Submitted by: Phyl Friesen | Picnic in the Park Legion Park, Swan River July 1, 2018 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Kids Bouncers, Kite Flying, Ball Games, Lions Train, Entertainment Stage, Vintage and Stock car displays Concession Open

Submitted by: Jaci Zbirun | A big thank you to all that came out to the Down Home Tea and Bake Sale last Saturday, June 9, 2018. We had a great time trying all the freshly baked biscuits, muffins, jams and jellies!

Submitted by: Violet Plett | The 5th Annual Barrows Gospel Jamboree was held on June 8,9,10, 2018. This seemed to be a good choice of weekend. People attending and bands thought it worked well. Of course we know that others couldn’t come because of various other events and commitments, but I’m sure that would be […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | Big Woody Light Horse & Beef Club Smokie on a Bun BBQ Sat. June 16, 2018 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Spring Schooling Show Sun. June 17, 2018 Swan Valley Ag Grounds Registration: 9:30 am Start Time: 10:00 am Saturday the club is hosting a BBQ with Pattison Ag at […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | On June 8-10, 2018 the Ag grounds were once again alive with Rodeo action. Youth from all over Manitoba, Eastern Saskatchewan, North Dakota & Ontario came to Swan River to compete for provincial bragging rights & a chance to represent Manitoba at Canadians in Merritt BC & Nationals in Rock […]

ValleyBiz Story | Minitonas Early Years School (MEYS) held a small farewell ceremony for the school in conjunction with their final family picnic on June 8, 2018. Approximately 75 community members attended the ceremony along with the students to bid farewell to the facility. The MEYS school will be closing and students will be joining […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League’s Plant Nights, held on June 6th and 7th, 2018 at Lynn’s Plants and Things, were a big success! Everyone that attended had great fun building their planters, and the results showed such imagination and ingenuity. Lynn had a wide variety of pretty stones, fairies, miniature […]

ValleyBiz Story | On May 31, 2018 the Swan Valley School Division held the grand opening of their Trades Building, the newest addition to a growing campus that also includes the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, Heavy Duty Shop and University College of the North Regional Centre. The new 8,400 square foot facility will support […]

Submitted by: Susan Ross | Valleys North 4-H Showcase Saturday June 16, 2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Home Crafts Building Swan Valley Ag Grounds Horse Show 10:00 am Ringside registration 9:30 am For info call Pam 281-1035 Display of members projects from seven 4-H clubs. Sample project activities. Animal displays. Needle in a haystack […]

Regular Meeting of the Members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 15th day of May, 2018 A.D. at 7:10 p.m. Present: Reeve: Clint Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman & G. Bartel C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Councillor: L. Mychalchuk S. Walmsley […]

Submitted by: Darby Blazenko | 19th Annual Swan River Arbor Day June 13, 2018 10:00 am Frances Baird Memorial Arboretum The Urban Forestry Committee would like to invite everyone to join us for our 19th Annual Arbor Day in Swan River. It will be held on June 13, 2018, beginning at 10:00am at the Frances […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture June 4, 2018 | Northwest Region Heavy rainfall throughout the Northwest Region brought field operations to a halt. Areas around Dauphin received upwards of 60 mm, Roblin area 75 to 92 mm, Swan River 45 to 60mm and The Pas area 40 mm. Soil moisture conditions have […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast/Brunch Cowan Community Centre Sun. June 17, 2018 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Buffet of eggs, pancakes, sausages, hashbrowns, fruit and more. Adults – $7.00, Children 6 to 12 – $3.50, Preschoolers – Free. Everyone Welcome.

Submitted by: Carla Dixon | The Association for Community Living – Swan River held their 57th Annual General Meeting at the Westwood Inn on Tuesday June 05, 2018. Approximately forty people enjoyed the luncheon which was catered by the Westwood Inn at 12 PM with the meeting beginning at 1 PM. Representatives from the Town […]

Submitted by: Royal Canadian Legion Birch River Br#48 Celebrate Father’s Day June 17, 2018 Birch River, MB Breakfast Buffet 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Luck of the Draw & In Hall Poker Derby Breakfast Buffet 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pancakes, eggs, sausages, bacon, hash browns, pastries, fruit, coffee/juice. Adults $10.00, Children (6-10) $5.00, Preschoolers […]

Submitted by: 2019 SVRSS Band Trip Fundraising Committee | Huge Multi-party Garage Sale and Bake Sale Fri. June 15, 2018 6:00 – 8:30 pm Sat. June 16, 2018 9:00 am -2:30 pm SVRSS Cafeteria All proceeds go toward the SVRSS 2019 Toronto Band Trip The Band Trip Fundraising Committee is graciously accepting donations of all […]

