Submitted by: Blaine Campbell | The Swan River Novice Colts traveled to Flin Flon during the weekend of December 4-6, 2015 to compete in the annual Mel Pearson Memorial Novice hockey tournament. Click picture for a larger version. After 3 round robin games and a final game, the Swan River squad emerged victorious with the […]

Submitted by: Vivian Rooks On Thursday, December 3, 2015 the Community Foundation of Swan Valley held their annual meeting and granting night at the Westwood Inn at 7:00 P.M. Click any picture for a larger version. Mark Provencher, of BMP Chartered Accounts, was present and summarized the financial position of the foundation. In his summation […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | A near capacity crowd gathered to enjoy the Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival’s fifty-second annual carol festival held Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Temple Baptist Church. Click any picture for a larger version. President of the festival association, Janene Stewart, welcomed the audience and expressed her thanks for all […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Special Olympics has teamed up with Western Corporate Solutions to provide high quality framed sports and entertainment memorabilia for sealed bid auction. Click any picture for a larger version. Unveiling the Jets Opening Night Triple Play Framed Print at the Super 8 in Swan River are Special Olympic Athletes (L-R); […]

Submitted by: Bev Lumax | Another successful baking Fundraiser was enjoyed this season. The order deadline for the Royal Purple Christmas Baking fundraiser was November 29, 2015 with orders picked up December 5, 2015. All monies raised are donated back to the community.

Submitted by: Connie Gray | On Saturday, November 28, 2015 the Annual Swan River NDP Christmas Supper was hosted at the Swan River museum. After the cocktail hour, guests enjoyed a delicious roast pork supper. Pictured above, left to right: Nolan Low, Brittney Stratuliak, Ron Kostyshyn, Madison Stratuliak, Johnathon Stratuliak Click any picture for a […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Valley Stage Players’ production of Billy St. John’s comedy, “Senior Follies” played to very appreciative and enthusiastic audiences on November 27, 28 and 29, 2015 at the Veterans Hall in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. The comedy told the hilarious tale of two con artists […]

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin | Carolle Cowan is pictured receiving the 2015 National Volunteer of the Year Award presented by Federation of Canadian Music Festivals at the 2015 National Music Festival in Edmonton, Alberta. Click picture for a larger version. Pictured with Carolle is William Gordon, President of the Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals (AMAF), who […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | Board members of Services to Seniors are very grateful for the many volunteers who came to help at the Cookie Walk which took place on November 28, 2015 at St. James Anglican Church. Click any picture for a larger version. The wonderful assortment of cookies was made possible by generous […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Farmer’s Market | The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Center was a hub-bub of activity on Friday, November 20, 2015 when the Swan Valley Farmer’s Market held their Annual Christmas craft sale. Click any picture for a larger version. Thirty five vendors were present to sell their homemade treasures. What a variety of […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The nightly winner in last week’s Chase the Ace fundraiser hosted by the Bowsman Skating Rink and Bowsman Curling Club was Connie McKay. The prize was presented by Bowsman Rink member Carol Silverthorn. The game continues every Friday night from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Bowsman Hotel. The accumulating jackpot […]

Submitted by: Karen Peters Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit fair trade organization that markets handcrafted products made by disadvantaged artisans from more than 120 artisan groups in more than 35 countries. Click any picture for a larger version. The Ten Thousand Villages Craft sale took place in Swan River on November 19-21, 2015. Thank […]

Submitted by: Vaughn Behrmann | The fund rasier had approximately 300 people attend the evening with the Kinsmen donating their bar tending services for the evening with many jokes and pokes taken and passed on to deserving participants. Click any picture for a larger version. Vaughn Behrmann was the MC for the evening and it […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | St.Andrew’s United Church hosted a full house for their fall supper on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Everyone was treated to a wonderful meal and time of fellowship. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this fundraiser and especially those who volunteered […]

Submitted by: Judy Biech | The Lenswood Hall was rocking on Saturday November 14, 2015 to the music of Ken Thompson and Desmond Legace. Click any picture for a larger version. A large crowd of all ages had a great time dancing, socializing and feasting on delicious food prepared by the local ladies. Thank you […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | The Swan Valley Stampeders Atom A hosted their tournament November 13-15, 2015 in Swan River. Teams from Thompson, Flin Flon & Dauphin participated. Click any picture for a larger version. Friday night saw games between Swan Valley Stampeders & Dauphin Kings with Stampeders winning by a score of 8-2. Next […]

Submitted by: Sandra Tibble | Congratulations to the Jeff Hartung team from Langenburg Saskatchewan as the Champions of the Westwood Inn Curling Classic. Click picture for a larger version. Presenting the check of $8,000 is Sandra Tibble, committee member to skip Kody Hartung, third Tyler Hartung, second Jeff Hartung and lead Claire DeCock. A total […]

