Pictured above: Kevin Thome in cockpit with Dr. Andy Maxwell Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler Community Bible Fellowship Christian School values hands on experiences for all students and seeks opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. This fall has provided great opportunity to take advantage of that, despite working around the crazy, fall weather. The Gr.5/6 […]

​​Pictured above: The MRI Unit is now contained inside the recently constructed building addition, which is connected to Dauphin Regional Health Centre. Prairie Mountain Health Release | The MRI Unit was successfully delivered to Dauphin Regional Health Centre (DRHC) on Monday, October 22, 2018. Crews from Winnipeg transported a majority of the MRI equipment, including […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | Birch River Northern Neighbors would like to thank everyone who came out and supported our special German Supper. Lots of German dishes and Desserts were enjoyed.Everything looked good and tasted GREAT. Also a BIG Thank You to everyone that helped out to make our supper a Huge Success.

Submitted by: Donna Leming Monday, October 29,2018 was the last vegetarian cooking class for 2018 held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. 13 people attended with 9 new participants interested to learn more about vegetarian cooking. Demonstrations were given by Linda McCullough and Donna Leming. Recipes and food samples of Quinoa Chili and Vegan Egg Foo […]

Submitted by: Brenda Fisher Our 39th Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale held on November 2, 2018 was well attended and enjoyed by all. Just enough chill in the air to get everyone in the festive mood. It was wonderful to see the new crafters attend and we all look forward to our yearly favorites to […]

Submitted by: Jan Fawcett | Swan River Royal Purple Elks #185 are preparing to again help you stock up on homemade sweet treats in time for Christmas. Our Christmas Baking project has been one of our major fundraisers for about 15 years and has provided funds to initiate and contribute to community projects such as […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | The Bible, The Source of All Truth Seminar Nov 16/17/18, 2018 7:00 pm Swan River Seventh-day Adventist Church. “Have you ever wondered what truth is and where you can find it? Many people are searching for it in science, Christianity, other world religions, the education system and various other places. […]

Submitted by: Rachel Puchailo | Shavin’ for the Brave in the Valley is a fundraiser that Sharlyn Ricketts and Rachel Puchailo started to raise money for the Swan River Cancer Care. Pledges were collected and Sharlyn and Rachel shaved their heads following a Beef on a Bun Luncheon on November 4, 2018. The event was […]

ValleyBiz Story | Each year, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to never forget those who sacrificed for our freedom. This year Royal Canadian Legion has launched a new Digital Poppy Campaign – another way to honor veterans in the digital age. “Every year, The Royal Canadian Legion conducts the Poppy […]

Pictured above: Rachel Puchailo – President of the Valley Stage Players, Lana Graham – Manager/Caretaker of the Veterans Community Hall, Denis Beaudoin – Performance Director ValleyBiz Story | On October 31, 2018 the Valley Stage Players donated $5,000 to the Veterans Community Hall. The funds represent proceeds from their spring 2018 dinner theatre performance of […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Patterson | Taylor School PAC Community Christmas Party Sat. December 8, 2018 5:00 pm Doors Open 6:30 pm Dinner You are invited to the biggest and best Christmas Party of the season! The Taylor School Parent Advisory Council is throwing a Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 8 and you don’t want […]

Submitted Story | Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) across Canada will be celebrated for their work during Medical Radiation Technologist Week November 4-10, 2018. These nationally certified technologists are committed to delivering compassionate care to patients, while delivering critical “high-tech” services to physicians and other healthcare professionals. MRTs deliver essential care through the use of technology […]

Submitted by: Royal Canadian Legion BR#48 – Birch River Remembrance Day Service 10:45 am – November 11th At the going down of the sun (approximately 4:45) we will also be meeting at the Roman Catholic Church on Victoria Avenue in Birch River. To Commemorate the signing of the Armistice – 100 years ago to End […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the October 29, 2018 Special Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board had its Inaugural Meeting last night. The Chair of the Board for the coming year will be Trustee Laurie Evans. The Vice-Chair will be Trustee Gary Wowchuk. Congratulations to both for accepting this […]

