Submitted by: Kevin Sprong | The Kenville Labyrinth Grief Walk took place on a glorious Sunday afternoon in perfect weather. Ten people took part on August 23, 2020, which was about as many as could be accommodated without being crowded. It was explained that as the winding walk reached the outer perimeter walkers were invited […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 at the Birch River 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 […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 21st day of July, 2020 A.D. at 6:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman, C. Densen, S. Walmsley, D. Wagner and W. Kolisnyk. CAO: Patti Simpson Additions to Agenda: […]

Submitted Story: The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) recently awarded $40,000 in grants to 11 local charities and 2 national charities to support projects undertaken or created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following Charities were awarded grants under the ECSF between May 19 and July 27, 2020: Canadian Mental Health Association Swan […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 25, 2020 | Northwest Region High daily temperatures through the week continued to advance the crop quickly in the Northwest region. Thundershowers and widespread rain on the weekend brought a halt to field operations. Amounts in the region ranged from 30 to 55mm through most of […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Porcupine Mountain Health District has reported its first case of COVID-19. The Porcupine Mountain Health District is the northern most district of the Prairie Mountain Health Region and includes communities as far north as Barrows and as far south as Pine River. The Province of Manitoba COVID-19 Case Dashboard was updated […]

Town of Swan River Press Release | We have been diligently working on preparing for the much-needed work to the aquatic facility. A contract has been awarded and work will begin in early September. We anticipate re-opening to the public in January 2021. Further updates will be shared as they become available. Lance Jacobson – […]

ValleyBiz Story | On August 20, 2020 the Province of Manitoba announced thatthe Prairie Mountain Health Region would be elevated to the Orange/Restricted level. New COVID-19 Restrictions for Swan Valley Since the announcement, there has been some confusion and debate as to whether or not the mandatory use of masks within the Prairie Mountain Health […]

Received August 10, 2020 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 June 2020 at 7:05 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Bill Gade Matt Wills Tyler Kushniryk ACAO/FO: James Webb Absent […]

Received August 10, 2020 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 June, 2020 at 7:02 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont […]

Received August 10, 2020 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 May 2020 at 7:03 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk […]

Received August 10, 2020 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 May 2020 at 7:05 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade (via phone) Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont […]

Province of Manitoba News Briefing | At approximately 1pm on August 20, 2020 Dr. Brent Roussin, Chief Provincial Public Health Officer made the following announcement: Due to the increased number of cases as well as community transmission as well as the significant reports of increased gatherings, the Prairie Mountain Health Region is being elevated to […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 18, 2020 | Northwest Region Temperatures hovered near 30°C throughout the week, which continued to advance the crop in the Northwest region. The weekend brought wind and thundershowers. Soil moisture is adequate for the most part, although there are some very dry areas in the south […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) released their Return to School Plan. In a letter to parents on August 17, 2020, SVSD Superintendent Jon Zilkey said, “Our goal is to follow the provincial guidelines given, be as safe as possible while also bringing hopefully some normalcy to your child’s learning. I do […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Moriaux, Wintoniw, Gray and Whyte in attendance. Attending via video conferencing Councillor Delaurier. Absent with notice: Councillor Friesen Also Present: Staff – In person: Acting CAO […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 11, 2020 | Northwest Region High temperatures throughout the week continued to advance the crop in the Northwest region. The weekend brought cooler temperatures and scattered showers along with high winds and thunderstorms. Soil moisture is adequate for the most part, although there are some very […]

Swan River— MLA Rick Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River, is welcoming an announcement that the PC Government of Manitoba, in partnership with Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation, is investing in local watershed district projects to support conservation and restoration activities that improve resilience to the effects of climate change. “These kinds of initiatives will benefit all […]

Submitted by: Healing Labyrinth Walk Sunday August 23, 2020 2:30 pm Kenville Labyrinth (Behind Kenville United Church) These past few months have been the strangest times any of us have experienced. For those going through grief, it has been even stranger and much harder. So, a healing Labyrinth walk is being arranged at the Kenville […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, Councillors Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, Gray and Delaurier present. Also Present in person: Staff – ACAO P. Henkelman, PW Director D. Poole Also Present via video […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 for a Special Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, Councillors Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, and Delaurier present. Councillor Gray attending as Counsel for the applicant. Also Present: Staff – Acting CAO […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 4, 2020 | Northwest Region High temperatures throughout the week continued to advance the crops, with some areas in the region reaching 31°C. A strong thunderstorm through parts of the region at week’s end brought some precipitation with varying amounts. Areas receiving highest rainfall amounts this […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | Swan Valley Credit Union Virtual Talent Stage Registration deadline August 17, 2020 Swan Valley Credit Union is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Virtual Talent Stage! If you think you have what it takes to grace our digital stage contact Lynda Parsons, Marketing Manager at lynda.parsons@svcu.mb.ca for […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of June, 2020 A.D. at 6:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman, C. Densen, S. Walmsley, D. Wagner and W. Kolisnyk. CAO: Patti Simpson ACAO: Sheila Hawkins […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Friesen, Delaurier, Moriaux, Wintoniw, Gray and Whyte in attendance. Also Present: Staff – In person: Town Manager C. Croll, ACAO P. Henkelman, PW Director D. Poole […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture July 28, 2020 | Northwest Region General thundershowers, strong winds and temperatures above 25C this week through the entire region. A weather system that went through the region resulted in 62 mm of rain in the Grandview area and 29 mm along with small hail around Swan […]

