Coming July 23, 24, 25, 26 Get ready for heart pounding, hat throwing excitement in Swan River at the Northwest Roundup Grandstand. Pony Chuckwagon and Chariot Championships, MRCA & CCA Rodeo, and Heavy Horse Pull! Our Big Screen Display gets you up close and personal with all the grandstand action! Don’t miss a second of […]

Coming July 23, 24, 25, 26 The entertainment lineup for the Swan River Northwest Roundup and Exhibition includes Pure Country (Ken Thompson) Rock Box, and Jaydee Bixby along with a Fiddlers Contest and Talent Stage. Jaydee Bixby tickets available nos at the Chamber of Commerce Office, Kal Tire, Mervs, Club Sapp, Fit 24/7, Y Not […]

Coming July 23, 24, 25, 26 The Swan River Northwest Roundup kicks off with opening night BBQ and the food doesn’t stop there. Enjoy local favorites at a community food booths: perogies, cabbage rolls, buffalo burgers & smokies. Snack on Midway treats: candy apples, cotton candy or mini donuts. Beat the heat and wet your […]

Swan Valley Communities that Care Annual General Meeting June 8, 2015 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Elks Hall Lunch is provided Please RSVP by June 4, 2015 204-734-4518 ext. 1451 Swan Valley Communities That Care (CTC) is preparing to host our AGM, and we invite you to come out to see and hear about SVCTC. […]

Submitted by: Elaine Hunt | Temple Baptist Church presents: Comedy Illusions of Greg Wood Fri. May 22, 2015 7:00 pm Temple Baptist Church 913 – 1st Street South Free Press Review: Polished and professional, Wood has a delightful rapport with his audience and keeps the crowd laughing and smiling right to the end. – Wendy […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | On the evening of Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Elks Hall, Martyn Snell & his students from Avenue Music presented “On Broadway” to a full house. Click picture for a larger version. Guests were treated to songs from Broadway musicals throughout the years, as well as a lovely selection […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Night Gals Golf Opening Night. May 19, 2015 Shotgun start at 6:30 pm. $10 for best ball/scramble & appetizers. Individual golfers are most welcome. Free instruction & tips at 5:30 pm. Info and idea sharing after golf. Enjoy the golf & the socializing after! Other free lesson days will […]

Submitted by: Marnie Waddell Fundraising Committee Chair | Saturday, May 9, 2015 Swan Valley Regional High School grads gathered at Gardwine to help sort and organize bottles for their Bottle Drive Fundraiser. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather was beautiful making the work much easier. The bottle drive technically didn’t start until […]

RCMP MEDIA UPDATE | On May 14, 2015, Swan River RCMP located and arrested Randy Sutherland north of Swan River, Manitoba. He was apprehended without incident. He has been transported to Dauphin and remains in custody. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. _________________________________________ RCMP Media Release | May 6, 2015 […]

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 May, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Purpose of the meeting is to; Review the LUD Service Plan/Budget Expenditures Discuss Various aspects of the LUD, Rural & […]

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 30th day of April, 2015 at 7:12 p.m. The Purpose of the meeting is to; approve the application to the Municipal Road Improvement Fund approve payment of the Benito […]

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, April 28th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Verne Scouten Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster David Minish, Terry Neely, Stan Potten Interim-Acting CAO; […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | The Swan Valley Community Band held their Spring Concert on May 7, 2015 in the multipurpose room of the SVRSS. Over 70 people in the appreciative audience, stopping for doughnuts & coffee afterwards. Above: Julie Kooistra has been Directing, and Founder of SV Community Band, since September 1994. Click any […]

Submitted by: Ione Anderson | 60th Annual Swan Valley 4-H Beef Show & Sale Sat. May 30, 2015 10:00 am Heifer Show 1:00 pm Steer Show 3:00 pm Sale Valley Livestock Show, Minitonas Join the Minitonas 4-H Beef Club members in celebrating both the 60th anniversary of the club and the show and sale. For […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Special Olympics Parkland Region, Swan Valley Tiger Sharks held their first Fun Meet at the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatics Centre on April 25, 2015. The athletes had great time with the Swan Valley Rapids Swim Club who joined the Tiger Sharks in an afternoon of demonstrations, relays and […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 11, 2015 | Northwest Region The Northwest Region received variable amounts of rainfall near the end of the week with accumulations ranging from 5 to 30 mm. The higher amounts occurred in the most southern part of Swan Valley. Soil conditions are […]

