ValleyBiz Story | On Thurs. April 25, 2013 ValleyBiz joined a group of local participants for another tour of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre. Click any picture for a larger version. Garry Kennedy submitted one of the pictures he took during the tour for us to share. “Here is a picture of ValleyBiz news […]

Submitted by: Irene Hartwig Pictures taken Sunday, April 28, 2013 of spring flooding in the RM of Swan River. Road 171 just south of Ditch Road taken just after lunch time. Click any picture for a larger view. On Road 169 just north of Ditch Road the water washed out under the road and two […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release| FLOOD BULLETIN #1 * Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing high-water advisories for smaller rivers, creeks and drains in southeast and south-central Manitoba. * A high-water advisory is issued when a heavy storm or high flows are expected and may cause water levels to rise but not […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story| The first performance of the Aristocats took place at Taylor School on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The actors included students from Grade 3-5 who were backed up by a chorus made up of mostly grade 2 students. Thursday’s show was sold out in advance, with less than 100 tickets remaining for Sunday’s show. […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release| Province Invests in 241 Community Centres, Arenas, Playgrounds to Make Life Better for Families: PREMIER Budget 2013 will give families across Manitoba access to better recreational, cultural and learning opportunities by renewing infrastructure in their communities, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. Swan Valley Grants Include: $ 7,500 Duck Bay Community […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Swan Valley Hoedowners “tied up” their square dance season with a special par”tie” held at the Kenville Hall on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. More than seven squares of enthusiastic dancers enjoyed a full day of dancing led by callers Linda Gilchrist and […]

RRWC Media Release | The Council of the Town of Swan River is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joe Mante as the first ever Manager of Aquatic Services for the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre (RRWC). The search for a qualified manager was undertaken by HMC Management Inc. who has been retained by […]

Submitted by: George van der Walt The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association Visual Arts Festival was held on Thursday and Friday April 18th and 19th, 2013 at the Veterans Community Hall in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger view. The adjudicator for this years Art Festival was Richard Yates (pictured above with […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Elks Hall was full to capacity on Saturday, April 13, 2013 as local talent performed to a full house. It was an heartfelt afternoon of good food and entertaining music for a great cause. Click any picture for a larger version. The Burghart Sisters (above) display the ceramic angels presented in […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Minitonas & District Lions held a Medical Fundraiser Supper on Sunday April 14, 2013 to help raise the funds necessary to bring laser eye equipment to the Swan Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Building on their success of raising $300,000 to establish the cataract program at the Swan […]

ValleyBiz Story | On April 10, 2013 students across the Valley participated in the “Day of Pink” International Day against Bullying, joining with 350 schools across Manitoba and event more schools and communities across Canada. Minitonas Middle Years School (above) Click any picture for a larger version. Bowsman School Many schools observed the Day of […]

ValleyBiz Story | The first Minitonas Coffee House, held at the Minitonas Town Hall on Saturday, April 13, 2013, was a huge success. From old favorites to new found talent, over 30 local musicians performed at the packed hall. Click any picture for a larger version. It was a toe-tapping evening for friends and family, […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | Swan River’s historic Harley House was the setting for the Valley Stage Players’ open house Thursday evening, April 11, 2013 Some current VSP members sharing a laugh about a previous production. Click any picture for a larger version. The group welcomed interested newcomers to the many opportunities available with involvement […]

Submitted by: Kathy Highmoor Walk with me, I will walk with you… Pictures courtesy of: Kathy Highmoor Jocelyn Marchuk Gale Wagner Click any picture for a larger version. After enjoying conversations and a tasty breakfast, hikers stepped out into radiant sunshine. The 2013 Hillsview Hike was underway. Students from Bowsman School, along with their teachers, […]

Th Public Utilities Board News Release NOTICE OF DECISION March 25, 2013 In Order No. 31/13 dated March 25, 2013 the Public Utilities Board approved on an interim ex parte basis, revised water rates for the Local Urban District of Mafeking Water Distribution System in the Rural Municipality of Mountain. The new rates are to […]

ValleyBiz is excited to announce that we have moved to a less crowded, more powerful, faster server. What does this mean for you? All the good things you like about ValleyBiz with less waiting! The number of ValleyBiz readers is continuing to increase and we thought it was time to find a home on the […]

Province of Manitoba News Release: March 26, 2013 The province is delivering on its commitment to provide young people in the Swan River area with more sports and recreation opportunities through the Sport Opportunities Program, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. “We know that investing in sport and recreation opportunities for kids outside of school is […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | On Monday, March 25, 2013 Swan Valley Settlement and Immigration services held a food tasting and cooking event with an Egyptian theme. Click any picture for a larger version. Mary Salib, one of our newer Valley residents cooked Koshary for us to try. It was a traditional Egyptian food consisting […]

