Submitted by: Micheline Carstairs After a few days of unsettling weather for the summer games, here is a beautiful sunset over the museum taken on the evening of July 20, 2012 Click the picture for a larger version.

Y Not Johnny’s in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Swan Valley Insurance in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Atkinson Sports Excellence in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Burnside & Ferris in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Mushroom Patch in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Nelson Motor Hotel in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Star and Times in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Subway in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Manitoba Public Insurance in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

RM of Swan River in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

Canada Post in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version.

The Town of Swan River wishes to announce that the State of Local Emergency has been lifted as of 8:00 am this morning. The Town of Swan River would like to thank the residents, businesses and visitors for their cooperation and support as we dealt with this problem.

Sport Manitoba Media Release | Thursday, July 19, 2012 State of Local Emergency 2012 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games Swan River, MB – At 6:45pm Wednesday July 18 the Town of Swan River declared a state of local emergency due to a potential lift station failure. The declaration was authorized under the Province of Manitoba […]

The Town of Swan River has declared a State of Local Emergency due to potential lift station failure as of 6:45 pm July 18th, 2012. This declaration is authorized under the Province of Manitoba Emergency Measures Act. The citizens are asked to: Reduce all water consumption Prepare your basements – lift furniture, cover floor drains, […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk Pictures and Race Results from the Swan Valley Stock Car Club race held Saturday, July 14, 2012. The mini demo scheduled to take place following the race was postponed until a later date. Click any picture for a larger version. 8 Cylinder Heat 1 1st-22 Dane Vessey 2nd-42 Colin Eisner 3rd-59 […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | SWAN RIVER: First Nation and Métis families and seniors in Swan River can look forward to the construction of a new $5-million affordable seniors housing project, Premier Greg Selinger announced at a sod-turning event Sunday, July 15, 2012. “More families and seniors will be able to stay in the […]

Submitted by: Nelly Mills Nancy McLennan is one of the many Volunteers for the Manitoba Games that start Sunday, here in The Valley. Today, she donned her Volunteer uniform for her shifts at Wellman Lake where the sailing begins on Monday, July 16, 2012. Click any picture for a larger version. “I’ve been at Wellman […]

Submitted by: Nancy Mclennan Kim de LaForest keeps coming back to The Valley. Tuesday night (July 10, 2012) she entertained at a Valley House Concert in Minitonas. In one of her song introductions she commented on the feeling she gets when she enters The Valley from Saskatchewan. “The hills, the beauty,” she said. “There’s no […]

ValleyBiz Story | When looking at pictures after the rainstorm that hit Swan River on July 12, it is sometimes difficult to know exactly what you are looking at, but one thing is for certain, streets should not have waves. Pictures Submitted by Karen Nemetchek Click any picture for a larger version. The water provided […]

ValleyBiz Story | Torrential rains pelted Swan River Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The rain came so fast and furious that it turned the Legion Park into Swan River’s newest swimming hole – much to the enjoyment of these kids. Click any picture for a larger view. Vehicles headed cautiously down streets that looked like rivers […]

Submitted by: Meghan Rose | The Swan Valley Farmers’ Markets season opener, July 19th, 2012 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, will feature all of its regular garden produce and home baking as well as live music by the Country Gems. Every product sold by the vendors at market is grown, raised, baked or made within 100 […]

Royal Bank Financial Group in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games […]

Northern Lights Window Cleaning and Carpet Care in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a […]

Swan Health Care Plus Pharmacy in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Credit Union was busy serving the community on Friday, July 6 at their 59th Annual Beef on a Bun. All proceeds go to the Swan Valley Food Bank, Swan Valley Health Auxiliary and SVRSS Envirothon Team. Click any picture for a larger version. Beautiful weather help to coax in a large […]

Angie Thomas in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear may be […]

The Town and RM of Minitonas has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear […]

Benito Health Care Plus in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear […]

Benito Foods in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear may be […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Rinsdorf family was thrilled to discover their building had been the target of graffiti. The family (pictured left with the finished work) was not the target of an act of vandalism, but the recipients of and expression of thankfulness for their hospitality. Click a picture for a larger version. German graffiti […]

W.F. Schneider & Son Ltd. in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games […]

Swan Valley Credit Union in Benito has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger version. Games wear […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held a race on Canada Day, July 1, 2012 8 Cylinder 1st Heat 1st place- #3 George Lumax 2nd place- #42 Colin Eisner 3rd place- #89 J Tooley 2nd Heat 1st- #89 J Tooley 2nd- #3 George Lumax 3rd- #42 Colin Eisner Feature Race 1st- […]

ValleyBiz Story | As cleanup continues around the Valley after last week’s storm, here’s one last look at the powerful effects of the wind. ValleyBiz photo – left Click any picture for a larger version. These pictures were taken in a yard south of Minitonas and submitted by Lyn Kublick.

