Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the November 2, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The official audit of the School Division was completed this past week. The independent Auditor for the Division presented the Audited Financial Statement as of June 30, 2016 to the Board. A copy will be […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | Sponsored by: Service to Seniors Sat. November 26, 2016 10:00 a.m. till cookies last St. James Anglican Church 1201 – 1st Street South A great way to start your Christmas baking! You will be given a box when you enter and you will then go on your “cookie walk” past […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present.   1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2016.497 Moved By: Jason Delaurier Seconded By: Lance Jacobson RESOLVED that the Agenda for the October 4th, […]

Submitted by: Bev Lumax | Royal Purple Christmas Baking 2 dozen dainties $24 Christmas pudding $15 (per quart) Order Deadline: November 29, 2016 Orders can be phoned in to: Adeline McQuay 204-734-3652, Betty Kotyk 204-734-4304 or Diane Sylvester 204-734-2232 Pick up will be at the Elks Hall from 10 am to noon on Saturday Dec. […]

Submitted by: Heather Nielsen | It’s an exciting time in Swan Valley! Swan Valley RISE has been awarded a grant through the Tourism Development Fund for $17,250. The funds will be used for developing a multi-year, valley wide Tourism Development Plan. The plan will provide direction for the development and promotion of tourism sites and […]

Submitted by: Bev Polon | Positive Parenting in Challenging Situations FREE Public Presentation Wed. November 30, 2016 SVRSS Multi-Purpose Room Swan River For Professionals & Parents 1:30-3:00 pm For Parents & Community 6:30-8:00 pm Register by Phone: 734-8138 or 734-4518 (Bev Polon) Email: swanvalleyctc@gmail.com Dr. John Walker is a Professor in the Department of Clinical […]

ValleyBiz Story | We will remember them. “We remember because this peace that we enjoy today cost us too much.” said Rev. Marcel Archambault during a Remembrance Day Service on November 11, 2016 at the Veteran’s Community Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. Following the March to the cenotaph, Veternas place wreaths to […]

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Let’s Just Praise The Lord Sing-a-Long Sun. November 20, 2016 7:00 pm Seventh-day Adventist Church 1200 – 1st St South Swan River Fellowship lunch to follow.

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | The Swan Valley Stampeders and the booster club are selling Movember Tshirts. Sizes range from youth XL to 2Xl adult and the shirts are $20 each, with $14 from each shirt sold going to Cancer Care Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. Tshirts are available at all […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board APPLICATION FORMS Available at … Your Municipal Office Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre MUST BE COMPLETED & RETURNED by 4:00 pm on Friday, November 18, 2016 PHONE OR WALK IN APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE TAKEN Sunday, November 20, 2016 Elks Hall, Swan River 112 – 5th Ave. S. From […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 10, 2016, just before 7:00 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a male lying in the middle of Highway 10 north of Mafeking, Manitoba. When officers arrived on scene, the male was being attended to by local emergency services. His injuries appeared consistent with being hit […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff | On Thursday, November 3, 2016 Formo Motors delivered 2 trucks loaded with non-perishable food items to the food bank! It was a grand total of 2138 pounds! Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you everyone for your generous donations this year this will help fill up the Christmas […]

ValleyBiz Story | “We’re a small club, but we’re a mighty club.” said Rotarian Dave Theunissen while reflecting on the Swan Valley Rotary Club’s (SVRC) past successes. Over the years the “small club” has raised more than $500,000 for community projects. Click any picture for a larger version. Looking back, the first major project for […]

ValleyBiz.ca | Two students from Benito were recognized for having the first and second place winning entries in the 2015-2016 Manitoba State level of the Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest. Click any picture for a larger version. Rachel Negrave (left) won 1st Prize for the Alcohol Division Age 12-14 and Anika Badowski […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government has appointed new boards for the five provincial regional health authorities to guide the provision of health-care services across the province, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “Regional health authority boards are responsible for the resources and performance of the health-care system, […]

Submitted by: Cramer Coulthart | The Valley Axemen got off to a roaring start in their first season in the North Central Hockey League this weekend. Squaring off against the Foxwarren Falcons, the Axemen trailed early but led by the Riddell boys stormed back to a 5-3 win. It was a physical game Friday night […]

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 11th day of October, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster David Minish, Terry Neely CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | The annual Bowsman Community Halloween Party was put on by the Bowsman Lions Club at the Bowsman Legion Hall on Halloween night. Click any picture for a larger version. There were prizes for costumes, a pumpkin carving contest, and door prizes as well as drinks, hot dogs, and treats. The […]

Submitted Story | The Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held a logo contest this summer and a few submissions were received. Council reviewed all submissions and while there were some good entries, the one that appealed to Council the most was submitted by the Tent Town Garden Club. Pictured above: Reeve Clint Eisner with Tent Town Garden […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 20th day of September, 2016 A.D. at 7:08 p.m. Present: Councillors: J. Caruk, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, G. Bartel, C. Densen C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Reeve: C. Eisner Councillor: S. Walmsley Additions […]

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 27th day of September, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely Administrative Assistant; Cheryle Zbirun Absent with […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 6, 2015 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 6, 2015 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 […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 6th day of September, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C. Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley, C. Densen C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: G. Bartel Additions to […]

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 September, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior Written Notice: Reeve; […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of Aug, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C. Eisner Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: C. Densen Additions to […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present.   1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Amended Agenda Resolution No: 2016.520 Moved By: Duane Whyte Seconded By: Phylis Friesen RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for […]

