Submitted by: Jack Mullin | The Minitonas 4H Beef club had a meeting on November 3, 2014 where following elections were held; president is Jayden Wlasichuk, Vice President is Abby Black, secretary is Leah Graham, Nathan Barker is the banner scanner. Maria Slepicka and McKenna Wlasichuk are the area council reps. On Saturday November 15, […]

Submitted by: Chris Staniland The Music of Trevor Baker – Live Sun. November 23, 2014 10:30 am Cornerstone Baptist Church – Minitonas

Submitted by: Brett Church | The Minitonas Lions Club would like to thank everyone the helped and came out to enjoy our soup and bun fundraiser. Click any picture for a larger version. Over 150 bowls of soup and buns were served to members of the local community and surrounding area as well as children […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Mckenzie presiding and Councilor’s Delaurier, Moriaux, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte and Sakal present. The newly elected Council took their Oath of Office at the beginning of the meeting. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | St. James Anglican Church invites you to join us at our Christmas Tea and Bake Sale Sat. December 6, 2014 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm St. James Anglican Church Hall: 1201 – 1st Street S. Everyone is Welcome!

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | After a couple of months of planning and organizing, and many hours of volunteer efforts, the St. Andrew’s United Church in Swan River held another successful event occurred at the Veterans Hall on November 16, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. Harold Proppe, one of the crew of […]

Provinc of Manitoba Media Release | Municipal Government Minister Drew Caldwell, along with Robert Sopuck, member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, announced today that five communities from Manitoba’s Parkland region will benefit from major investments in renewed infrastructure through the New Building Canada Plan’s Small Communities Fund. “By partnering with the Government of Canada and […]

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014, CALGARY, AB – Reimer & Co. Chartered Accountants, a Swan River-based accounting firm, will merge with MNP LLP, one of Canada’s largest national accounting and business consulting firms, effective January 1, 2015. Reimer & Co. was looking for an opportunity to offer more specialty services to its clients, while MNP was […]

Swan Valley RISE Media Release | Swan Valley RISE (RISE) is issuing this statement in recognition of the ongoing efforts by Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) to improve healthcare in the Swan Valley. In the course of working with PMH, we have appreciated their responsiveness to the healthcare needs of our community and commend their transparent […]

Submitted by: Yoenne Ewald The Swan Valley Farmers’ Market Christmas Craft Sale Fri. November 21, 2014 10am to 6pm Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre (1413 Main st). Lunch and treats will be catered by Diane Sims. Come on over and check out a wide array of products that are handcrafted, homebaked, and homegrown in your community […]

On November 7, 2014 Ron Kostyshyn, MLA for Swan River presented Neil Brown, President of Swan Valley Historical Museum with a $4,000.00 cheque from the Manitoba Community Places Program for the Swan Valley Historical Museum Railroad Station Roof Repairs. Submitted Story

ValleyBiz Story | This year’s Rotary Radio Auction started off with a 151 donated items with a total value of over $20,000. The Auction was broadcast live on GX94 Radio with a full list of auction items available on ValleyBiz.ca and printed in the Star and Times. Photo Submitted by Scott Swaiko When the final […]

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on Monday, November 10th, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan Alex Haluschak, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick Absent: Terry Neely ALEX […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 5th day of November, 2014 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Bartel, Windsor & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: G. Thiessen re: Town Public Works 1. S. Windsor – J. Caruk RESOLVED THAT […]

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan Golden Gals District #2 Playdowns December 5 & 6, 2014 Swan River Community Centre Luncheon on Saturday with District Meeting to Follow. Registration $100 per Team Double knock out format A Side and B Side Winners advance to Provincials March 9th – 12th, 2015 in Rivers, MB Click here for the […]

Submitted by: Brenda Fisher | Calico Corners was once again a wonderful success. Christmas was in the air with the beautiful array of crafts and delicious goodies available. Click picture for a larger version. The Association for Community Living-Swan River Branch would like to thank all those who attended, the crafters, and everyone who donated […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care Community Information Meeting Wed. November 19, 2014 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Elks Hall The main goal of this meeting is to provide an opportunity to share the results from the Student Youth survey conducted in the Swan Valley School Division in December 2013. Based […]

Submitted by: Leah Graham The Lavender Good Neighbor Centre had a wonderful turnout with 27 tables including baking, jam and syrups, soaps, quilting, books, chocolates and skirts, jockey, crocheting , knitting, ornaments, dishes, toys, clothes, scentzy and fitness, for their Flea Market on November 8, 2014 at the Swan Valley Museum. There was a wonderful […]

Submitted by: Brett Church | Minitonas & District Lions Club Soup and Bun Diabetes Fundraiser Fri. November 14, 2014 Minitonas Town Hall Home made soup, sandwich, and dessert for $5 payable at the door.

