The Bowsman Accomplished Musicians invite you to join us at our annual Spring Concert Friday, April 25, 2014 7:00 pm Bowsman Legion Hall Special guest: Daniel Koulack Silver Colecton – Raffles Coffee House to Follow Lunch Donations Appreciated

RM of Mountian Public Notice | Birch River experienced a power outage on Saturday, April 19, 2014 plant and distribution system. One Hydro employee was on call with two other power outages reported at Thunderhill and the Woody district. Our Municipal Emergency Coordinator requested (unsuccessfully) MB Hydro reprioritize the calls. Power and water service were […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist “Circle left, circle right, promenade, right and left grand, swing your partner, weave the ring” were just some of the moves called out as the Swan Valley Hoedowners hosted guests at their square dances April 9 & 16, 2014 Click any picture for a larger version. Several new dancers were welcomed […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles A record crowd was in attendance for the presentation on the Ukraine. Pastor Vlad Makyeyev gave a talk on the history of the Ukraine and the present day conditions of the country. A very interested crowd asked many questions and had a better understanding of the situation of the Ukrainian people, […]

Submitted by: Duane Whyte | The 87th Annual Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement Banquet will be held: Sat. May 3, 2014 Swan River Centennial Arena Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Traditional shore lunch: All You Can Eat Walleye Smoked Pork Live/silent Auction Games of chance Demonstrations Lots of Fun! Great food and friends getting together to […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Dahl A great evening of music, information, food and fun was held Sunday, April 13th to raise funds for the Wellman Lake Bible Camp. Above: Rob Terhorst, Rod Seib and Taylor Fleming led the singing with their Blue grass band. Right: Dorleen Sagert introduced our 2014 staff. Left: Everyone enjoyed Ice cream […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Saturday April 12, 2014 the Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region bowling teams held their Parkland Regional 5 Pin Bowling Tournament at Up Your Alley in Swan River. Two sessions were held, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Winners of the morning session were Jamie Brass 1st […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille Art Show at Little Woody Church May 3, 2014 1pm – 6pm Come to see the Art, Crafts and Quilts. Enjoy the food and fellowship ! ( … and maybe, win a door prize)

ValleyBiz Story | This year schools across the Valley once again donned pink t-shirts to stand up and stand together against bullying. February 26, 2014 marked Pink Shirt Day and April 9, 2014 marked the International Day of Pink. Above: Some of the students from Benito School Click any picture for a larger version. Regardless […]

Submitted by: Christine Klimuk The Dolyna Dancers present their YEAR END DESSERT CONCERT Saturday, April 26, 2014 7:00pm Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Gymnasium Tickets: $10.00 • 5 & Under Free Tickets available at The Star & Times or at the door.. Everyone is welcome to attend an evening of Ukrainian Dance, and indulge in […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 2nd day of April, 2014 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Bartel & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Absent With Notice: Councillor Windsor Delegations: 8:00 pm G. Thiessen re: Town Public Works 1. D. […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 26th day of March, 2014 A.D. at 7:00 pm. Present: Reeve, M. McIntosh Councillors: Eisner, Pacamaniuk, Klekta & Rinsdorf CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 7:00 pm Frank Slepicka& Daryl Chartrand re: 2014 PW Operations 1. […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday April 8, 2014 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows, Deputy Mayor Scouten, Councilor Schneider; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Offenberger Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Dahl Wellman Lake Bible Camp Ice-Cream Social and Fundraiser Temple Baptist Church Sun. April 13, 2014 7:00 pm

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, April 8, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Present: Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick Absent: Glen Foster TERRY […]

Submitted by: Donna L D Burghart With our highest number of participants, reaching 58, BAM Jam Camp was an inspirational 2 days. With the generosity of local sponsors, 32 of these students were able to participate through this sponsorship. Thanks go to the Bowsman Lions Club, The Swan River Lions Club, Minitonas Lions, The Royal […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report March 2014 In this month of March, 2014 Police investigated 296 incidents. Criminal Code investigations were slightly higher than normal levels for this month. Property offenses were at normal levels. Persons crimes investigations were also at normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had two sexual assaults, six common assaults, […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 1st, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Mckenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Delaurier, Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen and Whyte, Sakal present. Minutes: 1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the March 18th, 2014 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received. […]

