Submitted by: Josina Zander | The Durban Covenant Women hosted a “Ladies Day Out” April 22, 2017. Ladies gathered from Norquay, Swan River, Benito and surrounding Durban area. Click any picture for a larger version. Beautifully decorated tables were set with the Palm branches and spring flowers, symbols of the victory of the season. Socializing […]

Submitted by: Robin Warner | Aladdin was a huge success at Taylor School this weekend! The students worked so very hard and it really showed. Click any picture for a larger version. The performances were Friday night and Saturday night, April 21st and 22nd, 2017 at 7pm, and the energy was high. The entire school […]

Submitted by: Linda Gilchrist | The winners of the 2017 Fiddlin’ Festival were recently presented with trophies by Fiddlin’ Chairperson, Linda Gilchrist. Pictured above: Ensemble Winners Erica Thomas, Emily Mykula, Isla Mykula, Logan Smith, Grace Kirk. Click any picture for a larger version. Beginner Winner: Liv Leadbeater Intermediate Winner: Madison Bronconnier Advanced Solo Winner: Layna […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Saturday, April 8, 2017 Special Olympics Parkland Region held its 6th Annual Dance Fever following a great day of bowling at our regional tournament. Click any picture for a larger version. We were fortunate to have athletes and coaches from Russell and Winnipegosis join us for the potluck dinner, […]

ValleyBiz Story | The provincial Wait Time Reduction Task Force held a Public Meeting in Swan River on April 5, 2017. Approximately 30 people participated in the workshop-style meeting to identify concerns and solutions for emergency care wait times. Proposed solutions at the public meeting included expanding the use of telehealth, providing better patient transport […]

Submitted by: Rob Ter Horst | Tim & The Glory Boys brought their Hootenanny Tour to Swan River on April 7, 2017. There was a great turnout for the concert on Friday night with 217 people in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. There was a great crowd of multiple generations at the […]

Submitted by: Michelle McKenzie | The Arran Rec Board held a Wing & Rib Night on April 8, 2017. The wing night went off with people showing up from Norquay, Pelly, Swan River, Benito, Kenville, and various other towns in the area. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to all who came […]

ValleBiz Story | A cheque in the amount of $19,226.54 was officially presented to the Swan Valley Lions Medical Assistance fund on Thursday, April 6, 2017. The funds represent the proceeds from the 2017 Billy Beal Ice Fishing Derby. Click any picture for a larger version. As of March 1st, 2017 the Swan Valley Lions […]

Submitted by: Swan River NDP Constituency The Swan River NDP Constituency held their Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Cowan Community Centre. Socializing and registration began at 5:00 and continued with a scrumptious potluck supper. Various reports were presented during the meeting including a report on Rosann Wowchuk being one of […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Saturday, April 8th Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region held its annual Regional 5 Pin Tournament. 39 bowlers from Swan Valley, Russell and Winnipegosis took part in the 2 shift event at Up Your Alley in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. This tournament was a 5 […]

ValleyBiz Story | Dialysis patients and supporting health care providers will rest a little easier thanks to the donation of three new dialysis chairs by the Bowsman, Minitonas and Swan River Lions Clubs on April 6, 2017. Pictured above: Lions Club members try out two of the three new chairs. Click any picture for a […]

Submitted by: Tracy Burick | This past weekend’s three day run of the musical, 7 Days, was performed at CBF Church in Swan River on April 6, 7, 8, 2017. This production was the creative genius of Martyn Snell who had composed the original musical back in 1978. Pictured above: Melanie Bird, Rita Thiessen and […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Primary Care Centre (SVPCC) continues to face the challenge of individuals simply not showing up for appointments. In 2016, there were 1,200 “no shows” – that’s the equivalent of the SVPCC being closed for 3 weeks. Stock photo It is usually not possible to contact a patient on the […]

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley On April 5, 2017 representatives from the Minitonas Curling Club (MCC) finalized their endowment with the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) in the amount of $8,000. Pictured above: CFSV Treasurer Henry Rasmussen, MCC Secretary Lynda Leslie, MCC Treasurer Shannon Adamchuk, CFSV Chair Lorne Henkelman, CFSV Vice-Chair Norm […]

RCMP Media Release | The Swan River RCMP would like to remind the public to be diligent / aware that there are numerous mail / text / internet /telephone scams and frauds that occur each year. Most recently, the Swan River Valley is experiencing an influx of fraudulent calls from people pretending to be employees […]