Submitted by: Master Corporal Linda Lobster On 15 October 2018 the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group Manitoba Canadian Ranger Company gave an open Community Briefing to Swan River as they will be moving forward with opening a Canadian Ranger Patrol in the community. Approximately 30 members from the community came out for the community briefings […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 4, 2018 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 4, 2018 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: Aleksandra (Ola) Luczkanin-Hunter On October 18, 2018 experts from RBC Royal Bank, Dominion Securities and Oakes Law Office held a Legacy and Estate Planning presentation discussing the foundations of creating a will, the importance of planning for the unexpected and what it means for loved ones. Estate and Legacy planning comes with making […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture October 29, 2018 | Northwest Region Good fall weather continued which allowed producers to progress with harvest this past week throughout the region. The 2018 harvest is basically complete with the exception of some later seeded or reseeded canola fields. The good weather has allowed for headway […]

Submitted by: Swan River Constituency Office of MLA Rick Wowchuk | Round Table Discussion November 9, 2018 2:00pm to 4:00pm Westwood Inn, Swan River Choices facing Manitobans as we prepare budget 2019. The meeting will begin with an overview of the province’s fiscal climate and how we spend Manitobans’ tax dollars. We will also discuss […]

Submitted by: Rhonda Kitch Thank you to the 66 people who came out to the Westwood Inn and enjoyed a great steak supper! The Swan Valley Youth Travel Club appreciates your support. The food was delicious. Thank you to the staff at the Westwood Inn. Congratulations to Hannah Kitch on winning the Halloween Candy Bouquet. […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons Swan Valley Credit Union Annual Seminar November 8, 2018 at 7pm Westwood Inn & Hotel 473 Westwood Road Explore the benefits and resources available to Manitobans living with a disability. Please RSVP by calling 204.734.7828 no later than November 6, 2018. This year’s guest speakers are: Justin Boonen, MBA, CFP, CIM, […]

Submitted by: Lorri-Ann Munro We hope you had a chance to visit the Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) 6th Anniversary Spooktober- Fest Haunted House! It was a fabulous event, which offered a Halloween experience for all ages. Over 1575 visitors attended the Spooktober-Fest at the SV Historical Museum, running for three nights, October 26, […]

Submitted by: Judy Biech | Lenswood Harvest Windup Lenswood Community Hall November 10, 2018 9:00 pm – 1:00 am Music by Ken Thompson & Brittany Moore Tickets $12.00 Midnight lunch For info call Lori 236-4336

Submitted by: Minitonas Knox United Church The basement at Minitonas Knox United Church was bustling on October 20, 2018 as the ladies and youth prepared for the fall tea. The guests arrived and the room filled with the sound of happy chatter and laughter as people snapped up favorites from the bake table and carefully […]

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger | A soldout crowd attended the 2nd Annual Swan Valley Outdoors Assoc. banquet and auction on October 20, 2018. Guests were greeted at the hall with an array of raffles and auction items. Staff from Johnny’s Catering served various appetizers to arriving guests as they visited the raffle stations and placed […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton Birch River Northern Neighbors would like to thank everyone for attending our annual craft sale. Lots of sewing, knitting, baking, and hand crafted things were there to choose from. Something for everyone. A BIG thank you to all the vendors for coming out from near and far,YOU helped make the day […]

Submitted by: Diane Rooks | Minitonas Christmas Market Sat. November 10, 2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Come check out the great selection of products and get started on your Christmas shopping!

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan The ladies and gents of the All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church meet every Thursday night to prepare perogies and cabbage rolls for our Fill Your Freezer event. Orders can be delivered frozen and ready for your freezer or HOT and ready to serve in time for the Grey Cup on November […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture October 22, 2018 | Northwest Region Nice fall weather, with warm temperatures and no precipitation, resulted in good harvest progress this past week. The spring wheat harvest is complete, with the exception of some later seeded fields. Most canola is harvested, although some of the later seeded […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the October 22, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board will contribute $5,000 to the Taylor School Playground Project. The Division will also cover the cost of the pea gravel. 2. A good number of teachers have volunteered to be cooperating teachers. A […]

Submitted by: David Ogram Bible Prophecy Video Presentations Multi-Purpose Room Swan River Library Presentations are suitable for people of all faiths as well as the general public. All welcome!! “What Happens to People Who Don’t Go To Heaven?” Tuesday, October 30, 2018 7pm “Antichrist Revealed!” Learn what most Bible prophecy teachers aren’t telling you! You […]

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 25th day of September, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; William Galloway Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Glen Foster David Minish Terry Neely Brian Burick Irwin Steen CAO; Deidre Bilyk Absent […]

Submitted by: Jaci Zbirun | The Benito Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank all who came to the tea and bake sale this weekend and we hope to see you all again in November!!

