Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Laychuk and Councillor Pedersen were absent with notice. CAO […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Jan 28, 2025 Birch River Drop In Center Jan 29, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre Jan 30, 2025 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm A light lunch will be served. This Month’s Topics: Addictions and over the counter medications […]

Submitted by Anna Fullerton | We held our 8th annual supper on December 25th, 2024 at the Elks Hall with 75 guests attending and a further 6 take outs. Every year the event is a little different with some new faces – guests and volunteers. Some guests and helpers attend every year since we began […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Swan Valley Historical Museum presents WINTER WARM-UP 2025! An evening of entertainment January 24th, 2025 7pm (Doors open 6:30pm) Museum Complex Hall Tickets $35 (12yrs and over) (11yrs and under free) available at 83 North Computers and Merv’s Featuring: – Live music by THE PUGS – Appetizers courtesy of the […]

Submitted by: Rev Margaret McCallum After over one hundred years Benito and Kenville United Churches celebrated their final candlelight Christmas Eve Services on December 24, 2024. The churches will continue with Sunday morning Services on the second and fourth Sunday of the month with the Closing Services on June 22, 2025.

Submitted by: Tracy Mychalchuk Benito Vesselli Dance Club presents: Malanka Sat. January 11, 2025 Benito Rec Centre Cocktails 5:00 pm Supper: 6:00 pm Entertainment: 7:30 pm Dance to Follow Adult (18+): $50.00 Youth (7-17): $25.00 6 & under free For tickets contact: Any Vesselli Dance parent Amanda Bulycz 204-281-2148

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley North Mountain Riders (RM Mountain) received a grant for a warm-up shelter at the Bellsite Lookout. This project encourages outdoor recreation and provides a safe community space to rest and connect. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is happy to support this addition to our community. The Community […]

Submitted by Jayne Leadbeater (PR/Communications/Secretary) The 31st Christmas Concert of the Swan Valley Community Band was once again at the facilities of the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School on Wednesday 11 December 2024. Under the direction of Julie Kooistra, also a former Music Director for the Swan Valley School Division and founder of this group, […]

Submitted by: Amy Hofford The Bowsman Community Skating Arena hosted a Community Christmas Party on December 20, 2024. Santa made a special appearance to hand out treat bags to all the kids in attendance. The Arena was packed from start to finish with residents from across the Valley showing up for a night of family […]

Submitted by: Minitonas 4H Beef Club My name is Bryden Antichow and this is my 3rd year as a member of the Minitonas 4-H Beef Club. This year I have a steer named Steiger and a continuation heifer named Jolene. I’m going to share with you what the club has been up to this year […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, November 29th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen | Memorial Candle Lighting Birchwood Cemetery December 23, 2024 5:00 pm Register for candles at: Sunshine Flowers N Gifts Candles $15

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services | Swan Valley Funeral Services held their annual Angels Among Us Memorial Service at the Veteran’s Community Hall on December 4, 2024, celebrating and remembering the lives of those lost over the past year. The evening was well attended with Kathy Highmoor giving a message and the Swan River […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | As Manitobans head into the holiday season, they will be able to enjoy a number of improved walking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails through grant funding for 12 organizations across the province, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced December 16, 2024. “Winter activities are vital to […]

Submitted by: Anna Fullerton | Alone at Christmas? Join us for Supper December 25, 2024 Open at 3:00 pm Supper at 4:00 pm Elks Hall 5th Ave. S. Swan River We invite you to our 8th annual supper on December 25th at the Elks Hall at 4pm. You may come at 3pm to socialize. We […]

Submitted by: Rev Margaret McCallum Candlelight Service Christmas Eve December 24, 2024 7:30 pm Kenville United Church 9:00 pm Benito United Church Come sing old fashioned Christmas carols with your family and friends

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Mistletoe Magic – brought to you by the Swan Valley Historical Museum. The Magic was real!!! Our Mistletoe Opening Night Celebration on December 7th was simply wonderful. Excellent mild weather perfect for making snowballs, beautiful lights (including a bonus mystery car), a lovely team of horses & expert handlers, patient […]

Submitted by: Amy Hofford | Bowsman Community Christmas Party Join Us Bowsman Skating Rink December 20, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm FREE Public Skating Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate Dog Sled Rides (Church Kennels) Sleigh Rides & Santa This event was made possible by donations from: Bowsman & District Lions Club Swan Valley Coop […]

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, Benito Drop in Center, and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held November 26,27 & 28th 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | There was a great turnout for the Steeprock Bay Bible Camp AGM. We enjoyed singing, eating, and fellowshiping together. Everyone enjoyed the camp video and reports, especially the report from first-time Waymaker leader Timothy Block. Thank you to those who came out!