Submitted by: Rev. Kathy Highmoor In Celebration of Health: Spiritual, Emotional, Mental and Physical Hillsview Hike April 21, 2014 From Bowsman, MB To Minitonas, MB Itinerary: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Pancake Breakfast at Bowsman United Church – Bowsman, MB 9:00 am Hike Begins 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Wrap Up Celebration at Knox United […]

Submitted by: Henry Barkowski, Mayor, Town of Minitonas I was saddened to learn of the passing of Gay Darroch. Although she did not live in Minitonas, she has left a legacy in our community. In the fall of 2003, Gay was commissioned to painted the sunflower and the “Welcome to Minitonas” message on the rocks […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles Join us for a talk on the Ukraine by: Pastor Vlad Makyeyev April 8, 2014 7:00 pm North West Regional Library, Swan River Vlad and his family are newcomers to our valley. He will be sharing stories and information about present day Ukraine. (culture, schools, work, opportunities, history and politics.) All […]

Swan Rive Fire Department Media Release | On March 31 at 7:24pm Swan River Fire, EMS and RCMP were dispatched to a structure fire on PR 487, south west of Swan River. On Arrival the wood frame residential structure was fully involved and a portion of the residence had collapsed into the basement. SRFD protected […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole The Swan School of Dance held their annual recital on Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 in front of a packed house, at the SVRSS. People were entertained by tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical dances. Click any picture for a larger version. With the theme of “This Is It”….. Michele Poole […]

Swan Rive Fire Department Media Release | On March 30, 2014 at 11:07am Swan River Fire, EMS and RCMP were dispatched to a structure fire at 1419 Main Street in Swan River. Upon arrival smoke was contained to the structure. Staff had already evacuated. A successful knock down and quick overhaul limited damage to the […]

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, March 25, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick TERRY NEELY […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday March 25, 2014 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Schneider Absent Councilor Offenberger Councilor Zebinski Office Clerk ~ Mandy Staples Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. Mayor Meadows called the […]

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Mckenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Delaurier, Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen and Whyte, Sakal present. Delegations 1) Conditional Use Hearing No. 1/2014 to allow the operation of a church on the property at 1694 […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 26, 2014 at about 9:00 PM the Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire dept, and Prairie Mountain EMS received a dispatch regarding a collision between a pick-up truck and a tree on the 300 block of 7th avenue south (residential area), in Swan River, MB. A 27 year old […]

Submitted by: Laurie Evans | To promote Nutrition Month, Eat Right Dietitian Services and the Swan Valley Coop collaborated to provide three nutrition education opportunities throughout the month of March. The three events which included taste testing, grocery store tour and a label reading game were well received with over 75 grocery shoppers participating.

RCMP Media Release | On March 24, 2014 at about 6:30 PM the Swan River RCMP received a ‘911’ call regarding a robbery on the 700 block of Main street, in Swan River, MB. A 38 year old female from Swan River who received minor injury during the robbery (& theft of beer), was subsequently […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Swan Valley Hoedowners invite you to come and try square dancing with us. Two nights: April 9 & April 16, 2014 7 to 9:30 p.m Swan River Senior Centre Lunch will follow. You are invited to come and join us for a fun-filled evening at no cost for new dancers! […]

Submitted by: Linda Carpentier, Chris Staniland Members of Teen Challenge visited the Swan Valley on March 22 through 23, 2014. The group performed at the Friendship Centre on Saturday evening (pictured left). Teen Challenge men’s outreach group spoke to over 90 men of all ages at a men’s breakfast get together at CBF this past […]

RCMP Report | At about 2:00 am on March 24, 2014 Swan River RCMP responded to a commercial alarm in Birch River . Police are investigating a break and enter at the Birchwood Grocery. Significant damage to the store occurred and liquor was taken. Anyone with information is asked to call the Swan River RCMP […]

