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 […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | Swan Valley Tigers advanced to the AAA JV Girls Provincials on March 10-12, 2016 in Virden Manitoba by winning their zone and inter zone games over Dauphin and Virden. Click any picture for a larger view. The Tigers were ranked 5th in the province heading into Provincials. First game for […]

Submitted by: Swan River Men’s Curling Club 99th Annual Bonspiel March 25, 26, 27, 2016 $160.00 per rink. 4 Events. Banquet Saturday night. To enter Contact: Kelly Tibble at 734-4161 (after 5 p.m.) or S.R. curling rink – 734-3055.

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk | On Monday March 7, 2016 the Skaters of the Swan River Skating Club, showcased their skating talents, to songs that celebrated the many stages of “THE GAME OF LIFE”! Click any picture for a larger version. Our coaches Alexis Denischuk and Taniesha Hubsher were very proud of our Canskaters as […]

Submitted by: Louise Watkins | Team Watkins, a competitive Jr. Men’s Curling Team based out of the Swan River Curling Club, has completed their competitive season. Pictured above: Canola Jr. U21 Provincials in Rivers, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. Along with curling on Thursday evening Men’s league in Swan River, they had […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 9, 2016 at around 11:00 pm, Swan River RCMP were notified that Lorlene BONE, a 31 year-old female, had gone missing from Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. The investigation has determined that Lorlene was last seen on February 29, 2016 in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Police are concerned for her safety […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | A large crowd was in attendance on March 10, 2016 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library. Maureen Bowles gave a welcome and introduced guests. Pictured Above: Board Members Mary Snelgrove and Angela Hinchliffe cut the Anniversary Cake. Click any picture for a larger version. Greeting came from Councillor […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole | Swan School of Dance presents DANCE This 24th Annual Recital Tues. March 22, 2016 7:00 pm SVRSS Auditorium “DANCE THIS” will feature over 100 students in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical. Also this year, THE FABULOUS DANCING DADS have returned to give us a performance. Come and enjoy an evening […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger’s Bowling Team had a lot of fun at the Bring a Staff Member Competition at Up Your Alley Bowling Center on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. 18 participants took part in the competition. Taking 1st place were Robby Thomas and […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | The Swan Valley Atom Broncos faced Dauphin in the Parkissimo League North Division Finals. Game one was held in Swan River on February 23, 2016. The Stampeders came out charging and six minutes in Brady Burghart converted a Kash Henkelman pass to open the scoring. In the final minute of […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Rick Wowchuk Campaign office located at 900 Main Street is now officially open. The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 10:00 am on Friday March 11, 2016. The campaign team, supporters and local media were in attendance. Rick Wowchuk, PC Candidate for Swan River, thanked everyone in attendance […]

Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club Competition Sat. March 19, 2016 SVRSS Silver Collection 50/50 & Silent Auction Canteen by SVRSS Geography Group Session 1: 8:30am – Advanced/Pre-Provincial Session 2: 11:15am – Beginners Session 3: 2:30pm – Intermediate Swan Valley Cheetahs – Gymnastics Club Showcase Sun. March 20, 2016 at 1:30pm […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 1st, 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 was absent with permission. 1.  Call to order 2.  Adoption of Agenda Resolution No: 2016.109 Moved By: David Moriaux […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. The official time to set your clocks ahead 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, March 13, 2016 Set your clock to: 3:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

Submitted by: Wade Dale | Hairstyling teach Wade A. Dale, chaperone Marylin Delaurie, and students Madison Rausch and Maclyn Burghart travel to Thompson’s UCN building to compete in the “Traditional Bridal Up Do” for Northern Skills 2016 on March 3, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. After an hour and 45 minuets and […]

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | The Rick Wowchuk Campaign had an awesome turnout this past Saturday morning morning (March 5, 2016) at their Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the Elk’s Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you so much to the 175 plus friends and supporters. Their support is truly appreciated. People from […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The nightly winner in last week’s Chase the Ace fundraiser hosted by the Bowsman Skating Rink and Bowsman Curling Club was Tim Poels of Bowsman. Click picture for a larger version. The game continues every Friday night from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Bowsman Hotel. The accumulating jackpot is now […]

Submitted by: Judy Kostyshyn | The NDP Craft & Home Business Market was held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre. Click any picture for a larger version. Twenty-five tables of various home business vendors provided shoppers with a large variety of items to choose from. The event also included a […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The weather co-operated on Sunday March 6, 2016 for the Annual Thunderhill Ski Area Mardi Gras. People of all ages came from all over the Valley and Saskatchewan, as far away as Inglis and Brandon, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone enjoyed the conditions and friendly atmosphere […]

