Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | Dolyna Dancers Year End Dessert Concert Saturday April 27, 2019 7:00 pm Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Gymnasium Tickets $10 5 and under free Tickets available at the Star & Times or at the door. Everyone is welcome to attend an evening of Ukrainian Dance, and indulge in some scrumptious […]
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Fun and Games at SVAPL “Spay It Forward” Spring Banquet
Submitted by: Sherry Martin | SVAPL’s first spring banquet, held on April 6th at the Veteran’s Hall in Swan River, was a resounding success! The theme this year was Spay it Forward. In keeping with our theme, we decided to “PAY it forward” and support our local businesses by purchasing prizes for the Raffles and […]
Death Near Rail Yard Not Considered Suspicious
ValleyBiz Story | ValleyBiz has obtained new information regarding the discovery of unresponsive female next to the train tracks near 3rd Avenue South in Swan River on April 2, 2019. Officers were contacted at 6:40 am on April 2nd and the 53-year-old female was pronounced deceased at the scene. RCMP tell ValleyBiz that the death […]
Benito Spring Tea & Bake Sale – April 13, 2019
Submitted by: Jaci Zbirun | Women’s Auxiliary & Cancer Society Spring Fling Tea & Bake Sale Benito Legion Hall Sat. April 13, 2019 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for Lunch, Dessert, Coffee, Tea & Juice Cancer Society will be on site to accept Spring Donations & Issue Receipts Draws to be made at […]
Waters Edge Bible Camp 2019 Camp Kickoff – April 14, 2019
Submitted by: Lesley Betcher | Waters Edge Bible Camp formerly known as Wellman Lake Bible Camp 2019 Camp Kickoff April 14, 2019 5:30 pm Temple Baptist Church Swan River Loaded smokie on a bun supper provided “Signature Desserts” Auction to follow Camp staff introductions, door prizes, hoodies available and so much more. www.watersedgecamp.ca
Stampeders Win 6-5 In Overtime to Even Series 1-1
Republished with Permission from the Swan Valley Stampeders | The Swan Valley Stampeders evened the Turnbull Cup Series on home ice Sunday night [April 7, 2019], beating the Portage Terriers 6-5 in overtime. Captain Brian Harris scored his second of the post season, swatting in a rebound at 6:18 on the power play. Swan River, […]
Benito Firefighters Benefit Breakfast – April 13, 2019
Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Benito Volunteer Firefighters Benefit Breakfast April 13, 2019 8:00 – 11:00 am Benito Rec Centre Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs & Hashbrowns, Coffee & Juice Proceeds to Colin & Amber Woytkiw & Girls Donations Welcome
MJHL Finals – Game 1 Recap: 3-0 Win for Portage
Republished with Permission from the Swan Valley Stampeders | Despite outshooting their opponent, the Stamps’ fell to the Portage Terriers 3-0 in Game 1 held April 5, 2019 in Portage. The highly anticipated game one of the Turnbull Cup Championship series started slowly for the Stampeders. The Terriers pushed the majority of the play in […]
Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – March 19, 2019
Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 19th day of March, 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 Councillor Hutman […]
Pine River Community Centre Supper – June 9, 2019
Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | Pine River Community Centre Fundraising Supper June 9, 2019 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The menu consists of spaghetti and meatballs, salad and garlic bread, dessert and beverages. The prices are: Adults $12.00, 12 and under $6.00 and 5 and under free. It’s Advance Tickets Only and they are available at: […]
“The Tale of the Three Trees” Cantata and Music Heard
Submitted by: Brenna Smith | Bowsman United Church held two performances on March 30 and 31, 2019 of the Cantata “The Tale of the Three Trees” and song of Praise and Prayer from around the world. During the Cantata, the audience was welcomed to open themselves up to the message of the dreams of the […]
Art Show at Little Woody Church – May 4, 2019
Submitted by: Renate Wille | Art Show May 4, 2019 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Little Woody Church Arts, Crafts, good food and company. Come for the art and stay to visit and enjoy!