Submitted by: Marnie Waddell Smokie on a Bun June 5, 2015 Co-op Marketplace On Main Street 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Smokie on a Bun, Canned Drink, Cookie $5 Pre-orders with delivery available in Swan River. Call: 204-734-5915 weekdays All proceeds go the SVRSS Safe Grad 2015 Sponsored by Swan Valley Coop

Submitted by: Austen Anderson | High School Rodeo descended on Swan River on May 9 and 10, 2015 and it was a huge success. The Ag Society grounds as well as Main Street were full of contestants, family and spectators eager for some spring rodeo action. Pictures by Della Mckay, Joan Mosiondz & Lois Mosiondz […]

Submitted by: Sharon Glasscock The Early Years Wellness Fair held at the Swan River Curling Rink on May 6, 2015 was a huge success. Over 200 children, 140 families attended. Click any pictures for a larger version. Children had a blast drumming, crawling through the cardboard maze , playing games, playing at the Speech & […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Community groups throughout Manitoba will receive more than $3 million in grants from the Community Places program to support a wide range of improvements at recreational, cultural and community facilities, Housing and Community Development Minister Mohinder Saran announced today. “Community groups provide the essential recreational and social facilities and […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | Its time for our annual Newcomer welcome Pot Luck Supper. Sat. May 23, 2015 6:00 pm Solid Rock Church It’s a time for all of us to get together – doesn’t matter whether you arrived this month or several years ago. Its also open for any Valley residents to come […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 21st day of April, 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: 8:00pm – Michael […]

Submitted by: Carla Dixon | Association for Community Living Swan River 54th Annual General Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Elk’s Hall Supper served at 6:00 pm, meeting to follow To purchase supper tickets or for more information, contact ACL at 204-734-9114 Everyone Welcome!!

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk The ACL Resource Centre was rocking in the afternoon on Sunday, May 3, 2015 as the Parkland Region Special Olympic athletes moved and grooved at Dance Fever 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. A big thank you to all those who pledged our athletes; over $1300 was raised. DJ […]

Submitted by: Malcolm Shaw | The Swan River Elks and Royal Purple Elks recently installed new officers for the ensuing year. Pictured left are members of the Swan River Elks Lodge Click pictures for a larger version Back row left to right Bro. Malcolm Shaw, Bro. Leonard Sakal, Bro. Pete Borowski, Bro. Wilbert Schoenrath, Bro. […]

Melissa Bielik | Michif CFS Garage Sale Hot Dog Sale Bake Sale May 29, 2015 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Parking Lot of Elks Hall 112 – 5th Avenue South Proceeds will be going to Children in Care Summer Camp

Submitted by: Donna Marek-Jorundson | A small but enthusiastic group met on Thurs. April 30, 2015 at the Northwest Regional Library to discuss establishing a seed exchange day in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger view. It was decided that a seed exchange day will be held in the month of March 2016. […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | Martyn Snell & Students of Avenue Music present “On Broadway” Songs from Broadway Musicals Sat. May 9, 2015 7:00 pm, Elks Hall (doors open at 6:30 pm) Come out and enjoy some appetizers, non-alcoholic cocktails and great entertainment!! ll proceeds from this event will go to the Swan Valley Food […]

Swan River RCMP Report | A single vehicle accident involving a Shoal River (Sapotaweyak Cree Nation) Fire truck rollover that occurred on May 05, 2015 at approximately 12:30 pm. The accident occurred on Highway 483, east of Highway 10, in the RM Mountain. 3 persons (fire crew) spent the night in the Swan River hospital […]

Submitted by: Ian Kitch | Twenty-five local basketball players attended an incredible basketball camp on May 2, 2015 at the SVRSS. Click any picture for a larger version. Coach Gil Cheung of the Brandon University Bobcat Basketball program brought players Mikaela Stanton, Keegan Robinson, Kenonte Ramsey and Earl Thompson Jr. to Swan River for a […]

RCMP Media Release | On May 5, 2015, just before 6:00 am, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a report of a violent assault in Camperville, Manitoba. The assault was domestic in nature. Randy Sutherland, 38, of Camperville is wanted by RCMP. He is facing charges of Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Fail to Comply with Conditions […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 4, 2015 | Northwest Region Variable precipitation over the past week occurred, ranging from 5 to 20 mm. Soil moisture is good, although there are reports throughout the region of saturated fields and very dry soil conditions on others. Soil temperatures range […]

