Submitted by: Jackie Mayuk | Ford and Free the Children are off to a terrific start to their 2015 We Scare Hunger campaign. To kick off a month of fundraising for the Swan Valley Food Bank, Formo Motors Ltd held a barbecue lunch Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. Formo […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | Students at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School will soon benefit from a new state-of-the-art construction trades facility and new skills training equipment. Click picture for a larger version. Premier Greg Selinger made the announcement at the SVRSS heavy duty Mechanics Shop on October 5, 2015. “There are tremendous opportunities […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Family Fun Night on October 3, 2015 at Christian Fellowship Church in Birch River was a success. Click any picture for a larger version. There were lots of games, visiting, and snacks enjoyed by all ages. Join us next month!

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | The craft and bake sale at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre on October 3, 2015 went great. Over 24 tables were set up. Click any picture for a larger version. People of all ages enjoyed baking, crafts, jewelry and homemade crafts. Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre will also be holding a […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | The Bowsman and District Lions Club would like to thank everyone who came out or helped support our 12th Annual Bowsman Bull-A-Rama and made it another huge success. Pictures by Corey Hurren and ValleyBiz.ca – Click any picture for a larger version. The medical equipment fundraiser was held on Saturday, […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn The Bowsman Skating Rink along with the Bowsman Curling Club invite you to “Chase the Ace”. A fun and exciting card game where you try for the opportunity to find the Ace of Spades. Click any picture for a larger version. The event takes place every Friday night from 6:00 pm-8:00 […]

Submitted by: Kevin Kirkpatrick | On October 3, 2015 at the Swan Sports Lounge people from across the Valley met with Ray Piche, the Federal Liberal candidate, to raise their concerns and to find out where the Liberal Party stands on the issues that are important to them. Photo by: Kevin Kirkpatrick. Click any picture […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | As the players took the fields on October 2, 2015 a light sprinkle of rain welcomed the teams. Fans trickled in and filled the bleachers as the Tigers and Warriors shook hands and lined up for kick off. Click any picture for a larger version. The Swan Valley Tigers won […]

ValleyBiz Story | On September 25, 2015, Birch River school students in grade 3 through 8 stopped by the Swan River Constituency Office to meet with the MLA for Swan River, Manitoba Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn. Click picture for a larger version. Principal Nicole Bobick explained that, in Social Studies, the students […]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP charge driver after dangerous driving video posted on Social Media On September 25, 2015 Swan River RCMP initiated an investigation regarding a video posted on social media. The video obtained by police displayed a cluster of very concerning traffic offences, which clearly put the public at risk. The […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team received the Special Olympics Manitoba 2015 Team of the Year Award at the Special Olympics Festival and Recognition Dinner on Saturday, September 19th 2015 at the Delta Winnipeg. Click any picture for a larger version. The team roster includes Andrew Brass, Joseph […]

Submitted by: Temple Baptist Church Temple Baptist Church hosted the Lumber River Quartet on Friday evening, Oct 2, 2015. The quartet is a well know Southern Gospel Ministry that travels and ministers all across the US and Canada. Click any picture for a larger version. Ronald, Glenn, Greg and Les have appeared on TV, Radio, […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 15th, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier & Sakal present. Delegation: 1. Sergeant Henson The members are focusing on loud mufflers & school speed zones especially near SVRSS. The […]

Submitted by: Karen Peters | Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit fair trade organization that markets handcrafted products made by disadvantaged artisans from more than 120 artisan groups in more than 35 countries. Super 8 Motel Meeting Room 10am – 7pm Thursday, November 19, 2015 10am – 7pm Friday, November 20, 2015 10am – 5pm […]

The closure of the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre has been extended until October 23, 2015. The pool closed on September 8, 2015 for scheduled annual maintenance. The closure was planned to last 2 weeks with the facility expected to re-open September 21, 2015. Town of Swan River Mayor, Glen McKenzie has issued the […]

Submitted Story | On September 30, 2015 Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff presented the Conservation Officer Community Service Award and the Wildland Firefighter of the Year Award. “Every day, throughout Manitoba, our employees work hard to make our province a better place to live and work,” the minister added. “Today, we are honoured […]

Submitted by: Allison Sommerville Benito School Parent Council and Ford are teaming up to raise money for Benito School’s new playground. October 24, 2015 Benito School 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come on out and drive a brand new Ford vehicle from Formo Motors (no sales pitch) and Ford will donate $20.00 for every driver […]

