Submitted by: Jessie Foster | We had a great turnout for the Blue Sky Team Penning competition on June 15, 2019. there were 71 open teams and 6 youth teams. Thank you to all of our sponsors and to Stan Foster for providing the livestock for the event. 1st Place: Rachel Olyarnyk, Jamie Taylor, Cassie […]

Submitted by: Shirley Yaschyshyn | Benito Rec Centre hosts Celebrate Canada Day July 1, 2019 Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast 8:00am-11:00am Benito Rec Centre 6 Team Slow-Pitch Tournament 10:00am-4:00pm Slowpitch Entries: Ricky@204-539-2811 Scott@204-539-2753 Show & Shine 11:00am—4:00pm Awards Presented @ 5:00pm Call Ray @ 204-539-2152 Or email mcgregorsmusic@gmail.com Kids Activities Bouncy Castle Kiddie Train sponsored by Cement […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett Barrows 6th Annual Gospel Jamboree held on June 7-9, 2019 has come and gone. We started out Friday evening with a beautiful evening and a small crowd. However, on Saturday morning, it was very cold and windy and looked like rain, so we moved the event into the Community Hall. The […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | What a fun-filled, action-packed weekend! Rough Country Kubota has definitely gained favor with Jace, who was Peter’s right hand man, next to Luke, in ground maintenance throughout the weekend. Jace continuously tells his dad from North Dakota that he needs a Kubota! As organizers, going back & forth from rodeo […]

Submitted by: Jay Coulthart | Mustang Mania All Makes & Models Car Show July 26, 2019 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Formo Motors Swan River Mustang Meet & Greet Pancake Breakfast – $6 per person 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Proceeds to Bowsman Community Centre Mustang Registration 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM $15 Pre-Registers are […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the June 10, 2019 Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. A number of staffing positions were filled since the last Board Meeting. The Division is still looking for a full time Band Teacher/Music Teacher at ÉSRSS. A number of Universities have been contacted to help in the search. […]

Northwest Region Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 11, 2019 | Northwest Region Variable weather continued in the Northwest region last week. Temperatures reached above 30°C throughout much of the region but overnight lows dipped close to zero. Around Roblin, Swan River and The Pas, frost visible Monday morning, but early reports […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows Gospel Jamboree Fundraiser Full Concession Swan River Legion Park Sun. June 16, 2019 10 am to end of games. Everyone is invited to come watch some ball, and get something to eat at the concession booth. We will have: burgers, fries, hot dogs, chicken fingers, perogies, kubassa, vegie sticks, […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | The Pine River Community Centre sponsored a Fundraising Supper on Sunday June 9, 2019. The guests enjoyed a delicious supper consisting of a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs smothered in a tangy tomato sauce with a bowl of caesar salad on the side and garlic bread, followed by a […]

Submitted by: Carla Dixon The Association for Community Living – Swan River held their 58th Annual General Meeting at the Westwood Inn on Tuesday June 11, 2019. Approximately 40 people were in attendance and enjoyed lunch catered by the Westwood Inn. The meeting followed at 1:00 pm. Duane Whyte of the Town of Swan River, […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | On Saturday, June 8, 2019 the Benito & Area Drop In Centre held a successful Garage Sale, Bake Sale, 50/50 Draw and BBQ. Steady stream of bargain hunters purchased lots of treasurers. Everyone enjoyed the delicious BBQ. Thank you to our sponsors: Benito Foods, Swan Valley Co-op, Swan Valley Credit […]

Submitted by: Kendal Stechyshyn | May 30, 2019 turned out to be a beautiful day for the Wellman Lake United Church Camp to host a fundraising BBQ. The event was sponsored by and held at Giant Tiger. The camp board would like to thank Giant Tiger, our 20 volunteers, who cooked, helped set up and […]

Submitted by: Becky Schullman | Birch River Pool Opening Day July 2, 2019 Public Swimming Tuesday – Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Swimming Lesson Dates: July 8th – 12th, 2019 August 12th – 16th, 2019 To book lessons call Jen @ 204-236-4497 After July 2nd, call pool directly @ […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | The kids from the Big Woody 4H Beef Club have worked hard all winter on their projects and books. Jack Mullin I have been in 4H for 6 years, this is my steer – Coleminer, I named him after my Stamps Billet because he likes to eat! Coleminer is a […]

