Submitted by: Anna Fullerton | Alone at Christmas? Join us at Elks Hall December 25, 2016 5:00 pm Come early to socialize. Call us if a ride is needed or if housebound, takeout & delivery is available. Donations of help, food or financial are gratefully accepted. To register, call asap Anna F. 734-5274 or Billie […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band makes a donation to the Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board from their Silver Collection gathered at their recent Christmas Concert. Click picture for a larger version. Pictured is Cheer Board representative, Carli Ulmann, accepting from the Band’s Director, Julie Kooistra, a $150 donation. As the audience […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 15th, 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: 2016.560 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: Jason Delaurier RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the December 12, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO 1. The Board approved two Band Trips for ESRSS. One trip is in Manitoba to the Brandon Jazz Festival and the other is to the Moose Jaw/Regina Spring Fest. 2. The Numeracy Committee presented an Early […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | The Swan River Library was dressed up for the Christmas season with the FESTIVAL OF TREES event held from December 6 through December 10, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. This event is jointly sponsored by the library and the Chamber of Commerce. Sixteen trees and twenty-five gingerbread […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | On December 7, 2016, the SVRSS Cafeteria was ringing with music which included performances from the Swan Valley Community Band, Tarnished Brass Quintet, and St. Andrew’s United Church Senior and Junior Choir. Click any picture for a larger version. The Concert was attended by a enthusiastic capacity crowd. And, as […]

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen | Memorial Service & Candle Lighting Birchwood Cemetery December 23, 2016 5:00 pm Light up our cemetery this Christmas with a beautiful red memorial candle for your loved one. Candles available at: Buds N Blossoms $10.00 per candle Proceeds go toward Communities in Bloom Swan River

Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | Prairie Mountain Health is starting a ‘low-risk obstetrics program’ at Swan Valley Health Centre in Swan River. What this means is that physicians will begin to talk with expectant mothers that are around 20 weeks gestation age, about delivering in Swan River. Based on some of these timeframes, and […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On Dec 9-11, 2016 the Atom A Stampeders attended the Dauphin Atom tournament. Click picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Back Row: Comrie Quill, Eli Betcher, Brady Burghart, Jackson Badowski, Andrew Pidskalny, Maddix Eisner, Crystal Zamzow, Samantha Jo Moshenko Front Row: Tucker Thompson, Christian Hart, Owen Martyniuk, Grace Kirk, […]

Submitted by: Pine Creek First Nation Coffee House Committee Christmas Coffee House Sun. December 18, 2016 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Minegoziibe Anishinabe School Admission: $5 Children : $2 No drugs or alcohol. Featuring: Peter and Florestine Ferland Talents: Dancing, Jigging, Singing etc. Christmas Meal Potluck Welcome 50/50 Draw – Silent Auction – Door Prizes […]

Submitted by: Susan Hrycyk | There was a great turn out for the Santa Brunch in Lenswood on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Everyone enjoyed pancakes, sausage, deserts, coffee, juice and great conversation. Click any picture for a larger version. Santa arrived at 11:30 and was greeted by a number of children who waited in line […]

Submitted by: Kim Lowes | FXR Sled for Eternity Snowmobile Ride February 11, 2017 Swan Valley Historical Museum Swan River, MB Registration starts 8:30 am $50 (Passenger $35) 2016-17 Snopass required Join us for the FXR Sled for Eternity snowmobile ride in support of the Adult & Teen Challenge Brandon women’s centre. This year’s ride […]

Submitted by: Blaine Campbell | On the weekend of December 2-4, 2016, the Swan River Novice Colts travelled to Flin Flon to compete in the Mel Pearson Invitational Novice Hockey Tournament. Pictured above: Front Row (L-R): Ashton Cochrane, Sam Lacasse Middle Row (L-R): Lily Nemetchek, Logan Gray, Nicholas Puchailo, Alex Campbell, Trace Langan Back Row […]

Submitted by: Eugenia Barker | Another Guiding Good Choices parent workshop concluded on Dec. 1, 2016. Guiding Good Choices is a five-session program that teaches parents of children ages 9-14 how to reduce the risk that their children will develop drug problems. Click any picture for a larger version. However, parents also learned how to […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 15th day of November, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C.Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, G. Bartel, C. Densen & S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Additions to Agenda: 4.11 Employee […]

