RCMP Media Release | On August 3, 2023, Swan River RCMP became aware of an armed robbery that had occurred in the evening of August 2, 2023. Police found that a male had been held against his will by five people in a garage at a residence on 2nd Avenue in Minitonas and robbed with […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 8, 2023 Northwest Region A week of hot temperatures moved the crops along in the region, although overnight temperatures continued to cool down to single digits. Precipitation amounts varied across the region this week, while some areas received minimal rain. There were thunderstorms that brought hail to some areas. Extent […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. We are back on track holding Coffee and A Chat, this series of sessions are at the Birch River Drop In Center, Benito Drop In Center and the Swan River Senior Center. They were held July 25, 26, 27th 2023, all started at 10 am. […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat Birch River Drop In Center August 29, 2023 Benito Drop In Center August 30, 2023 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre August 31, 2023 All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome This month’s topics: Mental Health Experiences for Older Adults Making Friends with […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report August 1, 2023 Northwest Region A mostly warm week across the Northwest region, although night time temperatures continue to dip into the single digits. Ruthenia recorded 1.9°C for a low, while daytime high was Amaranth at 32.7°C. Few locations received precipitation with The Pas receiving the most at 14 mm. The […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. Harvey […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Mosiondz was absent. CAO Paige Wozny was present and […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | As part of its ongoing work to ensure all Manitobans have access to adequate, affordable and suitable housing, the Manitoba government is investing more than $25 million in five targeted initiatives that will modernize the emergency response system and provide more housing with supports, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced […]

ValleyBiz Story | Construction is underway on a $15-million multi-purpose room and performing arts addition at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School. The addition will accommodate band, theatre, drama, music and cultural performing arts programming. Click play below to see a walk through of the plans for the new addition. On August 1, 2023, Rick Wowchuk, […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story | The grandstands were packed for 3 days of riding, roping, and rodeo racing at the Swan River Norwest Round-Up and Exhibition on July 24-27, 2023. The sun was shining, the crowds were cheering, and the cowboys and cowgirls faced off in heart racing rodeo action. The crowds were treated to an exhibition […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is providing up to $50 million in funding from the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund to 545 community projects to increase access to high quality arts, culture and sport programming and facilities across Manitoba, Premier Heather Stefanson and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Obby […]

Neighbours, families, and friends visited along the parade route as they waited for the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce Parade to get underway on July 28, 2023. People listened for the sirens to indicate the approach of the parade, led by the RCMP. The theme of the parade was Diversity in the Swan Valley and […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | Cowan Trail Celebration Saturday, August 26, 2023 Cowan Community Centre Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, and Hashbrowns Adults $12 Horse Trail Ride Leaves at 10:30 am (rain or shine) Registration includes supper Adults $30 Ashley 204-525-2029 Beef Supper 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wide Food […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 21, 2023, as part of an ongoing investigation, Manitoba RCMP West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), along with Swan River RCMP, executed a search warrant at a residence in the RM of Mountain. Officers seized just over 1 kilogram of cocaine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm. Officers […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway On Sunday July 23, 2023 the tiny village of Renwer welcomed family and friends to celebrate and visit on the grounds of the former Fisher’s Siding School now owned by Brian Lewicki. Lawn chairs and tables were set up outside and the Canadian flag raised. Everyone enjoyed a great afternoon of […]

Submitted by: Sharla Haluschak Our Ride for a Reason Poker Run was a great success. We decided this year to donate our proceeds of $4000.00 to the Swan River Senior Centre. As a group we agreed that even though we are always looking towards the future, these folks have given so much toward the community […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 28th at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. ​ Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report July 18, 2023 Northwest Region A mixed week with warm temperatures reaching high 20’s with Dauphin the warmest at 26.8°C. Nighttime temperatures in the single digits being reported nearing 0°C degrees. Inglis weather station recorded 0.6°C, with local reports stating that some crops were lightly touched by frost. Precipitation was minimal […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 17, 2023, at approximately 12:00 am, RCMP responded to a possible impaired driver at a business on Main Street, in Swan River. It was reported a female in a new dark coloured truck appeared impaired and left the business travelling south. Officers made patrols and located the vehicle on […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | Renwer Fisher’s Siding Family & Friends Potluck Supper Sun. July 23, 2023 2:00 pm Visiting & Games 5:00 pm Potluck Supper Renwer, MB will be holding an old fashioned family and friends potluck supper on Sunday July 23, at 5 o’clock. But arrive at 2:00 pm. to visit and play […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The Swan River Adult Education Inc. recently received a grant from the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) to purchase privacy window coverings for the Adult Learning Centre. The recent installation of the privacy window coverings allows an outside view for those in the building, while at […]

Pictured above: Celebrities were spotted on the course as ‘Donald Trump and Joe Biden’ drove around greeting golfers while offering refreshments in their travels. Submitted by: Patty Gattinger | The Swan River Golf and Country Club held a fundraiser golf bonanza on Saturday, June 24, 2023. With a beautiful day in store the morning began […]

Submitted Story | The Grade 6-8 class at CBF Christian School did a canteen fundraiser at their school this year. The class raised $118.24 and donated the proceeds to Swan Valley Animal Protection League.

