ValleyBiz Story | Discover Toys and Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters have teamed up to bring a little happiness to children experiencing emotional or financial hardships over the Easter holiday. Easter Baskets for Community Kids – Manitoba is collecting donations to provide Easter Baskets to children staying in Manitoba Women’s Shelters over the Easter holiday. […]

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 13th day of February, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent […]

Submitted by: Michelle McKenzie | Arran Rec Board Wing & Rib Night April 8, 2017 2pm to 1:30 am **Arran Gymnasium** Arran, Sask T.V. Raffle & 50/50

Submitted by: Constituency Office of MLA Rick Wowchuk Wait Time Reduction Task Force Emergency Services Public Meeting April 5, 2017 1:30 – 4pm Swan River War Veterans Community Hall 119 Sixth Ave. N. The Wait Time Reduction Task Force was established to examine and address waits for emergency care and priority procedures such as surgeries […]

ValleyBiz Story | Roberta Moshenko, SEO for The Municipality of Swan Valley West confirmed today that Irwin Steen will be the new council member for the Municipality of Swan Valley West. A by-election was called following the resignation of Councillor Stan Potton on February 13, 2017. Steen was declared the new member of council by […]

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin | On Saturday, March 25, 2017 approximately 50 ladies attended the “All is Well” Faith Conference hosted by the Women of the Valley at Community Bible Fellowship Church. Click any picture for a larger version. The speaker was Laurie Moffit from Roblin who challenged us with an inspirational and spiritually refreshing […]

Submitted by: Constituency Office of MLA Rick Wowchuk Rick Wowchuk recognized Helen Prieston with a private member’s statement in March 2017. Helen Prieston, at 86 years young, has been a volunteer campground hostess at Whitefish Lake since 1990, dedicating 27 years of her life to serving the public. Helen looks forward to serving the public […]

Submitted by: Rob Ter Horst | Tim & the Glory Boys Friday, April 7, 2017 Temple Baptist Church 7:00 pm Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance $15 at the door Group rates available online. Family Pass (immediate family members) $30. To purchase tickets in advance you can call the church office at […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole | The Swan School of Dance entertained a full Auditorium on Wednesday night with dances that had been performed from their previous 25 years. It was an evening of talent, entertainment, tossed in with a little nostalgia. Click any picture for a larger version. Their 115 students performed the instructors favorites […]

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Hymn Sing God Cares for Us April 2, 2017 3:00 pm Seventh-day Adventist Church Refreshments to follow

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.   Councillor Jacobson was absent with permission. 1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Amended Agenda Resolution No:2017.096 Moved By:David Moriaux Seconded By:Jason […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 8th day of March, 2017 A.D. at 7:03 p.m. Present: Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, L. Hutman, C. Densen, & L. Mychalchuk C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Reeve: C. Eisner Councillor: S. Walmsley […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson, Moriaux and Delaurier present.  Councillor Sakal was absent with permission. 1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Amended Agenda Resolution No: 2017.055 Moved By: Lance Jacobson Seconded By: Jason […]

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Friday, March 3rd, 2017 in he R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – Stephen Nadolney 2 – Wilmer Malcolm 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 […]

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 in the R.M. 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 – Brad […]

Submitted by: Cory Hurren | Over five hundred people came up to Whitefish Lake on Saturday, March 18, 2017 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Billy Beal Classic Ice Fishing Derby. Click any picture for a larger version. Derby entrants enjoyed the mild weather and were able to catch over twenty fish. The Billy […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 22, 2017, RCMP charged Carl Jessie Klyne, 23, of Swan River, MB and Tristan Storm Fisher, 20, of Selkirk, MB with Second Degree Murder in the death of a 50-year-old inmate at the Stony Mountain Correctional Institution (SMCI). The victim had initially sustained severe injuries following an assault that […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | Durban Community Hall held their perogy supper which was held March 17, 2017 with a St. Pattie’s Day theme. Ladies worked many hours making the four different kinds of perogies, and with the locally produced bison sausage the evening was very busy trying to keep up to the hungry patricians […]

