Submitted by: Darlene Beck | The Swan River Ladies Curling Club held their 89th Annual Bonspiel on March 17, 18, & 19, 2017. The theme of the bonspiel was “Welcome to the Jungle” with 4 events taking place over the “wild” weekend. Pictured above: Winners of the first event Sponsored by Rogers Louise Watkins, Candice […]

ValleyBiz Story | A group of 42 students from various schools across the Swan Valley traveled to Dauphin on March 9 – 11, 2017 to participate in the 23rd Annual Parkland Norman Honour Band (PNHB). Submitted photos. Click any picture for a larger version. PNHB provides outstanding junior, intermediate and senior instrumentalists with an opportunity […]

Submitted by: Eugenia Barker | Swan Valley Communities That Care has completed its initial cycle of the Triple P parenting program. Twenty parents/caregivers participated in the program, which ran from January 17 to March 14, 2017. Click any picture for a larger version. This 8 week program, gives parents the skills they need to build […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | The Northern Neighbors annual Irish Stew held on March 12, 2017 was again a success. There was a good turn out, lots of Stew and desserts to enjoy. Click any picture for a larger version. Many items were available to be won at the silent auction table. Lots of conversation […]

Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | The Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Competition and Demo was held Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, 2017 and was, once again, a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. On Saturday March 11, 2017, the Cheetahs welcomed competitors from across the province, including: Flin Flon’s Flinty’s; Birtle’s […]

Submitted by: Gary Slack | Held this past weekend on March 9-12, 2017, with 42 teams competing, the Men’s centennial bonspiel turned out very successful. Everyone enjoyed the format for bonspiel which was pay per end instead of the usual elimination format. Click any picture for a larger version. Thursday night started off with three […]

Submitted by: Carolyn Baldwin | On March 4, 2017 approximately 70 people stopped by the Thunder Hill Ski Area to enjoy a beautiful day over looking the Swan River Valley to celebrate the end of an eight year project for the Thunder Hill Ski Club. Pictured above: Long time club member, John Cotton prepares to […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | On March 3-5, 2017 Swan River hosted the Hockey Manitoba/Cargill Atom A Provincials. The draw was a 5-team round robin and the two top teams would face off Sunday in the Gold Medal game. Click any picture for a larger version. The Stampeders opened with a Friday 11:15AM game vs […]

Submitted by: Laurie Evans Minitonas Skating Club held their annual figure skating carnival on March 3, 2017. “Under the Big Top” was a great success and fun was had by all. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to the skaters for putting on a great show and to the parents for all their […]

Submitted by: Lise Frazer | On March 2, 2017 the Swan Valley Tigers travelled to Brandon, MB to play Neelin High School for the InterZone championship and a berth at the JV Girls Basketball Provincials. Pictured above: Click for a larger version. Front Row: Erica Sembaluk-Hart, Josie Black, Alison Rowe, Decorbea Fleury, Sabrina Kopecky Back […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association kicked off the 2017 Festival season with the Band Festival on February 21 through 24. The Band Festival features music students from across the Swan Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Performances by individuals, ensembles and bands were held during the day at […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s 38th Annual Snowmobile Poker Derbywa held Sunday, February 26, 2017. Due to the lack of snow and poor North Mountain Riders (sno man) trail conditions the Snowmobile ride of the Derby was cancelled. The Poker part of the Derby continued on as usual. 46 registered driver hands were sold […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team hosted the Swan River RCMP to their 2nd friendly floor hockey game this season on Sunday, Feb 12, 2017. Click any picture for larger version. The RCMP brought their A-game and took a total of 68 shots on Tiger’s goalie Jarret Gingras, scoring 16 […]

Submitted by: Alyssa Pitura | The 2017 Bowsman Women’s Curling Bonspiel took place from February 23-26, 2017. Twenty teams participated in the bonspiel that was themed “Celebrating 150 years of all things Canadian!” Click any picture for a larger version. Highlights of the event included a Saturday evening dinner and Canadian Idol entertainment. Fun was […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | This weekend Benito School students and Staff hosted a Dinner Theatre on February 24 & 25, 2017. Country-Ella is an interactive play set in a hillbilly county. Click any picture for a larger version. Based on the story Cinderella, narrated from the country point of view. Over 100 people were […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | Forty-nine participants attended the “It’s Not Right!” presentation at the Elks Hall on February 24, 2017. The event was sponsored by Services to Seniors. Above: Presenter Theresa Roberts and Kay Markle, Community Resources Coordinator, enjoyed a quick visit before the presentation. Presenter Theresa Roberts of Prevent Elder Abuse MB (PEAM) […]

