Submitted by: The Association for Community Living Swan River Sincere thanks to all the volunteers who contributed to the success of the 43rd Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale and Bazaar on November 1, 2024. Our thanks to the numerous businesses and individuals who donated food, and items towards our Silent Auction, the crafters who rented […]

Submitted by: Andrea Keller | On November 8, 2024 the Benito Recreation Centre hosted an evening of comedy with comedian Kelly Taylor. The Benito Rec board would like to thank everyone that came out to support our event. Thank you to our sponsor, GSPS (TJ Schullman), to Benito Premium meats for providing the meat for […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Remembrance Day, we gather together, we wear poppies, we march, we lay wreaths, we listen to the last post and we grow silent to remember those who gave their lives in service to country. On November 11, 2024 members of the community gathered at the Veterans Community Hall in Swan River […]

Submitted by: Gloria Orton Living Books Book Fair November 13, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 14, 2024 9:00 am – 9:00 pm CBF Christian School Gymnasium All welcome to come and purchase books and items at the Christian book fair. Please use the main church entrance doors, when classes are in session.

RCMP Media Release | On November 2, 2024, at 3:25 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a 24-year-old male having assaulted several people and was now walking around the community with a firearm. As officers arrived in the community, information was received that the suspect had fled the area after being picked […]

RCMP Media Release | UPDATE On November 4, the second 16-year-old male, from Swan River, who was arrested earlier in the day, was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and remanded into custody. On November 5, RCMP arrested a third suspect, a 15-year-old male from Swan River, and charged him with Manslaughter. He was remanded into […]

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin The Birch River Legion fall craft show and lunch was packed on Saturday. Shoppers enjoyed an incredible selection of products from friendly vendors. The Legion members provided chili, soup, and delicious homemade pies. Over 15 prizes were handed out at the Luck of the Draw ticket table. As well, Falin Sigurdson […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive male in Legion Park in the Town of Swan River. Officers arrived on scene and located a 21-year-old male, from Brandon, with obvious injuries who was pronounced deceased on scene. His death is […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 3, 2024 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 3, 2024 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 […]

Submitted by: Andrew Gilkinson | Community Worship Service Sun. November 10, 2024 10:30 am Veterans Community Hall Swan River The service is coordinated by the Swan Valley Ministerial Association. Offering towards new keyboards for Care Homes Collection at the door for Food Bank

Manitoba Agriculture Seasonal Crop Summary October 23, 2024 Northwest Region A good start to the season with field peas and spring wheat getting in the ground early to mid-May. The exception was in the Dauphin region where soil conditions were saturated. May was characterized by higher than average amounts of precipitation, resulting in standing water […]

Submitted by: Bev Polon We hope that you took the opportunity to visit the Spooktober Halloween event on October 18 & 19, 2024 at the Swan Valley Historical Museum grounds. It was hosted by the North-West Regional Library and offered a Halloween experience for all ages. The Museum Main Hall provided many experiences for those […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with and Councillors Boychuk, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Mayor Jacobson, Councillor Bobick Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Outdoors Association Swan Valley Outdoors Association Annual Swan Valley Banquet and Auction Sat. November 9, 2024 Veterans Community Hall Tickets $75 Each Available at: Spruce Products Limited Star & Times Cook & Cooke Insurance Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District Any Swan Valley Outdoors Association Team Member All proceeds raised will be […]

Submitted by: Brenna Smith On October 3, 2024 the Swan River Community Choir met at St. Andrews Church to learn new music and sing together. It was wonderful having so many Swan River community members come out for the evening of singing together in a choir. If you are still interested in joining the choir […]

Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. held their Annual General Meeting on October 15, 2024 President’s Opening Remarks: In Accordance with our purpose to provide services that promotes the highest quality of life for seniors so that they may remain safely in their home, our Resource Council Board continues to look into new […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Oct 29, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center Oct 30, 2024 Benito Drop In Centre Oct 31, 2024 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome Refreshments will be available but no lunch this year This Month’s Topics: […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 16, 2024 Northwest Region It was generally a good week of October weather to help move harvest progress closer to completion in many areas. Precipitation in some areas over the weekend briefly slowed harvest and field work. Highest precipitation was recorded by the Reedy Creek station with 8 mm. Temperatures […]

Submitted by: Andrea Keller Kelly Taylor Comedy Night November 8, 2024 Benito Recreation Centre Doors Open at 8:00 pm Rush Seating Presented by: Benito Recreation Centre & GSPS 275 Agriculture Need a laugh? Get your tickets soon. 18+ Tickets $40 Tickets available from: Benito Recreation Centre Board Members or at W.F. Schneider & son in […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Fill Those Seats! That was the theme of the seminar that was held on the evening of October 9, 2024 at the Westwood Inn. We were filled with knowledge from Jack Koreluk from Purple Shield and Donna Martin was also on hand to accept a donation from Purple Shield […]

ValleyBiz.ca photos. Click any picture for a larger version. A series of strong solar storms has caused increased activity in the night skies. Over the past week the Northern Lights have been making frequent appearances over the Valley. Beyond the usual green hues, the aurora borealis danced across the sky in stunning colors of red, […]

Submittedy by: Connie Beaudry Swan River & District Community Resource Council Services to Seniors & Swan River Lifeline Annual General Meeting October 15, 2024 1:00 pm 126-6th Ave. N. Swan River Refreshments provided EVERYONE WELCOME!

