It was a great day of racing on Saturday at the Swan Valley Speedway. The forecasted rain and thunderstorms stayed away in favor of mostly sunny skies. Drivers raced for points and the day was topped of with the ever popular mud bog. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. Davion had a […]

ValleyBiz Story | Over 30 kids participated in PhAT Camp this past week. The week long Physical Arts Training Camp presented by XCOMPANY promotes community-building and values through the arts, physical education, martial arts & fitness programs. During the week the kids worked on developing their performance skills and had a lot of fun in […]

The farmers market was buzzing on Thursday with people snapping up everthing from fresh vegetables and baking to local honey, flowers and preserves. For those who want to take home some the tasty wares, the farmer’s market is open Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm. Click any of the pictures to see a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story | The Gateway Valley Inn held their 6th annual Show & Shine car show on Sunday, August 14. The afternoon also included live entertainment and a barbeque with proceeds going to the Benito Vesselli Ukrainian Dancers. Click any of the pictures for a larger version.        Many stopped by to check out the […]

ValleyBiz Story | Harley House held an open house on Wednesday, August 10 to showcase restoration efforts made to date and to raise awareness about the project. Volunteers were honored for the many hours of hard work spent turning back the years on portions of the main floor. Click any of the pictures for a […]

Cooper the Bear lends a paw holding the “ribbon” with Co-op Board of Directors President, Sharon Alford. Co-op General Manager, Don Declercq, announced the official opening as facility Manager, Howard Beck cut the ribbon – a gas pump hose. After the ribbon cutting there was a surprise unveiling of the new Co-op Drive sign. 3rd […]

Submitted by: Ian Kitch | Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancment and the Fisheries Enhancement Fund hosted a Fishing Camp at the United Church Camp (Wellman Lake) from August 5-7.        Fourteen campers enjoyed 3 days of fishing, fisheries education/research, boat/canoe safety, outdoor survival, geocaching and a special presentation from Manitoba Conservation’s Park Patrol. Thanks to […]

ValleyBiz Story | Durban was filled with the sound of engines revving and metal crunching on Sunday for the 13th annual Durban Demo Derby. The sun was shining and many people came from all around the Valley to enjoy the afternoon of excitement. Here are some of our highligts from the day. Click any picture […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | There was some great racing at the Swan Valley Speedway on Saturday during the Swan Valley Stock Car Club Annual Invitational Race. This weekend was not a points race but drivers raced for for money and trophies instead. Click any of the pictures for a larger version       

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler | Pandamania was held August 2-6 at the Valley Evangelical Covenant Church in Durban. Thank you to all the volunteers. It took 19 of us to pull Pandamania off and it was incredible. Both station leaders and crew leaders did amazing. Thank you to the parents for bringing your children and […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Karel Zebrakovsky was in Minitonas yesterday along with Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette MP Robert Sopuck to tour the area and meet the people of the community. Sopuck, the second MP of Czech extraction in Canadian history, contacted the Czech embassy shortly after he was elected and Zebrakovsky says […]

ValleyBiz Story | The youngest rodeo stars participated in Gymkhana Saturday morning. Beginners and more experienced riders demonstrated their ability with a focus on speed, skill and fun. Our gallery is a tribute to their hard work and determination. Click any of the pictures to see a larger version. Some other dedicated workers helped out […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Grandstand was the place to be this weekend with 4 days of racing, roping, bucking, heavy horse pulling action. From fast and furious rodeo events to adrenaline pumping chariot and chuckwagon races, there was never a dull moment. The grandstand was packed with clapping, cheering, whistling fans showing their appreciation for […]

ValleyBiz Story | Nothing brings a community together like food and there was plenty of that to go around this weekend. Local businesses and organizations sponsored four different venues around the community – here are a few pictures from each. Click any of the pictures to see larger version. McKay Thursday Night Barbeque St. Andrew’s […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Down on the Farm Exhibit is always a hit with the kids. Lilianna poses with a little pig, one of the many different animals on display for the children learn about and meet. There were also a lot of hands on displays to keep all the children busy. Mason tries his […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Regional Secondary School won first place in the 2011 Canon Envirothon. The competition took place at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick from July 24 to July 29 where the SVRSS Team competed against 54 other teams from across Canada and the United States. The achievement is event […]

