Submitted by: Constituency Office of MLA Rick Wowchuk MLA Rick Wowchuk presented the final payment of $12,729.30 from Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund to Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District. Pictured above (click picture for a larger version): Receiving the cheque is Stephanie Reid, the Swan Lake Watershed Manager and Walter Kolisnyk, Chair of Swan Lake […]

Submitted by: Kevin Carter | On Friday and Saturday, January 27th and 28th, 2017 the Swan Valley Tigers Varsity Boys team participated in the Neelin Invitational basketball tournament hosted by Neelin High School in Brandon. File Photo | Courtesy of Rob McDonald The format of the tournament was a modified round robin with the SVRSS […]

Submitted by: Blaine Campbell | The Swan River Centennial Arena was the place to be over the weekend of January 27-29, 2017 when the host novice teams hosted 8 other teams in the annual Swan River Legion Branch #39 Novice Tournament. Pictured above (Click picture for a larger version): Front Row: Dade Werbicki Middle Row […]

Submitted by: Swan River Constituency Office of MLA Rick Wowchuk Swan Valley RISE along with 28 other Community Organizations from across Manitoba were awarded funding to boost rural, northern Tourism. Pictured above (click picture for a larger version): MLA Rick Wowchuk presents a cheque for $17,250 to Swan Valley RISE Economic Development Officer Heather Nielsen […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | Swan Valley JV Girls played in the Gilbert Plains Tournament on January 28 and 29, 2017. First game of the day was against Major Pratt School from Russell. Click any picture for a larger version. Above: Brenna Schure took the ball to the hoop against Major Pratt School. The Tigers […]

Submitted by: Prairie Mountain Health | Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is rolling out its program to distribute free Take Home Naloxone kits within the region. Public Health and Community Health Nurses involved in harm reduction supply distribution will be the initial providers to have naloxone kits available to distribute, without a prescription, for people at […]

ValleyBiz Story | Questions have been raised regarding the status of the Municipality of Swan Valley West’s Reeve after a January 26, 2017 facebook post by CJ104 Radio stated “Credible sources indicate that earlier today, Reeve Verne Scouten tendered his resignation.” The media spokesperson from the Municipality of Swan Valley West confirmed in a statement […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The JV Girls Basketball Team travelled to Souris in January 20 and 21, 2017 to take part in the Sabres Invitational Basketball Tournament. Pictured above (click for a larger version): Back row: coach. Lise Fraser, Josie Black, Lauren Klatt, Caitlyn Stewart, Adria Bateman, Ireland Staples, Seanna Stinson Front row: Erica […]

Submitted by: Louise Watkins | Team Oryniak assembled a team of talented young men to curl as a competitive Junior curling team for the 2016-2017 season. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Team Photo at Canola Junior Berth Spiel, Swan River, MB Left to right: Coach Darren Oryniak, Myles Hunker(Lead), Carter Watkins(Second), […]

Submitted by: Shayne Yaschyshyn | The 2017 Pizza Place Invitational Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball Tournament was held in Swan River this past weekend on January 20 and 21, 2017 at the SVRSS. Photos by Rob McDonald Click for a larger version. The tournament is set up as a 4 team round robin with boys […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team invited the Winnipeg Blue Devils, Brandon City Wheat Wings and newly formed Riding Mountain Rebels (of Dauphin/Winnipegosis) to their 3rd Annual Regional Floor Hockey Tournament. Pictured above: Opening Ceremonies on Saturday morning started off with Constable Scott Sherman and Constable Brett Crowley […]

Submitted by: Lance Jacobson | On Sunday January 15, 2017 Swan River PC Constituency Association hosted a Sandwich Luncheon at the Westwood Inn with special guests Premier Pallister and Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk. Click any picture for a larger version. An excellent crowd who included visitors from across the constituency came out to meet […]

ValleyBiz Story | When Lee Cryderman passed away suddenly on January 7, 2017, it did not take long for the community to come together to support the family. “Lee always said, ‘If anything ever happens to me, don’t worry people will help.’” said his wife Rita. Click any picture for a larger version. And help […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | The Grand Opening of the Thrift Shop in Birch River was a great success! Despite the frigid weather, lots of new and returning customers came out to enjoy the coffee and yummy snacks as well as finding plenty of treasures to take home. Thank you to all the volunteers who […]

Submitted by: Community Futures Parkland | Our annual grant & award application and nomination forms are now available on our website. All applications and nominations are due on March 31, 2017. The Volunteer Awards are a great opportunity to shine a light on local youth and adults who donate their time and energies for the […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Sunday, January 8, 2017 the Swan River RCMP and the Tiger Fire Floor Hockey team competed in a friendly floor hockey game. Click any picture fora larger image. It was a fast paced, intense game with great action, lots of fun and true sportsmanship-although we did have a few […]

