Tag Archives: Community Coverage

Drive 4UR School Helps Fund Benito Playground Expansion

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 […]

2015/10/27Local Interest

48-18 Victory for Swan Valley Tigers

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 […]

2015/10/26Local Interest

Rick Wowchuk Greets Supporters at Campaign Breakfast

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 […]

2015/10/24Local Interest

Paull Funeral Home Recieves Century Business Award

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 […]

2015/10/23Local Interest

Video of Swan River Elevator Demolition

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 […]

2015/10/22Local Interest

New Swan River Ambulance to Improve Safety & Comfort

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 […]

2015/10/21Local Interest

Swan Valley Hoedowners Host Two Successful Guest Nights

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. […]

2015/10/21Local Interest

Bill Gade Removed from NACTV Board

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 […]

2015/10/19Local Interest

Swan Valley Girls Rock the Manitoba Food Fight

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 […]

2015/10/16Local Interest

Friendship Tulip Garden Planted in Minitonas

ValleyBiz Story | Veterans, dignitaries school children and members of the public attended a Planting Ceremony for a 70th anniversary Dutch-Canadian Friendship Tulip Garden in Minitonas on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. The event was hosted by the Tent Town Garden Club, selected as one of 140 successful applicants […]

2015/10/15Local Interest

Swan River Day Care Opens Fantastic New Facility

ValleyBiz Story | On October 5, 2015, The Swan River Day Care Centre celebrated the Grand Opening of their newly purchased and renovated facility on Westwood Road. Pictured above, Minister Ron Kostyshyn, Lynda Parsons, Premier Greg Selinger Click any picture for a larger version. The province contributed $200,000 to the cost of purchasing and renovating […]

2015/10/13Local Interest

Gym In the Park Official Opening

Submitted by: Diane Sylvester | Mayor Glen McKenzie cut the ribbon to officially open the Gym in the Park on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. Service to Seniors Board President Diane Sylvester welcomed the public and acknowledged the assistance provided through the New Horizons grant, the donation of installation […]

2015/10/09Local Interest

Formo Motors 2015 We Scare Hunger Kickoff BBQ

Submitted by: Jackie Mayuk | Ford and Free the Children are off to a terrific start to their 2015 We Scare Hunger campaign. To kick off a month of fundraising for the Swan Valley Food Bank, Formo Motors Ltd held a barbecue lunch Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. Formo […]

2015/10/08Local Interest

Construction Trades Facility Announced for SVRSS

Government of Manitoba Media Release | Students at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School will soon benefit from a new state-of-the-art construction trades facility and new skills training equipment. Click picture for a larger version. Premier Greg Selinger made the announcement at the SVRSS heavy duty Mechanics Shop on October 5, 2015. “There are tremendous opportunities […]

2015/10/07Local Interest

Fun For All Ages at Family Fun Night

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Family Fun Night on October 3, 2015 at Christian Fellowship Church in Birch River was a success. Click any picture for a larger version. There were lots of games, visiting, and snacks enjoyed by all ages. Join us next month!

2015/10/07Local Interest

Craft and Bake Sale Features Many Home Made Items

Submitted by: Tanya Powell | The craft and bake sale at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre on October 3, 2015 went great. Over 24 tables were set up. Click any picture for a larger version. People of all ages enjoyed baking, crafts, jewelry and homemade crafts. Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre will also be holding a […]

2015/10/07Local Interest

12th Annual Bowsman Bullarama a Huge Success

Submitted by: Corey Hurren | The Bowsman and District Lions Club would like to thank everyone who came out or helped support our 12th Annual Bowsman Bull-A-Rama and made it another huge success. Pictures by Corey Hurren and ValleyBiz.ca – Click any picture for a larger version. The medical equipment fundraiser was held on Saturday, […]

2015/10/06Local Interest

Bowsman Skating Rink “Chase the Ace”

