Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk CO-Op Smokie -On -A Bun Friday June 10, 2016 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Swan Valley CO-OP Market Place! Smokie -on -a Bun, Canned Drink and a Cookie for Just $5! Proceeds will benefit our 2016 Grad Ceremony, Banquet and Safe Grad!

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | At the annual banquet of the Manitoba Good Roads Association, Bob Omeniuk, MGRA Board Member presented the Rebeck Shield to winners Judy and Randy Schneider of Benito for Best Country Non-Farm Home Grounds – District 5 Photo credit: Sandy Black Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Night Gals Golf Wine & Cheese/salads June 14, 2016 Shotgun start at 6pm Scramble format. Sponsored by Formo Motors. Cost is $15/person plus non-members pay a reduced green fee of $15. Food & prizes included. Meet the new pro and his staff. Everyone is WELCOME. Register ahead at 734-3935.

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | The 86 Anniversary Saturday Night Dance was held Saturday June 04, 2016 at the Durban Hall. Good People Good Food Good Music Click any picture for a larger version. A band called Prairie Crocus, from the Interlake area plus two local musicians entertained the dancing crowd with great music. A […]

Submitted by: Barb Holms | Knox United Church Spaghetti Supper Friday, June 10, 2016 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Minitonas Town Hall $12.00 – adults; $6.00 – 6-12 years; free 5 and under. Takeout is available 204-525-4840 Photo Contest Categories: Flowers, Scenery and Animals (no people) 1st place in each category wins a $25.00 cash […]

Submitted by: Paula Shevernoha | On Thursday, June 2, 2016 the SVRSS Science Department held the first, of what we hope will be many future Science Olympics, in almost twenty years! Click any picture for a larger version. Twelve teams of four SVRSS students participated in 4 very challenging events. Every event had a specific […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League BBQ Lunch Sat. June 18, 2016 11 am to 2 pm Minitonas Community Store Hot dog or hamburger and a drink for only $5. Proceeds will be donated to SVAPL! Shelter dogs and cats will be in attendance!

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk The 2016 Safe Grad Committee received excellent community support for their Barbecue on Friday, hosted and sponsored by Kal Tire, Quik Stop, Royal LePage and the Bowsman and District Lions Club. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather was great and everyone had a chance, to visit and laugh […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Fundraiser BBQ Supporting our Parkland Special Olympic Athletes Wed. June 8, 2016 11 am — 2 pm In front of Swan River Home Hardware BBQ Hamburger and Beverage $5 Pre-order Delivery in Swan River Fax Pre-order form to 734-4342 Or Call/Text 281-3387 (leave a message) Celebrating Special Olympics Manitoba Awareness […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 30, 2016 Northwest Regiona Temperatures and rainfall amounts were extremely variable throughout the Northwest Region over the past week. Rainfall amounts varied from 0 to 50 mm of precipitation; the higher amounts were recorded in the Ste Rose/Dauphin areas. Soil moisture is […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | Stress Without Distress Workshop Sat. June 25, 2016 2:30 pm Free Admission Seventh-day Adventist Church, Swan River 1200 1st St. South Click here for the poster. Contact Dave 734-4868 for more info Glenda Nischuk, Nutritional Consultant Better LivingCentre Yorkton, SK

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services (SVSIS) held their annual Newcomer welcome pot luck supper on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The event was attended by Canadians and newcomers from the Philippines, Germany , USA, UK, South Africa, Jamaica and Ukraine.

Submitted by Laurie Evans | The 1st Annual Walk with a Doc event held on May 25, 2016 in the Legion Park was a great success with over 200 people participating! Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to Taylor School, Services to Seniors and the Swan Valley Primary Care Clinic for their […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The most recent winner for the Bowsman Skating Rink and Bowsman Curling Club Chase the Ace jackpot was Matt Black from Bowsman. Big congratulations to Matt who won $6,858 and donated $500 back to the Bowsman rink clubs. Pictured above with Matt Black is presenter Carol Silverthorn. Another round of […]

Submitted by: Michael Yablonski On April 20th, 2016, nurses of The Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) and guests attending the MNU Annual General Meeting and Banquet in Brandon at the Keystone Center, raised money for a local charity in Swan River. Pictured above: Michael Yablonski, RN representing the Manitoba Nurses Union. makes a formal presentation of […]

