Submitted by: Debbie (Bell) Soloway | It was great to see a wonderful group of people enjoying each other’s company and sharing stories and lots of laughter. Click any picture for a larger version. On Sunday July 24, 2016 the place to experience this type of enjoyment was at the tiny village of Renwer, MB, […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Written by: Craig Zamzow This spring the Dauphin Soccer Association and Swan Valley Youth Soccer joined forces to enter a team in the Manitoba Soccer Association Regional Festival. Click any picture for a larger version. As each Association season ended a team was created to begin practicing and also played the […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | The Parkland Predators U11 Girls soccer team was started this spring with 7 players from the Dauphin Soccer Association and 5 players from Swan Valley Youth Soccer. Click any picture for a larger version. In June they had a game in Dauphin vs a boys team and lost 4-2. In […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Night Golf on July 19, 2016 was a blast with an enthusiastic group of golfers trying not to lose their PINK ball. Weather was perfect, food was fabulous and fun was had by all. Click any picture for a larger version. Our amazing sponsor was Kal Tire. They donated […]

Submitted by: Barry Stephen | July 20, 2016 was a great day for a hotdog sale…. Thanks to  160 hungry supporters who came out to the Giant Tiger parking lot to enjoy a hotdog , chips and a drink. Click any picture for a larger version. Giant Tiger provided the goods and the Bowsman Curling […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Another Barrows Gospel Jamboree has come and gone. It was a great weekend. The crowd was not very big but everyone there, that we heard from, enjoyed the singing, fellowship, praising God, and good food. Pictured above: Ivan and Bernice Chartrand Click any picture for a larger version. People came […]

Submitted by: Cheryl Ellingson | The weather was beautiful for the baseball and football clinics and approximately 30 athletes came to improve their skills. Click any picture for a larger version. They participated in both on field and off field sessions which focused on developing them as total athletes, physically, mentally and spiritually. The clinic […]

Submitted by: Tracy Maksymchuk | Parkland Boys U13 team hosted Team Norman for two games on Sunday, July 10, 2016 The 1st game ended in a 1-1 tie with Austin Terry scoring the only goal for Parkland. Click any picture for a larger version. This led to a 5 player shootout to decide the game, […]

Swan Valley West Media Release | The Municipality of Swan Valley West has filed a statement of claim against Bill Gade & Stillwater Broadcasting Limited. The following statement is being released on behalf of the municipality; Mr. Gade has said many untrue things about council members, municipal staff, and persons who have done work for […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | On Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2016 eighteen people attended a Health Seminar at the Swan River Seventh-day Adventist Church entitled, “Natural Home Remedies”. Click any picture for a larger version. It was presented by Glenda Nischuk from Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Glenda, a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner, and owner of the Better […]

Submitted by: Vivian Rooks | On Saturday, June 25, 2016 friends and relatives of Colleen Keefe’s got together for an enjoyable evening. The Big Woody Hall was packed to capacity and everyone had a great time. Click any picture for a larger version. The evening was organized by a few friends and relatives of Colleen’s […]

Westman Media Release | Westman Communications Group would like to extend congratulations to this year’s western Manitoba high school graduates with special recognition to the 30 graduates who were recipients of its scholarship, the Westman Award of Excellence. The $500 scholarships were awarded to graduating high school students who have been accepted by a Manitoba […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Benito celebrated Canada Day 2016 with a full day of events. The day kicked off with a fantastic pancake breakfast hosted by the Benito Volunteer Firefighters Association. Click any picture for a larger version. At times the wait was a bit long, but in the end very worth the time […]

Submitted by: Shasta Scott | The Compassionate Friends group in Swan River hosted our annual balloon release Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Legion Park. Click any picture for a larger version. It was a nice event with some new people attending this year to share in the celebration of our children. Thank you to […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The Community Places program is marking 30 years of supporting recreational and cultural facilities across Manitoba by providing nearly $3.6 million in grants to projects championed by non-profit and community-led organizations, Indigenous and Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke announced today. “Over the last three decades, Community Places has helped […]

ValleyBiz Story | A celebration in recognition of National Aboriginal Day took place at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre on June 21, 2016. It was a beautiful sunny day and the celebration featured tradional music, singing, dancing and food. Click any picture for a larger version. Morning entertainment was provided by Robert Severight from Cote […]

