Submitted by: Vivian Rooks | Once again volunteers from the Swan River Valley have come together for a successful fundraising event on March 15 and 16, 2016. Click picture for a larger version. Volunteers braved the aftermath of a few inches of snow and distributed 900 bunches of daffodils throughout the valley to homes and […]

Submittedy by: Kay Markle | Service to Seniors, along with Community Futures, hosted a Frauds & Scams presentation they hosted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Elks Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. Presenters were Carol Tripp, Manager Joe Synk and Trish Gray from the Royal Bank and Constable Cole Plaetinck from […]

Submitted by: Jessica Lacasse | On March 7, 2016 Swan Valley students in grade 7-12 along with their parents a presentation that offered great information on the media coined term “sexting”. The information night was presented by the Swan Valley School Division, in partnership with the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit, Swan Valley Communities that […]

Submitted by: Denise Sigurdson | On Friday, March 11, 2016 the Birch River Skating Club presented their end of season carnival with a Theme of Around the World. Thank you to all who supported the Birch River Carnival. Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) hosted a training of local individuals in a parent workshop series called Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Group training. Click any picture for a larger version. This training was conducted by Canadian Triple P Trainer Peggy Govers from Collingwood, Ontario. Thirteen community members participated […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | Swan Valley Tigers advanced to the AAA JV Girls Provincials on March 10-12, 2016 in Virden Manitoba by winning their zone and inter zone games over Dauphin and Virden. Click any picture for a larger view. The Tigers were ranked 5th in the province heading into Provincials. First game for […]

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk | On Monday March 7, 2016 the Skaters of the Swan River Skating Club, showcased their skating talents, to songs that celebrated the many stages of “THE GAME OF LIFE”! Click any picture for a larger version. Our coaches Alexis Denischuk and Taniesha Hubsher were very proud of our Canskaters as […]

Submitted by: Louise Watkins | Team Watkins, a competitive Jr. Men’s Curling Team based out of the Swan River Curling Club, has completed their competitive season. Pictured above: Canola Jr. U21 Provincials in Rivers, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. Along with curling on Thursday evening Men’s league in Swan River, they had […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | A large crowd was in attendance on March 10, 2016 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library. Maureen Bowles gave a welcome and introduced guests. Pictured Above: Board Members Mary Snelgrove and Angela Hinchliffe cut the Anniversary Cake. Click any picture for a larger version. Greeting came from Councillor […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger’s Bowling Team had a lot of fun at the Bring a Staff Member Competition at Up Your Alley Bowling Center on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. 18 participants took part in the competition. Taking 1st place were Robby Thomas and […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | The Swan Valley Atom Broncos faced Dauphin in the Parkissimo League North Division Finals. Game one was held in Swan River on February 23, 2016. The Stampeders came out charging and six minutes in Brady Burghart converted a Kash Henkelman pass to open the scoring. In the final minute of […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Rick Wowchuk Campaign office located at 900 Main Street is now officially open. The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 10:00 am on Friday March 11, 2016. The campaign team, supporters and local media were in attendance. Rick Wowchuk, PC Candidate for Swan River, thanked everyone in attendance […]

A friendly reminder from ValleyBiz that Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. The official time to set your clocks ahead 1 hour is: 2:00 am Sunday, March 13, 2016 Set your clock to: 3:00 am Each year, daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

Submitted by: Wade Dale | Hairstyling teach Wade A. Dale, chaperone Marylin Delaurie, and students Madison Rausch and Maclyn Burghart travel to Thompson’s UCN building to compete in the “Traditional Bridal Up Do” for Northern Skills 2016 on March 3, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. After an hour and 45 minuets and […]

Submitted by: Jason Delaurier | The Rick Wowchuk Campaign had an awesome turnout this past Saturday morning morning (March 5, 2016) at their Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the Elk’s Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you so much to the 175 plus friends and supporters. Their support is truly appreciated. People from […]

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 Tim Poels of Bowsman. Click picture for a larger version. The game continues every Friday night from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Bowsman Hotel. The accumulating jackpot is now […]

Submitted by: Judy Kostyshyn | The NDP Craft & Home Business Market was held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre. Click any picture for a larger version. Twenty-five tables of various home business vendors provided shoppers with a large variety of items to choose from. The event also included a […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The weather co-operated on Sunday March 6, 2016 for the Annual Thunderhill Ski Area Mardi Gras. People of all ages came from all over the Valley and Saskatchewan, as far away as Inglis and Brandon, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone enjoyed the conditions and friendly atmosphere […]