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Mosiondz was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry, Resource Coordinator Coffee and A Chat, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, Benito Drop in Center and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held September24,25,26th, 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics were Why Mobility Matters, Benefits of Walking and Low […]

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin Birch River Craft Sale & Tea hosted by Birch River Legion Branch #48 Sat October 26, 2024 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Birch River Legion Hall Tables inclued: Home Baking, Mary Kay, Homemade cards, Uff da soaps and lotions, Honey, Wild Things Jams and Jellies, Beaded Keychains and bracelets, Knitting, 3D […]

Submitted by: ACL – Swan River 43rd Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale & Bazaar Veterans Community Hall Fri. November 1, 2024 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Coffee & Lunch will be available. Lunch served from 11:00 AM – 2:00 pm Homemade Borscht, Perogies Chili and a bun Desserts – Muffins – Fresh Cinnamon Buns Tea […]

Submitted by: Kari Goethe Ice Breaker’s League Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Swan River Curling Club Fun for All Ages All Abilities Families & Friends Are you looking for something fun to do with your friends, kids or grandchildren to help pass the winter? Are you new to the community and looking to meet […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services You’ve written a will … but are your ducks in a row? Free Educational Estate Seminar Wed. October 9, 2024 7:00 pm Westwood Inn Banquet Room RSVP to Swan Valley Funeral Services 204-734-5775 Find out how you can get your ducks in order – Estate administration made simple – […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, September 13th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 2, 2024 Northwest Region A stretch of high temperatures have allowed for good harvest progress this week. Daytime highs reached upper 20’s and low 30’s °C. The Pas station received the highest precipitation this week at 7.6 mm. Heavy dews in the morning continue to narrow the harvest window at […]

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin The Chicken Dinner Fundraiser hosted by the Birch River Legion Branch #48 on September 29, 2024 was well attended! It was a great meal and the Birch River Legion is very appreciative of community support!

Submitted by: Brenna Smith | Swan River Community Choir Thursday Evenings Starts October 3, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm St. Andrews United Church 514 – 1st Street North Swan River You are invited to join the Swan River Community Choir. All ages and music experience are welcome to join the choir. Come out for […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 24, 2024 Northwest Region A slower week of harvest progress. The entire region received precipitation this week with Keld station receiving the highest at 30 mm and Birch River receiving the least at 8 mm. A couple of warm days saw daytime temperatures reaching high 20’s while over night temperatures […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and […]

Northwest Regional Library presents Spooktober Fri. October 18, 2024 Sat. October 19, 2024 Swan Valley Museum Highway #10 North Not Too Scary – All Ages – $3 Museum Hall Friday 5pm – 9pm Saturday 4pm – 9pm Scary – Ages 7+ – $6 Octagon House and Gulash Building Halloween Trail (Weather Permitting) Friday & Saturday […]

RCMP Media Release On September 22, 2024, at approximately 6:45 pm, Dauphin RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Mountain Avenue in Dauphin as part of an ongoing investigation. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle by activating the lights and sirens on the police vehicle, the suspect vehicle fled at a […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik Cowan Community Centre Fall Supper Sun. September 29, 2024 5:00 – 7:00pm Price – $18 Wide food selection available Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater, PR/Secretary/Communications Swan Valley Community Band Beginning Day, Wednesday 18 September 2024, saw a return of most of its current regular members with a few absent ones attending next week. Everyone was happy to see each other after a long summer break! Excitement for new music was in the air with the […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 18, 2024, at approximately 8:00 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a female who had been brought to the Swan Valley Health Centre who had wounds from a firearm. The investigation has determined that a 48-year-old female from the community was walking outside of a multi-unit residence […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 17, 2024 Northwest Region Generally, a good week for harvest progress with a pause mid-week due to precipitation in some parts of the region. A hot start to the week with highest daytime temperature recorded at Birch River station at 35 °C. The lowest overnight temperature in the region was […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 7, 2024, at approximately 6:35 pm, Swan River RCMP, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the RCMP Remote Piloted Aircraft Section, and RCMP Police Service Dog Flex and his handler, executed a search warrant at a residence on 1st Street South in Swan River. When police […]

Submitted by: Michelle Brundage | Chicken Dinner Fundraiser hosted by Birch River Legion Branch #48 Sun. September 29, 2024 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Birch River Legion Hall Advanced Tickets Only Call: 204-236-4344, or 204-236-4951 Menu: Fried Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Vegetables, Salads, Desserts, Beverage Adults $25.00 Children 5 – 12: $15.00 Take out available

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Sept 24, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center Sept 25, 2024 Benito Drop In Centre September 26, 2024 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome Refreshments will be available but no lunch this year This Month’s Topics: […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Deputy Reeve: Arnie Pedersen Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, and Brad Wyatt. Reeve Behrmann and Councillor Mosiondz were absent with notice. […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 10, 2024 Northwest Region A mix of weather this week still allowed for good harvest progress. Unsettled weather events did bring thunderstorms to parts of the region, including hail in the Swan Valley area. There was varying degrees of damage to some crops. Pipe Lake station received the most recorded […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Walk September 30, 2024 begins at 10:30 am Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre Bannock and refreshments will be served.

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry Community Resource Coordinator, Services to Seniors Swan River Coffee and A Chat, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held August 27,29th, 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics were How to write your memoirs/history/stories […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The SVRSS (SVSD) received a grant to purchase plyometric equipment for the Weight Room. The SVRSS Weight Room is there to provide an opportunity for students to increase their fitness and build strength. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is happy to support a project that supports the […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report September 3, 2024 Northwest Region A week of mixed weather brought several thunderstorms to the region. Warm temperatures during the day, however nights cooled down along with heavy dews in the mornings. Reports of hail causing damage in some localized areas. The Amaranth station received the most accumulated precipitation at 17.9 […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and […]