Submitted by: Irene Hartwig | There were Pumpkins, Mice, Spies, and Scarecrows, just to name a few of the creatures that came out to dance and visit during the Swan Valley Air Cadets’ Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25th. Click any picture for a larger version. Our DJ, Tim Kemash, who is a former Air […]

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger On Saturday, October 26th the Swan Valley Ducks Unlimited committee hosted their 32nd Annual Banquet and Auction at the War Veterans Community Hall. In 2013 we are also celebrating the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited in Canada. Click any picture for a larger version. About 180 guests were greeted to a […]

Submitted by: Paull Funeral Home On Wednesday October 16th, 2013 Paull Funeral Home held their first annual “Fall Lantern Lighting Ceremony”. Click any picture for a larger version. The Lantern Lighting Ceremony was a celebration of remembrance for those who have passed away not only in the 2013 year but also for those passed away […]

Submitted Story A very successful Sorority 35th Birthday Party was held on Sunday, October 20, 2013 Approximately 25 people attended. Pictured left are the present members Preceptor Kappa Chapter Click the picture for a larger version. Diana Taylor, Susan Singh, Crystal Hart, Angie Hinchliffe, & Erin Hodgson were the door prize winners. Woman of the […]

Submitted by: Tammy Webster The Parkland AAA Bantam’s were able to sweep their way through the Melville tournament with a perfect 4-0-0 record. Click the picture for a larger version. Parkalnd VS Estevan 10-4 WIN Parkland VS Melville 7-4 WIN Parkland VS Regina Roxes 6-4 WIN A Side Final Parkland VS Yorkton 7-3 WIN Players […]

Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | On October 18-20th, 46 medical students that are enrolled in the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Medicine participated in a weekend workshop-aimed at highlighting the benefits of practicing medicine in rural communities. Click any picture for a larger version. The trip was organized by the Medical School’s Rural Interest […]

Submitted by: Corinna Wood A fundraiser was held on October 12th to raise money to help pay the fees for the adoption of a special needs boy from Eastern Europe. The Janzen sisters entertained us with fiddle music throughout the day and raised over $30 that way, which they then donated. The event was very […]

ValleyBiz Story | The 10th Annual Bowsman Bullarama put on by the Bowsman and District Lions Club was an awesome event. Watch some of the highlights in the videos below. The Wild West Shootout is a must see – even if you saw it in person. Videos Submitted by: Kevin Penner. Wild West Shootout Main […]

Submitted by: Town of Minitonas The East Favel River Bridge has been reopened to public. The Minitonas Town Council would like to thank the residents, local business owners, and general public for their patience during the last 3 1/2 weeks since vandals set fire to the Favel River Bridge on 2nd Avenue in the Town […]

Submitted by: Lion Corey Hurren | Despite rumours of wanted outlaw “Bad Bart” coming there to cause trouble, well over four hundred people took their chances and came to the Bowsman Curling Rink to enjoy the Old Western Family BBQ on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. The Wild West […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Bowsman and District Lions Club hosted an Old Western Family Steak BBQ and Saloon on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The event included wagon rides, live music and dancing, a saloon and a wild west show. Click any picture for a larger version. Kids played cowboy on a rocking horse and poeple […]

Submitted by: Parkland Family Medicine Unit | The Parkland Family Medicine Unit, based in Dauphin, is a training site of the University of Manitoba, Department of Family Medicine. The Parkland unit hosts residents in their first and second years of family medicine residency training, alongside medical students and physician assistant trainees. The academic year starts […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler A small committee started with a vision (last fall) to install a disc golf course in Benito. That vision is now a reality. The grand opening for the Shaker City Disc Golf Course was July 20th and the sport has caught attention of Benito residents. At the grand opening there were […]

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship reports the following enforcement activities. Moose Poaching in Swan River Area On the evening of Sept. 30, a bull moose was shot in Game Hunting Area 13A south of Birch River, approximately two kilometres east of PTH 10. This area is temporarily closed to moose hunting to ensure sustainable moose […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Swan Valley Hoedowners Square Dance club got the new season rolling on Wednesday by welcoming several new dancers to their weekly dance. Click any picture for a larger version. Caller Linda Gilchrist began the evening by putting all the dancers in a large circle and explaining and practicing some […]

ValleyBiz Story | On September 28, 2013, members of the Swan River Trap Club held their Annual Turkey Shoot which raises funds for the club. The annual trap shoot provides the opportunity for people to come out and take a shot at winning a turkey or a ham. Click any picture for a larger version. […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League’s second annual Banquet and Fundraiser was once again a huge success, with a large crowd in attendance for a great dinner catered by Verneece Eggie and her hardworking crew. Click any picture for a larger version. Special guest speaker Doug Speirs, humour columnist for the […]