Submitted by: Lori Zagrobelny | In case you didn’t make it to the Tupperware Potluck Appreciation Event on Fri Jan 6th, 2017 at the War Veterans Hall here are some pics and a little about what you missed out on. Twenty-two Guests/Consultants started off the night with a potluck supper which by the way was […]

Submitted by: Blaine Campbell | Over the weekend of January 6-8, 2017, the Swan River Novice Colts travelled to The Pas to compete in the A&W Funky Threadz Novice Tournament. Click picture for a larger version. After a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the round robin, the Colts were placed in the […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | The Gospel concert at Indian Birch (Wuskwi Sipihk) Hall on January 5, 2017 was well attended and enjoyed by all. People came from various towns in the valley. Click any picture for a larger version. We had a great evening of listening to good gospel music and praising God together. […]

Manitoba Government Media Release | Announced by Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart: The provincial government is providing support to help unemployed or underemployed individuals in northern Manitoba work toward certification as heavy-duty technicians, agricultural equipment technicians, and truck and transport mechanics. “Our government is helping Manitobans get the training and experience needed to access […]

Submitted by: Phyl Firesen | Approximately 35 people attended a memorial candle lighting service on December 23, 2016 to light up the Birchwood Cemetery in memory of their loved ones. As the candles were lit, names were read of the loved ones for whom each of the 75 individuals candles were purchased.

Submitted by: Bev Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) wishes to thank members of the Swan Valley Community fortheir generous donations to the Swan Valley CTC Toys 4U Toy Drive. There were donation boxes located at nine local businesses in order to collect community donations of toys and money. As well, the Swan […]

ValleyBiz Story | Swan Valley Band Booster (SVBB) is winding up its Friday night bingos at the end of the year (2016). “Band bingo has existed for over 40 years.” said SVBB Bingo Chairperson, Susan Ross.” “We would definitely like to thank all the players and volunteers who have supported us over the years.” Ross […]

Submitted by: Robin Warner | We would like to thank the Swan River community for helping so much to make our Crafty Flea Market a big success. The event was held in the Taylor School Gym on Saturday, December 10th, from 12 noon until 4pm. Click picture for a larger version. So many volunteers made […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board | We were able to provide 51 hampers to those in need. Students from Riverdale School helped with sorting of groceries and packing hampers. Click any picture for a larger version. The Riverdale students sang a few Christmas Carols before they left. Lion members helped with donation pick […]

Submitted by: Leila Richard | Approximately 65 people attended the Pine Creek First Nation Coffee House on December 18, 2016. Committee members along with attendees served a delicious Christmas Meal with a large variety for all to enjoy. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured right are several dancers that were eager to learn […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Swan Valley Community Band makes a donation to the Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board from their Silver Collection gathered at their recent Christmas Concert. Click picture for a larger version. Pictured is Cheer Board representative, Carli Ulmann, accepting from the Band’s Director, Julie Kooistra, a $150 donation. As the audience […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | The Swan River Library was dressed up for the Christmas season with the FESTIVAL OF TREES event held from December 6 through December 10, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. This event is jointly sponsored by the library and the Chamber of Commerce. Sixteen trees and twenty-five gingerbread […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | On December 7, 2016, the SVRSS Cafeteria was ringing with music which included performances from the Swan Valley Community Band, Tarnished Brass Quintet, and St. Andrew’s United Church Senior and Junior Choir. Click any picture for a larger version. The Concert was attended by a enthusiastic capacity crowd. And, as […]

Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | Prairie Mountain Health is starting a ‘low-risk obstetrics program’ at Swan Valley Health Centre in Swan River. What this means is that physicians will begin to talk with expectant mothers that are around 20 weeks gestation age, about delivering in Swan River. Based on some of these timeframes, and […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On Dec 9-11, 2016 the Atom A Stampeders attended the Dauphin Atom tournament. Click picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Back Row: Comrie Quill, Eli Betcher, Brady Burghart, Jackson Badowski, Andrew Pidskalny, Maddix Eisner, Crystal Zamzow, Samantha Jo Moshenko Front Row: Tucker Thompson, Christian Hart, Owen Martyniuk, Grace Kirk, […]

Submitted by: Susan Hrycyk | There was a great turn out for the Santa Brunch in Lenswood on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Everyone enjoyed pancakes, sausage, deserts, coffee, juice and great conversation. Click any picture for a larger version. Santa arrived at 11:30 and was greeted by a number of children who waited in line […]

Submitted by: Blaine Campbell | On the weekend of December 2-4, 2016, the Swan River Novice Colts travelled to Flin Flon to compete in the Mel Pearson Invitational Novice Hockey Tournament. Pictured above: Front Row (L-R): Ashton Cochrane, Sam Lacasse Middle Row (L-R): Lily Nemetchek, Logan Gray, Nicholas Puchailo, Alex Campbell, Trace Langan Back Row […]