Submitted by: Donna L D Burghart | A PACKED HOUSE at the Bowsman Legion Hall Monday, March 25 & Tuesday March 26 set the scene for the 3rd Annual BAM Jam Camp. Click any picture for a larger version. 53 participants took part in two days of intense instruction in fiddle, guitar, vocal & bass […]

Submitted by: Linda McCullough | Dave Ogram, CHIP Facilitator gave a slideshow and DVD presentation explaining the benefits of the Complete Health Improvement Program. John Evashchenko of Swan River,MB “By following the CHIP principles, I was able to reduce my blood pressure medication, eliminate my acid reflux medication and lose 14 pounds” Roseanna Lucan of […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles | On March 21, 22, and 23rd the North West Regional Library hosted a very successful “Human Library Event”. This is an initiative in which people called, “Readers” who want to learn about a specific topic “check out” people called “Human Books” for a half hour of conversation in the library. […]

Submitted by: Valerie Mitchell | Bowsman held their Spring Trade and Craft Show on Saturday March 23, 2013. The show was a great way of promoting our local home businesses. It was great to see the community out and seeing what we had to offer. Click any picture for a larger version. We had 18 […]

Submitted by: Wayne Grier | The 2013 Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM was a huge success, held at Madoco with a fabulous 4 course meal and an entertaining Guest Speaker, Jack Dyck! Approximately 50 people were in attendance! Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Phyl Friesen The First meeting of the Communities in Bloom was held at the Harley House in Swan River on March 18th at 6:00. We had 12 gals come and had some very good discussion. Click picture for a larger version. We have the opportunity to obtain a grant from CN and this […]

Submitted by: Brenda Deneer | The 85th Annual Swan River Ladies’ (What NOT to Wear) Bonspiel was held on March 15th to 17th with 28 entries. Pictured is Club President, Brenda Deneer presenting the trophies to the winners in each of the 4 events. First Event: Bev Lumax, Betty Kotyk, (missing-Cindy Boychuk), Shannon Bresky, June […]

Submitted by: Krista Moisondz The Northwest Regional Library was proud to host 35 guests during Travel Night – Northern Ireland on March 19, 203. Click any picture for a larger version. Jayne Leadbeater entertained and educated guests as they learned about various destination points, architecture and overall culture of this beautiful country. Jayne provided stunning […]

Submitted by: Bowsman and District Lions Club 589 hardy contestants bought tickets and braved the cold -20C plus wind chill weather for a chance to win the first place prize of $10,000 at the 16th annual Billy Beal Ice Fishing Derby. Click any picture for a larger version. The event, which took place on Saturday, […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | Thirty-seven participants attended the very informative Mature Driver Workshop which took place in Swan River on March 7, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. Susan Everton, instructor with Safety Services Manitoba, gave an excellent presentation designed to refresh the ‘rules of the road’, issues involved with seniors’ driving […]

Submitted by: Carla Lund | Thank you to everyone who came out to our ESRSS Daycare Fundraiser – Bud, Spud and Steak night! It was a huge success – selling 58 steaks and raising just over $1000! The winner of the IPod Tower was Barb Belcher (pictured with Patti Bresky). Click picture for a larger […]

Submitted by: Della McKay The Swan Valley Midgets hosted this years Hockey Manitoba Midget A Provincials this past weekend with 7 teams attending, Shoal Lake, Winkler, Lake Manitoba, Carman, Beausejour, Mitchell and our hometown team Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. Team Photo by Jodi Proctor, Game Photos by Rob McDonald The […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk With additional pictures by ValleyBiz | With a theme of Cartoons on Ice that entertained those in attendance, the 2013 Minitonas Skating Carnival was a complete success. Click any picture for a larger version. Holly Laychuk from the Swan River Skating Club was a guest performer and Teagen Chartrand received a […]

Submitted by: Yoenne Ewald The Swan Valley Farmer’s Market held their Annual General Meeting on February 28th 2013. The meeting was well attended by existing and new members. Delbert Taylor, Fay Perrin, Shirley Leask, Yoenne Ewald, and Greg Logan. (left to right) Shirley Leask was the lucky winner of free vendors fees for 2013. Looking […]

Submitted by: Lindsay Cook The Open House and Trades Exploration at the University College of the North Swan River Regional Centre held on February 28, 2013 was a huge success! Those who attended were welcomed into the Centre where they attended information sessions on local programs and went on a Trades Exploration which visited locations […]