Submitted by: Marni Zamzow | Swan River Junior Curling Bonspiel was held Sunday, February 26, 2017. 14 teams participated with 3 teams from the Bowsman Junior Curling Club. Players were from grades 2-9 participating. Click any picture for a larger version. A great day of fun curling and showing off their skills to the big […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The Benito Volunteer Fireman’s Association hosted their annual Fireman’s Supper on February 26, 2017. This year featured prime rib prepared and served by Benito Premium Meats. Click any picture for a larger version. Over 230 hungry supporters attended and we’re treated to a fantastic meal. Along with the feature protein […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | On February 22, 2017 the JV Girls basketball team travelled to Dauphin for the third and final game of the Zone Championship having split the two previous games. Pictured above: Sabrina Kopecky takes a shot from the perimeter. Click any picture for a larger version. The Tigers had hosted the […]

Submitted by: Bert Sutherland | The North Mountain Riders fund raising was a success was, with approximately 150 people in attendance for the awesome Pickerel supper the Westwood Inn prepared for the club on Feb 17, 2017. Fantastic job Westwood Inn!! Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to all our supporters & […]

Submited by: Chris Zamzow | On February 18, 2017 the Swan Valley Novice Mustangs travelled to Roblin to compete in Roblin’s eight team tournament. Click picture for a larger version: Back Row L-R: Matt Zamzow, Peyton Lehmann, Griffin Klatt, Porter Atkinson, Walker Atkinson, Damian Leask Front Row L-R: Bryden Danielson, Parker Hulme, Kennedy Baskier, Austin […]

Submitted by: Shirley Yaschyshyn | The Benito and District Recreation Centre was busy from February 14 through 19, 2017 where 27 curling teams took part in the 10th Annual Open Bonspiel Pictured above: Kim Pierce from Benito Premium Meats presents the First event trophy to skip Mark Maga, third Glen Maga, second Robert Vessey and […]

ValleyBiz Story | For many kids hockey is more than just a passtime – it is a passion pursued with dedication and hard work. For one Swan Valley youth, that commitment has paid off with an spot to represent Manitoba nationally. Photo Source: Pembina Valley Hawks Kaila Powell has been selected to participate on Team […]

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan | The Royal Purple Elks hosted a Valentine luncheon at the Elks Hall on February 14, 2017. About 100 people enjoyed delicious home made Turkey noodle and Borsht soup with egg, ham and turkey salad buns. Click any picture for a larger version. There was a large assortment of cakes and […]

Submitted by: St. Andrew’s United Church The 6th Annual Loving Hearts supper and entertainment was held on February 11, 2017 with approximately 190 guests enjoying the great food and entertainment. Click any picture for a larger version. Our decorators did a splendid job of decorating the hall with valentine hearts, and the pretty red decorations […]

Submitted by: Treena Rooks | On Saturday February 11, 2017 the Swan Valley Broncos took part in the Kamsack Novice Flyers 2017 Invitational Tournament. The Broncos kicked things off bright and early at 9am against the home team Kamsack. Pictured above – left to right: Will Moncrief, Jordan Rooks, Michael Gosselin, Carter Moncrief, Easten Eggie, […]

Submitted by: Debbie Soloway: Pine River Community Centre was the place to be for a delicious Valentine’s dinner on February 11, 2017. Close to ninety hungry guests were in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Each guest received a Valentine treat bag followed by a scrumptious meal of spaghetti and meatballs smothered in […]

Submitted by: Chris Zamzow | The Mustangs travelled to Wawanesa February 11 to compete in a six team novice tournament. A previous commitment left them slightly shorthanded, missing hard charging forward Peyton Lehmann and Coach Tyler Mullin. Back Row: Head Coach Kolby Danielson, Griffin Klatt, Bryden Danielson, Porter Atkinson, Matt Zamzow, Austin Eisner, Coach Chris […]

Submitted by: Kim Lowes | We had an amazing day at our 1st annual Swan River Sled for Eternity! We had 78 registered riders of which 41 were fundraisers! We surpassed our goal of $50,000 and reached over $68,000! Pictured Above: Kim Lowes (left) and Steve Paulson – Teen Challenge Executive Director (right) along with […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger Fire hosted the Swan Valley Stampeders to a Floor hockey game on Sunday, Feb 5, 2017. All of the athletes had a great time playing the game! Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Front row l to r – Andrew Brass, Jarret Gingras, […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | JV Girls Basketball team travelled to Dauphin on February 3 & 4, 2017 to play in the Dauphin Invitational. The Tigers played Minnedosa Collegiate on Friday afternoon and won convincingly with a score of 56-18. Pictured above: Brynlee Spencer steals the ball from a Minnedosa player. Click any picture for […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre (ECFC) has taken on a project that focuses on the issue of homelessness in the Swan Valley. The project defines homelessness as anyone who does not have access to safe, affordable, appropriate, permanent housing to which they can return whenever they choose. The initial stage of the […]

Submitted by: Kevin Carter | The Swan Valley Tigers Varsity Boys participated in the Linden Christian Hoops for Hope tournament in Winnipeg February 3-5, 2017 and came away with a third place finish in the tournament. File Photo | Courtesy of Rob McDonald The third place game was played against Steinbach Christian High School. We […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow On Feb 3-5, 2017 the Atom A Stampeders travelled to The Pas for the 39th annual Grub Box Cup. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Back Row: Samantha Jo Moshenko, Crystal Zamzow, Maddix Eisner, Kai Gorchynski, Eli Betcher, Tavyn Boychuk, Christian Hart Middle Row: Comrie Quill, Grace Kirk, […]