Submitted by: Deanna Chess The Swan Valley Animal Protection League held their annual Plant Night on Tuesday June 5, 2019. About 10 ladies attended the night and created a variety of different planters under the instruction of Lynn from Lynn’s Plants and Things. It was a fun evening for everyone who attended and a couple […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 27, 2019 Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO Trustee Riehl shared with the Board that the submission for the K-12 Education Review is completed and along with letters and petitions will be submitted to the Commission this week. A big thanks to Trustee Riehl for spearheading the […]

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 May, 2019 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; W. Pacamaniuk Councillors; L. Hutman, C. Densen, G. Bartel, W. Kolisnyk & D. Wagner C.A.O; P. Simpson Absent with Notice: Councillor; S. […]

Northwest Region Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 4, 2019 | There was very hot, windy weather through the majority of the region last week with highs close to 30°C. There were some scattered rain events through the region over the weekend; The Pas received 13 mm, Alonsa 10 mm, Dauphin 25 […]

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 May, 2019 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; W. Pacamaniuk Councillors; S. Walmsley, L. Hutman, C. Densen, G. Bartel, W. Kolisnyk & D. Wagner C.A.O; P. Simpson Additions to Agenda: […]

Submitted by: Glenda Turton Day 1: Late on May 14, 2019, thirty-five SVRSS band students, 6 chaperones and band directors Glenda Turton and Mark Matejka boarded a bus bound for the Winnipeg airport. By noon on the 15th of May, they were already landing at Pearson International Airport in Toronto; the beginning of an 8 […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | On June 01, 2019, Durban held a dance to celebrate their 89th anniversary of the community hall. The Zayshley Band from the Yorkton area supplied the great music which everyone enjoyed and kept the dance floor busy and a fun time was held by all. Thanks to all the volunteers […]

Submitted by: Birch River Legion | Birch River Legion Fathers Day Brunch June 16, 2019 9:00 am to noon $10.00 6-12 yrs $5.00 How ever you spend Father’s Day, enjoy the day. Join us at Birch River for brunch!

Submitted by: Falon Cooke | The Swan River curling rink was buzzing with families and kids of all ages during the annual Taylor School Fun Festival. The BBQ supper concession, carnival games, and prize tables were a constant circuit of activity. The night ended in anticipation as organizers drew the winners’ names from the hundreds […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | The Big Woody Light horse and Beef club participated in the Highway Cleanup on June 1st. MB4H and MIT organize the program and invite 4h clubs across the province to participate. This was the 1st year our club participated, we chose to do Highway 10 North of the Bypass to […]

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 on this 23rd day of April, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Deputy Reeve; Carrie Blosha Councillors; Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Interim Acting CAO: Cheryle […]

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 April 2019 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Administrative Assistant: Cheryle Zbirun […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 28, 2019 | Northwest Region Warmer daytime temperatures prevailed this past week; however, there was frost over the weekend as the thermostat dipped below zero both Saturday and Sunday nights. The extent of frost injury is still being assessed with some reports received of only minimal […]

Submitted by: Patti Henkelman | Swan Valley District Recreation Commission Summer 2019 Programs www.swanvalleyrec.ca 204-734-4119 recsummerstudent@gmail.com Playground Program 1:00 – 4:00 pm Kids born 2007 – 2013 July 2 – August 9 $25/week $100/summer $6 drop in fee Daycamps 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Kids born 2007 – 2013 July 2 – 5 (4 day) […]

Submitted by: Kevin Sprong The Healing Labyrinth Walk took place May 26, 2019 on a crisp, spring morning with eight people taking part. Each one was asked to think of an area of healing they would like to focus on. Some suggestions were that they may want to consider an area of grief. Others were […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | Gigantic Garage Sale Benito Drop In Centre Saturday, June 8, 2019 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Large assortment of items. Antiques, dishes, tea sets, purses, ornaments etc. Something for everyone. Bake Table, 50/50 Raffle BBQ – $5 per person Drink, hot dog or hamburger All proceeds toward Senior Centre

Swan Valley Stampeders Media Release | The Board of Directors of the Swan Valley Stampeders of the MJHL are pleased to announce the hiring of Geoff Grimwood as Head Coach and General Manager. Chosen from a strong list of candidates, Grimwood, a 38 year old Victoria, BC native, comes to the Stampeders with several years […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | High School Rodeo Provincial Finals June 7 – 9, 2019 Start Times: Friday, 10:00 am Saturday, 9:30 am Sunday, 10:00 am Swan Valley Ag Society Grounds – Free Admission Watch Manitoba’s Best Cowboys & Cowgirls compete in: Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Barrell Racing, Pole Bending, Tie Down Roping, […]