Submitted by: Swan Valley Rotary Club | The Swan Valley Rotary Club is holding its annual radio auction on: Thurs. November 8, 2018 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Click here for an online list of items – check back for new items. Through the generous contributions of both the business and professional communities much has […]

Election Results Reported for All Municipalities Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman Municipality of Swan Valley West RM of Mountain Town of Swan River Swan Valley School Division MUNICIPALITY OF MINITONAS-BOWSMAN For the Office of Reeve 1. Elected PACAMANIUK, Walter – 410 votes MYCHALCHUK, Larry – 339 votes For the Offices of Councillor 1. BARTEL, Garry – 609 […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | FREE Vegetarian Cooking Class Mon. October 29, 2018 7:00 pm Pre-Register by: October 28, 2018 Recipes and food samples will be suitable for everyone including people with diabetes. The Class* will include: – Demonstrations of vegetarian food preparation, recipes, food samples – Discussion on the relationship between diabetes, foods, & […]

Town of Swan River Media Release | Out of respect for the process and everyone involved the Town will not be bargaining in the media, but as a result of certain coverage to this point feels obliged to make a brief statement. The reality is that there have been and remain many proposals from both […]

ValleyBiz Story | Maple Bus Lines announced October 18, 2018 the commencement of its freight service to Swan River. The company’s service fills the gap left when Greyhound ceased operations in October 2018. Monday to Friday passenger service for Swan River is scheduled to begin November 1, 2018. Departure Time from Swan River to Dauphin […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Consumers Co-op presented a cheque in the amount of $3,000 to the Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club on Thursday, October 18, 2018. The donation will be used toward the purchase of new gymnastics equipment. The new equipment will increase the practice time available for each student, will replace aging […]

Special 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 16th day of October, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The Purpose of the meeting is for discussion of the following: – Legal Matters – Employee Matters Present: Reeve: William […]

Submitted by: Karen Peters | Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Sale Nov. 15, 2018 10am – 7pm Nov. 16, 2018 10am – 7pm Nov. 17, 2018 10am – 5pm Swan Valley Super 8 115 Kelsey Trail Swan River

Amended Version Received October 22, 2018 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 October 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Brian Burick Glen Foster David Minish Terry […]

Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 2nd day of October, 2018 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C. Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley, G. Bartel & L. Hutman C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Delegations: 8:00pm – […]

Special 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 5th day of October, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The Purpose of the meeting is for discussion of the following: Employee Matters Present: Reeve: William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.  Mayor McKenzie was absent with permission. 1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2018.434 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille Trinity Lutheran Church Tea and Bakesale November 17, 2018 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Stop by and enjoy the friendly and festive atmosphere.

Submitted by: Sherry Martin When you need big time help at the Swan Valley Animal Protection League shelter, who you gonna call?? Mrs. Basso’s Grade 7 & 8 kids from the CBF school, that’s who! These guys came out on October 16, 2018 to tackle the huge job of cleaning up the leaves in and […]

Submitted by: Lorri-Ann Munro SPOOKTOBER FEST Haunted House Fri. October 26, 2018 Sat. October 27, 2018 Mon. October 29, 2018 Swan Valley Historical Museum – Hwy #10 North 5pm – 9pm ALL WELCOME Not So Scary $2 Scary $5 Free Face Painting Sponsored by Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) Proceeds to SVCTC Youth Initiative […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture October 15, 2018 | Northwest Region There was minimal progress with harvest in the Northwest Region this past week due to continued cool wet weather. Daytime temperatures were down into the single digits with nighttime temperatures dropping well below zero throughout the entire region. Precipitation amounts were […]