Submitted by: Rob Ter Horst Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Come Ride With Us! Sat. October 1, 2016 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Thunderhill Ski Club Hosted by Tread the Thunder Bike Club Cost: Free! But please register by sending an email to treadthethunder@gmail.com with names of parent(s) and children participating. Take a Kid […]

RCMP Media Release | Early on the morning of September 10, 2016, the Swan River RCMP received the report of a missing 17 year old male who had not returned for his curfew the previous evening. Vernon SUTHERLAND was last seen around 8:00 pm on September 9 in Swan River. Vernon is described as aboriginal, […]

Submitted by: Carla Dixon, ACL Swan River A Proclamation was issued by Scott Fielding, Minister of Families declaring the week of September 11 – 17, 2016 “Direct Support Professional Recognition Week” in Manitoba. ACL Swan River employs 54 Direct Support Professionals who provide support to adults living with an intellectual disability in our community. Direct […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | The annual Cowan Trail Celebration once again occurred on the fourth Saturday of August, being August 27, 2016 this year. Pictures submitted by: Rose Kovachik and Rita Cryderman What is Cowan Trail? – many people have asked. Well it is an event that was started some 18 years ago by […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Arena wrapped up their season this past weekend with a trail ride on Saturday, September 10, 2016 and a team cattle penning jackpot on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictures by Carmi Hrabarchuk an Michelle Buck Saturday’s ride started and ended […]

Submitted by: Shannon Reynolds | Please join us for an Evening in Honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Tues. October 4, 2016 6:00 pm Veteran’s Hall 119 – 6th Avenue N. Swan River, MB We Are All Sisters – We Are All One There will be a Feast followed by guest speakers and presentations […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture September 12, 2016 | Northwest Region Cool, wet weather throughout the week impacted harvest operations in the Northwest Region. General rain in The Pas area resulted in 50 mm of rain and wet conditions. There were scattered showers and unsettled weather into the weekend in the Dauphin […]

Submitted by: Falon Cooke | Taylor School Buick Drive For Kids Sat. September 17, 2016 at Taylor School 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Raising money for new playground equipment. Come test drive a new vehicle for free because the more test drives taken the more money Buick will donate. Also come enjoy lunch, games, face […]

Submitted by: Teresa McKay | The annual Tent Town Garden Fruit Festival was held Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at the Minitonas Town Hall. Many enjoyed pie and coffee with a variety of baking, vegetables, preserves and flowers for sale. Click any picture for a larger version. Door prizes and a chance auction also brought some […]

Submitted by: Redline Chrysler | BBQ Fundraiser September 30, 2016 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Redline Chrysler Bowsman and District Lions will be working the BBQ. Proceeds to the Lions Medical Equipment Fund For the month of September Redline Chrysler will donate $50 from every new or used vehicle sale to the Bowsman Lions […]

Submitted by; Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League Annual Banquet & Fundraiser September 24, 2016 Swan Valley Museum Cocktails 5pm Dinner 6pm 50/50, Auction Tables, First Responders Calendars! Advance Ticktes Only Call 204-734-9173 or 204-734-5149

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture September 5, 2016 | Northwest Region Warm temperatures along with ideal drying weather throughout the week allowed for good progress on harvest operations in the Northwest Region. Scattered showers with approximately 10 mm of rain occurred in various parts of the region over Monday night and brought […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Team Penning club is hosting a trail ride and team penning jackpot on September 10 and 11, 2016 at their arena south of Benito. Trail Ride Saturday’s trail ride leaves from the arena grounds at 11 am and includes lunch on the trail. The trail is suitable […]

Submitted by: Bowsman and District Lions Club | The Bowsman and District Lions Club – 13th Annual Bowsman Bull-A-Rama Medical Equipment Fundraiser Sat. October 1, 2016 Schedule of Events: 3pm – Old West Saloon and Kal Tire Cowboy Steak BBQ Bowsman Curling Rink 7pm – Bull-A-Rama Rough Stock Rodeo Event Bowsman Arena 9pm – Country […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The Bowsman Community Skating Arena and the Bowsman Community Curling Club would like to thank everyone who came out to The Chase the Ace on Friday night, September 2, 2016, to help us celebrate our one year of hosting this event. Click any picture for a larger version. To date […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Nite Gals Golf “She”nanigans September 13, 2016 Registration 4:15pm Shotgun Start 5:30pn Golf with only 3 clubs of your choice. We know you can do it! Leave your name at the golf course 734-3935 before hand. Supper and prizes to follow. Join the fun for this last event nite, […]

