Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Team Penning Club of Benito, MB closed out their 2015 season with a trail ride and team penning jackpot on the weekend of September 12 and 13, 2015. Pictured above: Carmi and Trey Hrabarchuk – photo by Sharon Foster Click any picture for a larger version. Twenty-one […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development September 14, 2015 | Northwest Region Unsettled weather conditions over the past week, along with wet field conditions from the previous weekend, caused a delay in harvest progress throughout the Northwest Region. More favorable harvest conditions arrived in time for the weekend when […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 1st day of September, 2015 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve –C. Eisner Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk & S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Delegations: 7:00 pm – […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Swan Valley Hoedowners Two Free Dances for New Dancers October 7, 2015 October 14, 2015 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Swan River Senior Centre 702 First Street North Want to join a fun activity that’s physically, mentally, and socially motivating? The Swan Valley Hoedowners are offering you the opportunity for […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Giant Tiger Owner/Store Manager Cecile Bayona and Giant Tiger Regional Support Manager Chris Beblow presented Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region with a $700 donation on August 29, 2015 at the Giant Tiger Grand Opening in Swan River. Parkland athletes, including Darren Boryskavich (front row, third from right) from Russell, who […]

Submitted by: Cramer Coulthart | Swan River Lions Club is teaming up with Purina Walk for Dog Guides Sat. October 3, 2015 11:00 am Registration 12:00 pm Walk Swan River Legion Park A project of the Swan River Lions Club For more information call 204-734-2780

Submitted by: Karmel Foster | Conquer Dirt Demo Tour Thurs. Sept 17, 2015 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Hot Dog Lunch Northern Leisure & Power Products 1911 Dubreuil St. Swan River Test ride a new Yamaha ATV of Side x Side Hot Dog Lunch 11:00 am to 2:00 pm $2.00 for a Hot Dog and […]

Special Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 28th day of August, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. The Purpose of the meeting is to discuss; Public Works (In Camera) Planning Meeting (In Camera) Geotextile Roller Letter of Support […]

ValleyBiz Story | A new pricing structure will be implemented at the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre effective October 1, 2015. The new two-tier fee system will have residents of two local municipalities paying double the listed fee. According the new Fall 2015 Rates, residents of Swan Valley municipalities that are not financially supporting […]

Submitted by: Reeve, Verne Scouten On behalf of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West To say that the Municipality of Swan Valley West has had an interesting start would be somewhat of an understatement. The amalgamation of the RM of Swan River and the Village of Benito has not been without its […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Nite Gals Golf Windup Fiesta Sept. 15, 2015 5:30 shot gun start Mucho FUN!! Please join the gals for food, prizes and “fun” golf Everyone is welcome. Rain Date: September 22, 2015

Minutes of the 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 25th day of August, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Verne Scouten Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish Terry Neely, Stan Potten […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Despite rain, cold, and hordes of mosquitoes, everyone had a good time of fellowship, and praising God at the Jamboree. Pictured left Josephine Laquette and Milly Jackson relaxing between their turns to sing. Click any picture for a larger version. The main singers for the weekend were Kene and Milly […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development September 8, 2015 | Northwest Region Harvest operations in the Northwest Region moved forward until the weekend when unsettled weather stalled harvest progress. Rainfall amounts of 12 to 51 mm are reported from most parts of the region. Soil moisture conditions are adequate […]

Submitted by: Bowsman and District Lions Club | The Bowsman and District Lions Club would like to invite you to their 12th Annual Bowsman Bull-A-Rama Rough Stock Rodeo which will be held on Sat. October 3, 2015. The schedule of events is as follows: 3pm – Old West Saloon and Kal Tire Cowboy Steak BBQ […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 31, 2015, at approximately 10:30 am, Winnipegosis RCMP received a report of a missing 14-year-old female from Thompson who was last seen by her mother on August 30, 2015 in Camperville, Manitoba. Bethany Sheree BONE is described as aboriginal, 5′ 6″, 120 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes […]

Valleybiz Story | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club hosted their season ender on Saturday, August 29, 2015. The club capped off the season with a 4 cylinder demo derby – crashing and smashing until only one car was left running. Click any picture for a larger version. For one last time this year at […]

