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

Submitted by: Lise Frazer | On March 2, 2017 the Swan Valley Tigers travelled to Brandon, MB to play Neelin High School for the InterZone championship and a berth at the JV Girls Basketball Provincials. Pictured above: Click for a larger version. Front Row: Erica Sembaluk-Hart, Josie Black, Alison Rowe, Decorbea Fleury, Sabrina Kopecky Back […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the February 27, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board deliberated about the 2017-2018 School Division Budget. This is a difficult budget year given the decrease in provincial support coupled with wage and benefit increases. Given that reality, the Board will be presenting […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association kicked off the 2017 Festival season with the Band Festival on February 21 through 24. The Band Festival features music students from across the Swan Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Performances by individuals, ensembles and bands were held during the day at […]

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 25th, 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 […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s 38th Annual Snowmobile Poker Derbywa held Sunday, February 26, 2017. Due to the lack of snow and poor North Mountain Riders (sno man) trail conditions the Snowmobile ride of the Derby was cancelled. The Poker part of the Derby continued on as usual. 46 registered driver hands were sold […]

Minutes of the regular council meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 – Brad Wyatt Finance […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team hosted the Swan River RCMP to their 2nd friendly floor hockey game this season on Sunday, Feb 12, 2017. Click any picture for larger version. The RCMP brought their A-game and took a total of 68 shots on Tiger’s goalie Jarret Gingras, scoring 16 […]

Submitted by: Roxie Petelski | Swan Valley High School Rodeo hosts the Provincial Finals June 9, 10 & 11, 2017 Swan Valley Agriculture Exhibition Grounds Adults: $25 weekend/$10 daily Children (6-12 years old): $10 weekend/$4 daily Children 5 & under are free Swan River Lions Community Pancake Breakfast Pancakes & sausage will be served up […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP in Manitoba are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Lorlene Bone, who disappeared February 29, 2016. It has been one year since Lorlene Bone, 31, went missing. She was last seen in Sapotaweayk Cree Nation. Lorlene is approximately 5’5″ tall, 155 lbs with brown eyes and black hair. Although, […]

Submitted by: Alyssa Pitura | The 2017 Bowsman Women’s Curling Bonspiel took place from February 23-26, 2017. Twenty teams participated in the bonspiel that was themed “Celebrating 150 years of all things Canadian!” Click any picture for a larger version. Highlights of the event included a Saturday evening dinner and Canadian Idol entertainment. Fun was […]

Guiding Good Choices Parenting Workshop WEDNESDAYS April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3 & May 10, 2017 Dinner: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Sessions: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Children age 9-14 attend with their parent(s) on April 26th) Location: Ecole Swan River South School 1015 2nd Street South, Swan River FREE Childcare, Supper, Materials Are […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | This weekend Benito School students and Staff hosted a Dinner Theatre on February 24 & 25, 2017. Country-Ella is an interactive play set in a hillbilly county. Click any picture for a larger version. Based on the story Cinderella, narrated from the country point of view. Over 100 people were […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | Swan River hosts Hockey Manitoba Atom A Provincials March 3-5, 2017 See below for a season recap and provincials preview. Photo Courtesy of Wildflower Photography. Click for a larger version. Front Row (L to R): Christian Hart, Tavyn Boychuk, Andrew Pidskalny, Comrie Quill, Tucker Thompson Middle Row (L to R): […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | Forty-nine participants attended the “It’s Not Right!” presentation at the Elks Hall on February 24, 2017. The event was sponsored by Services to Seniors. Above: Presenter Theresa Roberts and Kay Markle, Community Resources Coordinator, enjoyed a quick visit before the presentation. Presenter Theresa Roberts of Prevent Elder Abuse MB (PEAM) […]