Submitted by: David Ogram | On June 25, 2016 approximately 20 people gathered at the Swan River Seventh-day Adventist Church to participate in a Stress Without Distress seminar presented by Glenda Nischuk from Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Click any picture for a larger version. Glenda, a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner, and owner of the Better Living Nutrition […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Thursday, June 23, 2016 the Social Justice League from the Minitonas Middle Years School participated in a World Vision Walk for Water to raise funds and awareness for water scarcity in Tanzania, Africa. Click any picture for a larger version. Students were required to carry between 2 and 6 litres of […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley School Division Board of Trustees The Swan Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that come fall term we will have a new Superintendent of Schools in the person of Tim Mendel. Tim is a Manitoba born educator with experience at all levels of public education in Manitoba. […]

ValleyBiz Story | School may be almost done but, for Mrs. Mullin’s Grade 4 Minitonas Early Years class, that doesn’t mean the learning stops nor does it mean that summer fun has to wait. Click any picture for a larger version. On Tuesday June 21, 2016 the class enjoyed a field trip to the Duck […]

ValleyBiz Story | A hail storm moved through Swan River on the afternoon of Saturday, June 25, 2016. The driving rain and large hail had people scrambling for cover, moving their vehicles indoors and even sandbagging on main street. Click any picture for a larger version. The following pictures were submitted by Christine Maycher who […]

Submitted Story | Harry Showdra of Swan River has been named Board Chair of Prairie Mountain Health (PMH). Showdra has an extensive background in municipal affairs, having worked as a Municipal Secretary-Treasurer and the Municipal Administrator. He is retired from his position as Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Swan River, a job he […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik The Father’s Day Brunch was held at the Cowan Community Centre on Sunday, June 19, 2016. The weather was bright and sunny and so were the smiles of the participants that attended this function. Pictures submitted by Rita Cryderman. Click any picture for a larger version. It was also a windy […]

Westman Communications Group is building upon its $1 Million investment made last year that brought high speed Internet services to Swan River. An additional $300,000 investment was made to expand the fibre network in the Swan Valley area, extending its network facilities to Minitonas. Upon completion of the fibre extension and network facilities upgrade, Minitonas […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway | In the little village of Pine River on Saturday June 18th, 2016 the day was beautiful with the sun in the sky and a light breeze blowing. Click any picture for a larger version. The breeze made it very comfortable for people to walk or drive through the town looking […]

Submitted by: Sandy Izzard | Manitoba Hydro and staff would like to thank everyone that came out to enjoy the customer appreciation lunch on Friday, June 17, 2016. We had approximately 300 in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 2034) for the use of the […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Night Gals Golf on June 14, 2016 saw 62 enthusiastic golfers out for “Wine & Cheese” event night sponsored by Formo Motors. A scramble format was followed. Click any picture for a larger version. Many new golfers came out for the evening and the “Formo Gals” (employees, family & […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren Bowsman and District Lions Club The weather was beautiful and excitement levels were high for the Friends of the Swan River Valley’s 2nd Annual “Fun”draiser Bonanza at the Swan River Golf & Country Club on Saturday, June 18th, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Excitement levels were so high […]

Swan Valley School Division Media Release | On Friday, June 17th, 2016, just as buses were loading for the afternoon return home, the local RCMP made a decision to place the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School and Taylor School into a lockdown mode. Communication plans worked well with schools and transportation responding calmly, quickly and […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Refugee Committee (SVRC) The Swan Valley Refugee Committee would like to thank the Minitonas Middle Years students for their donation. Click any picture for a larger version. The school has a ‘We Create Change’ student social justice group that fundraised a total of $500.00. Thank you for working so hard to […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League was in attendance for the barbeque held at the Minitonas Community Store on June 18, 2016. The proceeds from the lunch will be donated to SVAPL in support of the shelter. Click any picture for a larger version. Rocky, one of the dogs adopted from […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan River EMS Professionals celebrated Emergency Medical Services Week with a Fundraising BBQ on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Ambulance Garage in Swan River. Pictured above: Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region athletes (left) with Jarret Gingras accepting the donation for Special O from Sarah Gareau, Paramedic and EMS […]

Submitted by: Barb Holmes | On June 4, 2016 a retirement celebration was held for Rev. Kathy Highmoor. Kathy has ministered to the members of Hillsview Pastoral Charger for 35 years. Click any picture for a larger version. Her guidance and compassion have reached throughout the Valley during 808 funerals, 296 weddings, 312 baptisms and […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region held their 2nd Annual BBQ Hamburger Fundraiser at Home Hardware in Swan River on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 celebrating Special Olympics Manitoba Awareness Week. They had great community support making $1500 with over 400 burger combos sold. The Swan River Lions Club have always been […]

