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 […]

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 […]