ValleyBiz Story | It was a beautiful sunny morning on Friday for the Swan River Northwest Roundup Chamber of Commerce Parade. There were many creative entries including the one from the Manitoba Aboriginal Head Start which featured some extremely adorable kids. In some pre-parade fun, giant beach balls were tossed, bounced and kicked along the […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Grandstand action got underway at the 2011 Northwest Roundup and Exhibition in Swan River this evening. The Pony Chariots were up first and after a short intermission came the Pony Chuckwagons … and the rain. Just as the first race was about to get underway, a downpour swept over the grounds. […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan River Ladies Golf Club organized the Minitonas Garden Walk which took place July 26. Six gardeners shared their labors of love with people of all ages who came out to enjoy the Garden Tour. There were so many treasures we cannot include them all here and while pictures are not […]

Submitted by: Wanda Gosselin | Gosselin Family Float & Bikes from the Birch River Homecoming 2011 Parade. Family pictured here represent each Gosselin Family on behalf of our Gosselin Family Reunion August 3 – 6, 2012. Click the picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story | The Birch River and District Homecoming 2011 Parade took place Friday, July 22 with many creative entries. Kids and kids at heart scrambled to collect their share of the loot as candy was thrown from the floats . The cooler weather did not seem to dampen anyone’s spririts as the generations gathered […]

ValleyBiz Story | The results are in and in spite of extensive voting efforts in the Swan Valley, Estevan has been declared the winner of Matchup #7 against Swan River. Although our Valley did not win a spot on the Kraft / TSN Celebration Tour, we can be proud of the community spirit expressed during […]

Submitted by: Carolle Cowan, Tournament Chairperson | 54 Ladies Enjoy Swan River’s New 18 Hole Course at the Ladies Open Tournament, July 17, 2011. Ladies from the Pas, Selkirk, Dauphin, Roblin, Madge Lake, Crystal Lake, Canora and Foam Lake joined local golfers under a rather “warm” sun, on a well-groomed course. A hard working prize […]

ValleyBiz Story | The SVRSS Envirothon Team held a BBQ sponsored by the Swan Valley Co-op on July 15th. While the day started with a few showers, a sunny break provided nice weather for the event. A steady stream of people stopped by to catch a bite to eat and support the Team. Tables were […]

Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre Media Release | Former residents Doug and Audrey Gourlay present Andy Maxwell with a $1,000 donation to the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre. Click the picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story, Pictures Submitted by Brenna Minish-Kichuk | Brenna Minish-Kichuk, along with several of her relatives were in Yellowknife last week for a special re-opening of the Lorraine Minish-Cooper Garden of Hope. The ceremony was made even more memorable by the attendance of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who unveiled a plaque and planted […]

ValleyBiz Story | It was short notice, but hundreds of people showed up to raise their voices for TSN in support of Swan River and the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre. Watch for our cheer during coverage on TSN Sportscentre and Sports 30 leading up to our matchup on July 19. The crowd included […]

ValleyBiz Story | Kennedy Todosichuk, daughter of local business owner, Warren Todosichuk (Todd Chrysler & RV) is competing in the Miss Teen Canada World National Competition in Toronto this week. Kennedy is competing against 74 other young ladies from across Canada. One of the ways for the girls to get to the top 20 is […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Skate Plaza is taking shape and as construction wraps up it could be ready for use as early as this weekend, but it is not just the young that should look forward to this new fixture in the community. The vision for a new era of skate parks is […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | It was a great day out at the track, the track conditions were very good which created some great racing in both the 8 cylinder and 4 cylinder classes. In the 8 cylinder second heat, all four cars were neck and neck all race with car 59 edging out car […]

The Swan Valley Credit Union held its 58th Anniversary Beef on a Bun Luncheon on Friday, July 8th with all proceeds shared equally between Swan Valley Food Bank, Swan Valley Animal Protection League, SVRSS Envirothon Team and Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary. A total of $566.00 was raised and donated to each of the organizations. […]

Submitted by: Village of Benito | Benito’s Canada Day Celebrations included activities for both young and old. Everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather and and having so much fun there are not a lot of pictures from the day, but here are a few for you to enjoy. Click on any of the pictures for […]

ValleyBiz Story | GET READY TO VOTE! July 19 – 20 Do you think Swan River should win a $25,000 community award from Kraft and live broadcast from TSN SportsCentre? Swan River has been selected from 339 entries across Canada as one of 20 finalists in the Kraft Celebration Tour. The 10 day, cross-country tour […]

