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

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 25 day of November, 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: Meredith […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, and Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Bobick, and Whyte in person. Councillor Friesen was absent with notice. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 9 day of November, 2021 at 7:00 pm Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Matt Wills, Darryl Pierrepont CAO: James Webb ACAO/FO: Robin Wiebe Podcast: Jeremy Bergen Gallery Attendance By […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, was held in Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 30th day of November 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 […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic All Ages 5yrs Old and Up Thurs. January 6, 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 1st Dose Eligibility Pfizer: 5 years […]

From our family to yours, we wish you all the warmth this Holiday Season has to offer. May your home be filled with joy, your heart with love and your life with laughter. Best wishes this Christmas and throughout the coming year. From all of us at ValleyBiz

Submitted by: Swan Valley Communities That Care | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) wishes to thank members of the Swan Valley Community for their generous donations to the Swan Valley CTC Toys 4U Toy Drive. Once again, this year the SVCTC Toys 4 U Toy Drive were fortunate to collaborate with some wonderful community […]

Above: Thanks for the food collected by SVRSS to help the food bank. Submitted by: Crystal Duchesne | The Christmas Cheer board provided 43 hampers to families this Christmas season. We are very grateful to the schools, organizations, businesses and individuals who generously donated non perishable items and money. Students and staff from Riverdale school […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at the Birch River Legion Hall 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 as […]

Manitoba Government Media Release | SWAN RIVER—The Manitoba government will provide $750,000 in funding for a multi-year project in the Swan Valley School Division to support youth transitioning from high school to post-secondary training as part of a new $5-million investment in projects to support Manitoba students, Education Minister Cliff Cullen and Advanced Education, Skills […]

Submitted by: Minitonas and District Arena Board Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the HEART! – Elizabeth Andrew The Minitonas & District Arena board members would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU! Thank you so much for the immeasurable volunteer work of three men from Minitonas. We have […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 02, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, and Whyte in person. Absent: Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, Councillor Moriaux, Councillor Delaurier Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, was held in Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 19th day of October 2021 A.D. at 6:00 pm. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman, C. Densen, and W. Kolisnyk Interim CAO: M. Grogan Finance Officer: M. Lumax Absent Councillor S. Walmsley arrived at […]

Swan Valley School Division Notification | On December 9, 2021, Bowsman School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to self-isolate. Anyone who […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Vaccine Clinic Pfizer and Moderna All Ages 5yrs Old and Up Thurs. December 16, 2021 2pm – 6 pm Veterans Hall – 119 6th Ave. N Appointments preferred Walk-ins may be accepted Flu Shots also available Book your Appointment: ONLINE at: protectmb.ca or Call: 1-844-626-8222 1st […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Minitonas Vaccine Clinic Pfizer and Moderna All Ages 5yrs Old and Up Wed. December 15, 2021 4:40 pm – 6:30 pm Minitonas School – 236 Main St Appointments preferred Walk-ins may be accepted Flu Shots also available Book your Appointment: ONLINE at: protectmb.ca or Call: 1-844-626-8222 1st Dose […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Bowsman Vaccine Clinic Pfizer and Moderna All Ages 5yrs Old and Up Tues. December 14, 2021 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Bowsman School – 401 4th Ave Appointments preferred Walk-ins may be accepted Flu Shots also available Book your Appointment: ONLINE at: protectmb.ca or Call: 1-844-626-8222 1st Dose […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Benito Vaccine Clinic Pfizer and Moderna All Ages 5yrs Old and Up Mon. December 13, 2021 4pm – 6 pm Benito School – 75 4th Ave Appointments preferred Walk-ins may be accepted Flu Shots also available Book your Appointment: ONLINE at: protectmb.ca or Call: 1-844-626-8222 1st Dose Eligibility […]

Losing someone you love can affect you significantly at different times of the year. The first Holiday Season can be especially difficult when you are missing someone who made this time of the year so special and enjoyable. Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Each year during the Holiday Season a memorial service is held […]

Submitted by: Jessica Bergen Mistletoe Madness Craft Sale was held at the Swan Valley Museum on Saturday November 20, 2021 and Saturday December 4, 2021. After 2 great craft sales, lots of happy shoppers, we say a big thank you to everyone who came out to shop local. Our silver collection is still being tallied, […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 10th, 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 November 22, 2021 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board reviewed the Bowsman School fiber optic break situation. 2. Mandatory Covid Testing numbers were assessed by the Board. The Board was informed of Covid case numbers within our schools. 3. Northern Lights Institute 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 26 day of October, 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 Attendance […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Bobick, Moriaux, Friesen, and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Dir. 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 12 day of October, 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 Absent: Bill […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at the RM of Mountain Coucil Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Nadolney was absent with notice. CAO […]

