Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Five Special Olympic Parkland Region athletes took part in the 2016 Kinsmen Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Max Bell Centre in Winnipeg on April 16th 2016. Click picture for a larger version. The athletes have been training hard and were pleased with how well they did at the […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | St. James Anglican Church Spring Tea & Bake Sale Sat. April 30, 2016 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm $5 per person Everyone Welcome!

ValleyBiz Story | Sally Yunick was the recent recipient of a Community Futures Parkland Volunteer Award in recognition of her volunteering spirit within the community. Click picture for a larger version. The award was presented at the Benito and Area Drop In Centre on April 21, 2016 by Tom Barnett from Community Futures Parkland in […]

Submitted by: Jessica Bergen | Greg Wood is a children’s speaker & illusionist from Winnipeg. He performed many slight-of-hand magic tricks and illusions for nearly 70 children and adults on Friday, April 22 at Temple Baptist Church. Click any picture for a larger version. He has worked in 10 countries bringing joy and the message […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff | Tornado hunter Chris Chittick blew through Swan River on Thursday, April 21, 2016 with a presentation at Ecole Swan River South School and a meet and greet event at Formo Motors Ltd! We are excited to report that the educational afternoon and evening BBQ was a huge success! Formo Motors […]

Submitted by: Susan Hrycyk | Lenswood Community Club Annual Mother’s Day Social Sat. May 7, 2016 Doors Open at 9:00 pm Please come out and enjoy the music by Kenny Thompson. Tickets are $12.00. Midnight lunch will be served. For more information you can call Deloris at 204 236 4286 or Susan at 204 238 […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | My name is Carnell Grandfield. This is my steer Buddy. He is a Simmental. This is my fourth year in 4-H Beef. I have raised a AAA beef steer every year. Come and see me and my animal at the show on May 28, 2016 at Valley Livestock.

Submitted by: June McKenzie | The Saturday Brunch Book Club is collecting new and gently used books to be distributed to Swan Valley children & youth who may benefit from the program. The books are being collected to honour the memory of our friend, Carol Hunter. Drop­boxes for book donations will be available from April […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Free Concert Steinbach Bible College Vocal Ensemble Ignite Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:00 PM Christian Fellowship Church, Birch River Come enjoy a free evening of great music! Bring a plate of desserts to enjoy together following the concert. Call Bethany at 204 731 0664 for more info.

Submitted by: Maria Kent | The Valley was in for a treat this year at the The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival’s Visual Arts Exhibition, which was held from April 12-15, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Valley residents displayed their work in categories like Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, and Photography. The end result […]

Submitted by: Lesley Betcher | Wellman Lake Bible Camp Spring Barbeque Sun. April 24, 2016 5:00 p:m First Baptist Church, Minitonas, MB Food is provided

Submitted by: Beth Gust | Approximately 60 women enjoyed “It is Well”- a one day interdenominational conference sponsored by Women of the Valley. The event was held at Community Bible Fellowship on April 16, 2016. Several speakers, fellowship and times of music and singing were highlights of the day.

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | Cowan Spring Supper Sun. April 24, 2016 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cowan Community Centre There will be a large selection of buffet items to choose from. Adults – $12.00 Children 7-13 – $6.00 Preschoolers Free. Take-outs are available. Everyone Welcome. Come on out – we would love to see […]

2016 MB PROVINCIAL ELECTION RESULTS PC Candidate Rick Wowchuk has been elected as the new MLA for the Swan River Constituency. Wowchuk will join Progressive Conservative leader Brian Pallister in the new Manitoba PC majority government. Provincially, the PC Party won 40 out of 57 seats, the NDP kept 14 and the Liberals took 3. […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Family Fun Night in Birch River You are invited! Sat. April 23, 2016 6-9 PM Christian Fellowship Church, Birch River This is a time of food, fellowship, and fun for ALL ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your favourite table game and […]

Submitted by: April Maxwell | Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association held the Speech Arts & Music Festivals at Temple Baptist Church on April 13 – 15, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Elizabeth Rotoff from Winnipeg was the adjudicator and it was a pleasure working with this very talented woman. Congratulations to […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | This is Egan Finlay with his 4H Beef project, Tom. Egan invites you come to Valley Livestock on May 28, 2016 watch the show, have some lunch & join in the auction. Come out on May 28th and support the Future Farmers of the Valley. Egan raised the Grand Champion […]