Swan Valley Stampeders Advance to MJHL Finals
Republished with Permission from the Swan Valley Stampeders | For the first time in franchise history, the Swan Valley Stampeders are off to the MJHL Finals. The team will play for the league title after beating Steinbach 5-3 Monday April 1st, advancing with a 4-2 semi-final series win. After a turnover at the offensive blue […]
Ag Society Farmers Appreciation Gala – April 12, 2019
Submitted by: Austen Anderson | Farmers Appreciation Gala Friday April 12, 2019 Swan Valley Museum 5:30 pm Cocktails 6:00 pm Supper Live Auction to follow. Hosted by the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society. Tickets are $50 each or a table of 8 for $350 and can be purchased at the Timberland Inn, Merv’s Audiotronic or […]
Kenville Hall Spring Fundraiser Supper – April 13, 2019
Submitted by: Kenville Hall Board Kenville Memorial Hall Annual Spring Fundraiser Supper Saturday, April 13, 2019 Cocktails 5:30 supper 6:30 Admission $30 Catering by Julie Nahnybida For tickets or more information call: 204-281-3054 or 204-281-1861
Wild Wild West at Swan River Ladies Curling Bonspiel
Submitted by: Darlene Beck | The Swan River Ladies Curling Club held their 91st Annual Bonspiel on March 15 – 17, 2019. We would like to thank everyone that attended our “Wild Wild West” bonspiel this year. Special thank you to our event sponsors: Scales Drug Store, OK Tire, Star City Cinema and Westwood Inn. […]
Community Foundation Spring Grant Night – April 11, 2019
Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | 2019 Spring Grant Night Thurs. April 11, 2019 7:30 pm Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Cafeteria The evening will include presentations to the 2019 Spring Grant recipients as well as grants awarded by the “Youth in Philanthropy” committee from SVRSS. All are welcome, refreshments will be served. […]
Barrows 6th Annual Gospel Jamboree – June 7, 8, 9, 2019
Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 6th Annual Gospel Jamboree June 7, 8, 9, 2019 Fri. 6pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of the following invited musicians. Son Picked – Kevin & Kim Elias Kim is a daughter of the Singing Hills family Freda and […]
Cowan Spring Supper – April 14, 2019
Submtited by: Rose Kovachik | Cowan Spring Supper Cowan Community Centre Sunday April 14, 2019 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Adults – $15.00 Children 7-13 – $7.50 Preschoolers Free Everyone Welcome There will be a variety of food selections available that will include cabbage rolls, perogies, turkey, salads, cheesecakes and much more. Take-out trays are […]
Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – March 5, 2019
Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 5th day of March, 2019 A.D. at 7:15 p.m. Present: Reeve; W. Pacamaniuk Councillors; S. Walmsley, C. Densen, G. Bartel, L. Hutman, W. Kolisnyk & D. Wagner C.A.O; – P. Simpson Councillor Densen […]
Easter Baba & Paska Bake Sale – April 6, 2019
Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | Easter Baba & Paska Bake Sale Saturday April 6, 2019 All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Church Basement 1306 – 2nd St. S. Swan River For further information or to pre-order, please contact: Sylvia at 204-734-4039
RM of Mountain Minutes – March 13, 2019
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 13, 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, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige Larocque […]
Students, Teachers and Parents Attend Social Media Talks
Submitted by: Jessica Lacasse, Health Promotion Coordinator Social Media Safety talks for students in Swan Valley School Division on March 13th 2019. All grade 7-12 students were able to participate in a fun, relevant and sometimes serious talk about the effects of social media and youth. Covering issues such as lack of sleep, mental health […]