Submitted by: Barb Holms| Country Blend Concert May 22, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. Swan Valley Museum Sponsored by Hillsview Pastoral Charge (Bowsman & Minitonas United churches). These five seasoned musicians from southern Manitoba have been touring Canada since 2004. Their concerts are two hours of traditional country music and country gospel. Country Blend is a […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | The final performance of the year for the Bowsman Accomplished Musicians, held on April 30, 2015 was a success! All year the students have practiced under the instruction of Mr. Marcel Hapel. Thursday nights concert showcased all the hard work. Pictured above: Intermediate Fiddlers Kierstin Griffith & Jillian Hrycyk performed […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | Lenswood Mother’s Day Dance Sat. May 9, 2015 9:00 pm -1:00 am Lenswood Community Hall Music by Ken Thompson Tickets $12 – 12 and over Midnight Lunch Info: 236-4608 or 236-4782

Submitted by: Renate Wille | The Art Show was worth the drive into the country. You opened the church doors and entered a world of colour, arts and crafts: God given talents shared to be enjoyed. Click any picture for a larger version. The food and a chance to visit with friends were a drawing […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 21st, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Delaurier, Whyte, Sakal, Moriaux and Friesen present. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the Minutes of the April 7th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received. Carried: […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band Tarnished Brass Spring Concert Thurs. May 7, 2015 7:30 pm SVRSS Multipurpose Room Silver Collection Refreshments Swan Valley Community Band Since 1994

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Minitonas Fiddlin Program held its 9th annual Spring Concert on April 24, 2015 at the Minitonas Early Years Auditorium. Picture by Jen Zamzow – Click for a larger version. The spotlight was placed on 38 of our grade 1 to grade 8 young musicians in the program under the […]

Submitted by: Brett Church | The Minitonas and District Lions Club would like to thank everybody that attended the Medical assistance supper on April 26, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. A full house enjoyed a wonderful meal. The Lions Club would also like thank everybody that helped with preparing and serving the […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The Vesselli Dance Concert was held on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The Benito Gymnasium was busting at the seams with family and friends of the dancers, and terrific community members. Click any picture for a larger version. The afternoon was sure to be a fantastic performance for everyone. The audience […]

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, April 14th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Verne Scouten Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster David Minish, Terry Neely, Stan Potten Finance Clerk; […]

Lloyd Gilchrist | More than forty awards, scholarships, and trophies were awarded to particpants in this year’s fiddling and guitar, speech arts, keyboard and vocal, and band festivals. This year’s awards concert also celebrated 80 years of festivals in the Swan Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Displays showing memorabilia from past years […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Dancers once again performed to a packed house at the Annual Dessert Concert on April 25th at the SVRSS. The “Pryvit” or “Welcome Dance” gave the audience a glimpse of what the evening would hold. Click any picture for a larger version. This dance included several Ukrainian regions, […]

Submitted Story | Swan Valley RISE (RISE) and Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) announced today that another future physician has been recruited to the Swan Valley. David Cazakoff, a 2nd year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, has signed a return of service agreement to establish a medical practice in the Swan Valley when he […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | The 26th Annual Jamboree, held on April 25, 2015 in Birch River was again successful. There were many great talents showcase and young and old enjoyed the evening. Click any picture for a larger version. Isabelle Davy and Eunice Rosteski started this evening 26 years ago. The Rosteski Children have […]

Submitted by: Chris Staniland | Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada made a stop in Swan River on Friday, April 24, 2015 as part of their spring tour. Staff and students of the men’s and women’s Teen Challenge program along with about 80 attendees gathered at Living Word Bible College for an evening of […]

Media Release | Swan River, April 25, 2015 Westman Communications Group is pleased to announce that with the pending completion of a $1.2 million fibre optic network build Swan River residents and businesses will soon have higher Internet speed options, enhanced video services, and as well for the first time, will have a choice for […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | St. James Anglican Church was buzzing on Saturday, April 25, 2015 as many enjoyed the ACW’s annual Spring Tea and Bake Sale. Click any picture for a larger version. Shirley Woodward and grandson Max enjoyed a break together. St. James ACW appreciates and thanks everyone for their support.

Submitted by: Marnie Waddell | The 2015 SVRSS graduating class is planning a bottle drive to raise money for their safe grad. Sat. May 9, 2015 Noon – 2 p.m. at Gardwine To arrange bottle pick up call Marnie: 204-525-3027 (evenings & weekends) or Drop off bottles at the UCN-Faculty of Health 203 Second St. […]