Submitted by: Duane Whyte | Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement hosted 400 plus people for another great fish dinner and fundraiser on April 27, 2019. Darren Staples (above) won the $1,000 dollar bill and Glen Thompson won the boat. Check our website for fantastic information.

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture April 30, 2019 | Northwest Region The growing season looks normal for this time of year in the northwest region. Temperatures ranged from the high teens during the day dropping to well below freezing overnight. There were no precipitation events this past week. Soil moisture is generally […]

Submitted by: Shawna Kostiuk | Benito Skate Park Mothers Day Brunch Sun. May 12, 2019 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Benito Legion Hall Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Banana Bread, Coffee, Juice Adults: $10.00 Children 6-10: $5.00 Under 6: Free Silent Auction Special gift for each lady Draw to be made for the Moose Jaw Getaway […]

Swan Valley School Division Media Release | LET’S FILL THE BUS! As part of the Provincial Government’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education Review, interactive workshops are going to held in various locations around the province. Here’s what you can expect. The workshops will offer an informal and interactive way for you to share your thoughts. […]

Submitted by: David Ogram On the afternoon of Saturday, April 27 approximately 20 people attended a presentation at the Swan River Seventh-day Adventist Church by Glenda Nischuk. Glenda is a certified Nutritionist. She and her husband, Lornen own a Business in Yorkton called The Better Living Centre. The title of Glenda’s presentation was: Colorful Foods, […]

Submitted by: Lucile Neufeld | Wellman Lake United Church Camp Fundraising BBQ May 30, 2019 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Sponsored by Giant Tiger 1300 Main St. Swan River Burger, Chips and Drink $5 Preorders by phone or email before May 28 204-734-2170 or eneufeld@mymts.net Proceeds towards our new modern bathroom facilities.

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | More than seven squares of enthusiastic square dancers descended on the Durban Hall on Saturday, April 27 to help the Swan Valley Hoedowners celebrate the conclusion of the square dance season. Caller Linda Gilchrist kept the dancers hopping to the lively music and interesting square dance moves. The afternoon festivities […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | On Saturday, April 27, Communities in Bloom hosted a successful Tree Pruning Clinic. Hugh Skinner shared his expertise with 23 home gardeners as he shared his knowledge of pruning, identifying and preserving trees and shrubs. The clinic, which included demos, took place at the town’s arboretum which has a large […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille | Trinity Lutheran Church Spring Tea 201 Dixie Road Saturday May 11, 2019 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tea Tables, Bake Table $5.00, Under 12 $2.00

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Dancers held their Annual Dessert Concert on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the SVRSS. The dancers performed to a packed house, and the crowd sure appreciated the talent that was shown through the night! The evening started with Les Rolsky and Bill Macooh playing music as guests made […]

Pictured above: Evelyn Immerkar puts the finishing touch to the table setting as guests began arriving. Submitted by: Bev Leach | More than eighty people enjoyed the opportunity to share a cup of coffee and lunch at St. James Anglican Church on April 27, 2019. Following the very enjoyable and successful afternoon, Pastor Bob Lewis, […]

Submitted photo. Kari Goethe, Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, Swan Valley School Division receives Teaching Excellence Award. Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is honouring nine outstanding educators at the annual Excellence in Education Awards, Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “I’m pleased to recognize these dedicated educators who make […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Swan Valley High School Rodeo May 11 & 12, 2019 Free Admission All Events Held At Swan Valley Ag Society Grounds Watch Manitoba’s best cowboys and cowgirls compete in: Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Tie Down Roping, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Chute Dogging. Must Pre-Enter […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the April 22, 2019 Special Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Superintendent informed the Board that staffing for the 2019-2020 school year is in full gear. Interviews will be conducted over the next few weeks to fill the remaining positions. 2. The Division is having […]

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 22nd day of January, 2019 at 7:09 pm. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Matt Wills CAO: Deidre Bilyk Delegation: […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 10th 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 as […]

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 10th day of January, 2019 at 7:04 p.m. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Glen Foster Bill Gade Darryl Pierrepont Tyler Kushniryk Matt Wills CAO: Deidre Bilyk Administrative […]

Submitted by: Ione Anderson| 64th Annual Minitonas 4-H Beef Show & Sale June 15, 2019 10:00 am Swan Valley Agriculture Grounds The Swan Valley Ag Society grounds will be busy this weekend with the 64th Annual Minitonas 4-H Beef Club Show and Sale. Members from across the Valley will join together to set up and […]

