Submitted by: Jena McKee | Swan Valley Farmers’ Market Christmas Sale November 18, 2022 10am – 6pm Swan Valley Historical Museum Over 25 different vendors! Come check out this huge variety of locally produced baked goods, gifts, crafts, and more.

Submitted by: Services to Seniors The first two sessions of the Winter-Coffee and a Chat were well received with 31 people attending the two venues. Services to Seniors Connie Beaudry started the sessions with introducing the guest speakers and welcoming the participants. Brittany Schroeder started the session with Question and Answers from the participants. Unfortunately […]

RCMP Media Release | On October 17, 2022, at 4:40 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence located on Lorne Avenue in the community of Birch River. Once the fire was brought under control and extinguished, firefighters entered the home and located unidentified human remains. The cause […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The Birch River Recreation Committee was awarded a grant allowing this group to upgrade the skimmer and heater at the BR pool which were starting to fail. CFSV was happy to support this upgrade to allow Valley residents a space to enjoy the outdoor swimming season. The […]

Submitted by: Association for Community Living 41st Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale & Bazaar Veterans Community Hall Friday, November 4, 2022 9 AM – 6 PM Coffee & Lunch will be available Lunch served from 11:00 AM – 2:00 pm Homemade Borscht and Cabbage Roll Soup Perogies and Buns Desserts – Pie – Muffins – […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Bobick, and Whyte. ​Absent with Permission – Friesen Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Acting Reeve: Stephen Nadolney Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Friesen, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Dir. of Recreation B. […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Acting Reeve: Stephen Nadolney Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Delaurier, Friesen, and Bobick. Absent: Counillor Whyte Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 11, 2022 Northwest Region A killing frost last week closed out the growing season in the region, with temperatures dropping as low as -10°C at Ruthenia. Little to no precipitation fell, so harvest was able to progress. Spring wheat harvest is nearing completion in the region, as is canola. Straw […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat October 11, 2022 Cultural Building in WSFN 10:00am – 12:00pm October 13, 2022 Senior Centre in Swan River 10:00am – 12:00pm This month’s topics: • Medications & You    Pharmacist Brittany Schroeder, BSP, Pharmacist My Health Team • Sleep Tips & Arthritis    Andrea Grove Refreshments served Everyone […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 4, 2022 Northwest Region Warm temperatures and drying winds contributed to a good week of harvest progress. A small thunderstorm through parts of the region, slowing harvest mid-week, but harvest was able to resume fairly quickly. A light frost touched down in some areas this morning. Provincial Overview Harvest progress […]

Pictured above L-R Karen Kosolowski (Flute), Lorraine Malcolm (Tenor Sax), Julie Kooistra (Director, French Horn, Trumpet), Kim Kosokowsky (Trumpet) Submitted by: Jayne G. Leadbeater (Minish) On Wednesday, 21 September 2022, the Swan Valley Community Band had their Beginning Day after a forced Covid19 hiatus. Our numbers are small, but mighty! Our Group is hoping for […]

Submitted by Tanya Powell | On October 30, 2022 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre held a walk to bring awareness, to remember, to honour, and commemorate residential school survivors. Sylvia Grier and Fred Stevens shared their own experiences with going to Day Schools and Residential Schools. Thank […]

Submitted by: Chris Reimer Swan Valley Outdoors Association 4th Annual Swan Valley Banquet and Auction Veterans Community Hall Sat. October 22, 2022 5:30 pm ~ No Host Cocktails Viewing of Auction and Raffle Items 6:30 – 9:30 pm ~ Prime Rib Dinner and Raffles Tickets $75 available at Spruce Products, Cook & Cooke and MNP […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 27, 2022 Northwest Region Another slow week of harvest progress dictated by showers (up to 32 mm at The Pas) and cool, humid days. Some harvest was able to resume by Saturday, and widespread on Sunday. The heaviest frosts touched down Thursday morning at Ruthenia, Inglis, and Grandview; down to […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe | Learn to Curl or Improve Your Skills Open to ALL AGES!! October 28-30, 2022 Swan River Curling Club Curling Clinic with Instructors from the Cargill Curling Training Center in Morris, Manitoba Time slots will be booked for individuals or teams and a session will be held for Stick Curling as […]

Submitted by: Jenna Koutecky | Swan Valley Communities that Care presents: Spooktoberfest Haunted House A Halloween Family Event Friday, October 21, 2022 Saturday, October 22, 2022 5pm – 9pm Swan Valley Historical Museum grounds – Highway #10 North Admission $5 per car or $2 per individual Wear a costume to enter a prize.