Submitted by: Pamela Bowles | On Saturday November 14, 2015 approximately 160 people attended the 5th Annual Harvest Celebration supper and dance hosted by the Shaker Misto Dance Club and the Benito Recreation Centre. Click any picture for a larger version. Guests enjoyed a delicious supper of deep fried perogies, cabbage rolls, beet rolls, pork […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The nightly winner in last week’s Chase the Ace fundraiser hosted by the Bowsman Skating Rink and Bowsman Curling Club was Nathan Stevenson. The prize was presented by Kevin Silverthorn. The game continues every Friday night from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Bowsman Hotel. The accumulating jackpot is now at […]

Submitted by: Minitonas Knox United Church | On Sunday, November 1, 2015 the Minitonas Knox United Church held their fall supper. Family, friends and neighbors filled the hall with a steady stream of hungry guests. Guests enjoyed a hearty meal of turkey and potatoes, meatballs, casserols and a variety of salads with a selection of […]

ValleyBiz Story | A mild November morning greeted a group of Veterans as they gathered at the Cenotaph in Swan River to lay wreaths in memory of and tribute to fallen soldiers. Click any picture for a larger version. Members of the RCMP, Cadets, and Stampeders along with dignitaries and other community representatives marched from […]

Submitted by: Scott Swaiko | The 53rd annual Swan Valley Rotary Radio Auction took place on Thursday, November 6, 2015 from the conference room of the Swan Valley Credit Union. The total amount raised on Thursday was a little over $13,400. Click any picture for a larger version. There was a good amount of active […]

Submitted Story | On November 4-7, 2015 Swan Hills Ranch competed at the 27th Annual Grain Miller’s Harvest Showdown in Yorkton, winning several events throughout the weekend. Submitted Photos | Click any picture for a larger version. Scott Tibble (above) received the Grand Reserve Championship Award for the 2015 Futurity Show Pen of Open Heifers. […]

Submitted by: Brenda Fisher | We were blessed with great weather on Friday, November 6, 2015 for our 36th Annual Calico Corners Craft Sale which contributed to its huge success! Click any picture for a larger version. Large crowds mingled throughout the many craft tables, shopped and also enjoyed coffee, dessert or a hearty lunch […]

ValleyBiz Story | Formo Motors scared up literally a ton of food during their “We Scare Hunger” campaign throughout the month of October. The non-perishable food items were delivered to the Swan Valley Food Bank on November 6, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. Jake Warkentin and Albert Quon expressed their appreciation on […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | Saturdays weather was an absolute beautiful setting for a terrific football game. With both teams taking the field and bleachers full of fans we stood at attention to a fantastic rendition of O’Canada, sung by two local entertainers. Click any picture for a larger version. As the whistle blew we […]

Submitted Story | Swan Valley Communities that Care (SVCTC) recently reached the milestone of 5 years of service in the Swan Valley. The organization reflected on their efforts and celebrated their accomplishments during an anniversary supper. Click picture for a larger version. “You all have much to celebrate as you have accomplished so much‎ in […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | On November 3, 2015 the Swan Valley Tigers JV Boys volleyball team played against Dauphin for the Zone Finals. The Swan Valley Tigers beat the Dauphin Clippers in a close match winning 3 games to 2 games to earn a spot at the provincials. Front Row: John Walsh, Sean Kirkpatrick, […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | We hope you had a chance to visit the Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) Spooktober- Fest Haunted House! It was a great event which offered a Halloween experience for all ages. Click any picture for a larger version. There were about 1,400 visitors, who attended Spooktober-Fest over the three […]

Submitted by: Lynda Leslie | Community Foundation of Swan Valley Gala was hosted on Friday October 30, 2015 at the Veteran’s Hall in Swan River. The evening opened with invited guests mingling over appetizers and background music by Martyn Snell. Click any picture for a larger version. Emcee for the evening was Travis Stewart from […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The rain didn’t deter the fans from coming out to cheer on the Swan Valley Tigers as they hosted the ParkWest Outlaws in the Provincial Semi Final. Each team took the field with the dreams of moving on to the next stage. Click any picture for a larger version. ParkWest […]

Submitted by: Knox United Church | Smiling faces and lovely fall decorations greeted over 50 guests who attended the Minitonas Knox United Church Fall Tea and Bake sale on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. Coffee and tea was served by several young helpers. A wide selection of pies were […]