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 28 day of September, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Bill Gade CAO: James Webb Podcast: Jeremy Bergen Gallery Attendance […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley Pictured above: Special thanks to Kramer Coulthart and Cook and Cooke Financial who started things off with a $1,000 donation to CFSV. During the week of November 15 – 21, 2021, the Community of Foundation of Swan Valley, was excited to promote the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge Week. […]

Swan Valley School Division Notification | On December 1, 2021, Taylor School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to self-isolate. Anyone who […]

Swan Valley School Division Notification | On November 30, 2021, Taylor School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to self-isolate. Anyone who […]

Submitted by: Bev Polon | On Saturday November 27th, the SVCTC Toys 4 U Toy Drive kicked off with an event hosted by the Swan River Fire Department. The goal was to stuff a RCMP Police cruiser and the Swan Valley communities did not disappoint! The weather was ideal, as everyone could be outside to […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Swan River Vaccine Clinic Pfizer and Moderna Tues. November 30, 2021 Noon – 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 1st Dose Eligibility Pfizer: 5 years old and up Moderna: 18 […]

Swan Valley School Division Notification | On November 25, 2021, Taylor School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to self-isolate. Anyone who […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Mistletoe Magic 4th Annual Light Display Swan Valley Historical Museum December 9, 2021 to January 8th 2022 6pm – 9pm Back for the 4th year, the Swan Valley Historical Museum is pleased to present this festive light display free of charge for the entire community to enjoy. Drive or walk […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe Friday, November 12 was the start of our Friday Drop in Curling night at the Swan River Curling Club. Considering it was a snowy day with terrible road conditions, we still had 24 people out for the first night. There were juniors, seniors and everyone in between, but everyone seemed to […]

Swan Valley School Division Notifications | Ecole Swan River South: November 19, 2021 Taylor School: November 22, 2021 Swan Valley Regional Secondary School: November 22, 2021 School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. Close contacts have been identified and are advised to self-isolate. If you have not been contacted […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care Toys 4 U Toy Drive Nov. 16 – Dec. 17, 2021 Bring a Smile to a Child this Holiday! Donations of New Unwrapped Toys for children ranging from newborn to 18 years of age would be gratefully accepted. Stuff a Police Cruiser Full of Toys […]

Submitted by: Jessica Bergen | Mistletoe Madness Craft Sale Swan Valley Museum Sat. November 20, 2021 10am – 3pm Sat. December 4, 2021 4pm – 8pm Craft Sale Featuring: Handmade Toys Local Artisans Home-Based Businesses Silver Collection at the Door Proceeds to Swan Valley Food Bank Masks Required. MB Public Health Restrictions in place. Vendors: […]

Swan Valley School Division Notification | On November 17, 2021, Ecole Swan River South School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 at the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Nadolney was absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny […]

Swan Valley School Division Notification | On November 12, 2021, Swan Valley Regional Secondary School was advised by Public Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19. School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. The school is identifying possible close contacts connected to the case. They have been advised to […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | Community Foundation of Swan Valley will be facing off against the Dauphin & District Community Foundation November 19, 2021 Challenge: Who can raise the most money Location: Swan Valley Stampeders’ home game against the Dauphin Kings. Visit the table in the lobby during the game or make […]

Submitted by: Bert Sutherland North Mountain Riders and Swan Valley Snowmobile Association, along with Snoman MB, hosted a youth rider snowmobile safety training course at the Westwood Inn in Swan River on November 6, 2021. Safety Services Manitoba was hired to train our local children to keep them safe on our trails. 21 individuals from […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board | The Christmas season is a time for goodwill and the Christmas Cheer Board needs your help in order to provide Christmas Hampers to less fortunate families in the Swan River Valley. Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items and Monetary Donations will be accepted. WE ARE NOT accepting household […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the October 25, 2021 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. SVRSS Principal Jacquie Mydynski-Arp, Physical Education Instructor Jody Williams, and Coach Derek Henkelman presented an overview of the high school athletics program. The Board was made aware of the challenges that arise in the sports program […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 7, 2021 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 7, 2021 Set your clock to: 1:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in […]

RCMP Media Release | UPDATE: Jeannie Thompson has been safely located. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. BACKGROUND: RCMP Media Release: November 1, 2021 On October 31, 2021, at approximately 6:30 pm, Brandon RCMP received a report of a missing 45-year-old female from Swan River, Manitoba. Jeannie Marie Thompson was […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe | Swan River Curling Club Drop In Curling Fridays at 7:30 pm Opening Night November 12, 2021 $5 per person per night Punch cards available to purchase multiple nights Want to socialize? Interested in curling? Don’t have a team? Want to try the sport and have some fun? Want something to […]

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on October 12, 2021, commencing at 7:00 p.m. (unapproved) The following were present: Chair: G. Wowchuk Vice-Chair: W. Schaffer Trustees: D. Burghart L. Evans K. Highmoor V. Rooks Superintendent: C. Mateika Secretary-Treasurer: B. Rausch Absent: K. Riehl Resolutions: […]