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn The Bowsman Skating Rink along with the Bowsman Curling Club invite you to “Chase the Ace”. A fun and exciting card game where you try for the opportunity to find the Ace of Spades. Click any picture for a larger version. The event takes place every Friday night from 6:00 pm-8:00 […]

2015/10/06Local Interest

Ray Piche Meets with Valley Residents

Submitted by: Kevin Kirkpatrick | On October 3, 2015 at the Swan Sports Lounge people from across the Valley met with Ray Piche, the Federal Liberal candidate, to raise their concerns and to find out where the Liberal Party stands on the issues that are important to them. Photo by: Kevin Kirkpatrick. Click any picture […]

2015/10/06Local Interest

Swan Valley Tigers Wallop Warriors 73-0

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | As the players took the fields on October 2, 2015 a light sprinkle of rain welcomed the teams. Fans trickled in and filled the bleachers as the Tigers and Warriors shook hands and lined up for kick off. Click any picture for a larger version. The Swan Valley Tigers won […]

2015/10/05Local Interest

Birch River Students Visit With Local MLA

ValleyBiz Story | On September 25, 2015, Birch River school students in grade 3 through 8 stopped by the Swan River Constituency Office to meet with the MLA for Swan River, Manitoba Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn. Click picture for a larger version. Principal Nicole Bobick explained that, in Social Studies, the students […]

2015/10/05Local Interest

Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Wins 2015 Team of the Year

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team received the Special Olympics Manitoba 2015 Team of the Year Award at the Special Olympics Festival and Recognition Dinner on Saturday, September 19th 2015 at the Delta Winnipeg. Click any picture for a larger version. The team roster includes Andrew Brass, Joseph […]

2015/10/05Local Interest

Many Enjoy Lumber River Quartet in Swan River

Submitted by: Temple Baptist Church Temple Baptist Church hosted the Lumber River Quartet on Friday evening, Oct 2, 2015. The quartet is a well know Southern Gospel Ministry that travels and ministers all across the US and Canada. Click any picture for a larger version. Ronald, Glenn, Greg and Les have appeared on TV, Radio, […]

2015/10/04Local Interest

Pool Closure Extended to October 23, 2015

The closure of the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre has been extended until October 23, 2015. The pool closed on September 8, 2015 for scheduled annual maintenance. The closure was planned to last 2 weeks with the facility expected to re-open September 21, 2015. Town of Swan River Mayor, Glen McKenzie has issued the […]

2015/10/02Local Interest

Award Presented to Local Natural Resource Officer

Submitted Story | On September 30, 2015 Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff presented the Conservation Officer Community Service Award and the Wildland Firefighter of the Year Award. “Every day, throughout Manitoba, our employees work hard to make our province a better place to live and work,” the minister added. “Today, we are honoured […]

2015/10/02Local Interest

Parkland Residency Unit holds ‘rural’ day

Submitted by: Prairie Mountain Health for Parkland Residency Unit | The Parkland Family Medicine program hit the road and had the opportunity to visit three local farms on September 25, 2015. Family Medicine residents, in both the first and second years of the Parkland Residency Program, visited farms in the rural communities of Sifton, Pine […]

2015/10/01Local Interest

SVRSS Vice-Principal Wins National Award

Submitted by: Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada | Jacquie Mydynski-Arp, vice principal of Swan Valley Regional Secondary School from Swan River, Manitoba has been awarded the 2015 SEVEC History Award. Presented by the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC), this award celebrates Canadian achievements in the field of history […]

2015/10/01Local Interest

SVAPL Hosts Another Sold Out Banquet

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League held its 4th annual Banquet and Fundraiser at the Museum Hall on September 26, 2015. Sold out once again, the crowd enjoyed a great meal served by Verneece Eggie and crew. Pictured above: Susan Huxley & Joyce Bateman Click any picture for a larger version. […]

2015/09/29Local Interest

Beautiful Time of Year in the Valley

ValleyBiz Story | Fall has arrived in the Swan Valley in all its splendor. The warm sunshine cutting through the fresh, crisp air, the sound of leaves crunching under foot, and miles of country roads lined with beautiful colours against the bright blue sky. Click any picture for a larger version. The rolling hills, rivers […]

