Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the March 9, 2020 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board passed the Final 2020-2021 Budget on March 9, 2020. Within the budget, the Board has added small additions in WSH, resource, guidance and work experience with a special levy increase of 1.25%. 2. The Board celebrated […]

Swan Valley School Division | March 13, 2020 Dear students, staff and parents; The Minister of Education has just announced that on March 23- April 13 school classes will be suspended (spring break inclusive). All staff will be reporting to work during these two weeks but there will be no students. We will be exploring […]

Submitted by: Hannah Koetting | Weight to Wellbeing is a program unique to Swan River and developed locally by a team of registered dietitians, physicians, mental health workers and health promotion. The topics covered throughout the program include nutrition, physical activity, sleep and mental wellbeing. Thus far, feedback has been positive. The program began early […]

Submitted by: Ashley Tibbett | Peewee A1 Swan Valley Stampeders to cohost with Dauphin Peewee A1 in Grandview/ Gilbert Plains. This Event Has Been Cancelled. Our hockey season has come to an end. Hockey Manitoba COVID-19 (coronavirus) Important Information Following Hockey Canada’s decision to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities due to concerns over COVID-19, Hockey […]

MCCA PARKLAND BRANCH presents: Guiding Children’s Behaviour Saturday April 4, 2020 12:30 – 3:30 pm Held at: Sunflower Early Learning Centre (Minitonas Daycare- Old Elementery School) DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020 RETURN COMPLETED REGISTRATION AND FULL PAYMENT TO: PO BOX 102 DAUPHIN MB  R7N 2T9 Email, Call or pick up REGISTRATION paper from Sunflower […]

Submitted by: Birch River Northern Neighbors St.Patricks Day Stew and Biscuit Luncheon Sunday March 15, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Northern Neighbours Centre 309 Victoria Ave. Birch River 50/50 Draw Stew,buns,biscuits,desserts,beverage Adults: $10.00 Ages 6-11: $5.00 Preschoolers:Free

Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk | The SVRSS Tigers played one heck of a game February 28 versus the Killarney Raiders. The Centennial Arena came alive with school pride, spirit and support for their local high school hockey team. The score might not of been what the Tigers were hoping for falling 7-4 to the Raiders […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 18th day of February, 2020 A.D. at 6:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, C. Densen, L. Hutman, S. Walmsley, D. Wagner and W. Kolisnyk. CAO: Patti Simpson Delegations: 7:00 p.m.: […]

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 8, 2020 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.

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | Easter Baba & Paska Bake Sale Saturday April 4, 2020 All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Church Basement 1306 – 2nd St. S. Swan River Cabbage Rolls Perogies Nalysnyky Muffins Squares And Much More

Submitted by: Rachael Stober | The CBFCS Parent Advisory Council put on another Dessert Night/Duelling Pianos/Silent Art Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, February 15. This was the second time the PAC held this event. The first one raised funds for the multi-sport pad that was successfully built in 2018. This year the event raised just over […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite Community did another wonderful job looking after the hot meal at the end of the day and looking after all the indoor services needed to have everyone registered and on their way to enjoy the sunny warm day on the Snoman trail up- kept by North Mountain Riders Snowmobile […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP continue to look for answers in missing persons case of Lorlene Bone Lorlene Bone was 31, when she went missing on February 29, 2016. She called her mother that day from the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and was not heard from again. She is described as approximately 5’5” tall, 155 lbs […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 24, 2020 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board worked on preliminary finalizing of the budget from the material provided by the Secretary-Treasurer. The public consultation budget presentation will be on March 5 at SVRSS and it will be livestreamed. This draft presentation was looked […]

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 January, 2020 at 7:05 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Administration: Donna Potts Absent with Prior […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. 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 Larocque […]

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 14th day of January, 2020 at 7:04 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont Interim-Acting CAO: Cheryle Zbirun […]

Submitted by: Hannah Koetting | The Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Inter-Agency Committee Invites You To Join Us Wed. March 11, 2020 Veterans Community Hall, Swan River Committee Open House & Networking Lunch 9:30 am to Noon safeTALK Training 1 pm to 4 pm EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Please RSVP for one or both events by […]

Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk | High School Hockey Game 2 Playoff Swan Valley Tigers vs Killarney Raiders Fri. February 28, 2020 8:00 p.m. Swan River Centennial Arena Come Out and MAKE SOME NOISE!!