Submitted by: Shannon Cameron, Program Coordinator | Swan Valley Communities That Care has completed another round of family programming. The Guiding Good Choices program was offered in five bi-weekly drop-in sessions called “Hot Topics: Teens”. Each session focused on specific challenges and strategies for interacting with youth aged 9 and up, including anger, boundaries, and […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | The Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Church Service Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:30 am Light Horse Show Ring SV Ag Society Grounds If inclement weather, it will be held at the Coop Entertainment Centre (North end of grandstand). Breakfast will served at the Infield Food Booth by Jamie Wasylciw 7:30 – […]

Town of Swan River Media Release | The Council of the Town of Swan River is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles Croll to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Croll comes to the Town of Swan River from the Municipality of Grandview where he served as Chief Administration Officer. In addition […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Community Pancake Breakfast $5 per plate Sat. June 8, 2019 7:30-10:30 am Infield Food Booth SV Ag Society Grounds Come out & Support the Swan River Lions Club & enjoy the High School Rodeo – FREE ADMISSION!

Submitted Story | Pictured above: Sara Henkelman, Youth Engagement Leader, Manitoba Youth Job Centre The Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is now open! The MYJC is a community based summer employment referral service throughout rural and Northern Manitoba. We help youth ages 12-29 search efficiently for jobs and connect them with local employers who are […]

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 March 2019 at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Administrative Assistant: Cheryle Zbirun Absent with […]

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 March 2019 at 7:00 pm. Present: Deputy Reeve: Carrie Blosha Councillors: Glen Foster Bill Gade Matt Wills Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Administrative Assistant: Cheryle Zbirun Absent […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 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, Arnie Pedersen, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted […]

Submitted by: Deanna Chess | Swan Valley Animal Protection League Plant Night Fundraiser at Lynn’s Plants and Things Greenhouse Two nights available: Tuesday June 4, 2019 & Wednesday June 5, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Tickets $50 each Includes: pot, dirt, stones and one plant – with the option to upgrade! Refreshments included. Contact Coreen @ […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 21, 2019 | Northwest Region Cool weather continued through the week with overnight frost as the thermostat dipped below zero. The weather warmed up by the end of the weekend with temperatures in the mid 20’s. There was rain around Swan River and The Pas mid […]

Submitted by: Falon Cooke | Taylor School Fun Festival Fri. May 31, 2019 5:30-8:30 NEW LOCATION Swan River Curling Rink Come enjoy a fun night out for the whole family! BBQ supper/concession, cotton candy, face painting, dunk tank, carnival games, tokens, lots of prizes, and awesome raffles. Something fun for kids of all ages!

Submitted by: Shawna Kostiuk | On behalf of the Skate Park Committee, we would like to thank you Swan Valley Co-op for being a Gold Sponsor for the Benito Skate Park Project. Accepting the donation on behalf of the Skate Park is Tracy and Matthew Kerr. The Benito Skate Park would like to thank everyone […]

Submitted by: Joy Wenstob | Arbour Day Fri. May 31, 2019 10:00am Meet at the Arboretum West of the train bridge Help us celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Arbour Day tree planting. The Rotary Park will be our focus once again.

Submitted by: Falon Cooke | Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate the Grand Opening of Swan River’s Christian Resource Centre – The Post! Fresh ground coffee, blueberry lemonade, custom gourmet cookies and a store-wide sale were enjoyed by all. The Post, located in Solid Rock Church, is open to the public every Sunday from […]

Submitted by: Kevin Sprong | Healing Labyrinth Walk Kenville United Church May 26, 2019 Approx. 1:00 pm Following the United Church Service and potluck lunch. Not so much physical healing, but more likely healing of relationships, or guilt, or grief, or memories or lack of self esteem, or whatever ails us. One person said this, […]

Submitted by: Shawna Kostiuk The Benito Skate Park would like to extend a big thank you to Raymond Kostiuk for his Silver Donations of $1000. Accepting the cheque are his 4 grandsons who can hardly wait for this park to get started. After numerous fundraisers, donations and grants, the park is over half way to […]

Submitted by: Gloria Kutynec | The Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary had a wonderful turnout the Annual Strawberry Tea on May the 10th, held at the Swan River Valley Health Facility cafeteria lunch room. Delicious strawberry shortcake was served, along with a sale of baking and plants. The winner of $1505.05 for the 50/50 was […]