Submitted by: Leona Sweetser The community of Bellsite has once again hosted a great snowmobile derby, as you can see from the results below. Pictures courtesy Keith Lamb & Brian Dawson – click for a larger version. The weather was as good as you could ever wish for, warm and comfortable to stop and visit […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn and Scott Beehler (on behalf of the Disc Golf Committee) Frisbee golf is a relatively new and upcoming sport in the province of Manitoba. It is played with Frisbees or discs. A group of volunteers (Disc Golf Committee) is pursuing the installation of an 18-hole course in Benito this spring/summer. Disc golf […]

Submitted by: June McKenzie A very interested crowd was able to get first hand view of the “inside” during the Virtual Tour of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre on Feb 21 at the North-West Regional Library. Click any picture for a larger version. Phyl Friesen provided welcoming remarks. A lively discussion took place. Some […]

Submitted by: Jessica Lacasse, Health Promotion Coordinator, Prairie Mountain Health The Youth Empowerment Forum was a great success. Many positive remarks have been shared about Matt Bellace as a speaker, comedian and a professional. The Grade 7&8 event hosted 240 students. They enjoyed a great day and thought Dr. Bellace was an engaging and hilarious […]

Submitted by: Wayne Grier Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 3M (Monthly Member Mixer) meeting on February 19 was well attended with 27 people in attendance. Click for a larger version of the picture. Our Guest Speaker from the RCMP gave a presentation on Shoplifting in our community. The Chamber of Commerce is very concerned with […]

Submitted by: Les Rosteski A delicious supper of roast stuffed pork loin was served by Reg Jacobson and staff to sixty people at the Legion Club Room on February 16, 2013. The fiddle contest followed: Thank you to all the competitors, a big thank you to the judges George Woodley and Sandy McKay. Thank you […]

Canada’s Economic Action Plan Media Release | Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Swan Valley Farmers’ Market under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure projects across […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk In a awesome show of community spirit, the community members of Minitonas and surrounding area and local businesses came together to support the Minitonas and District Arena on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. The evening started with an appetizer and cocktail hour with viewing of […]

Submitted by Wade Dale | What a wonderful way to spend your Sunday afternoon listening and enjoying the talents God has given to the some of the members of The Hillsview Pastoral Charge. With Rev. Kathy Highmoor as MC for the afternoon talent, she got the ball rolling . Gordon Jerffery is always a crowd […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | Members of Friends for Grandmothers of Africa presented two copies of the novel Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton to the library on January 31, 2012. Click any picture for a larger version. In Chanda’s Secrets, Allan Stratton vividly brings to life the harsh realities a teenaged girl exoeriences from poverty […]

Submitted by: Dale Buhler | A Harvest celebration for the Fields of Jubilee took place on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Knox United Church in Minitonas. Click any picture for a larger version. Approximately 35 people attended to be informed and updated on the local Fields of Jubilee project, and also to hear a […]

ValleyBiz Story | On January 28, 2013, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation organized a rally in Swan River in support of the Idle No More Global Day of Action. Click any picture for a larger version. After gathering at the Friendship Centre, the march began with a round dance in the intersection of Highway 10N and Highway […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | A benefit concert was held in Bowsman on January 26, 2013 with proceeds going to BAM Jam Camp 2013. What an AMAZING Night!!! The concert was a great success. Father/ Son duo Des & Desi Lagace gave the crowd an impressive performance. Click any picture for a larger version. Tayler […]

ValleyBiz Story | ValleyBiz attended a tour of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre with Premier Greg Selinger Thursday, January 17, 2013. With work continuing inside, it was a good opportunity to see the progress first hand. Pictured above, Premier Greg Selinger and Town of Swan River Mayor Glen McKenzie Click any picture for a […]

Prairie Mountain Health Public Service Announcement Live, Work, Play … Even Better Smoke-Free January 20-26, 2013 Prairie Mountain Health is encouraging all smokers to consider making a quit attempt during NNSW. Your health care professional is an excellent source of information; don’t hesitate to ask them for advice and support in your quitting journey. For […]

Submitted by: Wade Dale | The Bowsman United Church held a Christmas Eve Service and Concert on December 24, 2012. To open our service and our hearts to this special time of year, Judy Melnechuk used her gift to perform a solo of “O Holy Night”. Click any picture for a larger version The service […]

Submitted by: Meghan Rose | On December 12, 2012 a group of valley residents gathered to discuss how the Swan River Valley could become more food secure. Click any picture for a larger version. The session was led by Jackie Avent of the Harvest Moon Society, along with a University of Manitoba graduate student, and […]