Pictured above: 1st Event Winners – Sponsored by TD Canada Trust: Bernice Karton, Donna Martin, Janie Coulter, Caroline Willis Submitted by: Deanna Chess | The 2020 Bowsman Ladies Curling Bonspiel was held from February 21-23, 2020. This year we had a great turnout of 22 teams for our “Night at the Movies”. The weekend included […]

Submitted by: Jamie Beals | Minitonas Figure Skating Club Presents … An Enchanted Evening Minitonas & District Arena Friday, March 6th, 2020 Doors Open @ 6:30pm Carnival to Start @ 7:00pm Draw to be made for winning ticket of $10,000.00!!! Many Prizes to be Won!!! Canteen will be open!!!

Submitted by: Sherry Markle In the summer of last year, Swan Valley Animal Protection League sent a letter to the Municipality of Swan Valley West to request that the road upon which their new shelter will be located be renamed “Dave Theunissen Drive”; in honor of Dave Theunissen who is a long time member of […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The Benito Firemen’s Supper was held on Sunday, February 23. Over 200 people attended the supper hosted by the local fire fighters and their families. Turkey, ham, mashed, stuffing, salads and the ever popular turnips were on the menu along with a great assortment of desserts. Along with a well […]

Pictured above: Back Row: Erin Klatt, Avery Blosha, Hailey Ledoux, Ady Blosha, Neva Zamzow. Coach: Lise Fraser 2nd Row: Ainzlee Stinson, Ellie Oakes, Kaylee Keefe, Aurora Dunn, Katie Smith Floor: Payton Brightnose, Chloe Formo Submitted by: Lise Fraser | JV girls were finalists in the Neepawa Collegiate Basketball Tournament on February 13 and 14th, 2020. […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | An introductory meeting for the “Breathe-Free” 5-Day Stop-Smoking Program was held in the Basement Meeting Room at the Swan River Seventh-day Adventist Church (1200 1st St South) on the evening of Thursday, February 20, 2020. Five people attended the meeting but two of them had to leave early to attend […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Wintoniw, and Whyte present. Councillors Gray, Friesen, and Delaurier: Absent with notice Also Present: Staff – Town Manager C. Croll, ACAO P. Henkelman, PW Director D. […]

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 17th day of December, 2019 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway (by phone) Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Tyler Kushniryk Interim-Acting CAO: Cheryle Zbirun […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 4th day of February, 2020 A.D. at 6:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: G. Bartel, S. Walmsley, L. Hutman, C. Densen, D. Wagner and W. Kolisnyk. CAO: Patti Simpson Delegations: 7:00 p.m.: […]

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 3rd day of December, 2019 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Interim-Acting CAO: Cheryle Zbirun Absent with […]

Submitted by: Lori Zagrobelny | Trivia Night Fundraiser Sat. March 14, 2020 Doors open @ 7pm Trivia Starts 7:30pm Minitonas Community Hall $150 per team (Max. 8 people) $20 per person (Must be 18 +) Tickets include Appetizer & Dessert Cash bar – Wine bar – 50/50 draw – Chinese Auction Call Robyn or Lori […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | World Day of Prayer 2020 March 6, 2020 7:30 pm St. James Anglican Trinity Lutheran 1201 – 1st St. South Swan River

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | On Sunday February 16, 2020, around 50 people come together to enjoy a delicious German supper put on by the Birch River Senior group. Lots of different tasty dishes and desserts were enjoyed as well as lots of friendly chat. Nice to see everyone that came out and hope to […]

Submitted by St. Andrew’s United Church Our Loving Hearts Supper and Entertainment was held on February 1st. 120 folks enjoyed an evening of visiting, great entertainment and a delicious supper catered by Julie Nahnybida. The Entertainment kept toes a tapping with the Ukelele group singing a few songs and strumming their hearts out, followed by […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice. CAO Paige Larocque […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 10, 2020 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board continued budget discussions from the material provided by the Secretary-Treasurer. The public consultation budget presentation will be on March 5 at SVRSS and it will be live streamed. The Board also discussed the impact of the […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | BELLSITE’S 41st Annual Snowmobile POKER DERBY A Scenic Mountain Route, North Mountain Riders Groomed Snow Pass Trail Sun. February 23rd, 2020 (this event will happen with sunshine, snow or rain) REGISTRATION: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Bellsite Community Hall FEE: DRIVERS $30.00 (3 POKER HANDS) (Advance Registration before 1pm & you must […]