Submitted by: Vivian Rooks Once again volunteers from the Swan River valley have come together for a successful fundraising event. Left to Right – Lesley Henkelman, Judy Storjord, Vivian Rooks and Louella Lausman Judy Storjord and Vivian Rooks coordinated volunteers to distribute 1000 bunches of daffodils throughout the valley homes and businesses to bring the […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart The BAM Jam Camp is coming up! Mon. March 31, 2014 & Tues. April 1, 2014 2 days of Fiddle, Guitar, Vocal & Bass instruction ONLY $75 (spots still available) includes instruction, lunches & evening concerts 2014 instructors – Desmond Lagace, Patti Lamoureux, Daniel Koulack, Ameena Bajer-Koulack, Marcel Hapel, Greg Simm, […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk On Saturday March 15, 2014 Angie Ferland and Ricky Zimmer from the Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team were in Dauphin for the Safeway Special Olympics Fundraising Day. From March 7th to 21st every $2 donation nets 5 air miles at Safeways across Canada. Angie, who will be traveling to […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Funeral Services Estate Planning Workshop Thurs. March 27, 2014 1:30-3:00 pm Chapel of Swan Valley Funeral Services 363 Kelsey Trail Refreshments and door prizes. For more information on the workshop contact Carol at (204)734-0831

Submitted by: Angela Mullin The Swan River Ladies Curling Club hosted their 85th Annual Bonspiel on March 14 – 16, 2014 with the theme of Wedding Crashers. Click any picture for a larger version. The 1st Event Winners go to the Dauphin Rink, Therese Deah. For the Saturday evening entertainment … The Newly Wed Game […]

Submitted by: Linda Carpentier Participants and staff of Teen Challenge will be in Swan River March 20 – 23, 2014. They will speak at public meetings, some specifically for youth, as well as Sunday morning church services. The residents of the Swan Valley will have an opportunity to learn more about drug and alcohol abuse, […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report February 2014 Town of Swan River: In the month of February, 2014 Police investigated 191 incidents. Criminal Code investigations were at normal levels as were property offenses. Persons crimes were slightly below normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had ten common assaults and two Uttering Threats complaints. Town of […]

Submitted by: Don Baldwin The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association hosted their 7th Annual Vintage Ride on Sunday, March 16th. There were over forty vintage sleds that attended the ride with over a hundred sleds visiting the shack including newer models. Click any picture for a larger version. The ride was approximately a 35 mile round […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren About 600 people came to Whitefish Lake on Saturday, March 15th to see who was going to pull the winning $10 000 fish through four feet of ice when the Valley Lions held their 17th annual Billy Beal Ice Fishing Derby. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above is […]

Written and Submitted by: Debbie Soloway On Friday March 14th, 2014 Rachel & Darwin Dancsok of Esterhazy, Saskatchewan entertained to an audience of 45-50 people by singing and playing great country gospel favorites. Click any picture for a larger version. Rachel is an award winning country gospel singer, starting at the early age of thirteen […]

Submitted by: Courtney Densen On March 11 2014 in the Bowsman Legion Hall, great food, wonderful fellowship and a little luck of the Irish was to be found at the Bowsman United Church Soup n Bun. Patrons were treated to their choice of potato or hamburger soup, a variety of bunwiches, dessert, coffee, tea and […]

Submitted by: Yoenne Ewald The Swan Valley Farmer’s Market held their Annual General Meeting on March 11th 2014. The meeting was well attended. Looking back over 2013, the market saw a number of new summer vendors offering a diverse range of products. Pictured above, the Farmers’ Market Board.(L to R, back) Fay Perrin, Shirley Leask, […]

Provincial Media Release: More than $50 Million over Next Five Years to Increase Safety, Extend Life of Busy North-south Highway: Premier Selinger SWAN RIVER—Several more road improvement projects are planned for PTH 83 in western Manitoba to improve the ride, help boost commercial truck and tourist traffic, and increase safety for travellers, Premier Greg Selinger […]

NOTICE OF DECISION March 14, 2014 By Board Order 29/14, the Public Utilities Board (Board) approved an application by Swan Valley Gas Corporation (“Swan Valley Gas”) to sell, and an application by Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. (“Centra”) to purchase, the natural gas distribution system assets of Swan Valley Gas, subject to certain conditions. The Board […]

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, March 11, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick BRIAN BURICK […]

A Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Benito was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday March 11, 2014 in the Village Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Meadows; Deputy Mayor Scouten; Councilor Zebinski; Councilor Schneider Absent Councilor Offenberger Chief Administrative Officer ~ Pat Ellingson. Mayor Meadows called the meeting to order at 7:00 […]

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 5th day of March, 2014 A.D. at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Barkowski Councillors: Bartel, Windsor & Caruk CAO: Carolyn Gordon Delegations: 8:00 pm G. Thiessen re: Town Public Works 1. S. Windsor – J. Caruk […]