Valley Biz Story | On Friday, September 28, 2013 many friends and Minitonas residents stopped by Robb Motors for coffee, donuts and conversation, and to fill up one last time before the current owner retires. Click any picture at a larger version. For Bill Robb Jr. retirement is bittersweet. While he looks forward to having […]

Submitted by: Erin Hodgson | The Wonderbra Barbies is a group of local girls (Caitlynd Sutherland, Kristy Ashcroft, Erin Hodgson, Saree Parker, Taryn Cords, Kiera Floyde) who participate in the Run for the Cure in Brandon each year. Click any picture for a larger view. On Thursday, September 26, the Wonderbra Barbies hosted Shake It […]

Submitted by: Isabelle Lyons The CNIB tea and bake sale was held on Sat, Sept in Benito Legion hall sponsored by the Benito Legion Aux. $760.00 was raised with all the proceeds going to CNIB. Click any picture for a larger version. The door prize was won by Elaine Josephson of Benito. The first Food […]

Submitted by: Christine Marek-Matejka | Home Routes is proud to present an eclectic mix of superb professional musicians from across our great country and beyond. Left: Acoustic blues artists, Hills and Lemelin, throw it down on Sunday afternoon at the Matejka’s. Click picture for a larger version. With the fall season upon us, community volunteers […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, September 20, grandmothers, teachers, family and friends joined students from the Swan Valley Regional Secondary school on a walk to raise awareness about the exploitation of children. Click any picture for a larger version. The walk also served as show support for the students in the Swan Valley. “Many students […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Swan Valley Co-op, Swan Valley Stampeders Booster Club & The Swan Valley Stampeders hosted a successful season opener tailgate party. Click any picture for a larger version. The Stamps season opened with a tailgate party at the Centennial arena parking lot, sponsored by Swan Valley Co-op. Hot Dogs & Drinks were […]

ValleyBiz Story| Sunday, September 15, 2013 marked the 33rd Annual Terry Fox run. In Swan River, 62 registered participants and 10 volunteers joined others across Canada and across the world. Over $7200 was raised locally in support of cancer research. Click any picture for a larger view. Terry Fox’s legacy was honoured by those who […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Grand Opening of the Pine River Memorial Park was held on Sunday, September 15, 2013. Originally a hay field, the park was established by the Pine River Local Urban Distruct (LUD) and dedicated to the Pioneers who founded Pine River. Click any picture for a larger version. The vision for the […]

ValleyBiz Story | Many people are having to plan an alternate route to get to work, school, or just through town after the bridge on 2nd Avenue, one of the main roads through Minitonas, was damaged by a fire on Saturday afternoon, September 14, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. No official reports […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | Sunday, September 8, 2013 saw 40 teams participating in the annual fall Blue Sky Team Cattle Penning Jackpot just south of Benito, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather was perfect for cows, horses, and riders, and the slightly lower than usual turnout for teams meant there […]

Submitted by: James Wigley On September 10, 2013 at the Temple Baptist Church community members came together to participate in the Community Awareness Walk which was to bring awareness about suicide and fight the stigma that comes with suicide. Planning committee pictued above – click for a larger version. Back L-R: Susan May, Rob TerHorst, […]

ValleyBiz Story | Formo Motors held a sod turning ceremony on Thursday, September 5, 2013 to mark the start of their new construction project. The customer focused expansion is part of Ford of Canada’s Millennium Facility Program. Click any picture for a larger version. Formo Motors first opened their doors in Preeceville, SK in 1964 […]

Submitted by: Stephen Tanner | Local resident, Logan Tanner, along with design partner Jon Wilzon (Winnipeg), where chosen as finalists for their print ad entered in the 2013 Big Rock Eddies advertising competition. Click any picture for a larger version. Big Rock Brewery holds an annual advertizing competition inviting Canadians to submit video and print […]

Swan River Fire Dept. Media Release | At 10:45pm on September 3, 2013 the Swan River Fire Department and RCMP were dispatched to a vehicle fire in the 200 block of 2nd Avenue South. Upon arrival a 1995 GMC truck was determined to have fire in the engine and passenger compartments. There were no injuries. […]

August 26, 2013 Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin–Swan River–Marquette, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today, through the newly established Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, the Government of Canada is partnering with local recreational angling and fishing groups, as well as conservation organizations, to conserve fish […]

Submitted by: Valerie Mitchell Friday August 23, was a Fabulous night in Bowsman for our first ever Fundraiser Fashion Show, with the proceeds going to the Bowsman Lions Cataract Equipment Fund! Door Prizes were given away, Silent auction items won and even an incredible outfit giveaway! The night was filled with fabulous women checking out […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their final race of the season on Saturday, August 24 2013. A Mud Bog took place after the races concluding with the famous foot race. Click any picture for a larger version. 8 Cylinder 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Heat 1 3 […]

