Submitted by: Corey Hurren | The Bowsman and District Lions Club held our 13th Annual Bowsman Bull-A-Rama Rough Stock Rodeo on Saturday, October 1st, 2016 and this medical equipment fundraiser was another huge success. Pictures by Corey Hurren and ValleyBiz.ca Click any picture for a larger version. It was a beautiful fall day when things […]

Submitted by: Jacee Zbirun | The CNIB Tea and Bake sale was a cozy place to go on a rainy Saturday afternoon in Benito. Delicious desserts and great company made this a worth while community event a success! Click any picture for a larger version. Winners of the hampers were Mary Harness and Linda McCrea. […]

Submitted by: Holly Urban and Sherry Markle | Once again, the SVAPL banquet was completely sold out. It is always nice to see the community coming out to support a great cause. Click any picture for a larger version. Murray Wenstob was invited to give the blessing before the meal commenced. The crowd enjoyed a […]

Submitted by: Jan Fawcett | On Saturday September 24, 2016 the Bowsman United Church Quilt Group led a workshop “A Trip around the Quilt” at the Bowsman Legion Hall. Click the picture for a larger version. Sessions led by Group members provided an overview of the process of making a quilt from choosing fabric, cutting […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | On Wednesday, 21 Sept 2016, Swan Valley Community Band launched their 23rd year of existence with Beginning Day, at the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Band Room. Click picture for a larger version. At this time, new members are welcomed into our midst, new music is handed out, and returning […]

ValleyBiz Story | Although the day started out damp and dreary, about 60 dedicated participants and volunteers gathered to take part in the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Just as the walk began, the rain cleared for most of the duration. Click any picture for a larger version. The total amount raised […]

ValleyBiz Story | In the short-term, a change has been made for those wishing to visit at Swan Valley Health Centre during regular visiting hours. Visitors are asked to check in with the reception desk during regular visiting hours (2- 8 p.m.) A spokesperson at health has provided the following statement, “Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) […]

Submitted by: Falon Cooke | We had a beautiful day and a great turn out with many people coming to take test drives. A big thank you to Buick and their team for their organization and enthusiasm during the event. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to the parents and teachers who […]

Submitted by: Rev Kevin Sprong | The first harvest and flower festival held at the United Church in Swan River delighted visitors on September 9 through 11, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Flower festivals are common in the United Kingdom but something new to the Valley, so when Rev. Dr. Jenny Sprong […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | “She”nanigans was the theme on September 13, 2016 for the last event nite for Tuesday nite gals golf. Each golfer could only chose 3 clubs to golf with which made for some “awesome” shots. Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone enjoyed the evening which included a delicous rib […]

Submitted by: Carla Dixon, ACL Swan River A Proclamation was issued by Scott Fielding, Minister of Families declaring the week of September 11 – 17, 2016 “Direct Support Professional Recognition Week” in Manitoba. ACL Swan River employs 54 Direct Support Professionals who provide support to adults living with an intellectual disability in our community. Direct […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | The annual Cowan Trail Celebration once again occurred on the fourth Saturday of August, being August 27, 2016 this year. Pictures submitted by: Rose Kovachik and Rita Cryderman What is Cowan Trail? – many people have asked. Well it is an event that was started some 18 years ago by […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Arena wrapped up their season this past weekend with a trail ride on Saturday, September 10, 2016 and a team cattle penning jackpot on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictures by Carmi Hrabarchuk an Michelle Buck Saturday’s ride started and ended […]

Submitted by: Teresa McKay | The annual Tent Town Garden Fruit Festival was held Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at the Minitonas Town Hall. Many enjoyed pie and coffee with a variety of baking, vegetables, preserves and flowers for sale. Click any picture for a larger version. Door prizes and a chance auction also brought some […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The Bowsman Community Skating Arena and the Bowsman Community Curling Club would like to thank everyone who came out to The Chase the Ace on Friday night, September 2, 2016, to help us celebrate our one year of hosting this event. Click any picture for a larger version. To date […]

ValleyBiz Story | Aspire Dental Centre held their grand re-opening on August 25, 2016. Mayor Glen McKenzie cut the ribbon for the new facility along with owner Dr. Gurinder Kler, former owner Dr. Siggi Sigurdson, many staff members and several town councillors. Click any picture for a larger version. Aspire Dental Centre is the new […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie | The Ultimate Challenge on August 16 was a huge success. If you wanted to combine golf and construction, this was your chance. Greens may have had pylons, hoses, or toilet seats. Now that was a challenge!! Click any picture for a larger version. After the golf, the ladies enjoyed a […]

Submitted Story | Prairie Mountain Health and the Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit (PFMRU) congratulates Dr. Tyler Burnside of Swan River, Manitoba for being recognized amongst his peers with a national resident leadership award. Dr. Burnside, Chief Resident for the Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit for the 2015/2016 academic year, has been named as the […]

ValleyBiz Story | The sun peaked through the clouds and the pouring rain came to a stop shortly after 4:00 pm on Saturday August 13, 2016 allowing the outdoor Metis Day games and eventsto get underway at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre. Click any picture for a larger version. The obstacle course was a hit […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | On Sunday Aug 07, 2016 Durban had their Demo Derby. With great fans and beautiful weather it was a fun day. Crowds were entertained by the roar of the engines and the flying action of the cars. Click any picture for a larger version. Photos by ValleyBiz and Submitted Thanks […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story | The Northewest Roundup and Exhibition featured serveral wild and woolly events for participants of all ages. A large number of participants took part from across the Valley and beyond. Click any picture for a larger version. Many brave youngsters took a turn at Mutton Busting. The main strategy is “Don’t Let Go!” […]

ValleyBiz Story | The grandstands at the Northwest Roundup were filled and the crowd was ready for 3 days of rodeo excitement. Cowboy events included Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down Roping, Bareback and Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing. Click any picture for a larger version. As a special feature Harvey McFarlane, of […]

Submitted by: Sheree Soura | On July 2, 2016 about 225 people enjoyed a glorious sunny day as they viewed some incredibly beautiful gardens during our annual Garden Walk held by the Swan River Ladies Golf Club. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictures by ValleyBiz There were seven yards, all unique and impeccably […]

Submitted by: Benito Library | Benito Library once again held a very successful garage sale. Bargain hunters from near and far came to check out the huge amount of items. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to all the people who donated such great items. There was exercise equipment, silver, crystal, antiques, dishes, […]

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 […]