Submitted by: Cheryl Ellingson | Despite the cold, rainy weather, 20 athletes came out for all or part of the weekend from Jun 1-3, 2018 to work on their football and baseball skills. During the football on field sessions, emphasis was put on footwork, proper ball handling, and safe tackling techniques. We were able to […]

Submitted by: Cheryle Zbirun | Benito Women’s Auxiliary Down Home Tea & Bake Sale Sat. June 9, 2018 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Benito Legion Hall Come on Down for biscuits, Scones, Muffins and Momma’s Homemade Jelly. 50/50 Draw Hamper Door Prize Bake Sale Draws made at 3:15 pm

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | After 43 years of dedicated member service, Caroline Willis spent her last day on the job doing what she has enjoyed most, serving her members, with Cake and Coffee! New and old faces, past co-workers, friends and family all stopped in to sign her guest book and wish Caroline all […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Swan Valley High School Rodeo Provincial High School Rodeo Finals June 8th, 9th & 10th, 2018 FREE Admission Swan Valley High School Rodeo will be hosting the Provincial High School Rodeo Finals this weekend June 8th, 9th & 10th and Admission is FREE. The Jr & Sr High members compete […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | The graduating class of 2018 served up burgers with a drink & ice cream for the crowd at the SVSD 50th anniversary celebration on May 31, 2018. Thanks to all who came out to support our graduates! Thanks to all who supported the Safe Grad Raffle. Congratulations to Dillon Redlick […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 28, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. Bev Polon and Lorri-Ann Munro made a presentation to the Board on the implementation of the Life Skills Program at the Grade 6 level this past year in all SVSD Schools. The Program was well […]

Submitted by: Terri Fahrenschon | The weather cleared up just in time for the Fun Run on Sunday, June 3, 2017. Events included the 1km kids run, 5km, 10km and 1/2 marathon. Thank you to everyone that participated, spectated and volunteered.

Submitted by: Beverley Polon / Lorri-Ann Munro, SVCTC Coordinators | On May 31, 2018 the Swan Valley Inter-Agency, SV Community Mobilization and Swan Valley Communities That Care hosted their Annual General Meetings at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Center. Pictured above, Jack Dyck presented a brief overview of the history of the Inter-Agency in this 25th […]

It was a time for reflecting on the past and looking to the future during the Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 31, 2018. The celebration included access to school division information and displays as well as a selection of old yearbooks. Live entertainment and a fundraiser barbeque for the 2018 […]

Pictured above: Carol Tripp and Elyse Busch, who will be replacing Carol at the branch as the Investment Retirement Specialist Submitted by: Tracey Markin | On Thursday May 31, 2018 clients and staff of RBC celebrated and thanked Carol Tripp for providing over 40 years of financial advice to the valley. Former colleagues also stopped […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 28, 2018 | Northwest Region Rainfall amounts were variable in the Northwest Region this week. The hot weather resulted in thunderstorms, large quantities of rainfall in a short period and reports of pea-sized hail in the Laurier and Swan River areas. Some locations around Roblin continue […]

Submitted by: Corinna Medwid | Karma Yoga for MS with Yoga with Corinna & Gracious Yoga by Jennette Sun. June 24, 2018 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Legion Park Green Space Near River Rain Location: Dance Studio (Behind Warehouse One) For an evening of yoga – we will start with Critical Alignment Therapy to warm […]

Submitted by: Teresa Mckay | Tent Town Garden Club presents Fun in the Village Square June 23, 2018 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Corner of 2nd & Main Minitonas In celebration of Garden Week, the Tent Town Garden Club will be hosting a fun afternoon, showcasing our Village Square. Free to the public, we hope […]

Submitted by: Ione Anderson | The Minitonas 4-H Beef Club celebrated 63 years with the annual show and sale on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Swan Valley Ag Grounds. Preparations for the show started last fall when members selected their projects and weights and animal identification was recorded in December. Over the feeding period […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 15th, 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: 2018.230 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | CANCELLED Due to Weather Big Woody Light Horse & Beef Club is hosting a Spring Schooling Show Sun. June 3, 2018 Registration: 9:00 am Start Time: 10:00 am Swan Valley Ag Grounds Showmanship, Western & English Equitation, Western & English pleasure, trail, barrels & poles. $3 per class! Pick a […]