ValleyBiz Story | On August 24, 2013 the 15th Annual Cowan Trail Celebration got underway. After a hearty breakfast, participants readied themselves and prepared their horses for an afternoon of riding the scenic trails. Click any picture for a larger version. Many enjoy seeing the wagons and horses head out, making their way across the […]

ValleyBiz Story | It’s easy to step back in time at the Swan Valley Historical Museum. On August 25, 2013 the annual Harvest Festival provided visitors with the perfect opportunity to take a ride down memory lane – quite literally, in the 1916 Model T. Click any picture for a larger version. Throughout the afternoon, […]

Submitted by: Linda McCullough Though small in numbers, we had an interesting time a Vacation Bible School on August 12-16, 2013: singing, listening to nature stories and learning about God’s great love for apostle Paul and each of us. Click any picture for a larger version. The children were excited about the creations they made […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 320 people enjoyed a evening of fine weather, good food and tributes. Click any picture for a larger version. ValleyBiz photo As this is the final season for the Kinsmen Pool, the PR committee for the Richardson Rec & Wellness Centre decided to give a special […]

Manitoba Hydro News Release | Manitoba Hydro and SaskEnergy announced today a tentative agreement, pending regulatory approval, for the sale of SaskEnergy’s Swan Valley Gas to Manitoba Hydro for the purchase price of $200,000. Swan Valley Gas distributes natural gas in and around Swan River, Manitoba, including the towns of Minitonas and Benito. The proposed […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck Despite haying going full swing right now, twelve members showed up for team penning practice at the Blue Sky Arena on August 16, 2013 – some with multiple horses in tow, and the bleachers were full with spectators. It was great to see some new faces! Click any picture for a […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of the new Swan Valley Lions Recycling Building at the Swan River Landfill took place Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm. The Swan Valley Lions started and continue to be the driving force behind the recycling initiative in the Swan Valley. The program currently […]

Submitted by: Wayne Bass | On August 9 to 11, 2013 16 teams competed in the annual competitive slo-pitch tournament in Swan River. The Swamp Donkeys of Flin Flon, MB (pictured left) were this years “A” Side Champions. Click on any picture for a larger version. Tournament Organizer, Wayne Bass presented Brain Zerbin, team captain […]

Submitted by: Carolyn Gordon, Town of Minitonas The Minitonas Town Hall roof desperately needed shingling to stop the leakage and protect the structure from damage. Pictures courtesy ValleyBiz. Click any picture for a larger version. The Town Council explored the idea of hiring a local contractor for the project but the cost of approximately $20,000 […]

Submitted by: Stephanie Burnett This year the Playground Program went really well. Overall it was a successful summer. In the 6 weeks the program ran we had a total of 279 kids participate in the program. Click any picture for a larger version. The themes for those six weeks were, Animals, Countries (Brazil, England, China, […]

ValleyBiz Story | The afternoon started with a bang at the 15th Annual Durban Demo Derby on Sunday, August 11, 2013. A spectacular hit in the first heat created this amazing masterpiece of metal. Click any picture for a larger version. Drivers Derrick Krochak and Clint Burtanak emerged from their vehicles to pose in front […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Birch River Riding Club held their 18th Annual trail ride on August 9th through 11th. Although the two days of riding are the main event, there are also many other aspects that make it an unforgettable multi-day event. Click any picture for a larger version. People came from all corners of […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin The Swan Valley Animal Protection League held a very successful and busy Open House on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. Despite the cooler weather, over a hundred people came out to tour the facilities, enjoy coffee and dainties, and meet the cats and dogs. The […]

Submitted by: Communities in Bloom On Tuesday Aug. 6th volunteer committee members hosted provincial Co. In Bloom Judges Tiara Kopeechuk and Carol Bender as they toured the town evaluating five different areas in the community. Click any picture for a larger version. The community was judged on Urban Forest, Floral Displays and Landscape, Environmental Awareness […]

Submitted by: Heyes Child Care Centre Heyes Child Care Centre held a garage and bake sale at the Farmers Market stand in Swan River on Saturday, August 11, 2013. Great bargains were found by all who came out to support our new daycare facility.

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk | Pictures and Race Results from the Swan Valley Stock Car Club races held Sat/Sun August 3/4, 2013. What an excellent weekend of racing! Thanks for everyone that came out and watched and raced! Click any picture for a larger version. August 3, 2013 Race Results 8 Cylinder 1st Place 2nd […]