Submitted by: Shayne Yaschyshyn | The SVRSS gymnasium was the site of some fantastic basketball games this past weekend as the SVRSS Varsity Girls hosted 7 teams from across Manitoba & Saskatchewan for the Swan Valley Credit Union Varsity Classic. Click any picture for a larger version. The following teams motored to Swan River to […]

Submitted by: Bowsman Lions Club On Wednesday, Feb. 1st, 2017 members from the Bowsman Lions Club and Swan Valley Health Foundation officially presented the new Central Cardiac Monitoring System to the Swan Valley Health Centre. Click picture for a larger version. This new equipment was purchased for $120,000 and will be able to remotely monitor […]

Submitted by: Shayne Yaschyshyn | On Friday January 27, 2017 the SVRSS Varsity Girl Tigers motored to Brandon to participate in the Neelin Invitational basketball tournament. File Photo | Courtesy of Rob McDonald On Friday they came up against a very fast and structured opponent from Weyburn Saskatchewan which is a “AAAAA” school. The Tigers […]

Submitted by: Kevin Carter | On Friday and Saturday, January 27th and 28th, 2017 the Swan Valley Tigers Varsity Boys team participated in the Neelin Invitational basketball tournament hosted by Neelin High School in Brandon. File Photo | Courtesy of Rob McDonald The format of the tournament was a modified round robin with the SVRSS […]

Submitted by: Blaine Campbell | The Swan River Centennial Arena was the place to be over the weekend of January 27-29, 2017 when the host novice teams hosted 8 other teams in the annual Swan River Legion Branch #39 Novice Tournament. Pictured above (Click picture for a larger version): Front Row: Dade Werbicki Middle Row […]

Submitted by: Lise Fraser | Swan Valley JV Girls played in the Gilbert Plains Tournament on January 28 and 29, 2017. First game of the day was against Major Pratt School from Russell. Click any picture for a larger version. Above: Brenna Schure took the ball to the hoop against Major Pratt School. The Tigers […]

Submitted by: Shayne Yaschyshyn | The 2017 Pizza Place Invitational Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball Tournament was held in Swan River this past weekend on January 20 and 21, 2017 at the SVRSS. Photos by Rob McDonald Click for a larger version. The tournament is set up as a 4 team round robin with boys […]

ValleyBiz Story | When Lee Cryderman passed away suddenly on January 7, 2017, it did not take long for the community to come together to support the family. “Lee always said, ‘If anything ever happens to me, don’t worry people will help.’” said his wife Rita. Click any picture for a larger version. And help […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Sunday, January 8, 2017 the Swan River RCMP and the Tiger Fire Floor Hockey team competed in a friendly floor hockey game. Click any picture fora larger image. It was a fast paced, intense game with great action, lots of fun and true sportsmanship-although we did have a few […]

Submitted by: Lori Zagrobelny | In case you didn’t make it to the Tupperware Potluck Appreciation Event on Fri Jan 6th, 2017 at the War Veterans Hall here are some pics and a little about what you missed out on. Twenty-two Guests/Consultants started off the night with a potluck supper which by the way was […]

Submitted by: Blaine Campbell | Over the weekend of January 6-8, 2017, the Swan River Novice Colts travelled to The Pas to compete in the A&W Funky Threadz Novice Tournament. Click picture for a larger version. After a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the round robin, the Colts were placed in the […]

Submitted by: Violet Plett | The Gospel concert at Indian Birch (Wuskwi Sipihk) Hall on January 5, 2017 was well attended and enjoyed by all. People came from various towns in the valley. Click any picture for a larger version. We had a great evening of listening to good gospel music and praising God together. […]

Submitted by: Phyl Firesen | Approximately 35 people attended a memorial candle lighting service on December 23, 2016 to light up the Birchwood Cemetery in memory of their loved ones. As the candles were lit, names were read of the loved ones for whom each of the 75 individuals candles were purchased.

Submitted by: Bev Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) wishes to thank members of the Swan Valley Community fortheir generous donations to the Swan Valley CTC Toys 4U Toy Drive. There were donation boxes located at nine local businesses in order to collect community donations of toys and money. As well, the Swan […]

Submitted by: Robin Warner | We would like to thank the Swan River community for helping so much to make our Crafty Flea Market a big success. The event was held in the Taylor School Gym on Saturday, December 10th, from 12 noon until 4pm. Click picture for a larger version. So many volunteers made […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board | We were able to provide 51 hampers to those in need. Students from Riverdale School helped with sorting of groceries and packing hampers. Click any picture for a larger version. The Riverdale students sang a few Christmas Carols before they left. Lion members helped with donation pick […]