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik, Picutres by: Tina Copeland The Cowan Trail Celebration once again occurred on the fourth Saturday of August, being August 27, 2022 this year, after a two year hiatus. On Friday night, as usual, the Cowan Hall parking lot slowly filled with trailers, horses, and campsites. By Saturday morning, everyone was eager […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | Cowan Community Centre Fall Supper Sunday – October 2, 2022 5:00 – 7:00pm Price – $15 Wide food selection available Banquet hall is open to eat in during the supper event Take out trays are also available Please register for supper in advance by Saturday, Oct 1/22 Call (204)569-4812 to […]

Submited by: Tanya Powell | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Walk Fri. September 30, 2022 Walk Starts in front of the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre At 10:00 am Free Lunch will be provided at 12:00 noon We invite you and your families to join us for a walk to honour the legacy of those […]

Click picture for a larger version. Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater L-R BACK ROW Brian Oleksyn, Rob Falk, Keith Woolford, Lorne Henkelman, Leonard Harapiak (teacher), Doug Ter Horst, Peter Terekoff (Tea.), Lesley Stevens Henkelman, Barrie Hrappstead, Wilda Davy Teichroeb (Tea.), Al Poole, Gloria Olfrey Bewski, Wayne How, Lee Eggie, Bob McKay, Pete Hume, Terry Neely MIDDLE […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 20, 2022 Northwest Region A slower week of harvest progress with fall weather affecting harvesting hours. The week started with a light frost in some parts of the region near Swan Valley, Birch River, Grandview and San Clara. Although most crops have reached maturity and are safe from injury, there […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) Donald and Lorna Spicer Fund The Donald and Lorna Spicer Fund was started in 2022 by Lorna Spicer. The fund will allow their family to leave a lasting legacy for the Swan Valley through the support the CFSV provides to non-profit organizations and charities. The family has […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Vaccine Clinic Pfizer / Moderna / Bivalent Tues. September 27, 2022 1pm – 6pm Veterans Hall – 119 6th Ave. N 1st Dose Eligibility: Moderna: Age 6 months & up | Pfizer: age 5 & up 2nd Dose Eligibility: Age 6 months & up – 8 […]

Submitted by: Stacey Archuk The Swan River Terry Fox Run took place Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 1:30 pm. Various groups and individuals participated making it overall a great day.

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) Coming to a new country can be a scary process and not having a command of the English language can make it more difficult. CFSV was pleased to be able to assist the Immigrant Services Branch in Swan River with the purchase of English as a Second […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 13, 2022 Northwest Region Warm, windy weather encouraged good harvest progress. No precipitation fell in the region this past week, but a light frost touched down at Inglis and in the Swan Valley on Friday morning, not damaging crops. Cool overnight temperatures are normal for the season, but daytime highs […]

Submitted by: Jayne G. Leadbeater Swan Valley Community Band Beginning Day Wed September 21, 2022 7:30 p.m. Ecole Swan River South School Band Room Julie 204-734-5139 Jayne 204-731-0179

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 6, 2022 Northwest Region High temperatures and warm, drying winds helped harvest progress nicely across the region. Some precipitation mid-week with the Rorketon weather station receiving the most at 15.5 mm. For the most part, there was very little pause in harvest progress. Harvest is most advance in the Roblin […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Acting Reeve: Stephen Nadolney Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted […]

Submitted story | Pictured above left to right: Councillor Leanne Hutman from the RM of Minitonas Bowsman, Mayor Lance Jacobson from the Town of Swan River, Councillor Carrie Blosha from Swan Valley West, and Acting Reeve Stephen Nadolney from the RM of Mountain. Representatives from the councils of RM of Mountain, Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, Municipality […]