Submitted by: Prairie Mountain Health for Parkland Residency Unit | The Parkland Family Medicine program hit the road and had the opportunity to visit three local farms on September 25, 2015. Family Medicine residents, in both the first and second years of the Parkland Residency Program, visited farms in the rural communities of Sifton, Pine […]

Submitted by: Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada | Jacquie Mydynski-Arp, vice principal of Swan Valley Regional Secondary School from Swan River, Manitoba has been awarded the 2015 SEVEC History Award. Presented by the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC), this award celebrates Canadian achievements in the field of history […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | The Board of Service to Seniors Invites you to attend the OFFICIAL OPENING of the GYM in the PARK Wed. Oct. 7, 2015 1:00 p.m. In the Legion Park

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development September 28, 2015 | Northwest Region Drier weather conditions prevailed through most of the Northwest Region over the week allowing for harvest progress. There are many instances of crop being harvested at tough moisture levels, and then artificially dried or put on aeration […]

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | Rick Wowchuk Campaign Pancake Breakfast Sat. October 17, 2015 9:00am to 11:30 am Elks Hall in Swan River Tickets $10 Tickets Available from: Lance Jacobson 204-734-8052 Rick Wowchuk 204-734-2132 Draw for Grey Cup Tickets Raffle will be made

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League held its 4th annual Banquet and Fundraiser at the Museum Hall on September 26, 2015. Sold out once again, the crowd enjoyed a great meal served by Verneece Eggie and crew. Pictured above: Susan Huxley & Joyce Bateman Click any picture for a larger version. […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | 2014 RMFL Champions The Swan Valley Tigers vs East Parkland Fri. October 2, 2015 4:30 pm SVRSS Field Come out and Cheer on the Local Boys! Concession and 50/50 Draw.

ValleyBiz Story | Fall has arrived in the Swan Valley in all its splendor. The warm sunshine cutting through the fresh, crisp air, the sound of leaves crunching under foot, and miles of country roads lined with beautiful colours against the bright blue sky. Click any picture for a larger version. The rolling hills, rivers […]

Submitted by: Chelsea Palmer | Rumors Skate and Snow held a fundraiser on September 25, 2015 to raise money for re-surfacing Swan River Lions Skate Plaza. Rob’s Sizzlin Hot Dogz donated 100% of sales for a total of $846.50. Pictured above: Pete Spence skating. Click any picture for a larger version. Following the fundraiser, 47 […]

ValleyBiz Story | A rare lunar occurrence made an appearance in the night skies over Swan Valley on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The moon glowed red as a result of a total lunar eclipse – also referred to as a blood moon. Click pictures for a larger version. The eclipse was even more spectacular as […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The new Rural Economic Development Steering Committee held its first meeting on Sept. 22, 2015 with the focus on a co-operative plan to bolster economic development in rural Manitoba. “Rural development in Manitoba contributes to strong local economies,” said Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn. “There are […]

Submitted by: Karen Gade Benito United Church Fall Supper Benito Rec. Centre Sun. October 25, 2015 4:30 pm DST Adults – $13 12 & under – $7 Pre-school- Free For take out and delivery in Benito call 539-2375 after 12 noon.

Submitted by: Robert TerHorst | Lumber River Concert October 2, 2015 7:00 pm Temple Baptist Church 913 – 1st Street S. Swan River, MB Presented by: CRY 920 FM Red River Mutual Free Admission Offering Gratefully Accepted

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte present. Councilor Delaurier arrived at 9:00 p.m. & Councilor Sakal absent Delegation: Report from Fire Department Chief Fedorchuk: In the months of July […]

Submitted by: Lydia Boychuk | Sept 21, 2015, Westwood Inn, at 7:00 PM, was the setting for the first “Ladies Nite Out”, put on by the Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary. Click any picture for a larger version. There was a wonderful turnout, with over a hundred ladies present to enjoy the very informative and […]

Submitted by: Ron Kostyshyn, MLA for Swan River This summer, families in Swan River got some great news! Our NDP government is helping four communities in the Swan River constituency upgrade their water treatment plants, which means more families will have cleaner, safer water. The communities of Waterhen, Camperville and Duck Bay will receive almost […]

Submitted by: Chelsey Palmer | September 25, 2015 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Swan River Lions Skate Plaza Rob’s Sizzlin Hot Dogz $5 Hot Dog & Bag of Chips 100% of Sales go towards Swan River Lions Skate Plaza Prizes & Giveaways Locals Demo / Contest to Follow – Starts at 6:30 pm Skate / […]

34th Annual Swan Valley Ducks Unlimited Banquet & Auction Sat. Oct. 24, 2015 War Veterans Community Hall Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Supper at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at: Riddells Plumbing and Heating, Spruce Products or any Ducks Unlimited committee member. Contact person is Patty Gattinger at 204-734-2494.

