in the 2020 Bellsite Snowmobile Ride on February 27, 2022. Well! I can tell you it was a different year for us for sure. We had to make some changes because of Covid-19 and associated rules. There was no poker cards or hands this […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 14, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The board discussed the changes in the February 14th Public Health Order. – 12-17 year old students no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or a Pharmacist Rapid Test to participate in extra-curricular activities. – […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | The Swan Valley will be hosting the U15 Rural B Hockey Manitoba Provincials March 4-5/22 Click Here for Schedule

Submitted by: Tammela Bobick The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association had an amazing turn out for our Vintage ride held on February 26,2022. We had 57 riders including people from Yorkton, Dauphin and The Pas. For lunch, we enjoyed hot dogs, hot chocolate, donuts and coffee at the shelter. There was also tons of prizes and […]

Submitted by: Shelley Jersak | Swan River Ladies & Men’s Bonspiels – Joint Events March 18, 19 & 20, 2022 Ladies: 3 events – cash spiel Men’s: 3 events – prizes Cost $160.00/team Shoot to Win prizes – Ladies & Men’s Entry deadline March 12, 2022 Ladies entries call Darlene 204-281-2228 Men’s entries call Kelly […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 22, 2022, at approximately 12:05 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a stabbing at a residence located in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Officers arrived in the area and were advised of four male victims, three having been stabbed and one assaulted – aged 54, 30, 18, and 17 […]

Submitted by: Mo Koetting | Blankets for Canada was started in 1998 in Lethbridge AB. The chapter started in November in Swan River is the first chapter in MB. It is an initiative that invites crafters to use up their small, left-over balls of yarn from projects they have done, by knitting or crocheting 10” […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley Announcing Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week, February 20th to the 26th, 2022. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) would like to thank the Town of Swan River, RM of Mountain, Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman and Municipality of Swan Valley West for proclaiming the last week of […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 22 day of December, 2021 at 6:30 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk CAO: James Webb PODCAST: Jeremy Bergen GALLERY: Meredith […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 14 day of December, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk CAO: James Webb PODCAST: Jeremy Bergen GALLERY: Merideth […]

Submitted by: Tammela Bobick | 2022 Vintage Ride February 26, 2022 All are welcome to come see the old machines Ride from The Westwood Inn to Wellman Lake Shelter and back Pit Stop at Wellman Lake Shelter | Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs 10 – 12pm: $20 Vintage Registration (2000 and older) includes free lunch […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 via Zoom. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary. 1. Call to Order The meeting was […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Bobick, Moriaux, Friesen, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works […]

RCMP Media Release | Between February 5 and February 9, 2022, Swan River RCMP responded to numerous firearm related offences and an arson investigation. These investigations led officers from Swan River RCMP along with West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, to locate and seize firearms related to these incidents. RCMP seized two shotguns, two […]

Pictured above: Dax Mullin, Dominic Campbell, Allysia Campbell, Noah Gamache, Mackenzie Currie… missing from picture is Natasha Chartrand and Bailey Langevin Submitted by Angela Mullin | High School Rodeo is for Students in Grade 9-12, JR Rodeo is grades 5-8, and the Little Buckaroos is open to K-4. Swan River Valley is home to 7 […]

RCMP Release | On February 6, 2022, at approximately 11:45 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report of a structure fire in the Starlite Trailer Court in Swan River, Manitoba. When police arrived, most of the flames were concentrated to a side window. Officers were able to confirm there was nobody inside the building. The […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 7, 2022, at 9:15 am, Swan River RCMP were contacted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to advise that a 38-year-old male, from Brandon, who had arrived in hospital in Swan River on January 29, and later transferred to Brandon, had died as a result of his […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 5, 2022, at approximately 3:05 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report that a male was at the hospital being treated for an injury related to a firearm. Police attended immediately. Initial investigation has determined that a 24-year-old male from Swan River was with another male. The 24-year-old male […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Snowmobile Ride 2022 Sun. February 27, 2022 50/50 Draw Route will follow prior years snowman route approximately 65 miles, maps available. A Scenic Mountain Route, Groomed Snow Pass Trail that can be seen at www.northmountainriders.ca Following Covid-19 restrictions, the annual Bellsite Poker Derby will continue with a few key changes. […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, and Councillors Friesen, Delaurier, Moriaux, Bobick, and Whyte in person. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, was held in Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 14th day of December 2021 A.D. at 6:00 pm. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman, C. Densen, W. Kolisnyk, S. Walmsley Interim CAO: M. Grogan Finance Officer: M. Lumax Reeve Pacamaniuk called the meeting […]

Submitted by: Swan Lake Watershed District The Swan Lake Watershed District team would like to introduce our first members to the GROW program! Kris and Lori Zagrobelny have lived outside of Minitonas, Manitoba for four years. In this time, they have changed farming practices to better suit the environmental challenges that they have been seeing […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Truckers Freedom Convoy took place on Saturday, January 29, 2022, with 29 truckers and their supporters demonstrating the freedoms guaranteed to them under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, specifically: – the freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of […]

RCMP Media Release | On January 27, 2022, at approximately 2:00 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report of a male suffering from exposure behind a business in Mafeking, Manitoba. Paramedics transported the male to hospital, where he was met by police. The 28-year-old male from Swan River was found to have been tied up, […]

Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 at the Council chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes and Brad Wyatt. Councillors Malcolm and Pedersen were absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic All Ages 5yrs Old and Up Thurs. January 27, 2022 11 am – 6 pm Veterans Hall 119 6th Ave. N Appointments preferred Walk-ins may be accepted Book your Appointment: ONLINE at: protectmb.ca or Call: 1-844-626-8222 Due to a Pfizer Vaccine Shortage Age […]

RCMP Media Release | On January 18, 2022, at 7:20 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report of two males and a female having entered a residence and discharging a firearm inside. Officers immediately attended to the residence on 7th Avenue South in Swan River and spoke with the property owner who was unharmed. Officers […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the January 11, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. NITT Facilitator, Lana Sagert, provided a presentation on the development and status of the Northern Lights Institute of Trades and Technology. Courses, partnerships, and future considerations were discussed. 2. The distribution of Rapid test kits to […]

Swan Valley Coop Media Release | A structure fire was reported at the Swan River Agro Centre in the early morning of Thursday, January 13, 2022. Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed a maintenance shed fully involved. The damage was contained to a single building and its contents. There were no injuries or loss of life […]

Swan Valley School Division Notification | On January 11, 2022, Taylor School was advised of a positive case COVID-19. School administration is following public health recommendations. The school has identified possible close contacts and they have been advised to self-isolate. Anyone who is a close contact will be notified directly by the school. If you […]

RCMP Media Release | On January 11, 2022, at 8:30 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence located on 4th Avenue in the community of Bowsman. Officers arrived on scene and observed heavy smoke coming from the residence and were advised by family members that the homeowner […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the December 13, 2021 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. Information on the meeting with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council was discussed. 2. The process for the Covid Vaccination/Testing option for 12-18 year-olds in sports was outlined. 3. Vaccination Clinics will be held in our schools […]