Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development August 25, 2014 | Northwest Region A major weather system passed through the Northwest Region over the weekend resulting in significant amounts of rainfall and cooler temperatures. The heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds caused crop lodging in most parts of the region. […]

Submitted by: Amanda Hart | We had a great three days at the Blast Off VBS at Temple Baptist Church the week of August 18, 2014. Traveling in small space crews with a crew leader, 25 children journeyed through space learning about God’s love. We explored how we can share God’s love with others through […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre The Richardson Recreation & Wellness Centre / Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre Grand Opening went really well! Everyone seemed to have a great time. The staff & committees would like to extend a huge thank you to all that supported this event! The Turtle Race was […]

On August 22, 2014 Premier Greg Selinger, along with Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister and Swan River MLA Ron Kostyshyn and Swan River Mayor Glen McKenzie, participated in the grand opening of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre in Swan River. Picture courtesy of ValleyBiz “The social and recreational opportunities this facility will bring […]

Submitted by: Melanie Bird We had an excellent turnout and $1200 was raised toward the YWAM Medical ship in Australia. Everyone seemed to enjoy the smokies and burgers that Trevor Sevcenko and Melanie Bird made. Click any picture for a larger version. Michelle Peters, Kendra Thiessen, Rita Thiessen and Doris Reimer cheerfully served up the […]

Submitted by: Valerie Mitchell We had some very wonderful ladies and and gentleman come out and support our 2nd annual Ladies Night, Fundraiser Fashion Show on Wednesday August 20. It was a wonderful night to showcase our fall/winter line from Jockey Person to Person, Silpada and Mary Kay. We had a lot of fun with […]

RCMP Media Release | Update: Carl Champion was located August 22,2014 safe and sound. 41-year-old Carl CHAMPION of RM of Langford, MB had been last seen and in contact with his family the week of July 27th, 2014. The RCMP would like to thank the public and the Media for with this matter.

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday August 12, 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 […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Premier Greg Selinger was on hand at the opening of a new heavy-duty mechanic shop on August 22, 2014 at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School (SVRSS). The shop will be available to students this fall. “Today our province is building like never before and rural communities have a growing […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release Health Minister Erin Selby has announced that the Manitoba government is investing $11.9 million in new diagnostic equipment to replace aging equipment nearing the end of its service life, . “Modernizing health equipment is a priority to ensure that health-care facilities continue to offer the best possible care to Manitoba’s […]

Submitted by: Aleida Howard Tent Town Garden Club invites you to attend: Annual Fruit Festival Sat. September 6, 2014 Minitonas Town Hall 1:00 pm -3:30 pm $4 per person, includes pie & coffee/tea. Local vendors will be in attendance with homemade goodies, garden vegetables, fruit, jams & jellies. There will be a door prize, Jr […]

Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn has announced that Manitoba’s expanded Partner 4 Growth grant program will provide approximately $260,000 to support 32 regional economic development initiatives. The following two Swan Valley projects have received funding from the Partner 4 Growth program this year. The RM of Mountain has received a grant for […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | Premier Greg Selinger has announced that the Manitoba government is partnering with municipalities in the Parkland area to invest almost $800,000 in municipal roads, keeping communities linked and ensuring safe and smooth travel for local families, commercial vehicles and tourists. “This funding will help renew 49 kilometres of municipal […]

Submitted by: Stephanie Burnett Well the summer has come and gone and all the programs have come to a close. Over the past six weeks the science themed of the Playground and Preschool programs was a success. Click any picture for a larger version. All the kids loved the science experiments and had lots of […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development July 22, 2014 | Northwest Region A few localized thunderstorms passed through the Northwest Region over the weekend resulting in less than 13 mm in most cases. Crop development continued to be favorable over the week as good growing conditions prevailed through most […]

Submitted by: Ian Kitch | The Swan Valley Basketball Association (SVBA) hosted their 1st Annual Summer Basketball Camp the week of August 11, 2014 at Ecole Swan River South School (ESRSS). Click any picture for a larger version. Photos by Terra Pohl, Star and Times The objectives of the camp were to enhance participant’s basketball […]