Submitted by: Jaci Zbirun | The Benito Women’s Auxiliary hosted their Spring Fling Tea & Bake Sale at the Benito Legion Hall on Saturday April 13, 2019. The Cancer Society was on site to accept spring donations. We would to thank everyone for coming to support us. It was a beautiful day and we are […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | On Sunday, April 14, 2019, people arrived to the Cowan Community Centre anticipating a typical Cowan Supper prepared by the Cowan Ladies Association. Spring was even in the air with a bit of sunshine as the doors opened at 4:30pm. The hall slowly filled with people anxiously awaiting their meal. […]

Submitted by: Yuliia Haletska | Community Potluck May 3, 2019 United Church Basement Provided by Settlement & Immigrant Services

Submitted by: Brett Church | The Minitonas Lions Club wish to thanks everybody that came out to enjoy a delicious roast beef supper on April 13, 2019. A sold out crowd of 130 people filled the Minitonas town hall. Kay Markle from Swan River LifeLine gave an informative presentation the services that Lifeline offers in […]

Pictured Above: Community Foundation founder Douglas Hinchliffe, recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | The Community Foundation of Swan Valley welcomed 17 recipients to its Spring Granting Session, held at SVRSS on April 11, 2019. 14 Community Grants and 3 Youth in Philanthropy Grants, for a total […]

Republished with Permission from the Swan Valley Stampeders | The Stamps’ unbelievable season came to an end Monday night in Portage, as Reece Henry would score the series clinching goal 5:26 into overtime to claim the Turnbull Cup. The Terriers would open the scoring in game 7, as Sam Houston would let a wrist shot […]

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | The Good Friday Fish Fry was a huge success with approximately 250 people enjoying delicious servings of battered cod, popcorn shrimp, fries, coleslaw and cherry cheesecake. There was Easter Paska and Babka bread available for sale as well as some beautiful pysanky (painted Easter eggs). A traditional Ukrainian Easter Basket […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band Tarnished Brass “Spring Into Blossoms!” Wednesday, May 1, 2019 7:30 p.m. SVRSS Cafeteria Silver Collection 734-5139 / 734-4771 Swan Valley Community Band 1994 – CELEBRATING 25 YEARS- 2019

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 2nd day of April, 2019 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; W. Pacamaniuk Councillors; S. Walmsley, C. Densen, G. Bartel, L. Hutman, W. Kolisnyk & D. Wagner C.A.O; P. Simpson Additions to Agenda: […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the April 9, 2019 Special Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. Dan Mazier, Progressive Conservative Candidate for the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa riding visited the Board. Good discussion on a range of issues. 2. Trustees spent some time discussing the Education Review. The Board has been circulating information […]

Submitted by: Gloria Kutynec | Health Auxiliary Annual Strawberry Tea Fri May 10, 2019 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Hospital Cafeteria Bake table & plant sale, 50/50 ticket sale & draw. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary. Everyone welcome. Proceeds for hospital equipment.

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | The Ukrainian Catholic Church hosted a Paska and Baba bake sale which was an overwhelming success. We sold out of product very early therefore apologize to anyone who was unable to make a purchase. Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser and we look forward to hosting the bake […]

Republished with Permission from the Swan Valley Stampeders | A strong third period by the Portage Terriers sunk any hopes of Swan Valley hoisting the Turnbull Cup on home ice Thursday night [April 18, 2019] in Swan River. The Terriers scored four goals in the third period, beating the Stampeders 5-2 and forcing game 7. […]

Submitted by: Ione Anderson | Minitonas 4-H Beef Club will be serving lunch at D&S Stock Farms auction Tuesday April 30, 2019 Coffee & Donuts Starting at 9 am Lunch Starting at 11 am Doug Glasscock was a longtime supporter of the 4-H program, participating in the early 1960’s with the Sinclair River 4-H Beef […]

Submitted by: Jessica Bergen | The Parent Pack hosted their annual Everything’s a Quarter sale on Saturday, April 13, 2019. A large number of community donations came in, which set us up for a great sale. There was a line up waiting for the doors to be opened, and after the sale ended, a total […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | When someone in our community needs help, we come together to show support and be there in a time of need. On the night of April 3rd, 2019 Colin and Amber Woytkiw lost their entire home, possessions and transportation to a fire. They, along with their three little girls were […]

Republished with Permission from the Swan Valley Stampeders | The Swan Valley Stampeders continue to instill the word believe in so many fans. Tonight’s 4-3 triple overtime win over the Portage Terriers proved that believing leads to great things. Kasyn Kruse would open the scoring tonight, beating Terriers netminder Ethan Peterson in tight, potting his […]