Submitted by: Tracy Burick | On Friday May 27, 2016 CBF Church hosted a Fort McMurray BBQ Fundraiser at the Swan River Fire Hall. The group sold hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, and drinks from 11am – 1pm. Click any picture for a larger version. It was cold enough to see your breath but people still […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Our Special Olympic Parkland Region Track Athletes had personal best times and distances at the Kinsmen Outdoor Track & Field Meet at the U of M in Winnipeg on Saturday, May 28th 2016. Click picture for a larger version. Results-Jeremy Stephen 100 M 1st, Standing Long Jump 2nd. Brennan Sauder […]

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretzky-Denischuk Safe Grade 2016 BBQ June 3, 2016 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Kal Tire Parking Lot Burgers or Hot Dogs Curly Fries Cookies and Drink $5 Sponsored By: Royal LePage | Quik Stop | Kal Tire | Bowsman and District Lions All Proceeds go to Safe Grad and Graduation Banquet!

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | May 28, 2016 saw the Valley Livestock yards come alive with 4H Beef members show their projects. The morning started early for some, bathing, clipping & grooming in time for the show. Click any picture for a larger version. 10am started with the 4H Pledge & Motto. The 1st year […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | The year has come to an end for the BAM fiddle & guitar program at Bowsman School and it was celebrated with a lovely concert at the Bowsman Legion Hall. Above: Hayden Hamilton (Grade 3) & Comrie Quill(Grade 4) showcase their skills on guitar. Lyneta Grenier from Hudson Bay, SK […]

Submitted by: Justin Petelski | This past weekend the annual Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL) All-Star Game took place at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg. Pictured Above (left to right) Back row: Clayton Spencer, Brock Mullin, Brendan Gilroy, Eric Klein, Brody Kitch, Keenan Tripp. Front row: Chayce Osatchuk, Robin Seib Missing from photo: Caleb Johnson, […]

Swan Valley Tigers Football Camp June 6-10, 2016 Monday 7:00 – 8:30 pm Equipment pickup @ SVRSS Football Field (Big storage shed by trees and baseball diamond) Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 7:00 – 9:00 pm Practice @ SVRSS Football Field Friday 7:00 pm Controlled Scrimmage We want you to be a part of the great football tradition here […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson and Sakal present.  Councillor Delaurier was absent with permission. 1.  Call to order 2.  Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2016.242 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: Lance Jacobson RESOLVED that […]

Submitted by: James Wigley | Dr. John Walker is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba. He has worked for many years in helping children, parents, and adults in overcoming anxiety problems. He is especially interested in self-help approaches to treatment. During his time in Swan River on […]

The Rural Municipality of Mountain Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Monday, April 25, 2016 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 2 – 3 – 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – 6 – Brad Wyatt Attending […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their season opener points race on Saturday May 21, 2016. Race day saw 4 cylinder, 8 cylinder street stock, 8 cylinder pure stock, and b mods flying around the track. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather was beautiful and a large crowd […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 24, 2016 | Northwest Region As a result of favorable weather conditions over the past week, good seeding progress was made throughout most of the Northwest Region. There were some localized showers reported in the southern part of the region. Soil moisture […]

Rural Manitoba Football League Media Release | We are only a couple days away from the annual Rural Manitoba Football League All-Star game where the North All-Stars team made up of players from the Swan Valley Tigers, Dauphin Clippers, East Parkland Warriors and the Neepawa Tigers will face the South Team All-Stars made up of […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services Annual Newcomer Welcome Pot Luck Supper Sat. May 28, 2016 6:30 pm St. Andrews United Church Swan River Everyone is welcome to attend – just bring a pot of food to share

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Arena celebrated the May long weekend with a trail ride on Saturday, May 21, 2016 and a team cattle penning jackpot on Sunday. Saturday’s ride started and ended at the Blue Sky Arena south of Benito, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. Eighteen riders and […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | My name is Nate Immerkar. I am 10 years old. This is my 3rd year in 4h. I have a Black Angus steer. His name is Cooper. When not doing 4-H I can be found between the pipes stopping pucks. Support the Future Farmers of the Valley at the Swan […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Minitonas Fiddlin’ Program celebrated 10 years of instruction, promotion and preservation of Fiddling music at their 10th Annual Spring Concert in Minitonas on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. This was a wonderful milestone for the Minitonas Fiddling Program and for all of the […]

Submitted by: Laurie Evans | Walk With a Doc Wed. May 25, 2016 9:00 am Legion Park 10:00 am Demonstration: Outdoor Fitness Equipment Walk with a Doc is a fun and simple way for physicians and medical students to share the benefits of walking and physical activity by “walking the talk” with their communities. Organized […]