Submitted by: Treena Rooks | Timbits Hockey, presented by Tim Hortons, features twelve timbits hockey teams and four ringette teams randomly selected to play during the intermission of a Winnipeg Jets home game. A parent on our team had entered us into the draw, and on January 8, 2020, we had received notification that the […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Benito Firemen’s Association Annual Firemen’s Supper Sun. February 23, 2020 Benito Rec Centre 4:00 – 6:00 pm Everyone Welcome Turkey, Ham, Turnips, Mashed Potatoes, Salads, Dessert, Beverages $18 per plate – 12 years and older $10 per place – 11 years and younger 5 and under FREE Lucky Auction Draw […]

Submitted by: Rachel Stober | Dueling Pianos Dessert Night & Art Auction February 15, 2020 7:00 pm CBF Christian School CBFCS PAC Fundraiser Contact Melanie Bird for Tickets $25 Each School Phone 204-734-2174 Feature piano duel with Martyn Snell and Mark Matejka Watercolor Art by Martyn Snell Sign Art by Rachel Stober Local Artist Melanie […]

Submitted by: Meghan Lumax | North Mountain Riders Annual Pickerel Supper February 14, 2020 Westwood Inn 6:00 pm Cocktails 7:30 pm Supper Tickets $35 Tickets available from: Any North Mountain Riders member Cook & Cooke Insurance/Financial Live auction and silent auction will take place.

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 January, 2020 A.D. at 5:45 p.m. Present: Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk Councillors: S. Walmsley, L. Hutman, C. Densen and W. Kolisnyk. Councillor G. Bartel arrived at 7:15 p.m. CAO: Patti Simpson […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Friesen, Moriaux, Wintoniw and Delaurier present. Councillor Gray and Councillor Whyte: absent with notice Also Present: Staff – Town Manager C. Croll, ACAO P. Henkelman, PW Director […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 6, 2020, at approximately 1:55 am, RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance and possible gun shot, on 9th Avenue South, in Swan River. Officers attended and located a 25-year-old male, from Swan River, suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body. He was taken to hospital […]

Submitted by: Valley Lions Clubs 23rd Annual Billy Beal Classic Ice Fishing Derby Sat. March 21, 2020 Whitefish Lake. Over $20,000 in cash and prizes. 1st Prize $10,000 cash Cost of Entry tickets are Adult: Advanced $40 | Walk-on $50 Under 16: Advanced $30 | Walk-on $40 Extra hole ticket $30 Tickets are available at […]

Submitted by: Ruth Stevenson | Bowsman Ladies Curling Club Night at the Movies Bonspiel February 21 – 23, 2020 Supper & Entertainment Saturday Night! To enter your rink please call/text Erin 281-2672 or Deanna 734-8886 Entry Fee is $120 Entry deadline Feb 17, 2020

Submitted by: Prairie Mountain Health Free Lifestyle Program Weight to Wellbeing Every Wednesday February 12 – March 25 Swan Valley Health Centre 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nutrition, Physical Activity Mental Wellness Learn more about managing your OVERALL HEALTH from PMH Physicians, Registered Dietitans and Mental Health Workers For more information OR to register contact: […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | Birch River Northern Neighbors German Supper Sun. February 16, 2020 5:00 p.m. Northern Neighbors Centre Adults: $12.00 6-12 years: $6.00 Preschooler: Free Menu includes: Roast Pork, Sausage, Red Cabbage, Perogies, Salad, Sauerkraut, Potatoes, Desserts Everyone Welcome

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the January 27, 2020 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board began looking and discussing preliminary budget material including feedback from staff/department heads, staffing, and enrollment projections and preliminary financial projections from the Secretary-Treasurer. Reminder there is opportunity for public feedback at the February 10 meeting, and […]

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

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the January 13, 2020 Submitted by: Jon Zilkey, Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board discussed the new Strategic Planning Day coming on April 20th at the Westwood Inn. The Board will be taking part in surveys with SVRSS students in the month of February to help with our Strategic Plan. […]