Submitted by: St Andrew’s United Church November 25, 2016 – a lovely but very busy evening in Swan Valley saw The Great Plains at St. Andrew’s United Church for the fall concert tour! Click any picture for a larger version. Saskia and Darrel sing a mix of country, and gospel and gave us a little […]

ValleyBiz Story | On December 7, 2016, GX94 made a $1,000.00 donation to the Swan Valley Food Bank. Pictured: Jake Warkentin, Swan Valley Food Bank and Tonya Cherry, GX94 Midday Host Funds were raised through the sale of the 2016 GX94 Christmas Goodies cookbook. “It is made up of recipes from GX94 listeners and 100% […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Swan River Dolyna Dancers held their annual Old Fashioned Christmas concert on Monday December 5, 2016. As usual they performed to a packed house, a nice short and sweet show. Click any picture for a larger version. Each group got to present the crowd with what they’ve learned so […]

Submitted by: April Maxwell | Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival held its 53rd annual Carol Festival on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Temple Baptist Church. It was a full house. Click any picture for a larger version. The audience was entertained with traditional Christmas carols as well as jazzy festive numbers. The participants ranged in […]

Submitted by: Robin Warner | The Crafty Flea Market Sat. December 10, 2016 Noon – 4pm Taylor School Gym Chili Meal Deal $5 Live Entertainment including our fiddlers and choir among others! Over 20 vendors (crafts, home based businesses, baking etc), Huge flea market with proceeds to our new playground. Come on out, browse, sit […]

Submitted by: Judy Kostyskyn | The Annual Swan River Constituency NDP Christmas Supper was held at the Swan Valley Museum on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Following cocktail hour, guests enjoyed a delicious roast pork supper. Click any picture for a larger version. Ron Kostyshyn acted as Emcee for the evening. Following supper, everyone was honoured […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | There was lots of laughter and chatter as friends met for a delicious lunch and tea at St. James Anglican Church on December 3, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The bake table which featured a variety of jams as well as home baking was an important feature […]

ValleyBiz Story | A spokesperson from the Municipality of Swan Valley West informed ValleyBiz that the attendant’s shack at the Benito Landfill had been vandalized and burned down. The burned building was discovered by the landfill attendant on Friday December 2, 2016. “It appears this has happened since the dump was last open on Monday […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) hosted two presentations by Dr. John Walker on November 30, 2016. The subject of these presentations was Positive Parenting in Challenging Situations. Click any picture for a larger version. Over 40 people attended the very informative presentations held at the SVRSS School. Dr. John […]

Submitted Story | On behalf of Minister of Agriculture Ralph Eichler, MLA Rick Wowchuk presents a cheque for $9,500.00 to Stuart Walmsley from the Swan Valley Veterinary Board. Click picture for a larger version. The Government is pleased to provide support for the maintenance and operation of local veterinary services.

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 1st day of November, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C.Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, G. Bartel, C. Densen & S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Delegations: 7:00 p.m. Tent Town […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the November 28, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Submitted by: Tim Mendel Superintendent/CEO

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 18th day of October, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C.Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, G. Bartel, C. Densen & S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Delegations: 7:30 p.m. Minitonas Arena […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present. Councillor Jacobson was absent with permission. 1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Amended Agenda Resolution No: 2016.539 Moved By: Jason Sakal Seconded By: Phylis Friesen […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 4th day of October, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C. Eisner Councillors: J. Caruk, L. Mychalchuk, G. Bartel, C. Densen & S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Councillor: L.Hutman Additions […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Christmas Craft Sale Sat. December 10, 2016 9am – 2pm Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre 1413 Main Street Over 36 Tables Knitting, sewing, jewelry, soaps, barn board art, oils, baking, mustards, teas, jams, Christmas shopping galore. Luncheon catered by Michelle Walker Contact: Brenda 204-734- 2823 Tanya 204-734- 8618

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Sunday, Nov 20, 2016 the Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region held its first Floor Hockey Skill Development Clinic at the Lt. Colonel Barker V. C. School in Dauphin. Click picture for a larger version. The Riding Mountain Rebels comprising of athletes from Winnipegosis and Dauphin and the Swan Valley […]

Submitted by: Jan Fawcett | On November 29, 2016 members of Swan River Royal Purple Elks Lodge packed pre-ordered Christmas Baking boxes. The Ladies outdid themselves this year with a beautiful and tasty selection of goodies. For the first time Christmas baking boxes will be available to purchase at the Coop grocery store: Monday, December […]