ValleyBiz Story | Club Sapp Gaming Centre held a celebration on Friday March 4, 2016 to mark its anniversary of one year in business. The gaming centre was packed throughout the day with draws and snacks provided to mark the special occasion. Click any picture for a larger version. “After 1 year of operations we […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The Swan Valley JV Girls Basketball Team played Virden on March 2, 2016 in Swan River for a berth at the AAA JV Girls Provincial Championship. The Tigers controlled the game from the beginning to the end, winning convincingly 44-25. Pictured above: JV Girls Team – Front Row: Julia Arp, […]

Submitted by: Dr. Leah Koetting Some of you may remember me as the resident doctor who worked with Dr. le Roux in the fall of 2014. Some of you know me now as your family doctor. Some of you think I look far too young to be doing this. Don’t worry! That will change with […]

Submitted by: Brenna Kichuk On March 4, 2016, the Minitonas Figure Skating Club hosted its annual carnival. The carnival was themed “On the Silver Screen”. Click any picture for a larger version. The evening contained many wonderful performances from approximately 25 skaters to songs from a variety of movies including The Minion Movie, Charlie and […]

Submitted by: Teri Martin | On March 2, 2016, the Swan Valley Lions Clubs were commended in a Manitoba Legislative Assembly Member’s Statement by Minister Rob Kostyshyn for their dedication, service and community leadership. Pictured above are: Minister Kostyshyn with Lions Wayne Markel, Alex Haluschak, Ken Sutherland, Bert Jones, Al Karton and Bert Jenner Click […]

Submitted by: Marni Zamzow | 12 teams from the Swan River and Bowsman Junior Curling Clubs competed in the Swan River Junior Bonspiel on March 6, 2016. The day was filled with great curling and sportsmanship! Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: Group A winners were the Presley Sagert team defeating Team […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk The Benito Firemen’s Association hosted their Annual Fireman’s Supper. The event was held at the Benito Rec Centre on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. Pictured above: Fire Chief William Woytkiw. He washes up the last of the dishes, and calls this years supper a success. Click on picture for a larger version. […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s 37th Annual Poker Derby took place on February 28, 2016. We had a fresh cover of snow to start the day. Prime winter temperatures gave us a near perfect day to be on the trail. Click any picture for a larger version. Good sponsorship from local businesses for donations, […]

Submitted by: Rachele Anderson | The Bowsman Ladies Curling Club held their annual bonspiel February 26-28th 2016 at the Bowsman Curling Rink. A total of 16 rinks entered the bonspiel. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above are the TD Canada Trust 1st Event Winners were Darlene Beck, Joanne Hart, Shelley Jersak and […]

Submitted by: Colin Baldwin | The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association held their 9th Annual Vintage Ride on Saturday, February 27, 2016. The day started out with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Bowsman and District Lions, which once again was a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. The vintage ride, even with […]

Submitted by: Mile Jones | On February 25, 2016 the Swan Valley School Division Middle Years School Valley Basketball championships were held at the SVRSS. The Minitonas Mustang girls team won the championship. Click picture for a larger version. Back (left to right): Madi Sagert, Alexa Stupak, Mr. Jones, Justyna Vandepoele, Ella Hart, Ellie Oakes, […]

Submitted by: Heather Neilsen | Swan Valley RISE in partnership with Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce and Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre, and also with a donation from the now inactive Swan Valley Action Committee, hosted a community presentation February 25, 2016 on 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. Approximately 80 people attended mainly comprised of […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The Swan Valley Girls JV Tigers basketball team poses for their ‘sink the ship’ moment. The Tigers beat Dauphin for the Zone Championship in two games straight. Click picture for a larger version. The Tigers will face Virden on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 4:00 pm at SVRSS in an […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Birch River Grade 6-8 class, taught by Ms. Kayla Vibe, received official notification on February 11, 2016 that they were selected as the winner of the Election Manitoba CitizenNext Video Challenge in the grade 7-8 category. Click picture for a larger version. As the winners in the category the class received […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story | Today is Day of Pink – anti-bullying day. Bullying is happening in our community. It happens to children, teenagers and even adults. Bullies attempt to gain power over their target through persistent threats, insults and humiliation. Bullying is a form of abuse. Click play to see what you can do to help […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | The Swan Valley Atom Broncos faced the Roblin Stars in round one of the best of three Parkissimo League playoffs. The Broncos had home ice and hosted game one vs the Stars on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The Broncos’ Brady Burghart opened the […]