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | On Friday July 7th, 2023 Swan Valley Credit Union held its annual Beef on a Bun in support of two important community groups: North West Regional Immigrant Services – Summer Engagement Program and the Swan Valley School Division Band Program. In addition, we took a moment to acknowledge a very […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux, and Councillors Boychuk, Powell, Bobick, Medwid, and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Whyte left the meeting at 8:00 pm. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, […]

RCMP Media Release On July 6, 2023, at approximately 8:25 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover, on Highway 10, south of Cowan. The investigation has determined the vehicle was travelling south on Highway 10, when it went off the roadway and rolled. The two occupants, both from Briggs Spur, were thrown […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. We are back on track holding Coffee and A Chat, this series of sessions were at the Birch River Drop In Center, Benito Drop In Center and the Swan River Senior Center. They were held June 27, 28, 29th 2023, at Birch River, Benito and […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report July 4, 2023 Northwest Region Another week of high temperatures had crops advancing quickly. Areas that are dry and short on precipitation are starting to show the effects. Several localized storms came through the region again with damaging hail in the Gilbert Plains area and Fork River area. The highest accumulated […]

Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. The Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. AGM was held on June 20, 2023. The meeting was called to order with a Welcome from the President Doreen Burton, Minutes of the last meeting were read by Jan Fawcett. Some of the highlights of […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Boychuk, Powell and Bobick. Absent with Permission: Councillors Medwid and Whyte. Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Swan Valley School Division received $150,000 for a Mental Health and Social Emotional Early Learning Initiative as one of the approved projects under the Teachers’ Idea Fund. The Manitoba government is improving education in the province by investing $5 million in 50 projects under the Teachers’ Idea Fund, […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 27, 2023 Northwest Region A week of warm temperatures along with some precipitation in some areas that were lacking moisture helped crops progress. Areas in the southeast part of the region received highest precipitation this week with McCreary receiving the most at 66mm. Crops are advancing rapidly within the entire […]

Submitted by: Lynda Parsons | Swan Valley Credit Union Beef on a Bun Friday July 7, 2023 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Drive Thru – Walk Up – Sit Down We will be serving up delicious beef on a bun, homemade potato salad, dessert and a drink all for $10! All proceeds will be donated […]

Media Release | The Manitoba government is providing a total of $281,572 in grant funding to support 34 innovative projects to make facility improvements, enhance health and safety and support access and inclusivity at child-care facilities through the Child Care Sustainability Trust, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko announced today. “Our government understands […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) The CFSV recently awarded a grant to the Swan Valley Hobby Shed Club for tool upgrades to enhance the safety of its members. The club purchased a new table saw that provides them with the most up to date safety features to prevent serious injury to hands […]

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023 Swan Valley Regional Secondary School June 23, 2023 Be Like a Tree: Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Celebrate your unique natural beauty. Keep Growing! Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Graduating Class of 2023 Barker, Damien Gage Barker, Nathan […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 20, 2023 Northwest Region Cooler temperatures were welcomed early in the week, but higher temperatures returned by weeks end. Some localized showers occurred over the weekend with the northwest side of the region receiving precipitation. San Clara received the most with 25 mm.There are areas in the region that have […]

The Swan Valley Regional Secondary School 2023 Graduation ceremony will be streamed live via YouTube at 3:00pm. Below is the link to the live stream – click play to start. Congratulations to all the Graduates!

Submitted by: Glen McKenzie The Swan River Lions Club hosted a successful BarBQ on Friday June 9, 2023 with all proceeds going to the Cheetahs Gymnastics Club. The Lions would like to thank all those who volunteered and supported this event.

Manitoba Government Media Release | The Manitoba government is donating all of the external visitation shelters installed at personal care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic to First Nations, not-for-profit and co-operative organizations, and municipalities throughout the province to be repurposed to benefit communities, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma announced today. “We commissioned […]

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee and a Chat Birch River Drop In Center June 27, 2023 Benito Drop In Center June 28, 2023 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre June 29, 2023 All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm all ages welcome This month’s topics: Elder Abuse Awareness Nutrition for Maintaining Your Strength Guest […]

Pictured above: Jeff Reimer family from Ridgeville Submitted by: Violet Plett | We had a great weekend of listening to Gospel Music, and visiting with neighbors and friends, and meeting new friends. The attendance overall wasn’t very big, but we did count about 60 people there at one point. We had several bands and others […]

Submitted by: Sharla Haluschak The Swan River Ride for a Reason Poker Run took place on June 10, 2023 with all proceeds donated locally. It was a good turn out for our first Ride For A Reason Poker Run. Thank you to the Minitonas Lions for putting on the pancake breakfast. Thanks to all the […]

Submitted by: Stephanie Wigley The Grand Opening of the Swan Valley Animal Protection League’s (SVAPL) new shelter building was held on June 17, 2023. It started out with a ribbon cutting ceremony where we had both Dave Theunissen and Audrey Sercombe do the ribbon cutting. Both of these individuals have been monumental in getting SVAPL […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre proudly presents National Indigenous Peoples Day Wed. June 21, 2023 Sunrise Ceremony 5:00 am Pancake Breakfast 7:00 am Evening Events: 5:00 pm Evening Events Include: Stew & Bannock Pow Wow Dancers Drummers Fiddling Everyone Welcome to Join 1413 Main Street E Swan River, MB 204-734-9301

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice. CAO Paige Wozny was […]

Swan Valley School Division Executive Summary of the May 23, 2023 Board Meeting Submitted by: Cameron Mateika, Superintendent/CEO 1. Margaret Leask presented Sapotaweyak’s vision for their students who will be attending SVRSS next fall. The projected number is 35 students. They will be transported on a daily basis and will have arrangements made for students […]

Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report June 13, 2023 Northwest Region A week of high temperatures and high humidity moved crops along rapidly. Overnight temperatures were warm most of the week and then cooled off over the weekend. Highest precipitation amount was in San Clara, which received 83 mm. Excessive precipitation from the previous week caused challenges […]

Pictured above: The SVRSS Senior Band is joined by special musical guests, The Swan Valley Community Band ValleyBiz Story | There was music in the air on June 7, 2023 as the SVRSS Concert Band and Grade 9 Band presented their summer band concert. Pictured above: Grade 9 Band The program began with the Grade […]