Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on November 27, 2023, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Board Chair: Treaty and Land Acknowledgement We gather this evening to meet as Swan Valley School Division’s Board of Trustees, on land that is the Traditional Territory of The Cree, […]

Submitted by: The Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) held their AGM and Fall Granting Night on December 6, 2023. The 2023 fall grants were awarded to local community projects followed by presentation of Donor Advised Fund and Designated Fund annual payouts. Kyla Tibbett of PKHC Chartered Accountants was […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The Town of Swan River Recreation Department received a grant to create a family friendly outdoor skating rink. This outdoor rink was built with the purpose of giving families a safe place to skate with their children. The CFSV is happy to support this community project that […]

Submitted photo A candle lighting ceremony was held at the Birchwood Cemetery December 22, 2023. The warm glow of the candles, lit in remembrance of loved ones, carried their memory throughout the Christmas season.

We wish you a holiday season filled with peace, joy and love. May the magic of Christmas fill your heart and carry you throughout the New Year! From all of us at ValleyBiz

Submitted by: Donna Leming | An inspirational Christmas program was held on Dec 16th at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The program featured various talents from members of the Swan Valley. Pastor Bob Lewis shared his testimony titled “By the Grace of God. The evening ended with a delicious meal. A big thank you to all […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk Minitonas Metis Local Christmas coffee house on December 15, 2023 was a huge success!! There were 97 people in attendance listening to and performing great music. Our MC’s for the evening were Tayler LeClaire and Sydney Fleming. Door prizes were won by Mae Bercier, Desiree Desrosier, Sydney Fleming and Kyra Sikora. […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Boychuk Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, […]

Submitted by: Barry Fawcett On December 2, 2023 the Hobby Shed at the Swan Valley Museum group hosted an Introduction to Leatherwork. Those in attendance showed interest in the information shared about crafting with leather. Barry Fawcett talked about some of his projects and provided the material and tools for those who wished to try […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater, PR/Secretary/Communications Under the Direction of Julie Kooistra, the Swan Valley Community Band presented their Christmas Concert on Wednesday December 7, 2023 that was held in the SVRSS Cafeteria. The “Halls were Decked with Music” for almost an hour. Over the last 29 years, which also include those dreaded Covid19 ones, our […]

Submitted by: June Jamieson You’re Invited to A Christmas Hymn Sing Sat. December 16, 2023 3:00 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church 1200 First Street South Swan River Offering for Adult & Teen Challenge Christmas Supper to follow

Submitted by: Anna Fullerton | Alone at Christmas? Join us for Supper December 25, 2023 Open at 3:00 pm Supper at 4:00 pm Elks Hall 5th Ave. S. Swan River To reserve, call Anna Fullerton 204-734-5274 Donations of cash, food or volunteering are gratefully accepted as we operate on donations.

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry Coffee and a Chat had a full set of sessions November 28th in Birch River, November 29th in Benito, November 30th in Swan River. The fall prevention topic was delivered by Debbie Schulz, NP. Statistics show 1 in 4 people fall. No one plans to have a fall, but we can […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk Minitonas Metis Local Christmas Coffee House December 15, 2023 7:00 pm Minitonas Community Hall Silver Collection at Door Christmas Dinner Hamper Raffle 50/50 Raffle Ugliest Christmas Sweater Contest

Pictured above (L to R): Swan Valley Snowmobile Club President, Ted Corbett; Draw Winner, Callan Senyk, Flin Flon; Swan Valley Snowmobile Club Vice President, Sheldon Strilaeff Submitted by: Tammela Bobick The Swan Valley Snowmobile Club (SVSC) draw day on November 30th, 2023 was full of excitement, with non stop online raffle sales starting at 6am […]

Submitted by: Jena McKee The Swan Valley Farmers Market held their Christmas Market at the Swan Valley Historical Museum on Friday November 17th, 2023. Shoppers browsed the wares of 25 different vendors selling locally produced items.

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen The Swan Valley Carol Festival took place on December 3, 2023, featuring a variety of musicians and many different musical selections.

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Ltd. Angels Among Us 26th Annual Christmas Memorial Service December 6, 2023 7:00 pm Veterans Community Hall

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley “A Magical Evening,” hosted by the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) left guests spellbound in a night of celebration and community support. The event, held at the Veterans Community Hall, was a testament to the power of community spirit and a night that will be fondly remembered. […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Boychuk, Bobick, Medwid, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Powell Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. […]

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on November 13, 2023, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Board Chair: Treaty and Land Acknowledgement We gather this evening to meet as Swan Valley School Division’s Board of Trustees, on land that is the Traditional Territory of The Cree, […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Valley Stage Players presented their annual dinner and dessert theatres this past weekend, November 24-26 with their production of “Farce of Nature” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. The play was set at a struggling fishing lodge in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas which was surprised with […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 25, 2023, at 9:30 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence, located on 1st Street South, in Swan River. Officers attended to the home and observed that the front door, a front window and wall had been damaged by gunfire. The suspect […]

Submitted by: Barry Fawcett | Swan Valley Hobby Shed Introduction to Leatherwork December 2, 2023 10:00 am Swan Valley Historical Museum South Entrance For more info call Barry 204-614-0147

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The Swan River Senior Citizens Centre recently received a grant to replace the sidewalk. The CFSV is happy to support the safety and well-being of our community members using the centre. The Swan River Senior Citizens Centre is an important part of our community providing a clean, […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen, and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Deputy Mayor Moriaux Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, and Dir. Public Works Harvey Delegation […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater Swan Valley Community Band “Deck the Halls with Music” Wed. December 6, 2023 7:30 pm SVRSS Cafeteria Silver Collection Refreshments

Submitted by: Phylis Friesen Christmas Carol Festival December 3, 2023 2:00 pm Temple Baptist Church All Welcome

Submitted by Pictured above: Legion President Neil Griffith making the presentation to Neva Zamzow Submitted by: Glenda Foster The Royal Canadian Legion Swan River Branch presented a cheque for $1,000 Bursary from the branch Poppy Fund to Neva Zamzow.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

Pictured above: Legion President Neil Griffith making the presentation to Town of Swan River Mayor, Lance Jacobson Submitted by Glenda Foster The Royal Canadian Legion Swan River Branch presented a cheque for $5,000.00 from the branch Poppy Fund in support of the CT Scanner Project for the Swan Valley Health Facility.

Submitted by: Candace Balbo | Mistletoe Magic at the Swan Valley Historical Museum Highway 10 North Opening Night Celebration Dec 9, 2023 5pm – 9 pm With the help of our sponsors and volunteers, we look forward to presenting our outdoor festive light display at the Museum grounds located on Highway 10 North, Swan River […]

Submitted by: Glenda Foster At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. In Swan River, many community members gathered to attend the Remembrance Day service held at the Veterans […]

Valley Stage Players present “Farce of Nature” November 24,25,26, 2023 Veterans Community Hall Produced by special arrangements with Dramatists Play Service Inc., N.Y., N.Y. Dinner theatres: Fri. November 24, 2023 Sat. November 25, 2023 Doors open: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Ticket price: $50 Dessert theatre: Sunday, Nov. 26 Doors open 1:30 pm Performance 2:00 […]

Submitted by ACL – Swan River The Association for Community Living – Swan River has just hosted the 42nd annual Calico Corners sale on November 3rd, 2023. Crafters from round the area came together to display and sell their wares. It was wonderful to see the crowds of people come out to enjoy their shopping […]

Submitted by: Glenda Foster | Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Service Swan River Veterans Hall November 11, 2023 Please be seated by 10:45am There will be a march to the cenotaph for a short service to lay wreaths – if you would like to take part in this please congregate at the Legion Clubroom by […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat November 28, 2023 Birch River Drop In Center November 29, 2023 Benito Drop In Center November 30, 2023 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm This month’s topics: Fall Prevention Month Depression/Loneliness How our Traditional Foods Help us Physically and […]

Submitted by: Michelle Baudin The Birch River Legion had their craft sale and harvest lunch on October 27, 2023. It was very well attended, with many shoppers and an excellent selection of vendors. Thank you to all who came out to support the Birch River Legion with a table, and thank you to all who […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 3, 2023, at 6:20 pm, officers from Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Provincial Road 483, located approximately eight kilometres west of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Officers arrived on scene and located a mini-van, with four occupants, which had entered the ditch and rolled. […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | October is the month of the older person. Hobby Shed and SR Curling Club came to give us information along with Geoff VanMaceklbergh with Alzheimer’s of Manitoba in Benito and a version of chair exercises from a CD of Marnie Zamzow in Swan River. Geoff says that the diagnosis of […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 5, 2023 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 5, 2023 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 […]

Swan River, MB – Today, Swan Valley Co-op is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to purchase two home and building retail sites in Swan River and The Pas, MB. This purchase from the Minsh Group of Companies enables Swan Valley Co-op to re-enter the home and building business with high […]

Submitted by: Jena McKee Swan Valley Farmers’ Market Christmas Sale Fri. November 17, 2023 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Swan Valley Historical Museum Over 25 different vendors selling locally produced items. Lunch, dinner and desert will be catered by Julie’s Catering.

Submitted by: Jenna Koutecky This year’s Spooktoberfest was a great success, with nearly 900 people in attendance over two days. Spooktoberfest was well received by many children, families and community members that came to enjoy the festivities. We were very pleased with the many donations we received from various community businesses. This event would not […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report October 25, 2023 Northwest Region A cool start to the spring, with a mid-April snow storm slowed the start of seeding in some districts. Warm, drying conditions allowed seeding to progress quickly. Seeding started with cereals and field peas, then continued to canola, soybeans and the remainder of the crops. Seeding […]

Submitted by: Emily Mault The Mom Mentorship Oct 28 and Every Saturday in November 3 pm – 5 pm CBF Church Highway 83 A Talking about labour and birth positions, hospital choices, childcare, budgeting etc. Please register: emilymault@gmail.com 204-731-1195

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat This month’s topics: • Month of the Older Person • Hobby Shed/SR Curling Club • Blood Pressure self testing available October 25, 2023 Benito Drop in Center 10:00am – 12:00pm silver collection for lunch October 26, 2023 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre 10:00am – 12:00pm no […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The SVRSS Tigers Volleyball Teams (SVSD) recently received a partial grant to put towards purchasing volleyball training equipment. This new training equipment will be shared with other volleyball teams in the Swan Valley School Division. The new volleyball machine and hitting stand will be used during team […]

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on October 10, 2023, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Board Chair: Treaty and Land Acknowledgement Thanksgiving is meant to be a time of deep gratitude for who we are and where we are. We are, indeed, in a place […]