Submitted by: Lynda Leslie | It was a wonderful day in Minitonas to celebrate the “Friendship Tulip Garden” at the Cenotaph Square on May 18, 2016. The sun was warm, a breeze was offering a gentle coolness, and best of all, the tulips were in full bloom. Pictures by Lynda Leslie & ValleyBiz | Click […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | My name is Callie Immerkar. I am 12 years old. This is my fourth year in 4H. I have a Shorthorn cross steer. His name is Nitrogen. When not doing 4-H I like to dance and play badminton. Support the Future Farmers of the Valley at the Swan Valley 4H […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff, Formo Motors| Shiny new Ford vehicles with Drive One flags and smiling drivers behind the wheel could be seen touring down Highway 10 North all day Saturday, May 14, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Every single one supporting a great event towards a great local cause. We had […]

The Rural Municipality of Mountain Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 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 […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | Durban Community Hall 86th Anniversary Banquet & Dance Sat. June 4, 2016 Cocktails 5:00 pm dst Banquet 6:00 pm dst Dance to Follow. Dance to music of Prairie Crocus Advance Tickets $ 25.00 each For tickets call Doreen 204-539-2434, 204-539-2321 Vickie 204-539-2293 Edgar 204-539-2698 cash bar….please drink responsibly

The Rural Municipality of Mountain Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held, Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 in the Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – Wilmer Malcolm 2 – Stephen Nadolney 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse […]

Submitted by: Barb Holms | Retirement Party for Reverend Kathy Highmoor Sat. June 4, 2016 Swan Valley Museum Potluck Supper 6:00 pm Program to Follow Put on your shoes, boots or runners and hike on down to the Swan Valley Museum.

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 16, 2016 | Northwest Region Seeding progress was slow in the Northwest Region over the past week primarily due to cold, wet soil conditions. Soil moisture is adequate in most parts, although there are low areas in some fields that have excessive […]

Submitted by: Karen Peters | Fort McMurray BBQ Fundraiser Fri. May 27, 2016 at the Swan River Fire Hall 11am- 1pm Hot dog combo $4. Hamburger combo $5. Sausage combo $6. All monies raised after expenses will be going directly to the Red Cross. Please make cheques out to the Red Cross, earmarked for Fort […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | On May 13 – 15, 2016 Swan River was host to Manitoba High School Rodeo (HS Rodeo), Little Buckaroos Rodeo & Manitoba Barrel Racing. Click any picture for a larger version. We started the weekend with a MBRA race, there were 29 entries between the Open, Youth and Peewee. Swan […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | Blue Sky Arena Team Penners in Benito Annual Spring Trail Ride Sat. May 21, 2016 Team Penning Jackpot Sun. May 22, 2016 Annual Spring Trail Ridee The trail ride departs at 12 noon from the Blue Sky Arena south of Benito, and ½ mile west of the junction of highways […]

Submitted by: Donna L D Burghart | Bowsman Accomplished Musicians 9th Annual BAM Spring Concert Thurs. May 26, 2016 7:00 pm Bowsman Legion Hall Admission by donation. Under the direction of Miss Lyneta Grenier. Special guests- Bowsman Bucket Drummers and Bowsman School Choir. Baking Raffle & 50/50

ValleyBiz.ca Story| At a special meeting on May 16, 2016 the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West passed a resolution to remove Brian Burick as Deputy Reeve. In a second resolution, Terry Neely was appointed interim Deputy Reeve. Brian Burick | File Photo Prior to the vote, Reeve Vern Scouten made a statement […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | Pine River LUD Annual Summer Start Sale (Town Wide Yard Sales) Sat. June 18, 2016 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Participants hang roadside balloons to show they are participating. Out of town participants can set up their tables at the Pine River Community Centre yard. For more information call Debbie […]

Submitted by: Shannon Fullerton | On Saturday, May 14, 2016 it was a beautiful, crisp morning to enjoy delicious, fluffy pancakes, sausage patties and great conversation. Click any picture for a larger version. We had excellent support from many High School Rodeo contestants, parents and Swan Valley community members. This event was hosted by the […]

ValleyBiz Story | Nobody likes to wait. When you need to schedule a medical appointment, having to wait several weeks before you are able to see a doctor can be especially frustrating. The Swan Valley Primary Care Centre (PCC) recently answered some questions regarding the causes behind scheduling delays and how appointment availability can be […]

Submitted by: Jackie Spencer | The Benito Vesselli Dance Club celebrated their 34th year of dancing at their year end concert with approximately 200 guests in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Guests were greeted at the door with live entertainment from Bill Macooh and Les Rolsky. The club’s 26 dancers started off […]