Submitted by: Jacee Zbirun | The Benito Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who came out to support their first annual Fall Craft Sale. Hope to see everyone next year! Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Christian Fellowship Church in Birch River is hosting another Family Fun Night. Sat. November 19, 2016 6-9 PM. Fun-lovers of all ages are invited to gather up your favourite games, snacks, and friends, and come on out! We ask that children under the age of 12 are accompanied by an […]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP would like to remind everyone to Be Safe in School Zones. The Highway Traffic Act requires pedestrians to cross roadways by using crosswalks. Please remember to use Crosswalks. Let’s keep our school zones and streets safe for everyone. Below are the regulations from the Highway Traffic Act regarding […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | The annual craft sale held by the Birch River Northern Neighbors was again a success. 20 plus tables with all kinds of goodies to choose from. Click any picture for a larger version. Once you were done looking at all the baking, knitting, jams, jellies and endless crafts that all […]

Swan Valley School Division Announcement | We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Simpson has been appointed to the position of Principal of both the Minitonas Early Years School and the Minitonas Middle School effective January 9th, 2017. Mark has been a valued member of our Division since 2001. He has been a teacher […]

Submitted by: Michelle McKenzie | Arran Rec Board Wing & Rib Night November 5th, 2016 2:00 pm to 1:30 am Arran Gymnasium Arran, Sask

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | We hope you had a chance to visit the Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) Spooktober- Fest Haunted House! It was a smashing event which offered a Halloween experience for all ages. Click any picture for a larger version. There were over 1,450 visitors, who attended Spooktober-Fest at the John […]

RCMP Media Release | Whatever you choose to dress up as this Halloween, remember you are responsible for making safe choices. Trick-or-treaters, parents, homeowners and motorists all have a role to play when it comes to safety. Trick-or-treaters can: · Trick-or-treat with an adult or a group of friends · Stick to a well-known area […]

Submitted by: Karen Peters | Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit fair trade organization that markets handcrafted products made by disadvantaged artisans from more than 120 artisan groups in more than 35 countries. Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Sale Super 8 Motel in Swan River 10 am – 7pm Thursday, November 17, 2016 10 am – […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present.   1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2016.478 Moved By: Jason Sakal Seconded By: Phylis Friesen RESOLVED that the Agenda for the September 20, […]

Submitted by: St. Andrew’s United Church | A Concert with Saskia and Darrel “The Great Plains” St. Andrews United Church Friday, November 25, 2016 7:00 PM Tickets $15/Person. Available St. Andrew’s United Church Office. For more info and tickets call Bert and Mary Jenner 204-734-3782 .204-734-3248 Great Plains are certainly no strangers to Swan River […]

Submitted by: Rob Ter Horst | On Oct. 23rd, 2016 Temple Baptist Church hosted Potter’s Clay, a Male Quartet that sings Traditional Gospel Music. There were approx. 175 people in attendance. Thank you to all who attended, it was an encouraging evening of uplifting music.

Submitted by: Cramer Coulthart | Axemen vs Foxwarren Fri. November 4, 2016 8:30 pm in Minitonas Axemen vs Russell Sat. November 5, 2016 8:00 pm in Swan River Valley Axemen open the Regular Season with back to back home games!

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger | The Swan Valley Ducks Unlimited Committee held their 35th Annual Banquet and Auction this past Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the War Veterans Community Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. The gathering of 160 people were welcomed into the hall by being served lovely appetizers as they viewed […]

ValleyBiz Story | With Christmas quickly sneaking up on us, it is the time of year that we start thinking about gifts for the special people in our lives. What can compare to the excitement of children around the tree as they open their gifts on Christmas morning. While many children would be disappointed to […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | The Friendship Centre craft sale held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 was a huge success with close to 300 people stopping in to take a look. Click any picture for a larger version. There were over 35 tables and lots of great Xmas ideas and food samples on hand. Don’t […]

Submitted by: Austen Anderson | Minitonas 4-H Beef Club Fundraising BBQ To Benefit the Mangin Family November 10, 2016 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Mazers Group Swan River All proceeds will be donated to the family to cover medical costs. Pre-orders and deliveries will be available. For pre-orders, contact Ione Anderson at (204) 734-0730. Click […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley | Building on the success of last year’s event, the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) is gearing up to host their second annual Cultural Gala on November 18, 2016. Valley residents are once again invited to attend a formal evening of delicious food served during a showcase […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, October 11, 2016 Finance Minister Cameron Friesen was in Swan River to host a public, pre-budget consultation from 5pm to 7pm at the Westwood Inn. Local MLA Rick Wowchuk acted as the moderator for the evening. Click any picture for a larger version. Pre-consultation meetings are taking place in several […]

Submitted by: Minitonas Knox United Church | Approximately 80 people attended a lovely tea at the Mintonas Knox United Church on Saturday, October 22, 2016. It wasn’t long after the tea started that the room was filled with the happy chatter of people visiting. Click any picture for a larger version. There was a delicious […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Rotary Club | The Swan Valley Rotary Club is holding its annual radio auction on: Thurs. November 3, 2016 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 […]

Submitted by: Jackie Mayuk | More than one hundred people have stood up to show their support in fighting hunger in the Swan Valley, by attending Formo Motors’ third annual We Scare Hunger barbecue. Click any picture for a larger version. In partnership with global charitable organization WE, with generous support from Y Not Johnny’s, […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Valley Stage Players are presenting a hilarious two-act farce on November 25-27, 2016 at the Veterans Community Hall in Swan River. Virgil & the City Slickers By: Eddie McPherson Dinner Theatre $50 Sat. November 26, 2016 at 6:30 pm Catered by Y Not Johnny’s Dessert Theatre $15 Fri. November […]

Submitted by: Gloria Kutynec | Another successful Ladies Nite Out was held on Oct 17, 2016 at the Westwood Inn. The evening opened with President of the Swan River Valley Health auxiliary, Gayle Dunnett welcoming all the ladies in attendance, then the Auxiliary Prayer was recited, as it is at the beginning of every Auxiliary […]