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 […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Our Special Olympic Parkland Region Track Athletes had personal best times and distances at the Kinsmen Outdoor Track & Field Meet at the U of M in Winnipeg on Saturday, May 28th 2016. Click picture for a larger version. Results-Jeremy Stephen 100 M 1st, Standing Long Jump 2nd. Brennan Sauder […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | May 28, 2016 saw the Valley Livestock yards come alive with 4H Beef members show their projects. The morning started early for some, bathing, clipping & grooming in time for the show. Click any picture for a larger version. 10am started with the 4H Pledge & Motto. The 1st year […]

Submitted by: Justin Petelski | This past weekend the annual Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL) All-Star Game took place at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg. Pictured Above (left to right) Back row: Clayton Spencer, Brock Mullin, Brendan Gilroy, Eric Klein, Brody Kitch, Keenan Tripp. Front row: Chayce Osatchuk, Robin Seib Missing from photo: Caleb Johnson, […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their season opener points race on Saturday May 21, 2016. Race day saw 4 cylinder, 8 cylinder street stock, 8 cylinder pure stock, and b mods flying around the track. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather was beautiful and a large crowd […]

Rural Manitoba Football League Media Release | We are only a couple days away from the annual Rural Manitoba Football League All-Star game where the North All-Stars team made up of players from the Swan Valley Tigers, Dauphin Clippers, East Parkland Warriors and the Neepawa Tigers will face the South Team All-Stars made up of […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Arena celebrated the May long weekend with a trail ride on Saturday, May 21, 2016 and a team cattle penning jackpot on Sunday. Saturday’s ride started and ended at the Blue Sky Arena south of Benito, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. Eighteen riders and […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | My name is Nate Immerkar. I am 10 years old. This is my 3rd year in 4h. I have a Black Angus steer. His name is Cooper. When not doing 4-H I can be found between the pipes stopping pucks. Support the Future Farmers of the Valley at the Swan […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Minitonas Fiddlin’ Program celebrated 10 years of instruction, promotion and preservation of Fiddling music at their 10th Annual Spring Concert in Minitonas on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. This was a wonderful milestone for the Minitonas Fiddling Program and for all of the […]

Submitted by: Lynda Leslie | It was a wonderful day in Minitonas to celebrate the “Friendship Tulip Garden” at the Cenotaph Square on May 18, 2016. The sun was warm, a breeze was offering a gentle coolness, and best of all, the tulips were in full bloom. Pictures by Lynda Leslie & ValleyBiz | Click […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | My name is Callie Immerkar. I am 12 years old. This is my fourth year in 4H. I have a Shorthorn cross steer. His name is Nitrogen. When not doing 4-H I like to dance and play badminton. Support the Future Farmers of the Valley at the Swan Valley 4H […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff, Formo Motors| Shiny new Ford vehicles with Drive One flags and smiling drivers behind the wheel could be seen touring down Highway 10 North all day Saturday, May 14, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Every single one supporting a great event towards a great local cause. We had […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | On May 13 – 15, 2016 Swan River was host to Manitoba High School Rodeo (HS Rodeo), Little Buckaroos Rodeo & Manitoba Barrel Racing. Click any picture for a larger version. We started the weekend with a MBRA race, there were 29 entries between the Open, Youth and Peewee. Swan […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story| At a special meeting on May 16, 2016 the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West passed a resolution to remove Brian Burick as Deputy Reeve. In a second resolution, Terry Neely was appointed interim Deputy Reeve. Brian Burick | File Photo Prior to the vote, Reeve Vern Scouten made a statement […]

Submitted by: Shannon Fullerton | On Saturday, May 14, 2016 it was a beautiful, crisp morning to enjoy delicious, fluffy pancakes, sausage patties and great conversation. Click any picture for a larger version. We had excellent support from many High School Rodeo contestants, parents and Swan Valley community members. This event was hosted by the […]

ValleyBiz Story | Nobody likes to wait. When you need to schedule a medical appointment, having to wait several weeks before you are able to see a doctor can be especially frustrating. The Swan Valley Primary Care Centre (PCC) recently answered some questions regarding the causes behind scheduling delays and how appointment availability can be […]

Submitted by: Jackie Spencer | The Benito Vesselli Dance Club celebrated their 34th year of dancing at their year end concert with approximately 200 guests in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Guests were greeted at the door with live entertainment from Bill Macooh and Les Rolsky. The club’s 26 dancers started off […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | A team of 10 members made up of the Swan Valley Cobras, Tigers and Russell 5 Pin represented the Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region at the Gut-ter Done 5-Pin Bowling Competition on May 7, 2016. Back row (L-R) John Schabert, Justin Ames, Ben Taylor, Anita Biech Front row (L-R) Lorna […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | Hi I’m Nathan Barker. This is my steer Buddy. I have been a 4H member for 3 years. Hope to see you at our Swan Valley 4H Beef Show and Sale on May 28, 2016 at Valley Livestock.

