Submitted by: Rev. Kathy Highmoor | Hillsview Hike May 25th, 2015 Bowsman United Church, Bowsman, MB to Knox United Church, Minitonas, MB In Celebration of Health – Spiritual, Emotional, Mental and Physical Life is a journey and its steps are shared with so many. Itinerary: 8:00 am – 9:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am – […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | St. James Anglican A.C.W. SPRING TEA and BAKE SALE Sat. April 25, 2015 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. $5.00 St. James Anglican Church 1201 1st. South, Swan River EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Submitted by: Brenda Deneer | Swan River Ladies Curling Club Garage & Bake Sale Fri. April 24, 2015 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Swan River Community Centre (Curling Rink) Come try our “Homemade” baking and check out the assortment of garage sale items.

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | The baked spaghetti luncheon put on by Swan Valley Animal Protection League on April 8/15 was a roaring success! Pictured left: Marnie Waddell counts the money at the door. Click any picture for a larger version. People of all ages came out to enjoy a great lunch of baked spaghetti, […]

Submitted by: Tracy Burick Practical tools and information to help protect kids from porn, child predators and human trafficking. Free Workshop with Sid Koop Sat. April 18, 2015 10:00 am – 12:00 pm SVRSS Cafeteria A little help can make a big difference. For more information call 238-4913

Submitted by: Myrna Zinkiew | Spring Banquet Sat. April 11, 2015 6:00 pm Community Bible Fellowship Freewill Offering Entertainment Proceeds to Madge Lake Bible Camp

RCMP Media Release | On April 4, 2015, Swan River RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Swan River, Manitoba. As a result of the search, RCMP seized marihuana, cell phones, scales and other drug paraphernalia. Daniel Panko, 48, of Swan River, is charged with Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking, […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik Cowan Spring Supper Cowan Community Centre Sun. April 19, 2015 Supper will be served from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be a large selection of buffet items to choose from. Adults – $12.00, Children 7-13 – $6.00, Preschoolers Free. Take-outs are available. Everyone Welcome. Come on out – we […]

Submitted by: Donna L D Burghart BAM Jam Camp held March 30 & 31, 2015, put on by the Bowsman School Parent Advisory Council, was once again a great success! Click any picture for a larger version. This was the 5th Anniversary for BAM Jam Camp and proved that the talent in our Valley just […]

Submitted by: Sharon Glasscock | Early Years Wellness Fair May 6, 2015 Swan River Curling Rink 10:00am – 7:00pm FREE for parents and children (birth-5 years old) Fun interactive stations, screenings and display booths, snacks, draw prizes and giveaways. More info contact Sharon@ 734-4531.

Submitted by: Erin Brown | SWAN VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Annual General Meeting Westwood Inn March 25, 2015 7:00 p.m. Informal appetizer supper was served by the Westwood Inn. 1. Welcome – President Heather Nielsen. 2. Greetings from the Town of Swan River – Councillor David Moriaux brought greetings on behalf of the Town of […]

Municipality of Swan Valley West By-Election Results Council (2 Positions): 1. MINISH, David – 370 votes 2. BLOSHA, Carrie – 365 votes MACHAN, Donald – 354 votes RIEHL, Lonny – 304 votes GADE, Bill – 275 votes SASYNIUK, Nick – 77 votes

Submitted Story | Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) recently designed a new tourism booklet as part of its mandate to help develop the Swan Valley region as a visitor destination. Click picture for a larger version. The eight page booklet was designed in consultation with Valley in the Mountains Tourism and […]

Submitted by: Gary Slack | The Swan River Men’s Curling Club held their 98th Annual Bonspiel on March 27, 28, 29, 2015 Winner of the first event was the Rick Kinaschuk team (pictured left). Click any picture for a larger version. Second event winner was the Terry Vopni team. Pictured right. Third event winner was […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole | On Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 the students of the Swan School of Dance “wowed” a packed audience with a spectacular show! The two hour long recital featured 28 excellent dance numbers. Photos are courtesy of “Captured by Jennifer” Photographer. Click any picture for a larger version. From our tiny “Movers […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Verne Scouten Councillors: Stan Potten Glen Foster Terry Neely Brian Burick STAN POTTEN BRIAN BURICK RESOLVED that […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Thursday, March 19th, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Delaurier, Whyte, Sakal, Moriaux, Friesen, present. Delegations: 1. Mayor McKenzie presented a grant cheque to Crystal Duchesne of the Swan Valley Crisis Centre. 2. Kent and […]

Submitted by: Jaimie Walker | On March 23, 2015, the Swan River Skating Club took their final “Road Trip” of the year to a full house of enthusiastic fans. Click Any picture for a larger version. The performances were fantastic, it was really sweet to see the little ones in Canskate improving their basic skills […]