2015/09/28Local Interest

Lots of Fun at Skate Park Fundraiser

Submitted by: Chelsea Palmer | Rumors Skate and Snow held a fundraiser on September 25, 2015 to raise money for re-surfacing Swan River Lions Skate Plaza. Rob’s Sizzlin Hot Dogz donated 100% of sales for a total of $846.50. Pictured above: Pete Spence skating. Click any picture for a larger version. Following the fundraiser, 47 […]

2015/09/28Local Interest

Supermoon Eclipse Glows Red Over Swan Valley

ValleyBiz Story | A rare lunar occurrence made an appearance in the night skies over Swan Valley on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The moon glowed red as a result of a total lunar eclipse – also referred to as a blood moon. Click pictures for a larger version. The eclipse was even more spectacular as […]

2015/09/27Local Interest

Local Representative On Economic Development Committee

Government of Manitoba Media Release | The new Rural Economic Development Steering Committee held its first meeting on Sept. 22, 2015 with the focus on a co-operative plan to bolster economic development in rural Manitoba. “Rural development in Manitoba contributes to strong local economies,” said Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn. “There are […]

2015/09/27Local Interest

Over 100 Attend Health Auxiliary Ladies Night

Submitted by: Lydia Boychuk | Sept 21, 2015, Westwood Inn, at 7:00 PM, was the setting for the first “Ladies Nite Out”, put on by the Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary. Click any picture for a larger version. There was a wonderful turnout, with over a hundred ladies present to enjoy the very informative and […]

2015/09/26Local Interest

Cleaner, Safer Water for More Local Families

Submitted by: Ron Kostyshyn, MLA for Swan River This summer, families in Swan River got some great news! Our NDP government is helping four communities in the Swan River constituency upgrade their water treatment plants, which means more families will have cleaner, safer water. The communities of Waterhen, Camperville and Duck Bay will receive almost […]

2015/09/25Local Interest

Ribbon Cutting Held for LP Siding Conversion

ValleyBiz Story | Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 23, 2015 for the conversion of its Swan Valley, Manitoba, OSB mill into an engineered wood siding mill. Click above picture for a larger version. Dignitaries from around the area joined LP officials in celebrating the conversion project, which involves retooling the […]

2015/09/24Local Interest

300 Trees Planted in Swan River

Submitted by: Niko Saula | TD Tree Days took place in Swan River on Saturday, September 19, 2015. We had 16 volunteers at the event. Ken Fosty (Certified Arborist) from Tree Canada, supported the planting with technical expertise. Click picture for a larger version. 300 trees were planted in Swan River – putting us that […]

2015/09/24Local Interest

Shaker City Disc Golf Fall Tournament Results

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler | The Shaker City Fall Tournament took place in Benito on Saturday, August 19, 2015. 16 individuals played in 3 divisions: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Pictured Above, Left-right: Back:Ramsey Macooh, Darryl Vanderschaaf, Mark Kerr, Brent Thomas, Darryl Izzard, Pat Harness, Rick Kinaschuk, Tyson Kinaschuk, Braden Thomas Middle: Scott Beehler, Front: Winona […]

2015/09/23Local Interest

Variety of Ways to Participate in Terry Fox Run

ValleyBiz Story | Across Canada and around the world people joined together to take part in the 35th Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. Family, friends and furry companions enjoyed the beautiful fall day as they did their part to help keep Terry’s dream alive. Click any picture for a larger version. The Terry Fox […]

2015/09/22Local Interest

Over 80 Attend Retired Teachers Luncheon

Submitted by: Carol Fahrenschon | Well over 80 teachers and spouses attended a delicious luncheon at the Westwood Inn on Friday, September 18, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. The late John Kastrukoff headed the provincial task force in the late 1980’s and provided encouragement to the original 13 charter members who organized […]