Submitted by: Melanie Bird | YWAM MSA Medical Ship Fundraiser Lunch Thurs. August 21, 2014 11 AM – 2 PM Swan Valley Co-op Parking Lot Smokie $3.50 Hamburger $4.00 Ham & Cheese $4.00 Drink $1.00 YWAM MSA is a non profit Christian Humanitarian organization that reaches some of the most remote people of the world […]

Submitted by: Jen Dahl | Well the 2014 camp season for Wellman Lake Bible Camp has drawn to a close. We had a wonderful season, with amazing weather, a great staff of enthusiastic directors and councilors and many wonderful volunteers. Click any picture for a larger version. New friendships were made and old ones renewed […]

Submitted by: Valerie Mitchell | Ladies Night Fashion Show Fundraiser Wed. August 20, 2014 7 PM Bowsman Legion Hall Door prizes, silent auction, outfit raffle, cash bar, dainties and refreshments! Come support our girls strutting the stuff on the runway! Grab your girlfriends and leave the boys at home! Come have a fabulous evening of […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 6th day of August , 2014 A.D. at 7:15 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Bartel, Windsor & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: D. Chartrand – Animal Control 1. J. Caruk – D. Bartel RESOLVED THAT […]

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, August 12th, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster (left the meeting at 9:40) Don Machan Alex Haluschak Terry Neely Earl […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development August 11, 2014 | Northwest Region Crop development was favorable in the Northwest Region as good growing conditions prevailed. Rainfall amounts varied significantly ranging from negligible in some parts to over 50 mm in others. Excessive moisture continues to be evident in low […]

ValleyBiz Story | It was hard to miss the change in Durban this weekend on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Cars filled up the old schoolyard and lined nearby streets. The sound of cheering fans and grinding metal filled the air. Click any picture for a larger version. The annual demo derby offered lots of action, […]

Swan River Fire Department Media Release | On August 11, 2014 at approximately 6:30 am Swan River Fire, RCMP and EMS were paged to a vehicle on fire at the Junction of Highway 10 and 83. Upon arrival the rear of the tractor unit appeared to have been on fire around the area of the […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Delaurier, Friesen, Sakal, Bobick , Jacboson present. Councilor Whyte absent. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the Minutes of the July 15th, 2014 regular meeting of Council be adopted […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk Special Olympic Manitoba Parkland Athletes, coach and executive were presented a BIG cheque for $5420 by Don Formo and staff for the successful Drive 4 UR Community fundraising event held May 31, 2014. Click picture for a larger version. A very big Thank you to Formo Motors Ltd. for supporting Special […]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 41-year-old Carl CHAMPION of RM of Langford, MB. CHAMPION was last seen and in contact with his family the week of July 27th, 2014. He is a resident of Manitoba, but had recently been in Regina, Saskatchewan, for employment purposes. His […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development August 5, 2014 | Northwest Region Warm temperatures over last week continue to help crops improve throughout the Northwest Region. Soil moisture levels range throughout the region with dry conditions prevailing in the southern portion of the region and wetter conditions to the […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler The Shaker City Disc Golf Course in Benito has been in use just over a year now. Interest and participation in this sport has far exceeded expectations. As long as the weather is decent, there are people on the course day and night. Click any picture for a larger version. Bug […]

Submitted by: Laurie Church | One Day Workshop: Living with Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias Sat. September 13, 2014 9 :00 am – 3:30 pm Swan Valley Health Centre 2nd Floor Boardroom 1011 Main St E Swan River, MB Cost: $10/person Includes coffee and resources Topics of discussion: • Understanding dementia and day-to-day living • […]

ValleyBiz Story | Premier Greg Selinger was in Swan River on August 1, 2014 to announce that construction and renovations will begin this fall on a new primary care centre to enhance and better co-ordinate health services for people living in the Swan River Valley region. “We are bringing health care closer to home for […]

Submitted by: Ian Kitch | The Swan Valley Basketball Association is excited to offer the SVBA Summer Basketball Camp for athletes around the Swan Valley. When: Mon. August 11th to Fri. August 15th, 2015 Who: Kids born in 2000/2001 (Coed) at 9am to 12pm. Kids born in 2002/2003 (Coed) at 1pm to 4pm. Where: Ecole […]

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, July 22nd, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Terry Neely, Alex Haluschak, Earl Hrappstead Absent: Brian Burick DON […]