Submitted by: Chris Zamzow | The Swan Valley Novice Mustangs faced Roblin in the first round of the Parkissimo consolation side playoffs. The Mustangs defeated Roblin with a pair of solid 14-4 and 11-2 wins over Roblin. Pictured above: Back row L-R: Chris Zamzow, Damian Leask, Peyton Lehmann, Kolby Danielson, Matt Zamzow, Porter Atkinson, Griffin […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Thursday, April 6, 2017 members from the Bowsman, Minitonas and Swan River Lions Clubs officially presented new maternity equipment to the Swan Valley Health Centre. It is expected that the equipment should should be put to good use. Click any picture for a larger version. Since Prairie Mountain Health announced the […]

Submitted by: June Jamieson | God Cares for Us was the theme of the hymn sing held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Christians from several local congregations gathered to sing together. Click any picture for a larger version. Attendees also enjoyed presentations by local musicians and the Potorieko family from […]

Submitted Story | Congrats and good luck to Parkland Bantam AAA Ranger Cole Turton from Swan River. Turton has been selected to take part in the Under 16 Program of Excellence Spring Tournament in Winnipeg on April 6-9, 2017. This tournament is the first step for a tryout for Team Manitoba. It is composed of […]

Submitted by: Prairie Mountain Health | In early February 2017, Parkland family medicine residents —including supervising preceptor Dr. Trina Mathison— made the trek to the beautiful Swan River Valley to participate in a “Day within the Forestry Industry.” Now in its 25th year of operation, the Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit, located in Dauphin, is […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | On Sunday April 2, 2017 the Pine River Community Centre sponsored a perogie and sausage supper with all the trimmings including baked beans, Caesar salad and a variety of desserts and beverages. Click any picture for a larger version. The afternoon started off with guests playing board and card games […]

ValleyBiz Story | Discover Toys and Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters have teamed up to bring a little happiness to children experiencing emotional or financial hardships over the Easter holiday. Easter Baskets for Community Kids – Manitoba is collecting donations to provide Easter Baskets to children staying in Manitoba Women’s Shelters over the Easter holiday. […]

ValleyBiz Story | Roberta Moshenko, SEO for The Municipality of Swan Valley West confirmed today that Irwin Steen will be the new council member for the Municipality of Swan Valley West. A by-election was called following the resignation of Councillor Stan Potton on February 13, 2017. Steen was declared the new member of council by […]

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin | On Saturday, March 25, 2017 approximately 50 ladies attended the “All is Well” Faith Conference hosted by the Women of the Valley at Community Bible Fellowship Church. Click any picture for a larger version. The speaker was Laurie Moffit from Roblin who challenged us with an inspirational and spiritually refreshing […]

Submitted by: Constituency Office of MLA Rick Wowchuk Rick Wowchuk recognized Helen Prieston with a private member’s statement in March 2017. Helen Prieston, at 86 years young, has been a volunteer campground hostess at Whitefish Lake since 1990, dedicating 27 years of her life to serving the public. Helen looks forward to serving the public […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole | The Swan School of Dance entertained a full Auditorium on Wednesday night with dances that had been performed from their previous 25 years. It was an evening of talent, entertainment, tossed in with a little nostalgia. Click any picture for a larger version. Their 115 students performed the instructors favorites […]

Submitted by: Cory Hurren | Over five hundred people came up to Whitefish Lake on Saturday, March 18, 2017 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Billy Beal Classic Ice Fishing Derby. Click any picture for a larger version. Derby entrants enjoyed the mild weather and were able to catch over twenty fish. The Billy […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | Durban Community Hall held their perogy supper which was held March 17, 2017 with a St. Pattie’s Day theme. Ladies worked many hours making the four different kinds of perogies, and with the locally produced bison sausage the evening was very busy trying to keep up to the hungry patricians […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The JV Girls had a successful tournament at the Provincial tournament in Altona this past weekend. The Tigers were the youngest team at provincials but set a goal for themselves to be in a final playoff on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The first game of the tournament was against St. […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Tuesday, March 14, 2017 the Swan Valley Tiger’s Bowling Team and Staff Members participated in the Bring a Staff Member to Bowling Competition at Up Your Alley Bowling Centre. 12 bowlers rolled in the competition. Click any picture for a larger version. Lukas Hensen and Mr. Peter Fleming took […]

Submitted by: Shayne Yaschyshyn | The SVRSS Tigers Varsity Girls Basketball team motored to Winnipeg on March 15th to participate in the 2016/17 MHSAA AAA Varsity Girls Provincial Championships at Calvin Christian Collegiate. Click picture for a larger version. The trip was chronicled by Zoe Winters on Twitter, which kept the team in high spirits. […]

Submitted by: Darlene Beck | The Swan River Ladies Curling Club held their 89th Annual Bonspiel on March 17, 18, & 19, 2017. The theme of the bonspiel was “Welcome to the Jungle” with 4 events taking place over the “wild” weekend. Pictured above: Winners of the first event Sponsored by Rogers Louise Watkins, Candice […]