Ladies Night Out Inner Strength for Courage and Change Guest Speakers – Cancer Care – Nurse Practitioner – Human Trafficking The Westwood Inn Mon. September 21, 2015 7:00 p.m. Tickets $15 per Person Dessert and Coffee or Tea Tickets available at: – Bee Gee’s Stationery – Pantry & Privy Niche – SRV Hospital Gift Shop […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development August 31, 2015 | Northwest Region Harvest operations in the Northwest Region moved ahead slowly over the past week. High humidity and heavy dew in the mornings, along with light sporadic showers, contributed to the slow harvest progress. Early seeded canola crops that […]

Celebrating 25 Years Fri. September 18, 2015 12:00 pm Westwood Inn Swan Valley Retired Teachers invite ALL retired teachers and spouses to the 25th anniversary luncheon celebration of the Swan Valley Retired Teachers. To reserve call 204-734-4837 by Friday, September 11, 2015

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On September 1, 2015 the Swan River Golf & Country Club hosted the 2015 Junior Open. 30 local junior golfers entered (19 boys and 11 girls) for 9 or 18 holes, and a skills competition (driving, chipping, putting) completed the day. Group Photo- Tournament participants with coaches Jeff Leadbeater and […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 18th day of August, 2015 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk & S. Walmsley Assistant C.A.O. – P. Simpson Delegations: 7:30 pm – Stevo Potkanjak […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Giant Tiger celebrated the official grand opening of its newest store in Swan River, Manitoba. Store Owner/Manager, Cecile Bayona oficially cut the ribbon Saturday morning. Click any picture for a larger version. A large group of shoppers gathered early Saturday morning, hoping to be first in line […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 31st, 2015 at approximately 4:45 pm, officers from Swan River RCMP were called to a collision involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Main Street in Swan River. Officers and emergency personnel arrived at the scene and found the motorcyclist seriously injured. […]

Manitoba Government Media Release | The Manitoba government is investing an additional $500,000 to facilitate completion of Swan River’s Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre, Municipal Government Minister Drew Caldwell announced. Minister Ron Kostyshyn (right) announced the funding with Mayor Glen McKenzie (left) during an event at the Town of Swan River Office on August 28, […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 18th, 2015, at 7:30 pm. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s Whyte, Delaurier, Jacobson, Moriaux, Friesen present. Councilor Sakal was absent. Delegation: Report from R.C.M.P. Sargent Steven Hensen: – The Town’s new Staff Sargent still has to sell […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff | Baby Sophia’s Benefit BBQ hosted by Dufresne Furniture and Formo Motors on Wednesday August 26, 2015 was a huge success! Click any picture for a larger version. People could be seen flooding through the doors at Formo Motors eager to support the heart tugging cause, enjoy a hamburger for lunch […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik and Lee & Rita Cryderman | Rain, Rain go away! Even though the forecast for rain may have eventually damped the ground, it did not dampen the spirits of loyal and new participants. Pictures by: Rita Cryderman, Roseanne Coma and ValleyBiz Click any picture for a larger version. Almost twenty campers […]

Submitted by: TD Bank Group TD Tree Days Sat. September 19, 2015 9:00AM – 12:00PM Swan Valley Museum PTH #10 Swan River, MB Join us as we do our part to help plant 50,000 trees nationwide during TD Tree Days. Locally, volunteers will plant 300 trees at the Swan Valley Museum (PTH #10, Swan River) […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development August 24, 2015 | Northwest Region Harvest was interrupted mid-week when thunderstorm activity resulted in random rain showers through parts of the Northwest Region. Unsettled weather also continued through the weekend. Rainfall amounts ranged from 0 to over 25 mm depending on location. […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | The Legion Park has one more option for those looking to stay fit while enjoying the outdoors. Gym in the Park, a Service to Seniors project funded through the New Horizons for Seniors grant took shape last week in the Legion Park in Swan River. Pictured above, the gym equipment […]

