https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news Community News for the Swan River Valley Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:47:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-VBLogo-32x32.png https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news 32 32 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/20/update-from-svsd-regarding-svrss-threat/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/20/update-from-svsd-regarding-svrss-threat/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:38:41 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41096 Swan Valley School Division Media Release October 20, 2026 We are writing to provide an update regarding the reported threat circulated through text messages and social media yesterday involving Swan Valley Regional Secondary School (SVRSS). The RCMP has now concluded its investigation and has determined that the reported threat was fabricated. Through their investigation, officers […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/20/update-from-svsd-regarding-svrss-threat/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/19/svsd-responds-to-threat-involving-svrss/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/19/svsd-responds-to-threat-involving-svrss/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:43:14 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41095 Swan Valley School Division Media Release October 19, 2026 | Today at approximately 4:00 p.m., reports began circulating through text messages and social media indicating that an individual had made threats involving Swan Valley Regional Secondary School and tomorrow’s school day. We want to thank our students, families, and community members for immediately bringing these […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/19/svsd-responds-to-threat-involving-svrss/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/15/coffee-and-a-chat-sessions-packed-with-useful-information/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/15/coffee-and-a-chat-sessions-packed-with-useful-information/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:53:04 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41079 Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. Service to Seniors Birch River hosted Terry Fullerton with the Canadian Rangers, Amy and Meaghan with Emergency Management Organization, Jessie Lacasse PMH Public Health Promotion, Kyla Scales Swan River Lifeline, Display from Swan Health Care Plus Pharmacy for mobility aids. Jennifer Lavoilette from the Star […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/15/coffee-and-a-chat-sessions-packed-with-useful-information/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/08/swan-river-hosts-medical-students-for-rural-workshop-2/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/08/swan-river-hosts-medical-students-for-rural-workshop-2/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:57:17 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41069 Submitted by Prairie Mountain Health Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) was proud to once again partner with the Swan Valley Medical Professional Recruitment and Retention Committee (SVMPRRC) to host a medical student rural interest group (RIG) workshop in Swan River October 2-4, 2026. The annual weekend event featured 25 first and second-year medical students from the […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/10/08/swan-river-hosts-medical-students-for-rural-workshop-2/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/23/promising-attendance-at-community-band-beginning-day/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/23/promising-attendance-at-community-band-beginning-day/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:40 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41053 Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater For the 33rd Fall since starting, Swan Valley Community Band had their Beginning Day this past 16 September 2026. And, as always, practice was in the SVRSS Band Room. With a promising attendance, new music & new members, it was an enjoyable success. More former members are expected and possibly some […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/23/promising-attendance-at-community-band-beginning-day/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/22/job-career-fair-new-addition-to-mass-registration-night/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/22/job-career-fair-new-addition-to-mass-registration-night/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:48:49 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41047 Donna Potts, Communities that Care Program Coordinator Mass Registration is an event that has taken place annually for many years in the Swan River Valley to which all families know they can come and sign up for their children’s chosen activities throughout the year. This is always well attended. There were 20 tables that were […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/22/job-career-fair-new-addition-to-mass-registration-night/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/21/cfsv-feature-swan-valley-youth-baseball-2/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/21/cfsv-feature-swan-valley-youth-baseball-2/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:54:17 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41051 Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Community Foundation of Swan Valley was pleased to support Swan Valley Youth Baseball with a grant to support facility improvements. Funding was used to purchase new pitching mounds and install a cap along the fencing, improving the baseball facility for local players. These upgrades will provide a […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/21/cfsv-feature-swan-valley-youth-baseball-2/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/04/minitonas-and-district-lions-host-pancake-breakfast/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/04/minitonas-and-district-lions-host-pancake-breakfast/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:23:47 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41012 The Minitonas and District Lions Club hosted a pancake breakfast in the Swan Valley Co-op parking lot on August 29, 2026 as a kickoff to the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society – Ralley for the Valley. The day was a time for community members to gather together, reconnect and celebrate the resilience and community spirit […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/04/minitonas-and-district-lions-host-pancake-breakfast/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/02/500000-grant-for-minitonas-water-treatment-generator/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/02/500000-grant-for-minitonas-water-treatment-generator/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:37:28 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=41004 Province of Manitoba Media Release | The Manitoba government is providing a one-time grant of up to $500,000 for the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman to purchase a backup generator for its water treatment plant, allowing the community to protect residents’ water supply during any future loss of power, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/02/500000-grant-for-minitonas-water-treatment-generator/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/01/coffee-a-chat-exploring-adventure-and-nature/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/01/coffee-a-chat-exploring-adventure-and-nature/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:53:40 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40987 Submitted by: Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. Service to Seniors Coffee and a Chat resumed on August 27, 2026 at the Swan River Senior Citizen Centre. It was a pleasure to gather again and hear from Gordon Hornbeck, who shared stories from a life filled with adventure, travel, and creative work. Brenda […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/09/01/coffee-a-chat-exploring-adventure-and-nature/feed/ 0