ValleyBiz Story | What a beautiful day to celebrate Canada Day 2012 with a picnic in the park! The weather was great and there was ice cream for everyone at the Legion Park in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. The always popular Bowsman Lions train spent the day winding along the […]

Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy Poetry by candle light; the perfect ambiance to poetry straight from the heart. Melodious music, flickering candlelight, delicious drinks, warm smiles and cheery laughter formed the perfect accompaniment to the rendition of a fine selection of poetry and short stories at the North-West Regional Library on the evening of Thursday, June […]

ValleyBiz Story | Many people started Canada Day in the company of neighbours and friends at the Minitonas Arena. The pancake breakfast was served up by the Town and RM of Minitonas and was one of several held across the Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Good food and good company… …what a […]

More pictures from around the Valley showing the effects of the powerful storm June 26, 2012. Grain bins were overturned and trees seemed to be the most common casualty. ValleyBiz photo Above: A “forest of sticks” approximately 10 km. south of Minitonas on the west side of #366. Right: A twisted grain bin on the […]

ValleyBiz Story | The storm that blew through the Swan Valley on Tuesday, June 26 destroyed property and tore up many trees, including most of the Cowan Wayside park. Some people say the park looks as though it has been clearcut. Photos by Talia Rosteski – Click for a larger version During the storm, trees […]

Western Regional Health Authority Media Release | Western Regional Health Authority advises that due to qualified physician resource shortages at the Swan Valley Health Centre there will be no maternity services available during the following time period: Tuesday, July 3rd at 8 a.m. until Monday, October 1st at 8a.m. Patients requiring obstetrical services during this […]

Harry Showdra of Swan River, MB has been appointed the Vice-Chair of the Western Regional Health Authority Province of Manitoba Media Release | Permanent boards of directors have been named for Manitoba’s five new, merged regional health authorities (RHAs), Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today. “We are continuing to move forward with focusing on what […]

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation and MAFRI in Swan River has accepted the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society challenge to support Games Wear Day of the Week by purchasing Games Wear uniforms for their staff and having their staff dress in Games Wear each Friday. Photo Courtesy: 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Click for a larger […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk It was a great race day and mud bog! Thanks to all our fans! And for everyone that helped out! 8 Cylinder Street Stock Class 1st place in the first 2 heats was #8 Brian Vanderpoole. Feature Race 1st place went to #8 Mark Maga, 2nd place- Dane Vessey, 3rd place- […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin 2 open, 1 junior & 3 Peewee raced at Churchs Arena Sanctioned MBRA 0n Friday, Jun3 22, 2012. The weather was beautiful and the ground was perfect. A few spectators came out to watch the 1st night of barrel racing at Churchs arena. In the open was Dusty Church on Runaway […]

Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy The North-West Regional Library was abuzz on the evening of Thursday, June 21, 2012 as patrons enjoyed learning how to make dreamcatchers. Participants were welcomed by an Inukshuk made out of books. Free promotional Aboriginal Day materials such as 2D and 3D puzzles, games, colouring pages, tattoos, books and bookmarks were […]

Submitted by: Community Bible Fellowship Christian School Students and staff and Community Bible Fellowship Christian School participated in a Dr. Seuss enrichment week. Isabelle Beehler, Kitana Legebokoff, and Ainsli Ellingson showing off their Oobleck Goo (Click any picture for a larger version.) Kendra and Rita Thiessen led the school through 5 afternoons of fun and […]

ValleyBiz Story | Winding down their training for the summer, the Swan River Fire Department had a blast participating in some training exercises on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. In this exercise, teams or individuals compete in an attempt to spray the “water pig” down the line to the other team’s side. Designed to be effective […]

The RM of Swan River held a By-election on June 20, 2012. By-election Results were as follows: 173 votes cast 121 Alex Haluschak 52 Earl Fullerton

ValleyBiz Story | A&W held their 11th annual Fathers Day Car Show on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Car enthusiasts braved our continuing stretch of rain to stop by and check out the vintage rides. The market shelter provided a refuge from the wet weather for the people in attendance and even for some of the […]