Minutes of the 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 11th day of August, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: Verne Scouten Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish Terry Neely, Stan Potten […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | Blue Sky Arena Team Penning Club The Trail Ride & Jackpot have been rescheduled due to poor weather. New dates are as follows: Trail Ride Sat. September 12, 2015 11:00 am (MB Time) Fall Jackpot Sun. September 13, 2015 11:30 am (MB Time) The Blue Sky Arena Team Penning club […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Nite Gals Golf was held on August 18, 2015 and saw 31 golfers enjoying the Fun Challenge. Click any picture for a larger version. Activities included golfing left-handed, manuevering thru a potato maze, wearing oven mitts to tee off, putting in the toilet seat plus many other challenges to […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilors Whyte, Sakal, Moriaux, Friesen present. Councilor Delaurier and Jacobson were absent. Delegation: Ron Lewicki, Building Inspector regarding a proposed change to the Town of Swan River zoning […]

Submitted by: Angie Henkelman | Swan River Minor Hockey (SRMH) held an equipment Swap and Sale on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Lots of equipment was on hand in preparation for the upcoming hockey season. Click Picture for a Larger Version. The SRMH Registrar, Heidi Langan, was also in attendance to collect registrations. If you missed […]

Special Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 7th day of August, 2015 at 9:05 a.m. The Purpose of the meeting is to Discuss; Functions of the GPS System for Graders 2014 Audit – Village of Benito […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region is grateful to receive the proceeds from Club Sapp VLT Gaming Centre’s 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the Swan River Golf Course. Click picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: Club Sapp General Manager, Larry Lavallee (right) presented the […]

Submitted by: Zoe Zbirun | The Women’s Auxiliary Yard Sale took place in Benito on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, 2015 with proceeds going to fund Legion Hall repairs. Click any picture for a larger version. The turn out was amazing, and it was a huge success. We are really thankful for everyone […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff | Baby Benefit BBQ Wed. August 26, 2015 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Kris and Lori Zagrobelny were blessed with their first child; beautiful baby girl Sophia Sloan, who arrived early on July 11th weighing only 2lbs 13oz. Sophia will need surgery and is spending time in the hospital at Winnipeg […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development August 17, 2015 | Northwest Region Temperatures were hot throughout the Northwest Region during the week causing crops to advance quickly. Thunderstorm activity resulted in random rain showers throughout most of the region. Rainfall amounts ranged from 0 to about 12 mm. Soil […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | 17th Annual Cowan Trail Celebration Sat. August 22, 2015 Cowan Community Centre Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Fruit Adults $7 Trail Ride Leaves at 10:30 am (rain or shine) Registration includes supper Adults $20 Call Lee 525-4285 ATV Poker Derby 11:00 am – 1:00 […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 4th day of August, 2015 A.D. at 7:05 p.m. Present: Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk & S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice Reeve, C. Eisner Delegations: […]

Submitted by: Chris Reimer | Despite it being ideal harvest weather close to 30 area farmers and industry advisors attended MNP’s “Putting Your Best Farm Forward” seminar on August 13, 2015 Click any picture for a larger version. Peter Manness, a professional agrologist and advisor within MNP’s Farm Management Consulting Group, delivered an insightful seminar […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Swan River Minor Hockey Hockey Equipment Swap/Sale Wed. August 19, 2015 6 – 8 pm Swan River Centennial Arena If you have a surplus of equipment, all age levels to donate or wish to sell on consignment, please bring to the Swan River Arena, Wednesday August 19th, 2015. Ensure name, […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On August 15th, 2015 shortly before 8 pm Swan River RCMP received a report of a dispute over a bicycle in Birch River, MB. The suspect had returned and was now pointing what appeared to be a ‘handgun’ at the victim. Through investigation the ‘handgun’ was found to be a […]

Submitted by: Samantha Burnett | Playground and Swan River Day Camp: Overall the summer was very good with both didn’t have as many kids as we have in the past but we had fun with the kids we had. Click any picture for a large version. In the following pictures we made slime during the […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie Tuesday Nite Gals Golf Fun Challenge August 18, 2015 6:30 pm start Food, Prizes & FUN Everyone Welcome Get your friends together for a “crazy” nite on the course!

ValleyBiz Story | The 17th Annual Durban Demo Derby took place on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Roaring engines, spinning tires, flying mud and mangled metal are the ingredients for a good, old fashioned smashup, and fun for spectators of all ages. Click any picture for a larger version. Time between heats was spent on “precision” […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development August 10, 2015 | Northwest Region A major weather system moving through most of the Northwest Region over the past week resulted in amounts of at least 10 mm to over 50 mm of rain in localized areas. Soil moisture conditions are adequate […]