Submitted by: Yuliia Haletska | We had 35 participants in total. The purpose of this event was Folkfest fundraising and connection immigrants with community. Everyone brought food, everything was so delicious. We introduced ourselves. We had KeyChevrolet worker who did a draw for free oil change and accessories for car washing, one of the newcomer […]

ValleyBiz is excited to announce that on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 we made some upgrades to the free classifieds on ValleyBiz. The process is still free and easy and while some screens may look a little different, most of the steps are the still the same … just better. Our classifieds listings are now fully […]

Submitted by: Falon Cooke | The Centennial Arena buzzed with families and kids of all ages Friday, May 25, 2018 for the annual Taylor School Fun Festival. The BBQ supper concession, carnival games, and prize shopping were a constant circuit of activity. The most popular being face painting, cotton candy station, and the dunk tank. […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | 4th Annual Special Olympics Fundraiser BBQ Wed. June 13, 2018 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Home Hardware Swan River BBQ Hamburger, Chips & Beverage $5 Pre-order Delivery in Swan River Fax orders to 734-2397 or Call 734-2165 by 5pm June 12, 2018 Supporting the Parkland Region Special Olympics Athletes Celebrating […]

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 9th, 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 6 […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | Farewell & Happy retirement to Caroline Willis Friday June 1, 2018 Cake & Coffee 1pm – 4pm Swan Valley Credit Union Swan River Branch Caroline joined the SVCU family in 1975 as a teller. She was quickly recruited to the Lending Department Team where she has worked the balance of […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture May 22, 2018 | Northwest Region Warmer weather and limited precipitation this past week resulted in good seeding progress. There was some rainfall in the southernmost part of the region with upwards of 22 mm in the Inglis area and 15 mm around Ste. Rose. The remainder […]

Submitted by: Tracey Markin | Carol Tripp Retirement from RBC May 31, 2018 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Swan River RBC Please join us at the Swan River RBC branch to say thanks and good-bye to Carol on May 31, 2018. Cake & Coffee will be served from 11 – 3. Carol has been serving […]

Minutes of the 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 May, 2018 at 7:02 p.m. Present: Reeve William Galloway Councillors: Carrie Blosha Brian Burick Glen Foster David Minish Irwin Steen Interim-Acting CAO: Betty […]

Submitted by: Patti Henkelman | Swan Valley District Recreation Commission Summer 2018 Programs Registration begins June 5, 2018 Call 204-734-4119, or 204-734-3847, or Stop by the Aquatic Centre Playground Program July 3 – August 10 1:00 – 4:00 pm Kids born 2006 – 2012 $20/week $100/summer $6 drop in fee   Swan River Daycamp #1 […]

Submitted by: Donna Krochak | Approximately 40 people attended the Divine Liturgy, Provody, and delicious home cooked dinner on May 19, 2018 filling the church and hall to capacity. During this 85th anniversary milestone, several people were presented with rose bowls to recognize them for their ongoing support of the Kobzar Parish. Attendees came from […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | Support Your Local Grad Class of 2018 Barbeque Thurs. May 31, 2018 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm SVRSS During the SVSD 50th Anniversary Celebration Hamburger, drink and ice cream treat $5 Thank you to the following businesses for your generous support. Swan Valley Co-op Weston Foods – Will Woodson Valley […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | A successful camp was held on May 14, 15 and 17, 2018 for nearly 25 future and returning players! Thanks to the Community Foundation of Swan Valley for their support of this program and to our community coaches for their time and effort!!!

Submitted Story| Swan River – Rick Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River, welcomes the introduction of a bill that will establish safer hunting and sustainable wildlife management. Bill 29, the Wildlife Amendment Act (Safe Hunting and Shared Management), includes measures to regulate some practices of night hunting, particularly spotlighting, as well as to ensure the sustainability […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League BBQ with Chay Genoway June 19, 2018 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Farmers Market on Main Bison Burger or Smokie with a drink & Treat $6 Olympic Bronze Medalist of the Canadian Men’s Hockey Team Chay Genoway will be in attendance! Have your photo taken […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 14, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. Chelsea Cook and Ashley Tibbett from Public Health provided a very informative presentation on the work in progress by the Harm Reduction Board. A key part of their presentation was an increase of needles/sharpies found […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 1st day of May, 2018 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: Clint Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, S. Walmsley, G. Bartel & L. Mychalchuk C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Delegations: 8:30 pm – […]

Submitted by: Taylor School Fun Festival Fri. May 25, 2018 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Centennial Arena Free Admission Games, Prizes, Raffles Concession Over the past 23 years the Taylor School Fun Festival has become known as a token filled, sugar rush, family centered, community event. And that hasn’t changed! There will be a full […]