Manitoba NDP Media Release | Rosann Wowchuk, MLA for Swan River, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, announced today that she will not seek re-election in the October provincial election. Wowchuk was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Swan River in 1990 and re-elected in the 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Wolf Management Planned to Help Moose Populations Recover, Stabilize: Blaikie The Manitoba government is closing all moose hunting near the Duck and Porcupine Mountains following the advice of wildlife experts, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today. The full conservation closure on moose hunting comes a year after licensed hunting […]

The sound of happy kids filled the air as families gathered together in the Swan River Legion Park to celebrate Canada Day. There was plenty for people of all ages to do, with a variety of activities, entertainment and refreshments. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. The bouncers were a hit with […]

Submitted by: Jen Zamzow | Minitonas Pre Mites and T ball combined to make up an age 4 – 8 team this year. Pete Genaille was their coach and they had a fun season playing Swan River teams and a Benito team. Team Windup Click a picture for a larger version.

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Minister Announces First Schools to Benefit from $25-Million Science-Lab Fund. Forty-five Manitoba schools will benefit from revitalized or upgraded science labs over the next two years under the $25-million Science Education Action Plan, Education Minister Nancy Allan announced today. “We want to interest more students in the sciences and […]

Submitted by: Shauna Klekta | On Friday, June 24, 2011 there was standing room only at the Minitonas Early Years School as family, friends, colleagues, students and former students gathered together to honor Dennis Kalynuk who is retiring this year after 40 years of teaching in Minitonas and 10 years as Principal of Minitonas Early […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | Province Moves Forward With Improving Access To Family Doctors and Primary Care – Record Increase in Doctors Practising In Manitoba; Construction Begins On New ACCESS St. James Centre; New QuickCare Clinics To Open by Fall: Oswald The province is moving forward on a number of new initiatives to ensure […]

Province of Manitoba News Release | More Than 140 Community Sports and Recreation Organizations Receive First Sports Grants – Grants Enhance Youth Participation, Access to Sports: Selinger More than 140 non-profit community sport and recreation organizations, community clubs, sport associations and community facilities serving young people in Manitoba will receive funding through the province’s new […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler | The Gr.5-8 students from Community Bible Fellowship Christian School took a field trip to Spruce Products June 9th,2011. The goal was to see raw materials (logs) being turned into marketable products (lumber, saw dust, wood chips), and to see the process from start to finish. It was amazing! I have […]

ValleyBiz Story | Students from Taylor School, Heyes School and Ecole Swan River South teamed up on Monday, June 20 to paint Yellow Fish next to storm drains in Swan River. The Yellow Fish serve as a reminder to local residents that storm drains connect directly to local waterways and that anything other than clean […]

Submitted by: Jen Zamzow | FST 40 students visited their “Time of my Life” senior partners at Heritage Manor on Wednesday, June 8. Students interviewed their community partners during 9 sessions as they worked on biographical questions and formed new friendships. Helen Ellingson and Tessa Chief Marion Treasure and Amanda Eisner Queenie Trumbley and Kim […]

ValleyBiz Story | A&W held their 10th Annual Father’s Day Car Show in Swan River on Sunday, June 19th. Many families stopped by with Dad to check out the cars, get reaquainted with the sun and enjoy some frosty rootbeer. The Great Root Bear was on hand to entertain the crowds. In total there were […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Royal Bank held a BBQ Monday, June 20 from 11am to 2pm in support of the SVRSS Envirothon Team. Students from the Envirothon Team, along with RBC Employees served up a choice of hotdog or hamburger along with a drink and cake for dessert. Approximately 125 people from the community attended. […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk | Rain, rain, go away….and it did, for a while. Métis Child, Family and Community Services held a community BBQ on June 16, 2011. There was a great turnout, lots of good food, balloons for the kids and face painting as well. Métis Child, Family and Community Services are very grateful […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, June 17th Cancer Survivors, family, friends and other supporters gathered at the Swan River Centennial Arena for the Canadian Cancer Society relay for life. This is third year Swan River has hosted the event which helps to spread cancer awareness, Celebrate the lives of survivors, Remember those who lost their […]

Provice of Manitoba Media Release | GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND MANITOBA PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RENOVATIONS TO MANITOBA HOUSING PROPERTIES The Governments of Canada and Manitoba today announced almost $19 million in joint funding for renovations to social housing throughout Manitoba. The 7,623 renovated units will enhance housing quality and accessibility for low-income residents in 42 […]

Submitted by: Susan Cowan | Centennial Folk Fest 2011 was held June 10th and 11th at the Swan River Curling Rink and was a successful community event. Several thousand people came through the doors to view the displays, sample some food and be entertained by singers and dancers. Photos by ValleyBiz Click any of the […]