Submitted by: Stacey Archuk | Swan River Terry Fox Run Sunday Sept. 18, 2022 Registration 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Centennial Arena Run Starts at 1:30 pm Pledge forms are available at the Town of Swan River office, The Star & Times, Patty’s Sports Excellence, and at the Swan Valley Pharmacy. Donations can also be […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Delaurier, 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, July 27th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Acting Reeve: Stephen Nadolney Councillors: Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. Councillor Malcolm was absent. CAO […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 23, 2022 Northwest Region Generally a good week of growing conditions, with over night temperatures staying above 10 ° with the exception of Ste. Rose, Rorketon, and Reedy Creek areas Daytime temp eratures were high over the weekend. Warm temperatures have helped push crops towards maturit y. Scattered showers mid […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Minitonas 4H Beef Club & Peavey Mart Swan River teamed up for a fundraiser BBQ on Saturday August 20, 2022. Members from the Minitonas 4H beef club sold Smokies on a Bun and a drink to raise awareness of the 4H program in Swan River. The funds raised will be used […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 16, 2022 Northwest Region Good weather this week helped advance crop maturity. Precipitation over the weekend was heavy in some areas of the region while some areas received nothing. The highest rainfall recorded was in Swan Valley at 30 mm accumulated for the week, with some localized showers missing official […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | Minitonas 4H Beef Club 4H Days BBQ Saturday August 20, 2022 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Peavey Mart Swan River The Minitonas 4H Beef Club has partnered up with Peavey Mart in Swan River for 4H Days. Saturday August 20th members will be selling Smokies & a drink for $5! […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 15, 2022, at approximately 12:35 am, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a structure fire, at the BlueSky family wellness centre on McKay’s Point Road, on Pine Creek First Nation. When officers arrived the centre was fully engulfed in flames and the Fire Department was on scene. There was no one […]

Submitted by: Community foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) It’s not fine dining, but a recent grant awarded to the Swan River & District Community Resource Council allowed them to purchase a supply of paper products for the Congregate Meal Program. The delivery of a nutritious midday meal continued under extended COVID-19 restrictions. Good nutrition equals […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | We enjoyed a great turnout and a beautiful day at Christian Fellowship Church’s 60th anniversary celebration on Sunday August 7, 2022. The day started off with a service where we were blessed by the wonderful singing and the encouraging preaching of Ralph Unger. After a delicious lunch, we had a […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Dir. of Recreation […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Swan Valley Historical Museum Harvest Festival Sunday August 28, 2022 2:00 pm -6:00 pm Highway #10 North Swan River MB Free admission to the grounds Featuring Festival Market “make it – bake it – grow it” Kid’s Zone Games & Goodies Clay Oven Fresh Baked Bread Corn on the Cob […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 7, 2022, at approximately 5:05 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a home invasion at a residence located on 5th Ave S in Swan River. Officers attended the location and spoke with the two victims, a 21-year-old male and 17-year-old female, who advised that two suspects, a […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 9, 2022 Northwest Region A mix of temperatures and precipitation this week with day time temps reaching nearly 30°C and overnight lows dipping down well below 10°C; a cool -1.6°C was reported at the Swan Valley station for a very brief period. Winds were persistently strong for several days last […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik Cowan Trail Celebration Saturday, August 27, 2022 Cowan Community Centre Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, and Hashbrowns Adults $10 Horse Trail Ride Leaves at 10:30 am (rain or shine) Registration includes supper Adults $25 Ashley 204-525-2029 Beef Supper 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wide Food Selection […]

Submitted by: Jenna Wintoniw On Saturday June 23, 2022, All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church held their annual Praznyk with Father Joakin Rac conducting the Divine Liturgy followed by the Blessing of Water. The members and guests were then invited to a delicious lunch. Part of the Praznyk celebrations also included blessing of family graves.

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 2, 2022 Northwest Region Generally cooler days this week with scattered showers throughout the week, ending with heavy rain Saturday night across the region. Rainfall amounts were heaviest in Roblin area with accumulated amounts of 75 mm; several days saw daily highs nearing 30°C. Overnight temperatures have also been cooler […]