Submitted by: Angela Mullin Saturday May 28, 2022 the Minitonas 4H Beef club hosted the 68th Annual 4H Beef Show. The grounds at the Swan River Ag grounds were buzzing with activity as soon as the sun was up. The members were bathing, grooming and practicing for the big day. The day started with a […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 31, 2022 Northwest Region Better weather spurred seeding progress across the region to start the previous week, until thunderstorms on May 26 brought rain and hail to Mafeking, Birch River and Ethelbert districts. Cool and rainy weather since May 26 continued to slow progress. Field have been prioritized by dryness […]

Submitted by: Lion Doug Watson | The Swan River Lions Club wish to express our sincerest thanks you to all who attended our Fundraising Barbeque Thursday May 26, 2022 at the Swan Valley Coop Parking Lot. We will be publishing our presentation to the recipients as soon as we can make it happen. We saw […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw presiding along with Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier, 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 12th day of April, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont Matt Wills Bill Gade Absent with prior notice: CAO: James […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7:00 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: 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 22nd day of March, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont Matt Wills Bill Gade Absent with prior notice: Glen Foster CAO: James […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw presiding along with Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier, 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 8th day of March, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont Matt Wills Bill Gade Absent with prior notice: CAO: James […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance 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 […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality 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 […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 24, 2022 Northwest Region Cool and wet weather the previous week continued to halt progress. Dauphin and Grandview received the most rain at 48 mm for the week, and have seen minimal seeding progress. Planting progress has been most advanced in the Swan Valley and Roblin areas, where wheat is […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 9, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Superintendent reported to the Board on a meeting with Minister Wayne Ewasko and Northern Division Superintendents about the shortage of teachers in rural and northern Manitoba. 2. Kirsten Glen and Kristen Harness presented an overview […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 17, 2022 Northwest Region Substantial rains fell across the region on Friday, along with strong winds. Ethelbert and Garland received the highest amounts of rain, totaling approximately 90 mm. Flooding and washouts of major highway routes and rural roads and bridges led to several regional municipalities declaring states of local […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbi | Swan Valley Historical Museum Spring Supper Sunday May 29, 2022 Doors open at 4:30pm – Supper at 5pm Tickets $20 at the Door Music by “Highly Strung” Free Admission to Museum Grounds and Exhibits all Day

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Minitonas 4H Beef Club Swan Valley 4H Show May 28, 2022 10am Swan River Ag Grounds Online Auction Opens: May 28, 2022 9am Closes: May 29, 2022 6pm www.dlms.ca The Minitonas 4H Beef club is once again hosting the Swan Valley 4H show. The 4H kids will be showing their Steers, […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Dancers held their year end concert on May 14, 2022 at the Veterans Hall. The dancers were pleased to perform in front of a crowd once again and put on an entertaining afternoon. The program started with a procession of the dancers, followed by Oh Canada and then […]

Submitted by: Swan River Lions Club Fund Raising BBQ for the Ukrainian families coming to Swan River Thurs. May 26, 2022 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Coop Parking Lot $10 Burger or hot dog with chips and beverage. (Buffalo or Beef burgers) 50/50 Draw on site Can be purchased at any time up to the […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report May 10, 2022 Northwest Region Southern parts of the region received snowfall with the most recent storm, and contributed to seeding delays. Lowlying areas remain saturated. A limited start to fieldwork/fertilizer application began in the Swan River and Roblin districts, but has been stalled by Monday’s rain. A few weeds have […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille | On Saturday May 7, 2022 local artists displayed their work during the art show at Little Woody Church. To make it quite clear, this Art Show is not a fund raiser for the church. We, that is a group of Artists who use the space to paint on Mondays in […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, April 14th, 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 […]

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | A great time at the museum on Saturday, April 30, 2022 for the spring craft sale. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our local home based businesses!

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Hockey Book Collection Dispersal Postponed Will be rescheduled at a later date. At Roy Jamieson’s farm site, 4 miles south of the Minitonas Hydro Station. If you played Noon Hour hockey in Swan River, 55+ Hockey on Tuesday nights in Minitonas, or for the Royals with Roy Jamieson between 1973 […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille| Art Show May 7, 2022 1pm – 5pm Little Woody Baptist Church Ditch Road West Turn Right on Road 165 There will be art to see and snacks to eat, coffee, tea and visiting. Could be cancelled if Covid restrictions change.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, March 24th, 2022 in the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 7th Annual Gospel Jamboree at Barrows, MB June 10, 11, 12, 2022 Fri. 6pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of the following invited musicians for a weekend of Gospel Music. Dan & Pam Wiebe and Family Ivan Chartrand Cindy […]

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | Spring Craft Sale at the Swan Valley Museum April 30, 2022 10am – 2pm Vendors Include: North of 55 Creations Roaring River Fur Northern Soaps The Littlest Things Elle Darling Boutique Yoga with Corinna MRB Imaging The Rooks Nest Scraps of Love Watkins JLynn Co. Canadian Flora Essential Oils Jennifer […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the April 11, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on April 11, 2022, commencing at 7:00 p.m. (unapproved) The following were present: Chair: G. Wowchuk Vice-Chair: W. Schaffer (zoom) Trustees: L. Evans (zoom) K. […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the March 21, 2022 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board discussed details of a proposed Pilot Project which would partner with the SVRSS. The Hard Drive Hockey Development roster, as well as potential details of the program were discussed. 2. A proposal for the […]

Submitted by: Temple Baptist Church | On Friday, April 15, Temple Baptist Church congregation, along with guests, gathered for a Good Friday Service. Through Scriptures, songs, prayers, and the observance of the Lord’s Supper, the service focused on the significance of Jesus’ death which took place over two thousand years ago on a Roman cross […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers Year End Concert Sat. May 14, 2022 2:00 pm Doors open at 1:30 pm Veterans Hall – Swan River Tickets at the Door $10 per person 12 & under free Guest performance by: Benito Vesselli Dancers Door Prize, 50/50 Proceeds going towards Lions Ukrainian Relief Fund Everyone […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:30 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 […]

Submitted by: Temple Baptist Church Good Friday Service April 15, 2022 10:30 am Join us at Temple Baptist Church 913 1st Street South Swan River, MB Will include observance of the Lord’s Supper

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | Thanks to everyone who came out to the Spring Craft Market on Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Museum. It was great to see so many people come out and support our local home based businesses!

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 […]