ValleyBiz Story | Club Sapp Gaming Centre held a celebration on Friday March 4, 2016 to mark its anniversary of one year in business. The gaming centre was packed throughout the day with draws and snacks provided to mark the special occasion. Click any picture for a larger version. “After 1 year of operations we […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The Swan Valley JV Girls Basketball Team played Virden on March 2, 2016 in Swan River for a berth at the AAA JV Girls Provincial Championship. The Tigers controlled the game from the beginning to the end, winning convincingly 44-25. Pictured above: JV Girls Team – Front Row: Julia Arp, […]

Submitted by: Dr. Leah Koetting Some of you may remember me as the resident doctor who worked with Dr. le Roux in the fall of 2014. Some of you know me now as your family doctor. Some of you think I look far too young to be doing this. Don’t worry! That will change with […]

Submitted by: Brenna Kichuk On March 4, 2016, the Minitonas Figure Skating Club hosted its annual carnival. The carnival was themed “On the Silver Screen”. Click any picture for a larger version. The evening contained many wonderful performances from approximately 25 skaters to songs from a variety of movies including The Minion Movie, Charlie and […]

Submitted by: Teri Martin | On March 2, 2016, the Swan Valley Lions Clubs were commended in a Manitoba Legislative Assembly Member’s Statement by Minister Rob Kostyshyn for their dedication, service and community leadership. Pictured above are: Minister Kostyshyn with Lions Wayne Markel, Alex Haluschak, Ken Sutherland, Bert Jones, Al Karton and Bert Jenner Click […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | Frauds & Scams Presentation Thurs. March 17, 2016 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Elks Hall Complimentary Lunch Everyone Welcome Service to Seniors and Community Futures invites you to a joint presentation from the Royal Bank of Canada and the RCMP addressing senior safety. Current frauds and scams and how to […]

Submitted by: Marni Zamzow | 12 teams from the Swan River and Bowsman Junior Curling Clubs competed in the Swan River Junior Bonspiel on March 6, 2016. The day was filled with great curling and sportsmanship! Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: Group A winners were the Presley Sagert team defeating Team […]

Submitted by: Vivian Rooks HOPE – Buy a Bunch of it! Daffodils $7 per bunch March 15, 2016 To Pre Order DAFFODILS or VOLUNTEER call Vivian and leave message by March 8, 2016 204-734-3528 All Proceeds Directly to the Canadian Cancer Society

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of February, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve –C. Eisner Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Councillor – S. Walmsley […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | North West Regional Library 50th Anniversary Thurs. March 10, 2016 Welcome & Greeting 2 pm Swan River Library Cake & refreshments to follow. North West Regional Library, Swan River and Benito Branches We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary Join us as we celebrate our library and community with a look […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk The Benito Firemen’s Association hosted their Annual Fireman’s Supper. The event was held at the Benito Rec Centre on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Pictured above: Fire Chief William Woytkiw. He washes up the last of the dishes, and calls this years supper a success. Click on picture for a larger version. […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s 37th Annual Poker Derby took place on February 28, 2016. We had a fresh cover of snow to start the day. Prime winter temperatures gave us a near perfect day to be on the trail. Click any picture for a larger version. Good sponsorship from local businesses for donations, […]

Submitted by: June Jamieson | Annual Hymn Sing An Evening of Inspirational Music Seventh-day Adventist Church Sunday, March 20 7:00 p.m. All Welcome Freewill offering will be taken for Syrian Refugees Refreshments to follow

Submitted by: Rachele Anderson | The Bowsman Ladies Curling Club held their annual bonspiel February 26-28th 2016 at the Bowsman Curling Rink. A total of 16 rinks entered the bonspiel. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above are the TD Canada Trust 1st Event Winners were Darlene Beck, Joanne Hart, Shelley Jersak and […]

Submitted by: Denise Sigurdson | Birch River Skating Club presents Around the World Friday, March 11, 2016 7:00 pm Birch River Arena Silver Collection Silent Auction! Guest Skater! Concession!

Submitted by: Colin Baldwin | The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association held their 9th Annual Vintage Ride on Saturday, February 27, 2016. The day started out with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Bowsman and District Lions, which once again was a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. The vintage ride, even with […]

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | Rick Wowchuk Campaign Pancake Breakfast Sat. March 5, 2016 8:00 am to 10:30 am Elks Hall, Swan River Tickets $10 Tickets Available from: Lance Jacobson 204-734-8052 or Rick Wowchuk 204-734-2132

Submitted by: Mile Jones | On February 25, 2016 the Swan Valley School Division Middle Years School Valley Basketball championships were held at the SVRSS. The Minitonas Mustang girls team won the championship. Click picture for a larger version. Back (left to right): Madi Sagert, Alexa Stupak, Mr. Jones, Justyna Vandepoele, Ella Hart, Ellie Oakes, […]

Submitted by: Heather Neilsen | Swan Valley RISE in partnership with Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce and Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre, and also with a donation from the now inactive Swan Valley Action Committee, hosted a community presentation February 25, 2016 on 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. Approximately 80 people attended mainly comprised of […]