Submitted by: Knox United Church | On Friday, June 10, 2106, Minitonas Know United Church held a spaghetti supper and photo contest. Attendees purchased tickets to vote for their favorite photos. Pictured above: First place photo contest winners (left to right): Aleida Howard in the Flower Category Shauna Klekta in the Landscape Category Emily Soloway […]

Submitted by: Jen Patterson | On June 9, 2016, the Swan Valley Inter-Agency and Swan Valley Communities That Care hosted their Annual General Meetings at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Center. Click any picture for a larger version. Representatives from the Brandon Community Mobilization group made a presentation during the lunch hour. Thanks to the Committee […]

Submitted by: Dave Sommerville | Formo Motors and the Swan River Day Care Centre held a Drive One 4UR School event on May 16, 2016 with the day care earning $20 for every test drive. Pictured above: Dave Sommerville of Formo Motors presents the cheque to Jordon Henderson. Don Formo displays the picture received from […]

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk The Swan Valley Co-Op Parking Lot was buzzing Friday, June 10, 2016 as the Co-Op and the Parents and Students of the SVRSS 2016 Graduating Class teamed together to host their “Smokie on a Bun Luncheon”! Click any picture for a larger version. The luncheon took place from 11:00 am to […]

Submitted by: Carla Dixon | The Association for Community Living – Swan River held their 55th Annual General Meeting at the Westwood Inn on Tuesday, June 07, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Approximately fifty-five people enjoyed the luncheon which was catered by the Westwood Inn at 12 PM with the meeting beginning […]

Submitted by: Jan Fawcett | On June 7, 2016 members of Swan River Royal Purple Elks Lodge #185 continued their 50+ years of community service by planting flowers in the bed at the bottom of the 9th Ave. N. entrance to Legion Park. At this time the Lodge also provides several subscriptions of the Star […]

Submitted by: Linda Gilchrist | Stan Struthers, newly elected member of the Canadian Diabetic Association, recently returned from his first meeting in Toronto. He willingly accepted an invitation to speak to the local diabetic group. Pictured above: Stan Struthers and Linda Gilchrist Click picture for a larger version. It was very interesting for the group […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | At the annual banquet of the Manitoba Good Roads Association, Bob Omeniuk, MGRA Board Member presented the Rebeck Shield to winners Judy and Randy Schneider of Benito for Best Country Non-Farm Home Grounds – District 5 Photo credit: Sandy Black Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | The 86 Anniversary Saturday Night Dance was held Saturday June 04, 2016 at the Durban Hall. Good People Good Food Good Music Click any picture for a larger version. A band called Prairie Crocus, from the Interlake area plus two local musicians entertained the dancing crowd with great music. A […]

Submitted by: Paula Shevernoha | On Thursday, June 2, 2016 the SVRSS Science Department held the first, of what we hope will be many future Science Olympics, in almost twenty years! Click any picture for a larger version. Twelve teams of four SVRSS students participated in 4 very challenging events. Every event had a specific […]

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk The 2016 Safe Grad Committee received excellent community support for their Barbecue on Friday, hosted and sponsored by Kal Tire, Quik Stop, Royal LePage and the Bowsman and District Lions Club. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather was great and everyone had a chance, to visit and laugh […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services (SVSIS) held their annual Newcomer welcome pot luck supper on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The event was attended by Canadians and newcomers from the Philippines, Germany , USA, UK, South Africa, Jamaica and Ukraine.

Submitted by Laurie Evans | The 1st Annual Walk with a Doc event held on May 25, 2016 in the Legion Park was a great success with over 200 people participating! Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to Taylor School, Services to Seniors and the Swan Valley Primary Care Clinic for their […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The most recent winner for the Bowsman Skating Rink and Bowsman Curling Club Chase the Ace jackpot was Matt Black from Bowsman. Big congratulations to Matt who won $6,858 and donated $500 back to the Bowsman rink clubs. Pictured above with Matt Black is presenter Carol Silverthorn. Another round of […]

Submitted by: Michael Yablonski On April 20th, 2016, nurses of The Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) and guests attending the MNU Annual General Meeting and Banquet in Brandon at the Keystone Center, raised money for a local charity in Swan River. Pictured above: Michael Yablonski, RN representing the Manitoba Nurses Union. makes a formal presentation of […]

Submitted by: Tracy Burick | On Friday May 27, 2016 CBF Church hosted a Fort McMurray BBQ Fundraiser at the Swan River Fire Hall. The group sold hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, and drinks from 11am – 1pm. Click any picture for a larger version. It was cold enough to see your breath but people still […]