Submitted by: Tracy Maksymchuk | Two successful registration nights for Swan Valley Youth Soccer were held April 5 and 12, 2016 at the Centennial Arena. There are approximately 225 soccer players registered. Click any picture for a larger version. The players range in age from our Timbit Beginners who are turning 5 this year, to […]

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin Fine Arts Festival Awards Night Tues. April 26, 2016 7:00 pm Veteran’s Hall Featuring HIGHLIGHTS from festivals. Everyone Welcome Silver collection

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 on this 22nd day of March, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, David Minish, Terry Neely CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior Notice: […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | The final Information Meeting for the Full Plate Living – Better Health & Weight Loss Program was held at the Swan Valley Health Centre on the evening of Wednesday, April 13, 2016. To date 12 people have signed up for the program. There are still a few more days left […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Dancers present their Year End Dessert Concert Sat. April 30, 2016 7:00 pm SVRSS Gymnasium Tickets $10 5 and under free Tickets available at the Star & Times or at the door. Everyone is welcome to attend an evening of Ukrainian Dance, and indulge in some scrumptious desserts. […]

Submitted by; Tanya Powell | The Minor Hockey Awards Night held at the Friendship Centre on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 was a success with over 300 in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Mark Simpson was our MC and Darren Webster was our guest speaker. Local Stampeders also attended. Many Thanks to the […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League Soup and Bun Luncheon April 27, 2016 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Elk’s Hall Join us for homemade soup with biscuits or buns, dessert and a drink, all for just $10. Tickets for lunch sold at the door. 50/50 Tickets will be sold and drawn […]

Submitted by: Minitonas Knox United Church | Many people braved the snowy return of winter to attend the Minitonas Knox United Spring Tea on Saturday, April 9, 2016. The tea was, by all measures, a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. As people entered the basement of the church they were greeted […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Swan Valley High School Rodeo May 14 & 15, 2016 Starts at 10:00 am Free Admission Swan Valley Agriculture Exhibition Grounds Expecting 75 participants in grades 6-12 from Ontario, North Dakota, Saskatchewan & Manitoba. Friday May 13, 2016 at 7pm We are kicking off the weekend with an MBRA 3D […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Team Penning Club held their Annual General Meeting on March 18, 2016 at the home of Stan and Sharon Foster, Benito, MB. File photo. Click for a larger version. Here are the AGM highlights: 1. Membership fees will remain unchanged at $80/person for the season or $15/day […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Spring Craft Trade Show and Luncheon Sat. April 16, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre 1413 MAIN STREET Over 30 Craft Tables For more information contact Brenda 204-734-2823 or Tanya 204-734-8618

Submitted Story: The Sons of the Pioneers rode in to the town of Swan River this afternoon leaving behind a clean tire trail on the snow covered mountain highway. We had all travelled north, leaving from Brandon after an early breakfast this morning! Pictures by Lana Graham | Click any picture for a larger version. […]

Submitted by: April Maxwell | Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association Speech Arts & Music Festival April 13 – 15, 2016 Temple Baptist Church Swan River Everyone welcome. Silver collection. Wednesday April 13, 2016 9:30 am Speech Arts 1:15 pm Speech Arts and Music 7:00 pm Speech Arts and Music Thursday April 14, 2016 9:30 […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | This is Garth! Liam McArthur’s 4h steer project. Liam would like to invite you to the Swan Valley 4H Beef Show and Sale on May 28, 2016 at Valley Livestock. The show starts at 10 am, bring a lawn chair & have some lunch. Afternoon will be Steer show, and […]

Submitted by: Maria Kent | Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival presents Visual Arts Exhibition Thurs. April 14, 2016 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Fri. April 15 2016 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Temple Baptist Church Basement Entries Accepted Tues. April 12, 2016 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm For more information contact Derryl May at 204-734-7830

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | 61st Annual Swan Valley 4-H Beef Show & Sale Sat. May 28, 2016 10:00 am Heifer Show 1:00 pm Steer Show 3:00 pm Sale Valley Livestock, Minitonas Watch ValleyBiz for Spotlight on Members & their projects! Click here for the full catalogue of members and their projects. For more information […]