ValleyBiz Story | A group of 42 students from various schools across the Swan Valley traveled to Dauphin on March 9 – 11, 2017 to participate in the 23rd Annual Parkland Norman Honour Band (PNHB). Submitted photos. Click any picture for a larger version. PNHB provides outstanding junior, intermediate and senior instrumentalists with an opportunity […]

Submitted by: Eugenia Barker | Swan Valley Communities That Care has completed its initial cycle of the Triple P parenting program. Twenty parents/caregivers participated in the program, which ran from January 17 to March 14, 2017. Click any picture for a larger version. This 8 week program, gives parents the skills they need to build […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | The Northern Neighbors annual Irish Stew held on March 12, 2017 was again a success. There was a good turn out, lots of Stew and desserts to enjoy. Click any picture for a larger version. Many items were available to be won at the silent auction table. Lots of conversation […]

Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | The Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Competition and Demo was held Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, 2017 and was, once again, a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. On Saturday March 11, 2017, the Cheetahs welcomed competitors from across the province, including: Flin Flon’s Flinty’s; Birtle’s […]

Submitted by: Gary Slack | Held this past weekend on March 9-12, 2017, with 42 teams competing, the Men’s centennial bonspiel turned out very successful. Everyone enjoyed the format for bonspiel which was pay per end instead of the usual elimination format. Click any picture for a larger version. Thursday night started off with three […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) held a Public Budget Consultation Meeting on March 6, 2017. The evening marked the start of blizzard conditions in the Valley and there were only a handful of public attendees. Superindentendent/CEO Tim Mendel presented an overview of SVSD priorities and strengths before shifting the focus of […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The Bowsman Skating Arena and Curling continue to host Chase the Ace and 50/50 every Friday night at the Bowsman Hotel. Ticket sales close at 8:00pm with the draw at 8:10pm. The pot for Chase the Ace will be $1,851. The Chase the Ace nightly winner for Friday, March 3, […]

Submitted by: Carolyn Baldwin | On March 4, 2017 approximately 70 people stopped by the Thunder Hill Ski Area to enjoy a beautiful day over looking the Swan River Valley to celebrate the end of an eight year project for the Thunder Hill Ski Club. Pictured above: Long time club member, John Cotton prepares to […]

Submitted by: Bob & Melba Tibble | One hundred years ago the community of Swan River worked together to raise $5,000.00 at $10.00 per share to start the first two sheet curling rink on the corner of 6th Ave. N. and Verteran’s Way. The second three sheet rink, combined with a hockey rink, was located […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley School Division has reported that buses will once again be cancelled and all outlying schools will be closed on March 8, 2017 due to ongoing weather conditions. Schools in the Town of Swan River remain open.

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On March 3-5, 2017 Swan River hosted the Hockey Manitoba/Cargill Atom A Provincials. The draw was a 5-team round robin and the two top teams would face off Sunday in the Gold Medal game. Click any picture for a larger version. The Stampeders opened with a Friday 11:15AM game vs […]

Submitted by: Jo-Anne Saunders | Swan River Adult Education (both sites) will be closed today, March 7, 2017 due to the weather.

ValleyBiz Story | March 7, 2017: Due to weather, all Swan Valley School Division buses have been cancelled and all outlying schools are closed. Schools in the Town of Swan River remain open.

Submitted by: Laurie Evans Minitonas Skating Club held their annual figure skating carnival on March 3, 2017. “Under the Big Top” was a great success and fun was had by all. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to the skaters for putting on a great show and to the parents for all their […]

Submitted by: Lise Frazer | On March 2, 2017 the Swan Valley Tigers travelled to Brandon, MB to play Neelin High School for the InterZone championship and a berth at the JV Girls Basketball Provincials. Pictured above: Click for a larger version. Front Row: Erica Sembaluk-Hart, Josie Black, Alison Rowe, Decorbea Fleury, Sabrina Kopecky Back […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association kicked off the 2017 Festival season with the Band Festival on February 21 through 24. The Band Festival features music students from across the Swan Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Performances by individuals, ensembles and bands were held during the day at […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s 38th Annual Snowmobile Poker Derbywa held Sunday, February 26, 2017. Due to the lack of snow and poor North Mountain Riders (sno man) trail conditions the Snowmobile ride of the Derby was cancelled. The Poker part of the Derby continued on as usual. 46 registered driver hands were sold […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team hosted the Swan River RCMP to their 2nd friendly floor hockey game this season on Sunday, Feb 12, 2017. Click any picture for larger version. The RCMP brought their A-game and took a total of 68 shots on Tiger’s goalie Jarret Gingras, scoring 16 […]