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | Swan River Progressive Conservative Association Pancake Breakfast Sat. October 1, 2016 8 am to 10 am Cost $10 Swan River Elks Hall AGM to follow

Submitted by: Gloria Kutynec | Mark your calendar! Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary “Ladies Nite Out” Mon. October 17, 2016 7pm Westwood Inn. Price $15. Refreshments. Dessert. Guest Speakers. Auction tickets. 50/50. Door Prizes. Tickets for event available at Hospital Gift Shop.

Submitted by: Jayne G. Leadbeater Swan Valley Community Band Beginning Day Wed. September 21, 2016 7:30 pm SVRSS Band Room NEW MEMBERS ARE VERY WELCOME! Call 734-5139 for more information

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 29, 2016 | Northwest Region Scattered showers occurred in various parts of the Northwest Region over the week with approximately 15 mm in Swan River, 30 mm in The Pas and scattered showers in the Roblin area. These showers slowed combine activity through the week, while […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | Chase the Ace Anniversary Chase the Ace and 50/50 Bowsman Hotel Fri. September 2, 2016 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Bowsman Community skating Arena and the Bowsman Curling Club would like to thank everyone who came out and supported us for the past year. We are celebrating our one […]

ValleyBiz Story | Aspire Dental Centre held their grand re-opening on August 25, 2016. Mayor Glen McKenzie cut the ribbon for the new facility along with owner Dr. Gurinder Kler, former owner Dr. Siggi Sigurdson, many staff members and several town councillors. Click any picture for a larger version. Aspire Dental Centre is the new […]

IIU Media Release | The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has completed its investigation into an arrest in Swan River that resulted in a serious injury, and has concluded that officers acted appropriately. On December 1, 2015, three members of the RCMP Swan River detachment attended the residence of a male who had phoned […]

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on August 22, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. (unapproved) The following were present: Chair: W. Schaffer Vice-Chair: K. Riehl Trustees: D. Burghart, L. Evans, S. Haluschak, K. Highmoor, B. Stephen, G. Wowchuk Superintendent: T. Mendel Secretary-Treasurer: B. Rausch […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present.  Mayor McKenzie arrived at 8:10 pm. 1 Call to order 2 Adoption of Amended Agenda Resolution No: 2016.420 Moved By: David Moriaux Seconded By: […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 15, 2016 | Northwest Region Scattered showers occurred in various parts of the Northwest Region over the week with approximately 10 mm in Swan River, 25 mm in The Pas and mainly clear in the Roblin area. Except for localized heavier showers, which paused operations in […]

Submitted by: Lynda Leslie | Minitonas Garden Club Annual Fall Fruit Festival Sat. September 10, 2016 1:00 pm—3:00 pm Minitonas Town Hall Join us for pie & beverage/coffee $5.00 Be lucky and win a door prize !!! Purchase a ticket on the Chance Auction. Take home some baking, preserves, fresh garden produce, honey from local […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 2nd day of Aug, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C. Eisner Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Delegations: 7:30 p.m. – Barry […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | The Ultimate Challenge on August 16 was a huge success. If you wanted to combine golf and construction, this was your chance. Greens may have had pylons, hoses, or toilet seats. Now that was a challenge!! Click any picture for a larger version. After the golf, the ladies enjoyed a […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 15, 2016 | Northwest Region There was unsettled weather throughout the Northwest Region over the week, with intermittent showers and poor drying conditions. Rainfall amounts varied with 12 to 50 mm in Swan River, up to 40 mm in The Pas, and trace to 10 mm […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 2nd, 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 Moved By: Jason Sakal Seconded By: Duane Whyte RESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 2nd, 2016 regular […]

Submitted Story | Prairie Mountain Health and the Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit (PFMRU) congratulates Dr. Tyler Burnside of Swan River, Manitoba for being recognized amongst his peers with a national resident leadership award. Dr. Burnside, Chief Resident for the Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit for the 2015/2016 academic year, has been named as the […]