ValleyBiz Story | Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 23, 2015 for the conversion of its Swan Valley, Manitoba, OSB mill into an engineered wood siding mill. Click above picture for a larger version. Dignitaries from around the area joined LP officials in celebrating the conversion project, which involves retooling the […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development September 21, 2015 | Northwest Region Unsettled weather conditions prevailed through the north half of the Northwest Region during most of the week, causing a delay in harvest progress throughout most of that area. There were reports of light frost in some parts […]

Submitted by: Kevin Kirkpatrick | Meet and Greet: Ray Piche Federal Liberal Candidate Dauphin Swan River Neepawa Riding October 3, 2015 9:30 am till 11:00 am Swan River Sports Lounge and Deli Drop in a discuss the issues which matter to you! Free Coffee.

Submitted by: Niko Saula | TD Tree Days took place in Swan River on Saturday, September 19, 2015. We had 16 volunteers at the event. Ken Fosty (Certified Arborist) from Tree Canada, supported the planting with technical expertise. Click picture for a larger version. 300 trees were planted in Swan River – putting us that […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell Craft & Bake Sale Sat. October 3, 2015 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre 1413 Main Street Over 25 talented crafters tables will be set up. Knitting, sewing, jewelry, soaps, barn board art, baking, mustards, teas, to name a few. Canteen will be available with proceeds going to […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler | The Shaker City Fall Tournament took place in Benito on Saturday, August 19, 2015. 16 individuals played in 3 divisions: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Pictured Above, Left-right: Back:Ramsey Macooh, Darryl Vanderschaaf, Mark Kerr, Brent Thomas, Darryl Izzard, Pat Harness, Rick Kinaschuk, Tyson Kinaschuk, Braden Thomas Middle: Scott Beehler, Front: Winona […]

ValleyBiz Story | Across Canada and around the world people joined together to take part in the 35th Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. Family, friends and furry companions enjoyed the beautiful fall day as they did their part to help keep Terry’s dream alive. Click any picture for a larger version. The Terry Fox […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff | We Scare Hunger Kick Off BBQ October 6, 2015 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Hamburger or hotdog, chips and pop $5. Bring in a non-perishable food item and be entered in our weekly draw! Last year we collected over 800 pounds of food items, WE NEED YOU to help us […]

RCMP Media Release | Following the initial investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision on August 31, 2015, Swan River RCMP has charged Jackson Dewey LUND, 23, from Kelowna British Columbia with: -Impaired Operation (by Alcohol) of Motor Vehicle Causing Death, and -Operation of a Vehicle while over 80 mg% of alcohol Causing Death, both […]

Submitted by: Carol Fahrenschon | Well over 80 teachers and spouses attended a delicious luncheon at the Westwood Inn on Friday, September 18, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. The late John Kastrukoff headed the provincial task force in the late 1980’s and provided encouragement to the original 13 charter members who organized […]

Below are links to the minutes of the Swan Valley West Council Meetings that were recently released on September 18, 2015 Swan Valley West Minutes – June 29, 2015 – Special Meeting Swan Valley West Minutes – July 9, 2015 – Special Meeting Swan Valley West Minutes – July 14, 2015 Swan Valley West Minutes […]

Below are links to the minutes of the Minitonas-Bowsman Council Meetings that were recently released on September 18, 2015 Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – July 21, 2015 Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – August 4, 2015 Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – August 18, 2015 Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – September 1, 2015

Swan River RCMP Report | On September 17, 2015 at about 8:30 pm a call came in through 911 reporting a collision between a swather and a truck on the Pretty Valley highway (#486) at the Roaring River Bridge, about 1 mile south of PTH 83. Police & Fire were dispatched to the scene. There […]

Submitted by: Karmel Foster | Thursday September 17, 2015 Northern Leisure and Power Products sponsored Conquer The Dirt Demo Tour in which was a success … even though Mother Nature had other ideas for the day!! We would like to thank our valued customers for braving the weather and taking the time to stop in […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Nite Gals Golf held their windup on Sept 15, 2015. 23 ladies braved the damp conditions playing the course using only 2 clubs each – that and the weather proved a fair challenge. Click picture for a larger version. A warm bowl chili and great prizes concluded the evening.