Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 25, 2015 | Northwest Region There was no recordable precipitation in any areas of the Northwest Region over the past week. Day time temperatures were warm with no reports of frost. Soil conditions are variable throughout the region with excessive moisture experienced […]
Category Archives: Local Interest
Special Olympics Parkland Receives Donations
Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region was very happy to receive donations from The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre and the Northwest Metis Council. Click any picture for a larger version. Accepting the donation for Special Olympics in green and black is: L-R Jeremy Stephen, Ricky Zimmer, Angie Ferland and John Schabert. […]
Durban Hall 85th Anniversary Dance – June 6, 2015
Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | The Ukrainian Old Timers (from Winnipeg) are playing at Durban Community Hall 85th Anniversary Dance June 06, 2015 Cocktails 5 pm Banquet 6 pm Dance to follow. Advance Tickets $30 Phone: Doreen 539-2321, 539-2434 Sylvia 539-2549 Edgar 539-2698
Federal Liberal Association Supper – June 6, 2015
Submitted by: Kevin Kirkpatrick | Swan River Federal Liberal Association Supper June 6, 2015 Cocktails – 5:30 pm Supper – 6:00 pm Y Not Johnny’s 1496 3rd St North Swan River Meet … Ray Piche … our Candidate for the upcoming Federal Election $12.50 Supper Contact: Kevin Kirkpatrick 204-734-2236 Cliff Gussie 306-542-3814
Minitonas United Church Spaghetti Supper – June 5, 2015
Submitted by: Barb Holms | Minitonas Knox United Church Spaghetti Supper Salads & Dessert June 5, 2015 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Minitonas Community Hall Adults – $10.00 6-12 – $5.00 5 and under – free Everyone welcome Takeout is available: Phone: 525-4840.
Youth Job Centre Open House – June 2, 2015
Submitted by: Uriah Waldner | Manitoba Youth Job Centre Open House June 2, 2015 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Manitoba Agriculture Office Building 120, 6th Ave North Come have some cake, drink, and see how we can assist. The Manitoba Youth Job Center is now open for business. We are now accepting student registrations and […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – May 5, 2015
The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 5th, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Delaurier, Sakal, Moriaux, Friesen, present. Whyte absent. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the April 21st, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received. […]
Emphasis on Fun at Tuesday Night Gals Golf Opener
Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Night Gals Golfers held their first event “Opener” night on May 19, 2015. Best ball scramble, prizes, appetizers and exchange of ideas was enjoyed by 28 ladies. Above: Registration at Tuesday Night Golf Opener. Click picture for a larger version. Ken Treasure did an hour of free instruction/tips on […]
Swan River RCMP Investigate Stolen Snowmobile
Swan River RCMP Media Release | A 2006 Arctic -Cat 500 Green in color with Licence plate 2A009 was taken from a property in the RM of Mountain between April 17th and April 18th, 2015. The VIN number on the Snowmobile is 4UF06ATV36T201662. Anyone with information about this please contact the Swan River RCMP at […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 19, 2015
Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 19, 2015 | Northwest Region Parts of the Northwest Region received variable amounts of precipitation over the weekend in the form of rain and/or snow. Accumulations ranged from zero in The Pas and the Swan Valley to 13 to 51 mm of […]
Great Time at Lenswood Mothers Day Dance
Submitted by: Tanya Staniland | The Lenswood Mother’s Day Dance was held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Lenswood Community Hall featuring music by Ken Thompson. Click any picture for a larger version. There was great music, great crowd, great dancing, and a lot of laughter 🙂
Northwest Roundup 2015 – July 23, 24, 25 & 26
The Northwest Roundup and Exhibition in Swan River is packed with fun for the entire family. With Concerts and Live Entertainment, Exhibits and Demonstrations, Grandstand Events, Select Shows Midway and plenty to Eat and Drink, there is something for everybody to enjoy. Chamber of Commerce Parade – Friday Morning at 10:00 am Theme: Showcasing Swan […]
Northwest Roundup 2015 – Grandstand Events
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 […]
Northwest Roundup 2015 – Entertainment Schedule
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 […]
Northwest Roundup 2015 – Serving Up Great Food
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 […]
Communities that Care AGM – June 8, 2015
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. […]
Comedy Illusions of Greg Wood – May 22, 2015
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 […]
Guests Treated to Musical Selections “On Broadway”
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 […]
Tuesday Night Gals Golf – May 19, 2015
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 […]
Raising Money for Safe Grad with Boxes, Bottles & Bags
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 Arrest Violent Offender
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 […]
Swan Valley West Minutes – May 7, 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 & […]
Swan Valley West Minutes – April 30, 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 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 […]
Swan Valley West Minutes – April 28, 2015
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; […]
Talented Musicians Perform at Community Band Concert
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 […]
60th Annual 4-H Beef Show & Sale – May 30, 2015
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 […]
Tiger Sharks Hold First Fun Meet
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 […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 11, 2015
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 […]
Safe Grad 2015 Smokie on a Bun – June 5, 2015
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
Hometown Kids Ride & Rope in High School Rodeo
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 […]
Hundreds Attend Early Years Wellness Fair
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 & […]
Local Projects Receive Community Places Grants
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 […]
Settlement Services Pot Luck Supper – May 23, 2015
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 […]
Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – April 21, 2015
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 […]
ACL Supper and AGM – June 9, 2015
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!!
Special Olympics Dance Fever
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 […]
Swan River Elks & Royal Purple Ready for Another Year
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. […]
Michif CFS Summer Camp Fundraiser – May 29, 2015
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
Seed Exchange to be Established in Swan River
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. […]
Martyn Snell & Students “On Broadway” – May 9, 2015
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 […]
Fire Truck Rollover Near Sapotaweyak
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 […]
Fun Day of Basketball Development with BU Bobcats
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 Seeking Violent Offender
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 […]
Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report – May 4, 2015
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 […]
Country Blend Concert – May 22, 2015
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 […]
Another Successful BAM Concert
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 […]
Lenswood Mother’s Day Dance – May 9, 2015
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
Little Woody Art Show Worth the Drive
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 […]
Town of Swan River Minutes – April 21, 2015
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: […]
Community Band Spring Concert – May 7, 2015
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