Submitted by: Brett Church | Minitonas and District Lions Medical Assistance Supper Sun. April 26, 2015 Veterans Community Hall Doors open at 5 pm Supper at 6 pm Proceeds to Dialysis Equipment Upgrade. Tickets $30 per person Tickets available from any Minitonas and District Lions Club member. For information Contact Robert Gordon at 204-734-3360

Submitted by: Darlene Beck | The Swan River Ladies Curling Club held their 87th annual bonspiel from March 20-22, 2015. 25 teams attended the event with many participating in the “Mexican Fiesta” theme! Pictured above: 1st event sponsored by Whites Drug Store to: Kari Goethe, Staci Brelinski, Jennifer Mangin & Charlene Fothergill. Click any picture […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | BAM Jam Camp is hosting it’s 5th Anniversary! Come on out to see some of Canada’s greatest musicians! Including Marcel Hapel, Kim de Laforest, Donna Turk, Morgan Turk, Greg Simm, Daniel Koulack, Ameena Bajer-Koulack, Ryan D’Aoust & Karrnnel Mon. March 30, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Instructors Concert Admission – […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festivals began another season of festivals with a very successful ‘Fiddlin’ Festival held at Temple Baptist Church on Friday, March 20, 2015 Click any picture for a larger version. The day began with an early morning session where fiddling students performed for adjudication. This year […]

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | Swan River Progressive Conservative Association Annual General Meeting Spring Fundraiser Dinner Sat. April 11, 2015 Cocktails at 5:30 PM Dinner at 6:00 PM AGM at 7:00 PM Everything will be held in the River Room at the Westwood Inn. Dinner is $40/person. AGM is free for all to attend. For […]

Submitted by: Mike Rusk | Over 500 competitors took to the ice at Whitefish Lake on March 21, 2015. The weather was good and it was a great day. Celesta Church (pictured left) was the first prize $10,000 winner. Click any picture for a larger view. Kyle Lafreniere won both hidden time, and hidden weight […]

ValleyBiz Story | In a campaign ad on CJ104 radio on March 20, 2015, Bill [Gade] drew additional attention to an ad on ValleyBiz that had already gone viral. Bill alleged another by-election candidate placed the ad. “If they had the guts to put their name to it, you could choose whether or not you […]

Submitted by: Gary Slack | Swan River Men’s Curling Club 98th Annual Bonspiel March 27, 28, 29, 2015 $160.00 per rink. 4 Events. Banquet & Entertainment Saturday night. Chance to win $2000 Las Vegas trip with entry. To enter Contact: Kelly Tibble at 734-4161 (after 5 p.m.) or S.R. curling rink – 734-3055.

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 3rd day of March, 2015 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve: C. Eisner Councillors: G. Bartel, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk & S. Walmsley C.A.O. – K. Chartrand Absent with Notice: Councillors: J. Caruk […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole | Swan School of Dance presents their Annual Recital Now & Then March 25, 2015 7:00 pm SVRSS Auditorium Admission: Adult – $8.00 Student – $5.00 Preschool – Free

Submitted by: Erin Brown | Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM Wed. March 25, 2015 Westwood Inn 6:30 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Meeting $10.00 payable at the door RSVP: To Erin 734-3102 by March 24. Presentations by: Swan Valley School Division, Bruce Kirkpatrick with Investors Group. Board positions are available – submit your name to […]

Submitted Story: Craig Zamzow | On the weekend of March 13-15, 2015 the Swan River Novice Stampeders travelled to Thompson, MB to compete in the 24th annual Jack Burden tournament. Pictured above: Back Row (L to R): Crystal Zamzow, Tavyn Boychuk, Tucker Thompson, Jeff Playford Front Row (L to R): Sammy Jo Moshenko, Eli Betcher, […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Fine Arts Festival Awards Concert & 80th Anniversary Celebration Tues. April 28, 2015 Veterans Community Hall 7:00 p.m. Silver collection. Performances. Award presentations. Light refreshments. Displays. The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival 80th Year of Festivals The public is warmly invited to come out and support the Valley’s arts community […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Fine Arts Band Festival Mon. April 13, 2015 Benito School Session 1: 9:30 a.m. Session 2: 1:00 p.m. Tues. April 14, 2015 Minitonas Middle Years School Session 1: 9:15 a.m. Session 2: 1:00 p.m. Wed. April 15, 2015 SVRSS Cafeteria Session 1: 9:15 a.m. Session 2: 1:30 p.m. Session 3: […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Fine Arts Speech Arts Festival Fri. April 10, 2015 Temple Baptist Church Session: 9:30 a.m. The public is warmly invited to come out and support the Valley’s arts community and budding artists. The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival 80th Year of Festivals