Submitted by: Kristen Harness | The Benito Childcare Centre held a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Benito Recreation Centre. All proceeds of the fundraiser breakfast went toward the Benito Childcare Centre. Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Sunday, February 14, 2016 the Special Olympics Manitoba Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey team played host to members of the Swan Valley Stampeders at SVRSS. Click any picture for a larger version. The Tiger Fire was very excited to be playing the Stamps and the energy level was […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The 9th Annual Mixed Bonspiel was held in Benito from Feb. 9-14, 2016 hosted by the Benito Rec Centre. 30 teams from around the Swan Valley & bordering Saskatchewan communities came together to compete in 4 events. Click any picture for a larger version. The week of activities consisted of […]

Submitted by: Paul Deneer | 180 individuals packed the Westwood Inn on Friday, February 12, 2016 for the annual North Mountain Riders Pickerel Supper fundraiser. Three flavours choices of pickerel was prepared for the hungry crowd. Click any picture for a larger version. The fundraiser included: A Chinese Auction, 50/50 and Live Auction. Marilyn Collinson […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The Tigers have been successful in the last two tournaments, Dauphin Invitational on February 5 & 6, 2016 and then in Flin Flon, Haptnot Collegiate Invitational on February 12 & 13, 2016 winning second place in both tournaments. Click any picture for a larger version. Dauphin Tournament Feb 5 & […]

Submitted by: Community Futures Parkland | Service Canada is currently accepting applications for funding for the 2016 Canada Summer Jobs program. Application period: January 4, 2016 to February 26, 2016. Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative that provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students. It is designed to […]

Submitted by: Brendan Sigurdson | Approximately 50 farmers attended the Canadian Wheat Board Alliance meeting on the evening of Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Swan River. The presenters were: Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Agriculture Minister and MLA for Swan River; Kyle Korneychuk, former elected CWB director and farmer from Pelly, SK; and Ken Sigurdson, farmer from […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | On February 9, 2016 nearly fifty people attended the Seniors Financial Literacy presentation held on hosted by Services to Seniors and sponsored by Community Futures Parkland. Click any picture for a larger version. Lynn, Citizen Service Specialist with Service Canada, explained to those present the features and benefits available through […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region was very excited to receive a $2000 donation from the Swan Valley Credit Union’s Jeans Day Charity. Accepting the cheque for Special Olympics are Coach June Mosiondz and athletes Ricky Zimmer and Andy Brass. Presenting the cheque is Melissa Sollis, Swan Valley Credit Union Member […]

Editorial by: Shauna Klekta | In a desperate attempt to regain lost advertising revenue and market share, Bill [Gade] has agreed to keep his self-proclaimed “Offensive” editorials off the air if his list of demands is met. In an email to Swan Valley businesses, Bill “Challenges” that to stop him from airing his editorials, someone […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | The Swan Valley JV Girls Basketball team traveled to The Pas on January 30, 2016 to take part in the MBCI Invitational Basketball Tournament. Click picture for a larger version. In the first game on Saturday morning, the Tigers played Frontier Collegiate Institute. The Tigers played a stingy man to […]

Submitted by: Mike Yablonski | The Swan Valley Refugee Committee is now accepting donations and has set up The Swan Valley Refugee Fund at the Swan Valley Credit Union. The account # is: 110030323296. Money can be deposited into the Credit Union account but tax receipts can not be issued. For individuals requiring tax receipts, […]

Submitted by: Janet White-Riddell | The Swan Valley Tigers Varsity Girls Basketball team hosted the 2nd annual Swan Valley Credit Union Classic tournament on Friday and Saturday, January 29 and 30, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Five teams out of town teams participated and our home team made it to the finals […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | Ten non-profit sport and recreation organizations, sport associations and community facilities in the northern and Interlake regions of the province will benefit from funding aimed at creating positive recreational opportunities for area residents, especially young people, Children and Youth Opportunities Minister Melanie Wight announced January 18, 2016. “Providing quality […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre | Richardson Recreation & Wellness Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre hosted its first ever “Free” Parent & Tot swim on Monday, January 25, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Over 50 were in attendance and it was a “splashing” success! Thanks to all who […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Saturday, January 23, 2016 the Manitoba Provincial Team and Brandon Wheat City Wings came to Swan River to participate in the 2nd Annual Special Olympics Parkland Region Floor Hockey Tournament. Click any picture for a larger version. The tournament was hosted by the Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey […]