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 […]
Category Archives: Local Interest
Close to 300 Participate in Speech & Music Festival
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 […]
4H Beef Spotlight – Egan Finlay & Tom
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 […]
Swan Valley Youth Soccer Ready to Kick Off the Season
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 […]
Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Awards – April 26, 2016
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
Swan Valley West – March 22, 2016
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: […]
Full Plate Living – Better Health & Weight Loss
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 […]
Dolyna Dancers Dessert Concert – April 30, 2016
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. […]
Over 300 Attend Minor Hockey Awards Night
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 […]
SVAPL Soup & Bun Luncheon – April 27, 2016
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 […]
Lively Conversations at Minitonas Spring Tea
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 […]
Swan Valley High School Rodeo – May 13, 14 & 15, 2016
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 […]
Blue Sky Team Penning Club AGM Highlights
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 […]
Friendship Centre Craft & Trade Show – April 16, 2016
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
Enthusiastic Audience Greets Sons of the Pioneers
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. […]
Fine Arts Speech & Music Festival: April 13-15, 2016
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 […]
4H Beef Spotlight – Liam McArthur & Garth
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 […]
Visual Arts Exhibition – April 14 & 15, 2016
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
61st Annual 4-H Beef Show & Sale – May 28, 2016
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 […]
Geography Soup & Sandwich Lunch – April 29, 2016
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
Brian Pallister Makes Campaign Stop in Swan Valley
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 […]
Comedy Illusions Of Greg Wood – April 22, 2016
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.
RM of Mountain Minutes – March 22, 2016
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: April 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12, 2016
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 […]
Swan Valley West Minutes – March 9, 2016
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 […]
RM of Mountain Minutes – March 9, 2016
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 […]
Golf Course “FUN”DRAISER – June 18, 2016
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 & […]
27th Annual Western Jamboree – April 30, 2016
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
Wonderful Night of Music with Saskia and Darrel Delaronde
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 […]
Storm Chaser BBQ Fundraiser – April 21, 2016
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 […]
NDP Commit to Swan Valley Education & Infrastructure
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 Release New Pictures of Missing Lorlene Bone
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 […]
“Come To The Table”Cantata – April 23 & 24, 2016
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 […]
Great Support for Alyx Zbirun Medical Benefit
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 […]
Swan River Men’s 99th Annual Bonspiel Results
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 […]
Minitonas United Church Spring Tea – April 9, 2016
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
Swan Valley West Minutes – February 23, 2016
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 23rd day of February, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with […]
Over 100 Gather for Easter Morning Service and Drama
Submitted by: Myrna Zinkiew | 110 people attended an early morning Easter Service held on the river bank of Walter and Myrna Zinkiew on Sunday April 27, 2016. The weather was good, a little cool but no wind. Click any picture for a larger version. The Easter drama included the scene of 3 crosses: the […]
Barrows Gospel Jamboree – July 15, 16, 17, 2016
Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 3rd Annual Gospel Jamboree July 15, 16, 17, 2016 Fri. 7pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of the following invited musicians. Rising Above Band Brenda & Terry Martin, Howard Jolly, Rick Martin Carl Crane Ivan Chartrand Josephine Genaille This […]
Ron Kostyshyn Hosts Campaign Office Opening
Submitted by: Re-Elect Ron Kostyshyn Campaign | Good friends and great snacks were on hand to wish Ron Kostyshyn well at his office opening this Easter weekend. Click any picture for a larger version. And once the many door prizes were handed out and all had something sweet in hand the official program was brought […]
Soup & Sandwich Medical Benefit – April 3, 2016
Submitted by: Kim Pierce | BENEFIT Soup & Sandwich April 3, 2016 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Benito Legion $10 per person A variety of tasty soups and build your own sandwich. All money raised will go to Alyx Zbirun Medical Costs Daughter of Byron and Cheryle Zbirun Hosted by: Community of Benito Friends & […]
Guiding Good Choices Workshops Conclude
Submitted by: Jen Patterson | A Guiding Good Choices parent workshop concluded on March 21, 2016. In this program, parents and caregivers learned how to strengthen family bonds, set a clear family position on drugs, teach children skills they need to make healthy choices and increase children’s involvement in the family. Participation in this parenting […]
Tigers Battle Stampeders in Bowling Showdown
Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 the Swan Valley Tigers’ Special Olympics 5-Pin Bowling Team played host to members of the Swan Valley Stampeders at Up Your Alley. Click picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: Top L-R: Allison Landels, Josh Martin, Skylar Blosha, Blake Jameson, Daylon Creasy, Evan Last, Josh […]
Minor Hockey Awards Night & Registration – April 12, 2016
Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Swan River Minor Hockey Awards Night and Registration Tues. April 12th, 2016 7:00 pm Friendship Centre EVERYONE WELCOME! Players please attend as this is your night of recognition and fun. Drinks and Snacks If anyone has any pictures for awards night please send to Angie Henkelman anggrier8888@hotmail.com Your early registration […]
Swan School of Dance Students Showcase Their Talent
Submitted by: Michele Poole | The Swan School of Dance held their 24th annual dance recital on Monday, March 22, 2016. A large crowd was entertained by students showing off their hard work and talent in Tap, Street Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Ballet. Photos by Jennifer Paige Photography Click any picture for a larger […]
Women of the Valley Ladies Event – April 16, 2016
Submitted by: Katharina Rinsdorf | Women of the Valley Ladies Event April 16, 2016 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Community Bible Fellowship Church Speaker: Chalice Boettcher Breakfast and Lunch included Tickets $20 Available at Cook and Cooke or Windsors Service
Full Plate Weight Loss Info Meetings – April 7 & 13, 2016
Submitted by: David Ogram | Are you eating enough to lose weight? Strange as it sounds, most of us aren’t. To learn more about Full-Plate Living Weight Loss Program Attend 1 of 3 Information Meetings Swan River Public Library Thurs. April 7, 2016 2:30 pm Swan Valley Health Centre/Hospital – 2nd Floor Boardroom Thurs. April […]
Seventh-day Adventist Church Hymn Sing Well Attended
Submitted by June Jamieson | A good crowd came together at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday evening, March 20, 2016 for its annual Hymn Sing. Click any picture for a larger version. The opportunity to sing together and to listen to special selections performed by some of the guests was enjoyed by all. Pastor […]
Ron Kostyshyn Campaign Office Opening – March 26, 2016
Submitted by: Ron Kostyshyn Campaign | Ron Kostyshyn Campaign Office Opening Sat. March 26, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 530 Main Street Swan River All are welcome!
Swan Valley Cheetahs Compete and Entertain
Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | The Flin Flon Flinty’s, Grand Plains Gymcats, and the Neepawa Novas and the Birtle Prairie View Ariels joined the Swan Valley Cheetahs for a very successful meet on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The Showcase on Sunday March 20, 2016 was very well attended […]