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 […]

Submitted by: Karen Gade | Many pairs of hands worked together to prepare supper for the 420 hungry people who brought their appetites to the Benito Rec. Centre on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. Delicious roast turkey and ham accompanied by salads, vegetables, lazy cabbage, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | As the crowds filtered in, the excitement grew Saturday afternoon when the Swan Valley Tigers played host to the visiting Park West Outlaws. The teams dressed and took the field for the Provincial Semi Finals. Click any picture for a larger version. The Tigers didn’t take long before they put […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development October 20, 2014 | Northwest Region Favourable harvest weather of drying winds and warm temperatures throughout the Northwest Region resulted in harvest operations moving ahead significantly. The favorable weather also allowed major progress to be made in fall tillage operations and fertilizer applications. […]

Submitted by: Tim Mueller Benefit Concert for Darla Leslie (Woodley) Fri. November 7, 2014 Minitonas Town Hall 7:00 pm All Local Talent 50-50 Draw Admission: by Donation at the door.

Submitted by: Kasey Chartrand On October 21st 2014 the Minitonas and District Arena Board held their Annual General Meeting. The Board presented the 2013 -2014 Financial Statement, and discussed fundraising ideas. The operation of the Concession for the coming season was also discussed. The executive members of the board will stay the same for one […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 21st, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Delaurier, Friesen, Sakal, Bobick, and Whyte present. Councilor Jacobson arrived at 7:45 pm. Public Hearing: To Re-Zone area described as PT NE ¼ Sec 16-36-27 wpm to […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday October 14, 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 […]

Submitted by: Keith Behrmann | On October 22, 2014 The Community Foundation of Swan Valley sponsored a will night with Laurie Oakes at the Westwood Inn with 33 people in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. The purpose of the evening, to inform and educate those attending the importance and value in having […]

Submitted by: Leah Graham Lavender Good Neighbor Center is having a Huge Flea Market at the Swan River Museum. Sat. November 8, 2014 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tables with crafts etc. Lunch will be sold For info call (204)238-4811

RCMP Media Release | Since July 2014, Swan River RCMP has been investigating numerous Break and Enter to businesses. On October 23, 2014, at approximately 5:20 am, Swan River RCMP members were conducting surveillance on local businesses (which had been ongoing for the past several weeks). Police observed a lone male committing a business break […]

Swan Valley School Trustee Election Results Ward 1 (3 Elected): 1. Riehl, Kelli – 478 votes 2. Schaffer, William (Bill) – 418 votes 3. Rooks, Vivian – 398 votes Lewis, Robert (Bob) – 351 votes Schneider, Lorraine – 253 votes Neely, Margaret – 209 votes Potts, Donna – 192 votes Dauk, Rudy – 168 votes […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | St. Andrew’s United Church Fall Supper Veterans Hall Sun. November 16, 2014 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm $12 per person 12 & under – $6 5 & Under – Free Take Out & Delivery Call Lucile Neufeld 204-734-2170 by November 14, 2014

Election Results ALL MUNICIPALITIES REPORTING Minitonas-Bowsman Mountain Swan Valley West Town of Swan River MINITONAS-BOWSMAN Reeve (1 Position): 1. EISNER, Clint – 501 votes PACAMANIUK, Walter – 328 votes Council (6 Positions): 1. BARTEL, Garry – 575 votes 2. MYCHALCHUK, Larry – 549 votes 3. WALMSLEY – Stuart – 537 votes 4. HUTMAN – Leanne […]

Submitted by: Erin Brown | Thanks to the many families that took part in “Caching up in Swan River” and gave geocaching a try, October 11 and 18, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. Some were first-timers and some were geocaching vets – but all enjoyed the mini-quest and spending a few hours […]

ValleyBiz Story | Swan River resident Ruby Anne Chartrand was recently honored with the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education. The award recognizes outstanding early childhood educators for their leadership, exemplary education practices, success in fostering the early development and socialization of the children in their care, and their help in […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Provincial Semi Final Swan Valley Tigers vs Park West Outlaws Sat. October 25, 2014 1:00 pm SVRSS Field Cheer on the Home Town Tigers! Full Concession 50/50 DRAW PROCEEDS TO CANCER CARE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Submitted by: Ione Anderson | Despite the cold temperatures many past and present 4-H members and leaders attended the Minitonas 4-H Centenial Park Opening on October 17, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. Current Mayor, Henry Barkowski was present for the ribbon cutting, along with Brandy Dvorak, Minitonas Mini Makers, Austen Anderson, Minitonas […]

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 […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Friesen, Sakal, Jacobson, Bobick, and Whyte present. Councilor Delaurier was absent. Delegations: Red Cross – David Barker & Duane Steiner To promote what the Red Cross can […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Swan Valley Hoedowners started their new season with two fun-filled nights welcoming new dancers to their square dance club at the Senior Centre in Swan River on October 8 and 15, 2014. Linda Gilchrist, the club caller, provided the instructions as almost two squares of new dancers joined with […]

Submitted by: Lesley Henkelman | Harvest Celebration & Dance Sat. November 8, 2014 Benito Recreation Centre Cocktails at 6 pm Supper at 7 pm Entertainment at 8 pm Hosted by the Shaker Misto Dancers & The Benito Recreation Centre Dolyna Adult Dancers, Vesselli Dancers & Shaker Misto Dancers Music by Crawdaddys Midnight Lunch Tickets available […]

Submitted by: Kasey Chartrand | Annual Skating Party Sun. November 2, 2014 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m Grab a pledge sheet and get as many pledges as you can. There will be prizes for the most money raised, youngest and oldest skater. It is not a Halloween theme this year so you don’t have to […]

Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development October 14, 2014 | Northwest Region Cooler conditions and snow prevailed at the beginning of the week in the Northwest Region, but a return to good weather for the rest of the reporting period aided harvest operations. Some producers have completed harvest. However, […]

Submitted by: Bev Polon SPOOKTOBER-FEST Haunted House Sun. October 26, 2014 4pm – 8pm Mon. October 27, 2014 5pm – 9pm Wed. October 29, 2014 5pm – 9pm Located at the Old John Deere Building in Swan River on the Bouldvards, on Highway #10 East. Not So Scary $2 Scary $5 Free Face Painting Donations […]

Submitted by: Donna Leming | Several people are benefiting from the Depression Recovery Seminar presented on DVD by Dr. Neil Nedley. The session was facilitated by Dave, Linda & Donna at the Swan Valley Health Center. Exercise, nutrition, and sleep were just some of the highlights that the participants enjoyed.

Submitted by: Kasey Chartrand | Minitonas & District Arena Annual General Meeting October 21st, 2014 7:00 pm Minitonas Arena Lobby The Board is looking for volunteers to help with the concession or anyone who would like to run the concession this season. Please plan to attend.

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | Swan River Progressive Conservative Association Nomination Meeting Monday, November 3, 2014 Westwood Inn River Room 5:30 P.M. The General Public is welcome to attend. The Swan River Progressive Conservative Association will be holding its nomination meeting to select a candidate for the upcoming provincial election. Progressive Conservative Party members from […]

Submitted by: Rob Ter Horst | Approximately 30 people participated in the Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk on October 9, 2014 during National Mental Health Week. It turned out to be a beautiful day for the walk. Star and Times Photos by Terra Pohl A big thank you to the Fire Department for leading our walk […]