Special Military Envoy, MLA Jon Reyes presented Comrade Brooks, Comrade Fulford (pictured above) and Comrade Nowak (pictured below) with a certificate, letter and a coin thanking them for their service in WWII. Submitted Story – Rick Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River Constituency, welcomed the Special Military Envoy, MLA Jon Reyes, as part of his tour […]

Submitted Story | Hello Swan Valley! My name is Lauren Grey, and I am the Swan Valley RISE Economic Development Officer. I am a very blessed mama of two, and lucky enough to also have the two best step kids. My partner Kevin and I live in the RM of Swan Valley West, with our […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 via video conference. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen 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 […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture July 21, 2020 | Northwest Region There were general thundershowers throughout the region this past week along with temperatures above 25°C. There was a system that went through to the southwest of Swan River that brought 93mm of rain causing overland flooding and issues in that area. […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, June 30th at the Birch River 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. […]

Pictured above: Caitlin Stewart from Swan River, MB received a $1000 scholarship from Manitoba Canola Growers. She is enrolled in Environmental Science at Lakehead University Submitted Story | Manitoba Canola Growers are proud to announce the 2020 high school scholarship winners. Five $1000 scholarships have been awarded to the following deserving students from across Manitoba: […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture July 14, 2020 | Northwest Region There was precipitation throughout the entire region last week along with temperatures nearing 30°C. Rainfall amounts were 27mm through Swan River, 43 mm around Dauphin and The Pas, 22mm at Fork River and Inglis with amounts in the mid-teens for the […]

Submitted by: Lori Zagrobelny | The Sunflower Early Learning Centre in Minitonas held a Bottle Drive Fundraiser Sunflower Early Learning Centre Inc. on Sunday, July 5th, 2020. Thank you to everyone who took part by either donating their time to volunteer with the collection of cans and bottles or by donating their cans and bottles […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain Held Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 via video conference. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen 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 […]

Swan River RCMP Public Service Announcement | The Swan River RCMP is warning about another scam making the rounds; this one involving social insurance numbers. The call starts out as an automated message stating that their SIN number has been involved in activity (possibly criminal) across Canada & to press “1” to speak with someone. […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture July 7, 2020 | Northwest Region There was precipitation throughout the entire region last week along with hot temperatures. Rainfall amounts were 40 to 50mm through Swan River, Ste. Rose/McCreary, The Pas and 75mm around Roblin area. There is water pooling in low-lying areas and some fields […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 5, 2020, at approximately 1:20 am, RCMP responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Highway 10, north of Road 218 N, approximately 6 km north of Swan River. A vehicle was travelling northbound on Highway 10, when it collided with a pedestrian. The 30-year-old female pedestrian from Swan River, was […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 30, 2020 | Northwest Region There was rain throughout the entire region in the last few days. Amounts varied but ranged from a minimum of 25mm around Roblin on the western side of the region to amounts in excess of 124 mm at Alonsa and 117 […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Whyte, Friesen and Delaurier (7:50 PM) present in person and Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, and Councillors Moriaux and Gray attending via video conference. Also Present in person; Staff […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 9th day of June, 2020 A.D. at 6:40 p.m. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman , C. Densen, S. Walmsley, D. Wagner, and W. Kolisnyk. CAO: Patti Simpson 1. S. […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 at the Birch River Legion Hall in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent without notice. CAO Paige Larocque was […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 26th day of May, 2020 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, C. Densen, D. Wagner and W. Kolisnyk. L. Hutman arrived at 7:42 pm. CAO: Patti Simpson Absent […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 23, 2020 | Northwest Region Conditions in the Northwest region this week were variable with temperatures nearing 30°C midweek and falling to single digit daytime highs later in the week. Conditions improved by Sunday with seasonal temperatures returning. There was rainfall in parts of the region, […]

Minutes of the Special Service Levy for Mountain South Road Maintenance Public Hearing of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held May 27th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Birch River Legion Hall in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve Robert Hanson Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm […]

June 24 Media Release | The Town of Swan River announces that they have accepted the resignation of Charles Croll as Town Manager (Chief Administrative Officer). His last day of work will be June 26, 2020. Council would like to thank Charles for all his hard work over the past year and wish him well […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 16, 2020 | Northwest Region Warm weather conditions this week reached highs of 25 to 32○C. However, there were areas of the region where temperatures dropped overnight to single digits. Minitonas received 13mm of precipitation, The Pas received upwards of 30mm; other parts of the region […]

Submitted by: Kendra Thiessen | This summer camps all over Canada have had to close doors or adapt to the new normal, and Madge Lake Bible Camp has risen to the occasion! Their first week of Day Camps at Community Bible Fellowship was a great success. Each day consisted of two sessions, the morning for […]

Pictures Courtesy of Kevin Penner Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2020 Swan Valley Regional Secondary School June 19, 2020 It was a graduation like none other for the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Class of 2020. A lot of dedication and creativity went into designing a graduation ceremony that would provide a safe and […]

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 28th day of April, 2020 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade (via phone) Matt Wills Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont Interim-Acting CAO: […]