2015/09/21Local Interest

Conquer The Dirt Demo Tour a Success

Submitted by: Karmel Foster | Thursday September 17, 2015 Northern Leisure and Power Products sponsored Conquer The Dirt Demo Tour in which was a success … even though Mother Nature had other ideas for the day!! We would like to thank our valued customers for braving the weather and taking the time to stop in […]

2015/09/20Local Interest

Gals Golf Winds Up 2015 Season

Submitted by: June McKenzie | Tuesday Nite Gals Golf held their windup on Sept 15, 2015. 23 ladies braved the damp conditions playing the course using only 2 clubs each – that and the weather proved a fair challenge. Click picture for a larger version. A warm bowl chili and great prizes concluded the evening.

2015/09/19Local Interest

ACL Celebrates Direct Support Professonals

ValleyBiz Story | On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Association for Community Living – Swan River Branch (ACL) honored direct support staff during a celebration that included cake, refreshments and the presentation of a heartfelt token of gratitude to each. Above: ACL Direct Support Professionals attend the come-and-go event. Click any picture for a larger version. […]

2015/09/18Local Interest

Blue Sky Penning Closes Season With 2 Day Event

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | The Blue Sky Team Penning Club of Benito, MB closed out their 2015 season with a trail ride and team penning jackpot on the weekend of September 12 and 13, 2015. Pictured above: Carmi and Trey Hrabarchuk – photo by Sharon Foster Click any picture for a larger version. Twenty-one […]

2015/09/16Local Interest

Giant Tiger Presents Cheque to Special Olympics

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Giant Tiger Owner/Store Manager Cecile Bayona and Giant Tiger Regional Support Manager Chris Beblow presented Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region with a $700 donation on August 29, 2015 at the Giant Tiger Grand Opening in Swan River. Parkland athletes, including Darren Boryskavich (front row, third from right) from Russell, who […]

2015/09/14Local Interest

Pool Fees to Double for Some Valley Residents

ValleyBiz Story | A new pricing structure will be implemented at the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre effective October 1, 2015. The new two-tier fee system will have residents of two local municipalities paying double the listed fee. According the new Fall 2015 Rates, residents of Swan Valley municipalities that are not financially supporting […]

2015/09/10Local Interest

What’s Happening at Swan Valley West?

Submitted by: Reeve, Verne Scouten On behalf of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West To say that the Municipality of Swan Valley West has had an interesting start would be somewhat of an understatement. The amalgamation of the RM of Swan River and the Village of Benito has not been without its […]

2015/09/10Local Interest

Good Fellowship at Barrows Gospel Jamboree

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Despite rain, cold, and hordes of mosquitoes, everyone had a good time of fellowship, and praising God at the Jamboree. Pictured left Josephine Laquette and Milly Jackson relaxing between their turns to sing. Click any picture for a larger version. The main singers for the weekend were Kene and Milly […]

2015/09/09Local Interest

Stock Car Club Final Race of the Year

Valleybiz Story | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club hosted their season ender on Saturday, August 29, 2015. The club capped off the season with a 4 cylinder demo derby – crashing and smashing until only one car was left running. Click any picture for a larger version. For one last time this year at […]

2015/09/05Local Interest

2015 Swan River Junior Open

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On September 1, 2015 the Swan River Golf & Country Club hosted the 2015 Junior Open. 30 local junior golfers entered (19 boys and 11 girls) for 9 or 18 holes, and a skills competition (driving, chipping, putting) completed the day. Group Photo- Tournament participants with coaches Jeff Leadbeater and […]

2015/09/02Local Interest

Giant Tiger Opens Its Doors in Swan River

ValleyBiz Story | On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Giant Tiger celebrated the official grand opening of its newest store in Swan River, Manitoba. Store Owner/Manager, Cecile Bayona oficially cut the ribbon Saturday morning. Click any picture for a larger version. A large group of shoppers gathered early Saturday morning, hoping to be first in line […]

2015/09/01Local Interest