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on August 8, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. (unapproved) The following were present: Chair: W. Schaffer Trustees: D. Burghart, L. Evans, S. Haluschak, K. Highmoor, V. Rooks, B. Stephen Superintendents: M. Marquis-Forster, T. Mendel Secretary-Treasurer: B. Rausch Student […]

ValleyBiz Story | The sun peaked through the clouds and the pouring rain came to a stop shortly after 4:00 pm on Saturday August 13, 2016 allowing the outdoor Metis Day games and eventsto get underway at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre. Click any picture for a larger version. The obstacle course was a hit […]

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 26th day of July, 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 […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 8, 2016 | Northwest Region There was hot weather throughout the Northwest Region over the week, along with varied rainfall amounts. Precipitation ranged from trace in The Pas, 15 to 40 mm in Swan River to excessive rainfall received over a short period of time in […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | On Sunday Aug 07, 2016 Durban had their Demo Derby. With great fans and beautiful weather it was a fun day. Crowds were entertained by the roar of the engines and the flying action of the cars. Click any picture for a larger version. Photos by ValleyBiz and Submitted Thanks […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Night Gals Golf August 16, 2016 Shot gun start at 6pm. Format will an Ultimate FUN Challenge Register ahead by calling club house 734-3935. $15 for food and prizes. Non-member green fees are discounted to $15. Come out with family and/or friends for a night of some crazy golfing. […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 19th day of July, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C.Eisner Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Delegations: 7:30 p.m. – Doug Wagner […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture August 2, 2016 | Northwest Region There was thunderstorm activity throughout the Northwest Region over the weekend. However, actual rainfall amounts were variable; amounts ranged from 15 mm north of Roblin area to 23 mm in parts of The Pas to minimal amounts in the Swan Valley. […]

Submitted by: St. Andrew’s United Church | Flower & Harvest Festival September 9 – 11, 2016 St. Andrew’s United Church An open Flower & Harvest Festival is being held over the second week-end of September this year. The idea is to fill the Sanctuary, Foyer and Lower Hall with Floral, Fruit and Vegetable Displays, according […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story | The Northewest Roundup and Exhibition featured serveral wild and woolly events for participants of all ages. A large number of participants took part from across the Valley and beyond. Click any picture for a larger version. Many brave youngsters took a turn at Mutton Busting. The main strategy is “Don’t Let Go!” […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | Cowan Trail Celebration Sat. August 27, 2016 Cowan Community Centre Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Fruit Adults $7 Trail Ride Leaves at 10:30 am (rain or shine) Registration includes supper Adults $20 Call Lee 525-4285 ATV Poker Derby 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Registration […]

ValleyBiz Story | Chariot and Chuckwagon races at the Northwest Roundup offered 4 days of North American Chuckwagon & Chariot Championship excitement. The grandstand was filled to capacity with cheering fans as the horses thundered around the track. Click any picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story | The grandstands at the Northwest Roundup were filled and the crowd was ready for 3 days of rodeo excitement. Cowboy events included Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down Roping, Bareback and Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing. Click any picture for a larger version. As a special feature Harvey McFarlane, of […]

ValleyBiz Story | At 10am on the last Friday in July (July 29th in 2016) the Chamber of Commerce parade gets rolling down main street in Swan River, to the delight of crowds gathered along the route. Click any picture for a larger version. The sound of sirens is the first signal that the parade […]

Submitted by: Sheree Soura | On July 2, 2016 about 225 people enjoyed a glorious sunny day as they viewed some incredibly beautiful gardens during our annual Garden Walk held by the Swan River Ladies Golf Club. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictures by ValleyBiz There were seven yards, all unique and impeccably […]

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 12th day of July, 2016 at 7:10 p.m. Present: Deputy Reeve; Terry Neely Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development July 25, 2016 | Northwest Region Thunderstorm activity throughout most of the Northwest Region over the past week resulted in variable rainfall amounts. Reported rainfall amounts ranged from 10 to 24 mm in the Roblin area to 10 mm in The Pas and […]

Submitted by: Benito Library | Benito Library once again held a very successful garage sale. Bargain hunters from near and far came to check out the huge amount of items. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to all the people who donated such great items. There was exercise equipment, silver, crystal, antiques, dishes, […]