Submitted by: Amanda Hart Blast Off VBS Tues. August 19, 2014 to Thurs. August 21, 2014 9 am to noon Temple Baptist Church The program is for children age 2-10. Please pre-register if possible! For more information or to register, contact Amanda at 204-734-5610 or 204-734-4200

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater This is the fifth year St. Andrew`s United Church has offered a venue for the many Rodeo Parade spectators to eat & socialize after the Parade. Another busy & successful Rodeo Lunch was held. St. Andrew`s United Church appreciates all those who helped and attended our annual event. A lot of […]

Swan River Parks & Recreation Commission Invites you to help us celebrate! Richardson Recreation & Wellness Centre Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre Grand Opening Fri. August 22, 2014 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 12:00—2:00 pm $5 Beef on a bun/$3 hotdog 12:00—2:00 pm Tours (cake/coffee) 2:00—2:30 pm Turtle Race (50/50 for Special Olympics) 3:00—5:00 […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Northwest Roundup was the place to be this weekend for lots of great riding, roping, wrestling rodeo action. The fast paced events were sure to get your adrenaline pumping and send your boredom packing. Click any picture for a larger version.

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development July 28, 2014 | Northwest Region Warm temperatures over last week continued to help crops improve throughout the Northwest Region. Rainfall amounts in the Swan Valley over the past weekend ranged from negligible to over 76 mm in others. Excessive moisture is once […]

ValleyBiz Story | If you visited Down on the Farm and the Homecraft & Horticulture Exhibits during the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition you were rewarded with unique way to explore and celebrate some of the traditional aspects of rural life. Click any picture for a larger version. Interactive displays and activities provided kids with a […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Pony Chariot and Pony Chuckwagon races at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition offers 4 days of racing excitement. The fans came out rain and shine to enjoy the fast paced action and to cheer for their local favorites. Click any picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story | Although rain pounded the Valley this weekend, the weather was just right for the Northwest Roundup Chamber of Commerce Parade on the morning of Friday July 25, 2014. With a variety of entries and lots of candy, the parade is great family fun. Click any picture for a larger version. The humorous […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 16th day of July A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Bartel & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Present by Electronic Communications: Councillor S. Windsor joined the meeting by phone at 8:50 pm Delegations: G. […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 26, 2014, just after midnight, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a serious collision involving a car and a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 10 and Provincial Road 150 West, near Minitonas, Manitoba. Initial investigation shows a female pedestrian was on Highway 10 attempting to flag […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 9th day of July, 2014 A.D. at 8:00 am. Present: Reeve, M. McIntosh Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Rinsdorf, Eisner & Klekta Assistant CAO: Kasey Chartrand Delegations: 9:00 am D. Chartrand – RM Public Works 10:00 am […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Monday, July 21, 2013 the Swan River Ladies Golf Club hosted their annual Garden Walk. Each year the walk provides an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the beauty, character and tranquility of some Swan Valley’s lovely private gardens. Above picture by Autumn Klekta. Click any picture for a larger version. The […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development July 22, 2014 | Northwest Region Warm temperatures over the past week help improve crop conditions throughout the Northwest Region. However, crops are rated from very poor to excellent depending on location. Rainfall amounts over last week were negligible. The excessive moisture conditions […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway The Renwer – Fisher’s Siding Annual old fashion picnic and potluck supper took place on Sunday July 20th, 2014 in Renwer at the old Fisher’s Siding School. Click any picture for a larger version. The small committee sponsored a special celebration back in 2002 and have held the annual picnic on […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko Hundreds of people attended a very large Garage Sale and Barbeque on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Benito Branch of the North-West Regional Library. Click any picture for a larger version. The public donated to the Garage Sale a huge amount of items that were new and gently used. Lots […]

Submitted by: Michelle Walker Swan Valley Animal Protection League Charity Golf Tournament Prize worth $15,000 for a Hole In One Sponsored by Cook & Cooke Financial CANCELLED due to lack of registrations. Sunday, August 10, 2014 Opening Round 11:00 am Supper at approx. 4:30pm Entry fee $60 per person Includes green fees and Roast Beef […]

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, July 8th, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster Don Machan Alex Haluschak Terry Neely Brian Burick Absent: Earl Hrappstead Delegation […]