Submitted by: Brett Church | Minitonas and District Lions Club Medical Assistance Supper Sunday April 9, 2017 Tickets $40 per person Veterans Community Hall Doors open at 5 p.m. Supper at 6 p.m. Funds raised going toward the purchase of Maternity ward equipment at the Swan Valley Health Center. For information please call: Geroge Church- […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The JV Girls had a successful tournament at the Provincial tournament in Altona this past weekend. The Tigers were the youngest team at provincials but set a goal for themselves to be in a final playoff on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The first game of the tournament was against St. […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Tuesday, March 14, 2017 the Swan Valley Tiger’s Bowling Team and Staff Members participated in the Bring a Staff Member to Bowling Competition at Up Your Alley Bowling Centre. 12 bowlers rolled in the competition. Click any picture for a larger version. Lukas Hensen and Mr. Peter Fleming took […]

Submitted by: Shayne Yaschyshyn | The SVRSS Tigers Varsity Girls Basketball team motored to Winnipeg on March 15th to participate in the 2016/17 MHSAA AAA Varsity Girls Provincial Championships at Calvin Christian Collegiate. Click picture for a larger version. The trip was chronicled by Zoe Winters on Twitter, which kept the team in high spirits. […]

Submitted by: Tracy Burick | 7 Days Music and Lyrics by: Martyn Snell April 6, 7, 8, 2017 7:30 pm Doors open 7:00 pm Community Bible Fellowship Church Highway 83a 7 Days is a choral production, with a dramatic element, following the last seven days of Christ’s life. Free will offering.

Submitted by: Darlene Beck | The Swan River Ladies Curling Club held their 89th Annual Bonspiel on March 17, 18, & 19, 2017. The theme of the bonspiel was “Welcome to the Jungle” with 4 events taking place over the “wild” weekend. Pictured above: Winners of the first event Sponsored by Rogers Louise Watkins, Candice […]

ValleyBiz Story | A group of 42 students from various schools across the Swan Valley traveled to Dauphin on March 9 – 11, 2017 to participate in the 23rd Annual Parkland Norman Honour Band (PNHB). Submitted photos. Click any picture for a larger version. PNHB provides outstanding junior, intermediate and senior instrumentalists with an opportunity […]

Submitted by: Eugenia Barker | Swan Valley Communities That Care has completed its initial cycle of the Triple P parenting program. Twenty parents/caregivers participated in the program, which ran from January 17 to March 14, 2017. Click any picture for a larger version. This 8 week program, gives parents the skills they need to build […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the March 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board was informed that the SVRSS exterior renovation had been approved, in principle, by the Public Schools Finance Board to go to tender. The Architect, Andrew Lewthwaite attended the Board Meeting to update Trustees […]

Submitted by: Vivian Rooks | Once again, volunteers from the Swan River Valley have come together for a successful fundraising event on March 14th and 15th, 2017. Volunteers have willingly given of their time to ultimately aid in the fight against Cancer. Thank you for the gift of your time and energy to make this […]

Submitted by: Swan River NDP | Swan River NDP Annual General Meeting Cowan Community Hall Saturday, April 8, 2017 Registration 5:00 p.m. Potluck Supper 6:00 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. $10.00/person Everyone Welcome! For more information contact Rosann Wowchuk (204)569-4880

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | The Northern Neighbors annual Irish Stew held on March 12, 2017 was again a success. There was a good turn out, lots of Stew and desserts to enjoy. Click any picture for a larger version. Many items were available to be won at the silent auction table. Lots of conversation […]

Submitted by: Swan School of Dance | Swan School of Dance presents: It’s Been 25 Years Wed. March 22, 2017 SVRSS Gymnasium 7:00 pm Admission: Adults $10.00 Students $5.00 Pre-School FREE

Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | The Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Competition and Demo was held Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, 2017 and was, once again, a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. On Saturday March 11, 2017, the Cheetahs welcomed competitors from across the province, including: Flin Flon’s Flinty’s; Birtle’s […]

Submitted by: Gary Slack | Held this past weekend on March 9-12, 2017, with 42 teams competing, the Men’s centennial bonspiel turned out very successful. Everyone enjoyed the format for bonspiel which was pay per end instead of the usual elimination format. Click any picture for a larger version. Thursday night started off with three […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) held a Public Budget Consultation Meeting on March 6, 2017. The evening marked the start of blizzard conditions in the Valley and there were only a handful of public attendees. Superindentendent/CEO Tim Mendel presented an overview of SVSD priorities and strengths before shifting the focus of […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 21st day of February, 2017 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve –C. Eisner Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen & S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Councillors: L. Mychalchuk & L. […]

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 12, 2017 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.