Submitted by: Pamela Bowles | On November 8, 2014 approximately 200 people attended the 4th Annual Harvest Celebration supper and dance hosted by the Shaker Misto Dance Club and the Benito Recreation Centre. Guests enjoyed a delicious supper of perogies, cabbage rolls, beet rolls, ham, and cream chicken. Following supper, they were entertained with Ukrainian […]

Submitted by: Gill McGrath Swan Valley Festival of Trees November 25-29, 2014 North West Regional Library Celebrate the season with festive trees and fancy gingerbread houses. Festival Opening Times: Tuesday, November 25:      10am-5pm, 7pm-9pm Wednesday, November 26: 10am-5pm Thursday, November 27:     10am-5pm, 7pm-9pm Friday, November 28:          10am-5pm Saturday, November 29:      10:30am-4pm Hot spiced Cranberry […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | We are very excited that our very own Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team with Andrew Ladd of the Winnipeg Jets is front and center on the cover of the 2015 Special Olympics Manitoba Cash Calendar and many of our athletes are featured throughout. Click picture for a larger version. Our […]

ValleyBiz Story | Remembrance Day observances began in Swan River at 10:30am on the morning of November 11, 2014 with a march from the Veterans Community Hall to the Cenotaph where Veterans laid wreaths to honour the fallen. Click any picture for a larger version. From small children yet to young to understand the significance […]

Submitted by: Gordon Hornbeck Ham Supper & Dance Sat. November 15, 2014 6:00 pm Legion Club Room $15 per plate for Supper Supper Tickets available at the Branch bar A full deluxe banquet entree with scalloped potatoes and meatballs Garden fresh vegetables with a choice of salad, with pickles and all the condiments Complete with […]

Submitted by: Tim Mueller| Calvin and Darla Leslie were overwhelmed by the response of a concert given to raise funds to aide in Darla’s medical expenses. Click any picture for a larger version. The Minitonas Coffee House Band provided accompaniment for many of the performers from around the Swan Valley area, as well as performing […]

ValleyBiz Story | Mike Beaudry from Bellsite, MB makes his debut on Gold Rush Season 5, Episode 4: Viking Ship. Gold Rush is a reality television series that airs on Discovery. Submitted Photo The show focuses on the mining of gold placer deposits found in the Yukon Territory, Canada by various teams of miners. Mike […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | A great way to start your Christmas baking is taking place – Service to Seniors will again host the Cookie Walk: Sat. November 22, 2014 10 a.m. to Noon St. James Anglican Church For six dollars, you can purchase a box and proceed to choose from a huge variety of […]

Submitted by: Judy Biech | A large crowd attended the annual Lenswood Harvest dance Nov. 8, 2014 Everyone had a great time dancing and visiting to the music of Ken Thompson and Desmond Legace. A huge midnight lunch gave the dancers energy to boogie till 1:00 am. Thanks to everyone who came out to support […]

Submitted by: Karen Gade | Benito United Church Craft and Trade Show Soup/Sandwich Lunch Sat. December 6, 2014 10 am – 2 pm Benito Rec Centre Baking – Crafts – Mary Kay – Avon – Norwex – Suds’n’Such – Epicure – Pampered Chef – Quilting with Karma – Jewelry – Rada Knives – Cree Star […]

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | Brian Pallister, leader of the PC party of Manitoba was in Swan River on Monday November 3, 2014 as the special guest speaker at the Candidate Nomination. During the meeting, Rick Wowchuk was named as the PC candidate for the Swan River region.