Lions Medical Equipment Fundraiser Supper – April 13, 2019
Submitted by: Brett Church | Minitonas Lions Club Medical Equipment Fundraiser Sat. April 13, 2019 Minitonas Hall Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Supper at 6:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a wonderful roast beef supper. Proceeds from the supper will be put toward medical equipment needs in the Swan Valley Health Facility. Tickets are $40 […]
Swan School of Dance Annual Recital Quite a Trip
Submitted by: Michele Poole | Photos by: Jennifer Paige Photography On March 20, 2019, the Swan School of Dance treated a large crowd to their year end recital entitled “Road Trip”. The dancers showed off their skills in Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz, and the audience was taken on a journey from New York, […]
Tremendous Turnout for Amara Campbell Fundraiser
Submitted by: Minitonas Knox United Church What started as a small idea turned into an outpouring of community support that reached far beyond what we could have imagined. We originally planned to hold a soup and bun lunch in the church basement as a fundraiser for the Campbell family who are having to make frequent […]
Swan Valley Co-op Invests into Food Store Renovation
Swan Valley Co-op Media Release | Swan Valley Co-op is pleased to announce the major renovation of its food store in Swan River, which first opened 15 years ago. The renovated facility will feature new programs and greater product selection. “It was important for us to invest in our food business as a Co-op to […]
Everything’s A Quarter Sale – April 13, 2019
Submitted by: Jessica Bergen | The Parent Pack presents Everything’s A Quarter Sale in support of Northwest Regional Library Children’s Programs Saturday April 13, 2019 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Veterans Community Hall Donations accepted Friday April 12, 2019 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Toys, Baby/Children’s Clothing, Footwear, Books, Puzzles, Games, Kitchen/Household Items, Outerwear, […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – February 19, 2019
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, Frebruary 19th, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Wintoniw, Delaurier, Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, and Gray present. 1. Call meeting to order 2. Adoption of the Agenda Resolution No: 2019.020 Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw Seconded By: […]
RISE Economic Development Officer Resigns
Submitted by: Courtney Densen Chairperson of RISE Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) is announcing the resignation of Heather Nielsen as the Economic Development Officer. The RISE Board has accepted her resignation effective April 5, 2019. We thank Ms. Nielsen for her years of dedicated service which we all appreciate. The Board has commenced […]
Another Successful Billy Beal Classic Ice Fishing Derby
Submitted by: Brett Church, Photos by Corey Hurren | Over 620 contestants showed up try and catch the big one at the 22nd annual Billy Beal Classic on Saturday March 16, 2019. A total of 20 fish were caught with the prize winner going to Pearce Roberts who reeled in a 16 pound pike! A […]
Great Turnout for Northern Neighbors Irish Stew
Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | Another great turn out for our annual Irish Stew hosted by Birch River Northern Neighbors on Sunday March 17, 2019 . The beautiful day helped to bring the people out to enjoy Stew, Biscuits, and lots of tasty desserts. Congratulations to Viola Harris for winning the 50/50. Hope to see […]
Spring Hymn Sing: Inspirational Music – April 7, 2019
Submitted by: June Jamieson | Spring Hymn Sing A Time of Inspirational Music Seventh-day Adventist Church Sunday, April 7, 2019 3:00 p.m. All Welcome Refreshments to follow.