Submitted by: Lucile Neufeld | Ladies Christmas Program Mon. December 5, 2016 Minitonas Knox United Church 7:30 pm Presented by Minitonas Knox United Church UCW

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On Nov. 25-27, 2016 the Swan Valley Atom “A” Stampeders hosted the Atkinson’s Sports Excellence/Pizza Place Atom Tourney. Click any picture for a larger version. Friday afternoon the tourney kicked off with the Taylor School Choir doing a great job singing O Canada, followed by our VIP Ray Atkinson (above) […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger’s Bowling Team had a great Bring a Buddy Tournament on November 29, 2016 at Up Your Alley in Swan River. Seven teams played the pins and everyone had fun! Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above (left to right): 2nd place winners, Jamie and […]

Media Release Submitted by: Swan Valley West | Earlier yesterday (November 29th [2016]) two of the more reputable media outlets in the Swan River Valley asked the Municipality of Swan Valley West if the municipal water supply in the LUD (local urban district) of Benito was safe. The answer was and is an unequivocal YES. […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers present: Old Fashioned Christmas Concert Mon. December 5, 2016 6:30 p.m. SVRSS Cafeteria Join us for a great evening of dancing and treats $1,000 Christmas Raffle Draw There will be an appearance from a special guest following the concert!

Submitted by: Heather Nielsen | It was a busy weekend for the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce. The annual tree lighting took place Friday at 4:30 with Santa, hot dogs and hot chocolate. Click any picture for a larger version. Black Friday was a resounding success! We could not have asked for better weather to […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Public Utilities Board (Board) has approved revised water and wastewater rates effective January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018 for the Town of Swan River (Town). Sewer rates will increase 93.09% in 2017 (from $2.75 to $5.31 per 1,000 gallons) and 39.55% in 2018 (to $7.41 per 1000 gallons). Water rates […]

ValleyBiz Story | Rumors are flying after concerns about the safety of the Benito Municipal water supply were raised over social media yesterday (November 28, 2016), citing staffing issues at the water plant. In a statement to ValleyBiz, David Minish, Media Spokesperson for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, said,”There is no concern as to […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Veterans Community Hall was the location this past weekend for a very successful production of the comedy, “Virgil and the City Slickers” by the Valley Stage Players. Click any pictures for a larger version. The production opened Friday night on November 25, 2016 to an enthusiastic audience who responded […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 27, 2016, at approximately 6:45 pm, Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a single-vehicle ATV rollover near Provincial Road 157 West in the RM of Swan Valley West, Manitoba. It appears that the local farmer had been checking on livestock and was alone at the time of the incident. […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | Early arrivals to the Services to Seniors Cookie Walk lined up for the 10 a.m. opening at St. James Anglican Church on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Board members and volunteers helped keep the lines moving as participants chose cookies to fill their boxes. […]

Submitted by: Faye Somers | Book Reading and Signing by local author: Faye Somers December 1, 2016 Green Brier Bookstore and Gallery 5th Ave N, Swan River 3:30-7:00pm Refreshments will be served at this come and go event. Her unique artwork will also be on display in the gallery. Her novella, Fear in the Forest, […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) Toys 4 U! SVCTC provides toys to children who do not already have access to existing Christmas programs in the Swan Valley. Donations to this toy drive can be made at: Chicken Chef, Pizza Place, Qwik Stop, Red Apple, Rumor’s, SV Library, Tim Horton’s, […]

Submitted by: Karen Peters The Ten Thousand Villages Sale took place in Swan River on November 17 through 19, 2016. The sale featured handcrafted products made by disadvantaged artisans. Click any picture for a larger version. Many people stopped by to find some unique items, to get a start on their Christmas shopping and to […]

Submitted by: June Jamieson | The “Let’s Just Praise the Lord Sing-along” at the Seventh-day Adventist Church was held on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The voices of the fifty attendees combined to make a wonderful choir, singing along with old-time hymns. Special selections were given by a group […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley Annual Meeting & Granting Night Tues. December 6, 2016 7:30 P.M. Westwood Inn Banquet Room The evening will include cheque presentations to the 2016 grant recipients. Come and find out more about the projects supported by the Community Foundation of Swan Valley. Everyone Welcome

Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | On Sunday, November 20, 2016, St. Andrew’s United Church held their annual fall supper. A scrumptious turkey dinner was enjoyed by everyone who attended and the many who ordered their meal for delivery. Click any picture for a larger version. The huge array of desserts was exciting for everyone young […]