Submitted Story | SWAN RIVER, MB Its out with the old and in with the new at Swan River’s Veterans Community Hall. For years users have complained about the old wooden tables used at events and today the hall board announces that new tables will be in use this November. The old tables were wood […]

Submitted by: Paula Jones Community Foundation of Swan Valley 5th Annual Fundraiser Dinner Theatre Fri. November 28, 2014 6:30 pm Veterans Community Hall The Valley Stage Players present: Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster is a two-act comedy (approximately two hours in length). A middle-aged couple has finally managed to have […]

ValleyBiz Story | Throughout the month of October, Formo Motors has been collecting non-perishable food items for the local food bank through the We Scare hunger campaign. Click any picture for a larger version. Initiatives have included a BBQ during their grand re-opening, collections during Spooktober Fest and a campaign through Minitonas Middle Years School. […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Valley Stage Players are deep in rehearsals for their major production “Hilda’s Yard” which will be presented on November 29 and 30, 2014 at the Veterans’ Hall in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. This year’s production is a comedy written by the talented and successful […]

Submitted by: Kasey Chartrand | On November 2, 2014 the Minitonas & District Arena held their Annual Skate-a-thon to kick off the 2014/2015 skating season. There were approximately 50 skaters who raised just under $2500.00. Click a picture for a larger version. Each child who brought a pledge sheet that afternoon received a free hot […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board APPLICATION FORMS available at Your Municipal Office From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon. November 3, 2014 to Fri. November 21, 2014 MUST BE COMPLETED & RETURNED by 4:00 pm on Friday, November 21, 2014 PHONE OR WALK IN APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE TAKEN Sunday, November 23, 2014 […]

Media Release | Swan River, Manitoba – Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced on Saturday, November 1st that the Government of Canada is supporting two fish habitat conservation projects in central Manitoba. Under the second round of the Recreational Fisheries […]

Submitted by: Judy Biech | Lenswood Community Harvest Windup Dance Lenswood Hall Sat. November 8, 2014 9:00pm -1:00 am Music by Ken Thompson Admission at the door is $12.00 For info call: 236-4260, 236-4336, 236-4456

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The sun was out, the wind calmed and the stands were over capacity with fans as the Swan Valley Tigers and the visiting Neepawa team stood for O’Canada. This was the start of a very glorious day. Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone who came out on Saturday, […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Rotary Club | The Swan Valley Rotary Club is holding its annual radio auction on: Thurs. November 6, 2014 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Click here for an online list of items – more pictures coming soon. Through the generous contributions of both the business and professional communities much has been […]

Submitted by: Lorri-Ann Munro| The Swan Valley Atom ‘A’ Stampeders players are entered in the Timber Mart Sharp Shooter Photo Contest for a chance to win a trip to Montreal for the World Juniors. If you have a facebook account, please take a minute and vote for the picture of the Swan Valley Atom ‘A’ […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday October 28, 2014 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten, Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Offenberger; Councilor Schneider Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm […]

RCMP Release | During the early morning hours of October 30, 2014, Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a report of a male who was fatally stabbed at a residence on the Shoal River First Nation. Albert John Genaille, 38, of Shoal River First Nation, Manitoba was pronounced deceased at the scene. Swan River RCMP […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL FINAL Swan Valley Tigers take on the Neepawa Tigers Sat. November 1, 2014 1:00 pm Kick Off Tiger Field – SVRSS Come and Cheer on the Home Town Tigers! $2 Admission Provincial Officials Yummy Concession 50/50 Draw

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick ALEX HALUSCHAK […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Hope you had a chance to visit Swan Valley Community’s That Care Spooktober Fest Haunted House! It was a great event which offered a Halloween experience for all ages. Click any picture for a larger version. There were between 800-900 visitors, who attended Spooktoberfest over the three days. All visitors […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 2, 2014 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 2, 2014 Set your clock to: 1:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in […]

RCMP Media Release | On October 30, 2014, just after midnight, Swan River RCMP responded to the death of an adult male in Shoal River First Nation, Manitoba. The investigation continues. There is no further information at this time. An update will be provided when possible.

Province of Manitoba Media Release | SWAN RIVER – The Manitoba government announced here today the addition of more than $1.14 million to fund 13 more projects to replace or improve municipal bridges. “Closing a bridge disrupts traffic flow particularly in rural areas where there are fewer alternate routes,” said Municipal Government Minister Stan Struthers. […]

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger | Swan Valley Ducks Unlimited Committee held their 33rd Annual Banquet and Auction on Saturday, October 25, 2014. A sell-out crowd was met with numerous raffles and auction items. Click any pictures for a larger version. As the guest mingled and browsed the floor, catering staff from Y Not Johnny’s served […]