Submitted by: Eugenia Barker | Another Guiding Good Choices parent workshop concluded on Dec. 1, 2016. Guiding Good Choices is a five-session program that teaches parents of children ages 9-14 how to reduce the risk that their children will develop drug problems. Click any picture for a larger version. However, parents also learned how to […]

Submitted by: St Andrew’s United Church November 25, 2016 – a lovely but very busy evening in Swan Valley saw The Great Plains at St. Andrew’s United Church for the fall concert tour! Click any picture for a larger version. Saskia and Darrel sing a mix of country, and gospel and gave us a little […]

ValleyBiz Story | On December 7, 2016, GX94 made a $1,000.00 donation to the Swan Valley Food Bank. Pictured: Jake Warkentin, Swan Valley Food Bank and Tonya Cherry, GX94 Midday Host Funds were raised through the sale of the 2016 GX94 Christmas Goodies cookbook. “It is made up of recipes from GX94 listeners and 100% […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Swan River Dolyna Dancers held their annual Old Fashioned Christmas concert on Monday December 5, 2016. As usual they performed to a packed house, a nice short and sweet show. Click any picture for a larger version. Each group got to present the crowd with what they’ve learned so […]

Submitted by: April Maxwell | Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival held its 53rd annual Carol Festival on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Temple Baptist Church. It was a full house. Click any picture for a larger version. The audience was entertained with traditional Christmas carols as well as jazzy festive numbers. The participants ranged in […]

Submitted by: Judy Kostyskyn | The Annual Swan River Constituency NDP Christmas Supper was held at the Swan Valley Museum on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Following cocktail hour, guests enjoyed a delicious roast pork supper. Click any picture for a larger version. Ron Kostyshyn acted as Emcee for the evening. Following supper, everyone was honoured […]

ValleyBiz Story | A spokesperson from the Municipality of Swan Valley West informed ValleyBiz that the attendant’s shack at the Benito Landfill had been vandalized and burned down. The burned building was discovered by the landfill attendant on Friday December 2, 2016. “It appears this has happened since the dump was last open on Monday […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) hosted two presentations by Dr. John Walker on November 30, 2016. The subject of these presentations was Positive Parenting in Challenging Situations. Click any picture for a larger version. Over 40 people attended the very informative presentations held at the SVRSS School. Dr. John […]

Submitted Story | On behalf of Minister of Agriculture Ralph Eichler, MLA Rick Wowchuk presents a cheque for $9,500.00 to Stuart Walmsley from the Swan Valley Veterinary Board. Click picture for a larger version. The Government is pleased to provide support for the maintenance and operation of local veterinary services.

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Sunday, Nov 20, 2016 the Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region held its first Floor Hockey Skill Development Clinic at the Lt. Colonel Barker V. C. School in Dauphin. Click picture for a larger version. The Riding Mountain Rebels comprising of athletes from Winnipegosis and Dauphin and the Swan Valley […]

Submitted by: Jan Fawcett | On November 29, 2016 members of Swan River Royal Purple Elks Lodge packed pre-ordered Christmas Baking boxes. The Ladies outdid themselves this year with a beautiful and tasty selection of goodies. For the first time Christmas baking boxes will be available to purchase at the Coop grocery store: Monday, December […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On Nov. 25-27, 2016 the Swan Valley Atom “A” Stampeders hosted the Atkinson’s Sports Excellence/Pizza Place Atom Tourney. Click any picture for a larger version. Friday afternoon the tourney kicked off with the Taylor School Choir doing a great job singing O Canada, followed by our VIP Ray Atkinson (above) […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger’s Bowling Team had a great Bring a Buddy Tournament on November 29, 2016 at Up Your Alley in Swan River. Seven teams played the pins and everyone had fun! Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above (left to right): 2nd place winners, Jamie and […]

Media Release Submitted by: Swan Valley West | Earlier yesterday (November 29th [2016]) two of the more reputable media outlets in the Swan River Valley asked the Municipality of Swan Valley West if the municipal water supply in the LUD (local urban district) of Benito was safe. The answer was and is an unequivocal YES. […]

Submitted by: Heather Nielsen | It was a busy weekend for the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce. The annual tree lighting took place Friday at 4:30 with Santa, hot dogs and hot chocolate. Click any picture for a larger version. Black Friday was a resounding success! We could not have asked for better weather to […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Public Utilities Board (Board) has approved revised water and wastewater rates effective January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018 for the Town of Swan River (Town). Sewer rates will increase 93.09% in 2017 (from $2.75 to $5.31 per 1,000 gallons) and 39.55% in 2018 (to $7.41 per 1000 gallons). Water rates […]

ValleyBiz Story | Rumors are flying after concerns about the safety of the Benito Municipal water supply were raised over social media yesterday (November 28, 2016), citing staffing issues at the water plant. In a statement to ValleyBiz, David Minish, Media Spokesperson for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, said,”There is no concern as to […]