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 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 […]

The Rural Municipality of Mountain Minutes of the Animal Control Hearing of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held February 8th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve Marvin Kovachik Councillors: Ward 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | Perogie & Sausage Supper baked beans, salad, dessert & beverage Sun. April 2, 2017 Pine River Community Centre Board & Card Games: 2pm Supper: 5pm – 7pm Bring along your favorite games. Advance tickets only for supper Available at: Semeniuk Lucky Dollar Store 263-2108 or Urbanowski’s Garage 263-2101 Adults – […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The Bowsman Skating Arena and Curling continue to host Chase the Ace and 50/50 every Friday night at the Bowsman Hotel. Ticket sales close at 8:00pm with the draw at 8:10pm. The pot for Chase the Ace will be $1,851. The Chase the Ace nightly winner for Friday, March 3, […]

Submitted by: Carolyn Baldwin | On March 4, 2017 approximately 70 people stopped by the Thunder Hill Ski Area to enjoy a beautiful day over looking the Swan River Valley to celebrate the end of an eight year project for the Thunder Hill Ski Club. Pictured above: Long time club member, John Cotton prepares to […]

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin | Women of the Valley Conference Community Bible Fellowship Church Sat. March 25, 2017 9 am – 2:30 pm Guest Speaker – Laurie Moffit from Roblin, MB Special Music Tickets available at Windsor’s Service and Cook & Cooke – $20.00 each Breakfast and Lunch included All women are invited to attend.

Submitted by: Bob & Melba Tibble | One hundred years ago the community of Swan River worked together to raise $5,000.00 at $10.00 per share to start the first two sheet curling rink on the corner of 6th Ave. N. and Verteran’s Way. The second three sheet rink, combined with a hockey rink, was located […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley School Division has reported that buses will once again be cancelled and all outlying schools will be closed on March 8, 2017 due to ongoing weather conditions. Schools in the Town of Swan River remain open.

Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club Competition Sat. March 11, 2017 SVRSS Showcase Sun. March 12, 2017 SVRSS Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club Competition Sat. March 11, 2017 at SVRSS Session 1 at 8:30am Advanced/Pre-Provincial Session 2 at 11:00am Intermediate (2006-2009) Session 3 at 2:00pm Intermediate (2001-2005) Session 4 at 4:15pm […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On March 3-5, 2017 Swan River hosted the Hockey Manitoba/Cargill Atom A Provincials. The draw was a 5-team round robin and the two top teams would face off Sunday in the Gold Medal game. Click any picture for a larger version. The Stampeders opened with a Friday 11:15AM game vs […]

Submitted by: Jo-Anne Saunders | Swan River Adult Education (both sites) will be closed today, March 7, 2017 due to the weather.

ValleyBiz Story | March 7, 2017: Due to weather, all Swan Valley School Division buses have been cancelled and all outlying schools are closed. Schools in the Town of Swan River remain open.

Submitted by: Laurie Evans Minitonas Skating Club held their annual figure skating carnival on March 3, 2017. “Under the Big Top” was a great success and fun was had by all. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to the skaters for putting on a great show and to the parents for all their […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | Northern Neighbors Annual St. Patrick’s Day Stew & Biscuit Luncheon Sun. March 12, 2017 11:30a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 309 Victoria Ave. Birch River Stew, buns, biscuits, desserts, beverage Luck-of-the-Draw Auction Adults: $ 10.00 Ages 6-11: $ 5.00 Preschoolers: Free