Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 28th 2021 at the Legion Hall in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary. Finance […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | COVID Pfizer & Moderna Swan River Vaccine Clinics Phizer Clinics 12 years and up Moderna Clinics 18 years and up Veterans Hall, 119 6th Ave. N 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Pfizer Clinics Thurs. June 3, 2021 Sun. June 27, 2021 Moderna Clinics Thurs. June 17, 2021 Tues. […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 25, 2021 | Northwest Region The first part of the past week saw temperatures hovering in the mid 30°C range, and strong winds throughout the region. These conditions caused further deterioration of soil moisture conditions, area wild fires and municipal burn bans. By Thursday, there were […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 10, 2021 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board examined Policy 15: Assets 2. Cam Mateika, Director of Research & Technology, presented his annual ICT and SVRSS Vocational Report via Zoom to the Board. Cam talked about the partnerships with UCN, the vocational uptake at […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Notice | The Medical Officer of Health, Manitoba Health has rescinded the boil water advisory for Minitonas and Bowsman on May 25, 2021 and has advised that normal water usage can resume. The Regional Drinking Water Officer has advised that the Minitonas and Bowsman public water systems have met all conditions […]

Submitted by: Joe Mangin | 66th Minitonas 4-H Beef Sale Noon May 27, 2021 to 6pm May 29, 2021 WWW.DLMS.CA Due to the current Covid 19 situation the annual Swan Valley 4-H Steer Sale will once again be held online. Sale will open at noon on May 27 and run until 6pm on May 29 […]

Media Release | May 22, 2021 The council of Swan Valley West Municipality issues the following statement. The posts made by Councillor Gade on his Facebook page, Bill Gade for Ward 3, on the following dates May 10, 18 & 19, 2021 and shared on LUD member, Brad Kushniryk’s Facebook page on May 19th reflect […]

Province of Manitoba Boil Water Advisories | A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued on May 21, 2021 for the Benito public water system. A power outage led to a loss of water pressure in the Benito distribution system. A loss of water pressure in the distribution system can compromise the safety of the […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Notice | The Regional Drinking Water Officer has advised that the Swan River public water system has met all conditions for rescinding the precautionary boil water advisory and that the bacteriological testing results met the regulatory standards. The Medical Officer of Health, Manitoba Health has rescinded the boil water advisory for […]

Province of Manitoba Boil Water Advisories | A power outage on May 17, 2021, led to a loss of water pressure in several distribution systems within the Swan Valley. A loss of water pressure in the distribution system can compromise the safety of the water supply. A boil water advisory has been issued on May […]

Swan Valley Co-opNews Release |Swan Valley Co-op is investing in a dry fertilizer storage facility at its Swan River Ag Site. The facility will store approximately 6,000 metric tons of dry fertilizer to supply to agricultural producers throughout the Swan Valley area. The capacity of this facility is 2.5 times the current available storage. Beyondincreased […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | PMH Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic SWAN RIVER Tuesday, May 25, 2021 10:30 am to 6:30 pm Veterans Hall 119 6th Ave. N Appointments are now being taken for the Swan River Clinic. If you meet the criteria CALL TO BOOK your appointment. Call: 1-844-626-8222 For eligibility criteria, go to: […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 11, 2021 | Northwest Region Seeding operations progressed rapidly in the Northwest region last week. Cool temperatures continued with highs not exceeding 13○C while overnight lows dipped to -10○C in some areas. In spite of the cooler weather, soil temperatures are warming allowing producers to begin […]

Swan Valley Co-op News Release | Swan Valley Co-op is continuing to invest in our community by donating $250,000 to the Thunderhill Ski Club recreational development. The Swan Valley Co-op will be the naming rights sponsor for the new Co-op Chalet at Thunderhill. A donation of $25,000 will be made annually for the next 10 […]

Swan Valley School Division Notice | A member of our school community at SVRSS has informed us that they have tested positive for COVID-19. While we await a public health investigation, we have contacted individuals who we believe are close contacts and advised them and their household members to self-isolate and wait to hear from […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Wintoniw, Delaurier, Friesen, Moriaux and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, Dir. of Works Darren Harvey, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, B. Fedorchuk Delegations: […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 4, 2021 | Northwest Region Seeding operations were limited in the Northwest region last week due to the cooler weather. With the exception of rains in Birch River and Minitonas, there was minimal precipitation over the rest of the region. Daytime temperatures were highest around the […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 via video conference. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve 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 […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | Appointments Available COVID Vaccine Pop Up Clinic Thursday, May 6, 2021 Swan River 10:30 am to 6:30 pm Veterans Hall 119 6th Ave N. If you meet the current criteria, please call 1-844-626-8222 to book your appointment. As of May 5, the current criteria has expanded to include […]

Media Release | Swan River – Rick Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River constituency, is pleased to highlight a recent provincial announcement of over $10 million in Green Team grant programs to help young Manitobans find summer employment and gain work experience while supporting COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. “Our PC government recognizes the value of […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement | PMH Pop-Up Moderna Vaccine Clinic SWAN RIVER Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:30 am to 6:30 pm Veterans Hall 119 6th Ave. N Appointments are now being taken for the Swan River Clinic. If you meet the criteria CALL TO BOOK your appointment. Call: 1-844-626-8222 The criteria changes often, […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of March, 2021 A.D. at 6:05 pm. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: L. Hutman, C. Densen, S. Walmsley, W. Kolisnyk and D. Wagner CAO: Patti Simpson Absent with Permission: Councillor G. Bartel […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture April 27, 2021 | Northwest Region Temperatures in the past week were generally cool throughout the region with warmer weather needed to increase soil temperatures. Daytime temperatures were highest around the southern part of the region however cooler overnight temperatures continued this past week. There remains some […]