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Fine Arts Music Festival Wed. April 8, 2015 Temple Baptist Church Session 1: 9:15 a.m. Session 2: 1:15 p.m Session 3: 7:00 p.m. Thurs. April 9, 2015 Temple Baptist Church Session 1: 9:15 a.m. Session 2: 1:15 p.m. The public is warmly invited to come out and support the Valley’s […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Fine Arts Fiddlin’ Festival Fri. March 20, 2015 Temple Baptist Church Session 1: 9:30 a.m Session 2: 1:15 p.m. Skills session: 6:30 p.m. “Jammin’” 8:15 p.m. (all interested invited) The public is warmly invited to come out and support the Valley’s arts community and budding artists. The Swan Valley Fine […]

Submitted by: Colleen Eisner | On Saturday, March 14, 2015 over a hundred ladies of every generation and denomination gathered together for a women’s conference. It was a day of enthusiastic worship, being encouraged by the word of God through guest speaker Falon Cooke and by Grace Jersak who shared how her faith has brought […]

Submitted by: Barry Stephen | Friends of the Golf Course “FUN”DRAISER BONANZA! June 20, 2015 All Day Fun Enter Early by Calling: 204-734-3935 Golf, Dinner & Dance Package $125 Package for first 200 paid entrants 18 Holes Scramble, Skill Contest, Hole Prizes 10 am – 5 pm Enjoy the music of Ken Thompson 6 pm […]

Submitted by: Cherlye Zbirun | The Benito Women’s Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Day Tea & Bake Sale was a great success. The weather cooperated and gave us a beautiful afternoon to get together with friends & family. Click any picture for a larger version. Winners of the hamper draws were Zoe Zbirun and Evelyn Bateman. Winner […]

Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | We had a great turnout for the Meet and Showcase this past weekend! Along with the Swan Valley Cheetahs, we had the Flin Flon Flinty’s, Grand Plains Gymcats, and the Neepawa Novas join us for a very successful meet on Saturday. Click any picture for a larger version. The Sunday […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League Spaghetti Luncheon Wed. April 8, 2015 11:00—2:00 p.m. Elk’s Hall Swan River $10 Menu: Baked spaghetti Tossed salad Garlic bread Dessert A beverage 50/50 Tickets will be available. *If you are unable to attend the luncheon but would still like to participate, we are offering […]

Submitted by: Denise Sigurdson | Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and helped out to make our Birch River “Skate the Rainbow” carnival a success for 2015! Click any picture for a larger version.

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Delaurier, Whyte, Sakal, Moriaux present. Friesen absent Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 17th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received. […]

Submittedy by: Vicki Hubscher | On Sat March 7, 2015 Swan River figure skating club hosted provincials. The event was a huge success thanks to our volunteers and community support from many businesses in the Valley. Pictured Above: Emily Simpson 1st, Taniesha Hubscher 2nd, Kylie Talbot 3rd Click any picture for a larger version. Our […]

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | Approximately 50 people attended the World Day of Prayer at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church on Friday, March 6, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. Neoma Steigler, the guest speaker, who recently returned from a winter holiday to the Bahamas, shared her experiences while there. Participants dressed in […]

Submitted by: Garry Eisner | Swan River’s “Men of the Valley”  invites everyone to a fun filled evening with Elk Calling Champion Gary Nemetchek  Fri. March 27, 2015 7pm – Veteran’s Hall This is a unique opportunity for all the Outdoor Enthusiasts to get together and learn more about Elk Calling and Hunting Techniques.  Gary […]

Submitted by: Cheryle Zbirun | Benito Women’s Auxiliary Tea and Bake Sale Sat. March 14, 2015 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Benito Legion Hall Door Prize Draw at 3:15

Submitted by: Donna Leming | During 2 information sessions on March 5 & 9, 2015 CHIP facilitator Dave Ogram gave a DVD presentation by three of the “CHIP” Doctors explaining the benefits of the Complete Health Information Program. Click any picture for a larger version. Several participants from previous CHIP Programs, held in Swan River, […]

Submitted by: Bev Lumax & Lynda Parsons | Lords and Ladies alike were welcomed to Medieval Magic hosted by the Minitonas Figure Skating Club under the direction of Michelle Windsor, and Cindy Fulford. Click any picture for a larger version. Gnomes and Knights, Butterflies and Maidens skated to the music of the bards and minstrels. […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Snowmobile Association The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association held their 8th Annual Vintage Ride on Saturday, March 7, 2015. There were 36 vintage machines this year and 65 people came for the pancake breakfast. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to the Lions Club for doing breakfast and all […]

Birch River Skating Club Presents Skate the Rainbow Friday, March 13, 2015 7:00 pm Birch River Arena Silver Collection Silent Auction Guest Skater Concession