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Rec Dir. E. Clouson, Ron […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Mosiondz was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

ValleyBiz Story | The annual Community Carol Festival took place at Temple Baptist Church on December 1, 2024. A variety of musical selections by groups and individuals filled the air with Christmas Spirit.

Submitted by: Henry Barkowski Senior Election Official Municipality of Minitonas Bowsman By-Election Results December 4, 2024 The results of the election were as follows: CLINT JANZEN 188 ALLEN ‘BUTCH’ MARTIN 169 JAMES GARROW 10 ALL 367 BALLOTS WERE VALID AS THERE WER NO SPOILED OR REJECTED BALLOTS. This represents 25% of the approximately 1500 resident […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater Swan Valley Community Band Festive Cheer! Wed. December 11, 2024 7:30 pm S.V.R.S.S. Cafeteria Silver Collection Refreshments

Submitted by: Phylis Friesen Community Carol Festival Sun. Dec 1, 2024 2:00 pm Temple Baptist Church 913-1st St S. Silver Collection to: Communities In Bloom

Submitted by: Elaine Stinson | Plan 20-50 Information December 1, 2024 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Swan Valley Museum Highway 10 Swan River, MB Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (wmr) Find out about: – 15 minute cities – expropriation – higher taxes – loss of property rights – city of Wpg veto – property values – globalist […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is helping fight crime in the Swan Valley region by providing nearly $265,000 in funding to the Swan Valley General Investigation Section (GIS) pilot program as part of the Public Safety Strategy, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced on November 21, 2024. “Our government is funding a […]

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | MISTLETOE MAGIC brought to you by the Swan Valley Historical Museum Opening Night Celebration December 7, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Visit with Santa, take a ride on the horsedrawn wagon, enjoy free hot dogs & hot chocolate! FREE ADMISSION! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! DONATIONS ACCEPTED Come back and view […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Ministerial Association The Swan Valley Ministerial Association hosted a Community Worship Service on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Despite the snow and slushy roads over 200 people came to worship in the community service. Pastor Cam Hart and Solid Rock Church led the congregation in singing to the Lord. Pastor Bob Lewis […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Nov 26, 2024 Birch River Drop In Center Nov 27, 2024 Benito Drop In Centre Nov 28, 2024 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome A light lunch will be available. This Month’s Topics: Your Prostrate with […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan Valley Youth Baseball organization received a grant from the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) for a pitching machine. This investment will enhance player development by providing consistent, accurate, and varied pitching to help our young athletes improve their batting, fielding, and catching skills. Living in […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Ltd. Angels Among Us Memorial Service Wed. December 4, 2024 7:00 PM Veteran’s Community Hall Swan River, MB Sometimes there are no words for the feelings in the heart. Sympathy and understanding are with you this Holiday Season. Losing someone you love can affect you significantly at different times […]

Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | New phone line to report discarded needles takes effect Monday, November 18, 2024 Prairie Mountain Health (PMH), working with the community partners in Swan River, is unveiling a sharps cleanup program for the community of Swan River. The need for enhanced sharp containers and a coordinated pick-up program was […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry, Resource Coordinator Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. 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 October 29,30,31st 2024, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Steeprock Bay Bible Camp AGM November 23, 2024 6:00 pm Temple Baptist Church Everyone is invited to attend. Pizza supper will be provided and you are invited to bring a dessert to share. Come hear about the work of the camp and enjoy worship and fellowship together. Hope to see […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 9th, 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 and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige […]

Submitted by: Gloria Orton CBF Christian School held a Living Books Christian Book fair on November 13 and 14, 2024. The book fair was open to the community and everyone was welcome to stop by to look at the selection of Christian books and other items available for purchase.

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 […]