Submitted by: Austen Anderson | On April 12, 2019 the Swan River Valley Agriculture Society hosted its second Farmer’s Appreciation Gala. A great time was had by all in attendance. Y Not Johnny’s catered the roast beef dinner in the Swan Valley Museum hall. There was a selection of silent auction items on display that […]

Submitted by: Kristy Ashcroft | Bowsman Ladies Curling Club Plant Night 7pm, Thurs. May 2, 2019 7pm, Fri. May 3, 2019 1pm, Sat. May 4, 2019 Terry’s Greenhouse Bring your own (or purchase) 16-18″ container and spend some time with us at Terry’s Greenhouse to get your planters summer ready! You will receive 1 thriller, […]

Submitted Photos | On April 15, 2019, as the Swan Valley Stampeders headed out to Portage in preparation to play game number 5 in the MJHL series final, it was requested that the bus make a short detour past Minitonas School. Students and teachers lined the street, waving, cheering and wishing them good luck in […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | Health and Nutrition Seminar “Colourful Foods, The Benefits of Eating the Rainbow” Saturday April 27, 2019 2:30 pm Seventh-day Adventist Church All welcome! Certified Nutritionist, Glenda Nischuk of Better Living Nutrition, Yorkton will be explaining the types and benefits of nutrients found in various colours of fruits and vegetables. For […]

Submitted by: Kenville Hall Board | On the evening of Saturday, April 13,2019 the Kenville Memorial Hall hosted our annual spring fling fundraiser. The theme this year was Easter – Everyone followed the bunny paw prints up the stairs to the beautifully decorated hall compliments of Lana Graham. The guests enjoyed the appetizing aroma and […]

Republished with Permission from the Swan Valley Stampeders | The Stamps’ evened the Turnbull Cup Series with a dominating 7-2 win on home ice Saturday [April 13, 2019] night in front of a sold out crowd. Matt Osadick and Campbell Balk score twice to lead the way, while Merek Pipes stopped 32/34 for the win […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 27th in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Connie Forbes and Arnie Pedersen. CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary. Finance Officer Kim […]

Submitted by: Duane Whyte | 33rd Annual Banquet and Membership Supper Sat. April 27, 2019 Swan River Curling Rink Demonstrations & Activities Doors open at 5:00 pm Supper at 6:00 pm Traditional Shore Lunch featuring Walley & Various Smoked Fish & Smoked Pork The banquet, commonly referred as “The Fish Supper” is where SVSFE hosts […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | On the afternoon of Sunday, April 7, 2019 approximately 60 people enjoyed over an hour of inspiring Christian songs and music at the Annual Spring Music Program held at the Swan River Seventh-day Adventist Church. Music and singing was presented by a number of people from the community, including members […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | St. James’ Anglican Church Annual Spring Tea and Bake Sale April 27, 2019 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm 1201 1st Street South $5.00 We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Republished with Permission from the Swan Valley Stampeders | After winning their first ever game in the MJHL Finals, the Stamps’ were looking to keep that momentum going in Portage Wednesday night [April 10, 2019]. The Stampeders would come up short, losing 3-2 to the Portage Terriers, and now trail 2-1 in the MJHL Finals. […]

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | Good Friday Fish Fry A Fundraiser in Support of All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish Friday April 19, 2019 Starting at 4:00 pm Veterans Hall – Swan River All you can eat battered fish, chips, popcorn shrimp, salads & desserts. Walk ins and take out welcome. Tickets $20 each Tickets available […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie Tree Pruning Clinic with Hugh Skinner, of Roblin Mgr. @ Frank Skinner Arboretum Corp. Saturday April 27, 2019 1:00 pm at Harley House followed by demos on location Fee $10 To Register phone: Melba 734-4296 June 734-2059 Bring pruning tools if you have. Sponsored by the Communities In Bloom Committee.

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The Benito Vesselli Dancers performed for a full house on April 7th, 2019 as they highlighted their 37 years of dancing. Different regions of the dance in the Ukraine, including Poltava, Bukovyna, Volyn and Transcarpathia were recognized for their authentic dance steps, choreography and costumes. After the singing of the […]

Submitted by: Barb Holmes | Minitonas Knox United Church Spring Tea & Bake Sale Sat. May 4, 2019 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Come and enjoy dessert with coffee or tea for $5.00 Bake Table Surprise Baskets