ValleyBiz Story | Sparky the Fire Dog, along with members of the Swan River Fire Department collected donations to “Help Give Breast Cancer the Boot” at the Swan Valley Coop on Saturday 17, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. The fire trucks were all shined up and on display in the co-op parking […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | The Bowsman Lions hosted the annual Bowsman Community Halloween Party at the Bowsman Legion Hall on Halloween night. Click any picture for a larger version. There were prizes for costumes, contests, and door prizes as well as drinks, hot dogs, and treats. The Bowsman Lions would like to thank all […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time ends November 1, 2015 The official time to set your clocks back 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, November 1, 2015 Set your clock to: 1:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton Young and old enjoyed checking out all the goods at the craft sale at the Birch River Legion Hall on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. There were 21 tables of home baking, knitted goods, homemade soaps, oils, cards, wreaths and much more. Chili and a […]

Manitoba Media Release | Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises a recent night patrol by conservation officers in the Swan River area has resulted in the arrest of five people from two separate groups of hunters. Based on information that people had been seen hunting at night in the area, officers conducted a patrol on […]

Swan River Fire Department Release | On October 23, 2015 at approximately 23:30 the Swan River Fire Department along with Swan River RCMP, Prairie Mountain Health EMS and Manitoba Hydro were dispatched to a possible smoke in a residence call. Upon arrival at 328 Centennial Drive North heavy smoke was noted to be seen coming […]

Submitted by: Karen Gade | Benito United Church did not disappoint the 440 plus supporters who came to enjoy a tasty meal of roast turkey, ham, and all the trimmings on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. Volunteers gathered at the Rec. Centre kitchen before 10 a.m. to begin washing, […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | Ken Sutherland was the nightly winner of $52 in the Chase the Ace fundraiser hosted by the Bowsman Skating Rink and Bowsman Curling Club. The prize was presented by Barry Stephen. Click picture for a larger version. The game continues every Friday night from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Bowsman […]

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger | The Swan Valley Ducks Unlimited committee hosted their 34th Annual Banquet and Auction on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the War Veterans Community Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. With doors opening at 5:30 p.m. the evening began with numerous delicious hor d’oeuvres being served by the catering […]

Submitted by: Beverly Negrave | Thank you to Ford and everyone who contributed and came out to the Benito Drive 4UR School fundraiser on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. A huge thank you to Formo Motors and their staff for their time and effort in making the day a […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The Swan Valley Tigers played a great game against the visiting Virden Golden Bears on Friday afternoon. The weather co-operated, which enticed many fans out to show their support. Click any picture for a larger version. The game started slow with scoring having the Tigers strike first with a single […]

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | On Saturday Morning, October 17, 2015 a campaign pancake breakfast was held by the campaign team for Progressive Conservative Candidate Rick Wowchuk. Click any picture for a larger version. Pancakes and Sausages were served up to a steady stream of local supporter all morning long. PC Candidate Rick Wowchuk took […]

Submitted Story | It has been an exciting week for Paull Funeral Home. On Wednesday, October 21st, 2015, fourth generation Owner, Funeral Director and Embalmer Dana Paull received the prestigious Century Business Recognition Award. Pictured Above: President of Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Jordan Ludwig, Dana Paull, Manitoba Minister of Jobs and Economy Kevin Chief. Click […]

Submitted by: Kevin Penner | About half a dozen vehicles with spectators gathered to watch as the Cargill elevator at 303 4th Avenue South was demolished on Tuesday, October 21, 2015 just after 6pm. The boom was simply spectacular! The 10 second countdown starts at the 2 minute mark in the video, if you want […]

ValleyBiz Story | Swan River received one of 12 new replacement ambulance units allocated to Prairie Mountain Health as part of a recent government announcement to enhance the provincial ambulance fleet. Click any picture for a larger version. Above: EMS Manager, David Moriaux shows of the new ambulance to Minister Ron Kostyshyn, MLA for Swan […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Laughter, music, and dancing abounded at the Swan River Senior Centre the last two Wednesday evenings. Click any picture for a larger version. On October 7 and 14, 2015 the Swan Valley Hoedowners hosted guest nights for anyone wanting to get a little experience learning the basics of square dancing. […]

ValleyBiz Story | In a failed attempt to control Neepawa Access Television (NACTV), Bill Gade has been removed as the Acting President of NACTV. Gade was voted off the NACTV board at the NACTV AGM in Neepawa on October 14, 2015. Above: Bill Gade | Photo by permission (Neepawa Press) As many as 75 community […]

ValleyBiz Story | Cori Poon (Hofford) and Carly Minish, who both grew up in the Swan Valley, submitted the top two winning food entries at the 2015 Great Manitoba Food Fight, a competition for Manitoba food entrepreneurs who have developed new and/or innovative food products. (Facebook | MB NDB Caucus) Pictured Above: Glenda Hart, Carly […]