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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

Submitted by: Tracy Maksymchuk | Swan Valley Youth Soccer Registration Nights Tues. April 5, 2016 Tues. April 12, 2015 5-8 pm Swan Valley Centennial Arena For Youth born in 2011 or earlier (up to 1998) Click Here for the Poster and More Information

Submitted by: (a deliriously tired & sore) Chris Chmelowski | There was no grey area…it was all ‘black & white’ for the 2016 Swan River Ladies Curling bonspiel, held this past weekend on March 18, 19 and 20, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The games began at 5:30 on Friday night and […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | The 2016 Billy Beal Ice Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, March 19th at Whitefish Lake. 525 people came out to enjoy the beautiful weather and another great day of ice fishing at the 19th annual Billy Beal derby. Click any picture for a larger version. The event is an […]

Submitted by: Mike Yablonski Exciting News!!! Donations are coming in and soon we will be able to start the paperwork and planning phase with the Mennonite Central Committee for our first family. Government, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and local organizations select refugees who are unable to return home and are unable to […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | The North Division champion Swan Valley Atom Broncos faced the West Division champion Russell Rams in game one of the Parkissimo League Finals on March 15, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: Team Photo: Far Back: Liam McArthur Back Row: Henry Branconnier, Crystal Zamzow, Bailey Hunt, […]

Submitted by: Vivian Rooks | Once again volunteers from the Swan River Valley have come together for a successful fundraising event on March 15 and 16, 2016. Click picture for a larger version. Volunteers braved the aftermath of a few inches of snow and distributed 900 bunches of daffodils throughout the valley to homes and […]

Submittedy by: Kay Markle | Service to Seniors, along with Community Futures, hosted a Frauds & Scams presentation they hosted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Elks Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. Presenters were Carol Tripp, Manager Joe Synk and Trish Gray from the Royal Bank and Constable Cole Plaetinck from […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present. Councillor Whyte was absent with permission. 1.  Call to order 2.  Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2016.144 Moved By: Jason Sakal Seconded By: […]

Submitted by: Jessica Lacasse | On March 7, 2016 Swan Valley students in grade 7-12 along with their parents a presentation that offered great information on the media coined term “sexting”. The information night was presented by the Swan Valley School Division, in partnership with the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit, Swan Valley Communities that […]

Submitted by: Margaret Morrissette Sons of the Pioneers Concert Sun. April 10, 2016 2:30 pm Veterans Community Hall Tickets: $44 Advanced $50 At the Door Bring a non-perishable food donation for the local food bank. Tickets available from Lana Graham in Swan River at 1-204-281-1003 or online at sonsofthepioneers.org/Schedule It is a full concert of […]

Submitted by: Denise Sigurdson | On Friday, March 11, 2016 the Birch River Skating Club presented their end of season carnival with a Theme of Around the World. Thank you to all who supported the Birch River Carnival. Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) hosted a training of local individuals in a parent workshop series called Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Group training. Click any picture for a larger version. This training was conducted by Canadian Triple P Trainer Peggy Govers from Collingwood, Ontario. Thirteen community members participated […]