Province of Manitoba Media Update: A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Swan Valley Lodge Personal Care Home in Swan River. The care home has been moved to the Critical (Red) level on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Wintoniw and Whyte in person. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey Public Hearing […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the April 12, 2021 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board examined Policy 13: Finances 2. The Board received a Zoom presentation from Gerald Farthing who is doing a study on a more structured partnership between UCN and SVSD. This includes looking at creating opportunities for both […]

Swan Valley Coop Public Notice COVID-19 Update It has been confirmed today that the COVID-19 positive case in our Food Store is a variant of concern. The last shift the employee worked was April 8, 2021 from 2:00 – 7:00 pm. We are confident that this employee did not have any close contact with customers. […]

RCMP Media Release | On April 15, 2021, at 7:45 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a robbery that had occurred earlier that morning. At approximately 3:00 am, a male and female were driving a white SUV in the area of 1st Street North and 9th Avenue North, in Swan River. They […]

Swan Valley Coop Media Statement Anti-Mask Rally April 15, 2021 The health and safety of our employees, members and our communities is a priority at Swan Valley Co-op. We have consistently maintained and followed the health regulations mandated by provincial governments and health authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are disappointed that a […]

Swan Valley Coop COVID-19 Update | To our Members, Owners, and Customers of Swan Valley Co-op: We have learned that an employee working at our Food Store has been confirmed to have COVID-19. To protect our community, we have taken the following actions: We’ve reviewed the employee’s work schedule and have asked other employees that […]

Swan Valley School Division Notice | On April 12, 2021, Manitoba Public Health officials advised Taylor School of confirmed case(s) of COVID-19 that were in the school on April 6 and 7, 2021. These cases were not believed to be acquired at school. This information has been sent via email to Taylor School families – […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the March 22, 2021 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board examined Policy 12: Learning Environment/Programs and Services 2. Kris Woodward and Hayden Rooks, ÉSRSS, gave a Zoom presentation on the ICT Program and reported on changes made. It was a great presentation explaining how they revamped […]

Province of Manitoba News Release | The Manitoba government is launching an online public engagement to seek input for safety improvements at the intersection of Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 83 and PTH 10, announced Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler. “Protecting Manitobans on our roadways is a priority for our government, and we are committed to building […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Friesen, Moriaux, Gray and Whyte in person. Absent with notice: Deputy Mayor Wintoniw Also Present: Staff – In person: CAO D. Poole, Dir. of Works […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain Held Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 via Zoom. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary. Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is providing $150,000 for community mobilization hubs in Altona, Swan River and Winkler, connecting social service workers and community agencies with at-risk youth and families to ensure they are receiving appropriate and timely supports and interventions, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen announced March 31, 2021. “Community mobilization […]

Submitted Story: The Manitoba Government gave $500,000.00 grant money for the purchase of a new fire truck for the Benito Fire Dept which was delivered to Benito on March 27, 2021. Reeve Bill Galloway acknowledged Rick Wowchuk’s part in advocating for the grant on behalf of the Municipality of Swan Valley West. He also thanked […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Friesen, Moriaux, Wintoniw and Whyte in person. Via video conferencing: Councillor Gray, Councillor Delaurier (joined at 7:49pm) Also Present: Staff – In person: CAO D. Poole […]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 23rd day of February, 2021 at 7:01 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some members are attending by phone due to numbers allowed. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Friesen, Moriaux, Gray, Whyte and Wintoniw in person. Via video conferencing: Also Present: Staff – In person: Acting CAO P. Henkelman, Dir. PW D. Poole […]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 9th day of February, 2021 at 7:01 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some members are attending by phone due to numbers allowed. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of February, 2021 A.D. at 6:10 pm. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman, C. Densen, S. Walmsley, W. Kolisnyk and D. Wagner CAO: Patti Simpson Delegations: Written submission from […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Friesen, Moriaux, Gray and Whyte in person. Via video conferencing: Deputy Mayor Wintoniw Also Present: Staff – In person: Acting CAO P. Henkelman, Dir. PW, […]

Submitted Story | Earlier this week, Richardson Pioneer Ltd. announced plans to construct a new 30+ million dollar high throughput elevator in Swan River. While most recognize this announcement as positive investment in our valley, and the continuation of a strong regional agricultural partnership, what does the addition of a high throughput elevator actually mean […]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 26th day of January, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some members are attending by phone due to numbers allowed. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha […]

Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 12th day of January, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some members are attending by phone due to numbers allowed. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement (SVSFE) Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures for our photo challenge. SVSFE received 27 entries and what a great way to show Manitoba how our young anglers love fishing! SVSFE has decided everyone will be receiving a prize for their submission. Thanks again, keep on fishing, and […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 22, 2021 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board examined Policy 11: General Executive Constraint Decision-Making Matrix 2. The Board reviewed the 2021-2022 Budget one last time, and discussed the Budget Public Consultation held on March 3. The Board approved the budget for next year. […]

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 14, 2021 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 8, 2021, at 8:05 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a call of a male who had entered the hospital and began to pull the fire alarms. Officers attended and located the male in the lobby, where he was immediately placed under arrest for Mischief. He was handcuffed and […]