Manitoba Media Release | On May 4, 2016, six legislative assistants were appointed by Premier Brian Pallister to work with newly named cabinet ministers. “These six members of the legislative assembly will offer important counsel and support to our team’s new cabinet ministers,” said Pallister. “Their experience will inform many of the decisions made by […]

Submitted by: Susan Hrycyk | A good time was had by all at the Lenswood Mother’s Day Dance held on May 7, 2016. There were over two hundred people in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Lunch was served at midnight and enjoyed by all!! Thank you to all those that helped out […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn On May 06, 2016 Durban Community Hall held their perogy spring supper. With 3 kinds to choose from and a delicious bison sausage there were many compliments from all who attended. Click any picture for a larger version. With the bison meat sausage it added a unique taste to the meal, […]

Submitted by: Krystal Howson | A BBQ for mental health awareness was held at Extra Foods on Friday May 6, 2016 with the store manager, Darren Tower, agreeing to sit in the dunk tank to raise money for the cause. Click any picture for a larger view. The Manager dressed up for the festivities soon […]

Submitted by: Lynn Williamson & Cheryle Zbirun | Between 300 and 400 people attend a benefit lunch for the Mark Colbert Family on April 30, 2016 with proceeds of this worthy event helping with medical costs for Mark & his family. Click any picture for a larger version. It was a beautiful sunny day and […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | I am Liam Dodd and this is my 4H Beef project Waylon Jennings. We’d like to invite you to the Swan Valley 4H Beef Show & Sale on the May 28, 2016. Get a group of friends together and buy your summer BBQ meat home grown this year! Support the […]

Swan River Fire Dept. Media Release | At approximately 4:14 pm on Thursday May 5, 2016 the Swan River fire department along with RCMP and Prairie Mountain EMS responded to a report of a structure fire in the Municipality of Swan Valley West. Upon arrival the structure was fully engulfed with flying embers lighting the […]

Submitted by: Barbara Lewis | Sunday, May 1, 2016 the 519 Swan Valley Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron had a pancake brunch at the Swan River Museum from 11 am to 2 pm as a fund raiser. Click any picture for a larger version. Proceeds go towards a trip to Europe in 2018, visiting Great […]

Submitted by: Jean Baskier | A large crowd gathered for coffee and a visit in the hall at the St. James Anglican Church on Saturday April 30, 2016 for the spring tea and bake sale. Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers performed to a packed house for the annual year-end Dessert Concert on April 30, 2016. Photos by Christine Klimuk. Click any picture for a larger version. The entertainment was top notch and included dances from various regions such as Poltava, Hutzul, Bukovanian, Transcarpatian and Polissia. The […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | Birch River Northern Neighbors hosted their 27 the annual Western Jamboree on April 30, 2016. About 20 participants took part. Click any picture for a larger version. Singing,Harmonica and Guitar playing was enjoyed by all that came out to enjoy the evening. Lots of good toe tapping music to dance […]

Submitted by: Kevin Kirkpatrick | We had a very successful Soup and Sandwich with over 300 people packing the Elk’s hall. We were able to raise over $1500.00 dollars for our trip. Photos by Rob McDonald Photography. Click any picture for a larger version. The Banff Geo class of 2016 would like to thank all […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League enjoyed a great crowd and a very successful Soup and Bun Luncheon on April 27, 2016 at the Elk’s Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. The homemade soup smelled and tasted fabulous! There was a huge array of yummy desserts. Folks had a […]

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association encourages artistic growth and appreciation of the arts in the Swan River Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. It provides a public platform, in a supportive atmosphere, for artists at any level and age, assisting in their development through an adjudication […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | Morgan Staniland and Otis!!! Morgan would like to invite you to come out to the Swan Valley 4H Beef Show & Sale on May 28, 2016. Show starts at 10am, bring a lawn chair & plan to have lunch. Sale follows the show in the afternoon. Join in the Auction, […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Christian Fellowship Church hosted the Ignite vocal ensemble group from Steinbach Bible College on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The group of 10 students and 2 staff members had a great evening planned. Click any picture for a larger version. There was lots of musical numbers, some sharing about their college […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | There was some great bowling this on Saturday April 23, 2016 at Up Your Alley Bowling Lanes in Swan River. 32 Special Olympic bowlers from Swan River, Russell and Winnipegosis hit the floor for the Parkland Region Bowling Tournament. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Top 3 […]

Submitted by: Brenna Smith | Bowsman United Church and Minitonas Knox United Church held two performances on April 23 and 24, 2016 of the Cantata “Come To the Table” at the Bowsman Legion Hall and Knox United Church. Click any picture for a larger version. A great message was received by many about going forth […]

Submitted by: Cowan Community Ladies | On Sunday, April 24, 2016, a flock of people enjoyed a delicious supper at the Cowan Community Centre hosted by the Cowan Community Ladies. Pictured above: Just a few of the many volunteers. Click picture for a larger version. Doors opened at 4:30pm and within minutes the hall was […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Christian Fellowship Church hosted Family Fun Night on Saturday April 23, 2016. Families came out to enjoy the games, snacks, and visiting and everyone had fun! Click any picture for a larger version. Watch for our next Family Fun Night in Birch River this fall!

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Five Special Olympic Parkland Region athletes took part in the 2016 Kinsmen Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Max Bell Centre in Winnipeg on April 16th 2016. Click picture for a larger version. The athletes have been training hard and were pleased with how well they did at the […]

ValleyBiz Story | Sally Yunick was the recent recipient of a Community Futures Parkland Volunteer Award in recognition of her volunteering spirit within the community. Click picture for a larger version. The award was presented at the Benito and Area Drop In Centre on April 21, 2016 by Tom Barnett from Community Futures Parkland in […]

Submitted by: Jessica Bergen | Greg Wood is a children’s speaker & illusionist from Winnipeg. He performed many slight-of-hand magic tricks and illusions for nearly 70 children and adults on Friday, April 22 at Temple Baptist Church. Click any picture for a larger version. He has worked in 10 countries bringing joy and the message […]