Submitted by: Kevin Kirkpatrick | Soup and Sandwich Lunch April 29, 2016 11:30am – 1:30pm Elks Hall $7.00 All Proceeds to support Banff 2016 Trip

ValleyBiz Story | Progressive Conservative Leader Brian Pallister met with party supporters at the Westwood Inn on Saturday April 9, 2016, one day after the release of his party’s full platform along with cost and savings estimates. Click any picture for a larger version. The platform costing document outlines $117 million in election promises, offset […]

Submitted by: Jessica Bergen | Temple Baptist Church presents: Comedy Illusions of Greg Wood Fri. April 22, 2016 7:00 pm Temple Baptist Church 913 – 1st Street South All ages are welcome and admission is free.

Minutes of the regular council meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, March 22, 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 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 […]

Guiding Good Choices Parenting Workshop THURSDAYS April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5 & May 12, 2016 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 28) Location: Bowsman School, 401-4th Avenue, Bowsman Transportation assistance is available upon request FREE Childcare, Supper, Materials Guiding […]

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 on this 9th day of March, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster. David Minish, Terry Neely, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon […]

Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 – 2 – 3 – Nestor Rizok 4 – Connie Forbes 5 – Jesse Larocque 6 – Brad Wyatt CAO […]

Barry Stephen | Swan River Golf & Country Club and Bowsman Lions presents Second annual Friends of the Golf Course “FUN”DRAISER BONANZA! June 18, 2016 Registration 9am Click Here to View the Poster All Day Fun 10am-5pm $125 includes Golf, Dinner & Dance (For the first 200 paid entrants) Enter Early: Swan River Golf & […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | 27th Annual Western Jamboree Sat. April 30, 2016 7:00 pm Birch River Legion Hall Admission: $5.00 Participants: Free Contact: 204 236-4608 Sponsored by: Birch River Northern Neighbors Senior Citizens Club

Submitted by: St. Andrew’s United Church | THE GREAT PLAINS CONCERT by Saskia and Darrel Delaronde held at St. Andrew’s United Church on Sunday April 3, 2016 was attended by 188 folks from around the valley! Click any picture for a larger version. What a wonderful night of music by these talented musicians! They share […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff | Come meet TORNADO HUNTER CHRIS CHITTICK with his storm chasing F-150! BBQ at Formo Motors April 21, 2016 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm All proceeds go towards Specialized Rescue Equipment for Swan River Fire Department! It will be an evening of fun for the family with the Fire Department Education […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Saturday, April 2, 2016 NDP Leader Greg Selinger announced that Today’s NDP will build a new, stand-alone construction shops building at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School (SVRSS). Click any picture for a larger version. “By building state-of-the-art training facilities in schools, young people can learn the skills they need to get […]

RCMP Media Release | The Swan River RCMP is renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating Lorlene BONE. Lorlene was last seen on February 29, 2016 in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. The RCMP has been actively searching for Lorlene since being notified and is concerned for her safety as she has made no contact […]

Submitted by: Brenna Smith | “Come to the Table” Cantata presented by Bowsman and Minitonas United Churches Come and enjoy a story of the householders feast found in Luke and great music written by Ken Medema. Saturday April 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm Bowsman Legion Hall Donation at door Dainties and Coffee Provided Sunday April […]

Submitted by: Kim Pierce | A soup and sandwich medical benefit was held in Benito on April 3, 2016 for Alyx Zbirun, daughter of Byron and Cheryle Zbirun. We served 215 people, the atmosphere at the Legion hall was great even though the weather wasn’t. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to […]

Submitted by: Gary Slack | Results from the Swan River Men’s bonspiel that was held on March 25-27 2016. The winner of the SV Co-op/ SV Credit Union sponsored first event was Carter Watkins rink. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: (R to L) Presenting Kelly Tibble, Carter Watkins (skip), Brad VanAchte […]

Submitted by: Barb Holmes | Spring Tea Minitonas Knox United Church April 9, 2016 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Dessert with Coffee/tea – $5.00 Bake Table Surprise Baskets