2 Years Hard Work and $26,000 Nets Signs for Magnet Hill
Swan Valley RISE Media Release | Swan Valley has one more thing to boast about. In addition to having spectacular skiing and trails, Thunderhill has something astonishing to experience on the way up; Magnet Hill, the first Manitoba Wonder in the province. Magnet Hill is a rare natural marvel you must experience to believe your […]
Update to Centennial Arena Ice Making Issues
Town of Swan River Media Release | Regarding the ice surface issue at the Centennial Arena; The Town of Swan River would like residents to know the contractor hired to troubleshoot the problem, has detected and isolated the leak. The arena systems are currently operating as intended. Thank you for your understanding. Go Stamps Go! […]
RM of Mountain Minutes – March 5, 2019
Minutes of the special budget meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountian held Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountian 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. CAO Paige Larocque was present and […]
“Mark of the Beast” Video Presentation
Submitted by: David Ogram | On the evening of Thursday, March 7, 2019 a small group of 7 people gathered in the Swan River Library to watch a video presentation by Pastor Steve Wohlberg, of White Horse Media. The presentation was the first part of a 4-part series. The presentation dealt with the subject of […]
RM of Mountain Minutes – February 27, 2019
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 27th, 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 […]
Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – February 26, 2019
Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 26th day of February, 2019 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; W. Pacamaniuk Councillors; G. Bartel, L. Hutman, W. Kolisnyk & D. Wagner Acting C.A.O; – P. Simpson Absent with Notice: Councillors; S. […]
Swan River Centennial Arena Ice Making Issues
Town of Swan River Media Release | The Town of Swan River Centennial arena has experienced an issue with our ice making system. It can be confirmed that a leak is present within the 260 brine loops inside the floor. Town crews are currently loosing 1000 gal/day through the leak in the system which is […]
Diabetes Undone Information Sessions Held
Submitted by: David Ogram | On the afternoon of March 10, 2019 and the evening of March 11, 2019 Information Meetings were held in the 2nd Floor Boardroom at the Swan Valley Health Centre to explain the Diabetes Undone Program to be held in April. The same Program was held in Swan River last Spring […]
Benito Vesselli 37th Annual Dance Concert – April 7, 2019
Benito Vesselli Dance Club presents 37th Annual Dance Concert Sun. April 7, 2019 Doors Open at 1:30 pm Benito School Gymnasium $10 Adults $8 Students 6 and under Free Guest Performances by: Norquay Rosa Dancers Live Entertainment – Les Rolsky & Bill Macooh Penny Auction – Refreshments Everyone Welcome
Swan Valley Classifieds Are Back!!
ValleyBiz Story | We are happy to report that the technical difficulties experienced on the Classified portion of the website have been resolved as of March 13, 2019. Our hosting company had experienced some issues during some recent server maintenance on March 8, 2019. You should be able to access all of your existing accounts […]
The Tale of the Three Trees Cantata – March 30/31, 2019
Submitted by Brenna Smith Bowman United Church presents 2 performances of “The Tale of the Three Trees” Sat. March 30, 2019 7pm Trintity Lutheran Church Sun. March 31, 2019 10am Bowsman United Church Bowman United Church Choir presents song of praise and prayer from around the world conducted by Brenna Smith. The performance will also […]
Asham U18 Men’s and Women’s Provincial Championships
Submitted by: Host Committee Asham U18 Junior Men’s & Women’s Championship The Swan River Curling Club hosted the Asham U18 Provincial Championship on March 7-10, 2019. The event featured 12 Junior Men’s and 12 Junior Women’s teams from across the province of Manitoba. The Champion for the Junior Women is Team Jensen representing the Dauphin […]
St. Patrick’s Day Stew & Biscuit Lunch – March 17, 2019
Submitted by: Birch River Northern Neighbors St. Patrick’s Day Stew & Biscuit Lunch Sun. March 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Northern Neighbors Centre 309 Victoria Ave. Birch River Stew, Buns, Biscuits, Desert, Beverage Adults: $10.00 Ages 6-11: $5.00 Preschoolers: Free. Everyone Welcome
Dinosaurs to Dancing Queens at Minitonas Skating Carnival
Submitted by: Minitonas Figure Skating Club | Thanks to all the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors and community members that came out to support the Minitonas Figure Skating Club’s annual Carnival “Skating Through the Decades” on March 8, 2019 at the Minitonas & District Arena. The hard working and talented skaters took the audience on […]
Swan School of Dance Recital – March 20, 2019
Submitted by: Michele Poole Swan School of Dance Annual Recital “Road Trip” Wed. March 20, 2019 SVRSS Auditorium 7:00 pm Admission: Adult $10 Student $5
Spring Forward Tonight – Daylight Savings Begins
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 10, 2019 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.
Swan Valley Classified Temporarily Offline
ValleyBiz Story | Update: March 10, 2019 Our service provider experienced some technical difficulties while upgrading our Swan Valley Classified server over the weekend. They are working on getting the site back online as soon as possible. March 9, 2019 The Swan Valley Classified portion of our site is undergoing some routine maintenance and will […]