Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk The Swan Valley Co-Op Parking Lot was buzzing Friday, June 10, 2016 as the Co-Op and the Parents and Students of the SVRSS 2016 Graduating Class teamed together to host their “Smokie on a Bun Luncheon”! Click any picture for a larger version. The luncheon took place from 11:00 am to […]

Submitted by: Carla Dixon | The Association for Community Living – Swan River held their 55th Annual General Meeting at the Westwood Inn on Tuesday, June 07, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Approximately fifty-five people enjoyed the luncheon which was catered by the Westwood Inn at 12 PM with the meeting beginning […]

Submitted by: Jan Fawcett | On June 7, 2016 members of Swan River Royal Purple Elks Lodge #185 continued their 50+ years of community service by planting flowers in the bed at the bottom of the 9th Ave. N. entrance to Legion Park. At this time the Lodge also provides several subscriptions of the Star […]

Submitted by: Linda Gilchrist | Stan Struthers, newly elected member of the Canadian Diabetic Association, recently returned from his first meeting in Toronto. He willingly accepted an invitation to speak to the local diabetic group. Pictured above: Stan Struthers and Linda Gilchrist Click picture for a larger version. It was very interesting for the group […]

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko | At the annual banquet of the Manitoba Good Roads Association, Bob Omeniuk, MGRA Board Member presented the Rebeck Shield to winners Judy and Randy Schneider of Benito for Best Country Non-Farm Home Grounds – District 5 Photo credit: Sandy Black Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | The 86 Anniversary Saturday Night Dance was held Saturday June 04, 2016 at the Durban Hall. Good People Good Food Good Music Click any picture for a larger version. A band called Prairie Crocus, from the Interlake area plus two local musicians entertained the dancing crowd with great music. A […]

Submitted by: Tammy Zaretsky-Denischuk The 2016 Safe Grad Committee received excellent community support for their Barbecue on Friday, hosted and sponsored by Kal Tire, Quik Stop, Royal LePage and the Bowsman and District Lions Club. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather was great and everyone had a chance, to visit and laugh […]

Submitted by: Gillian McGrath | Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services (SVSIS) held their annual Newcomer welcome pot luck supper on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The event was attended by Canadians and newcomers from the Philippines, Germany , USA, UK, South Africa, Jamaica and Ukraine.

Submitted by Laurie Evans | The 1st Annual Walk with a Doc event held on May 25, 2016 in the Legion Park was a great success with over 200 people participating! Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to Taylor School, Services to Seniors and the Swan Valley Primary Care Clinic for their […]

Submitted by: Carol Silverthorn | The most recent winner for the Bowsman Skating Rink and Bowsman Curling Club Chase the Ace jackpot was Matt Black from Bowsman. Big congratulations to Matt who won $6,858 and donated $500 back to the Bowsman rink clubs. Pictured above with Matt Black is presenter Carol Silverthorn. Another round of […]

Submitted by: Michael Yablonski On April 20th, 2016, nurses of The Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) and guests attending the MNU Annual General Meeting and Banquet in Brandon at the Keystone Center, raised money for a local charity in Swan River. Pictured above: Michael Yablonski, RN representing the Manitoba Nurses Union. makes a formal presentation of […]

Submitted by: Tracy Burick | On Friday May 27, 2016 CBF Church hosted a Fort McMurray BBQ Fundraiser at the Swan River Fire Hall. The group sold hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, and drinks from 11am – 1pm. Click any picture for a larger version. It was cold enough to see your breath but people still […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | May 28, 2016 saw the Valley Livestock yards come alive with 4H Beef members show their projects. The morning started early for some, bathing, clipping & grooming in time for the show. Click any picture for a larger version. 10am started with the 4H Pledge & Motto. The 1st year […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Minitonas Fiddlin’ Program celebrated 10 years of instruction, promotion and preservation of Fiddling music at their 10th Annual Spring Concert in Minitonas on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. This was a wonderful milestone for the Minitonas Fiddling Program and for all of the […]

Submitted by: Lynda Leslie | It was a wonderful day in Minitonas to celebrate the “Friendship Tulip Garden” at the Cenotaph Square on May 18, 2016. The sun was warm, a breeze was offering a gentle coolness, and best of all, the tulips were in full bloom. Pictures by Lynda Leslie & ValleyBiz | Click […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | On May 13 – 15, 2016 Swan River was host to Manitoba High School Rodeo (HS Rodeo), Little Buckaroos Rodeo & Manitoba Barrel Racing. Click any picture for a larger version. We started the weekend with a MBRA race, there were 29 entries between the Open, Youth and Peewee. Swan […]

Submitted by: Shannon Fullerton | On Saturday, May 14, 2016 it was a beautiful, crisp morning to enjoy delicious, fluffy pancakes, sausage patties and great conversation. Click any picture for a larger version. We had excellent support from many High School Rodeo contestants, parents and Swan Valley community members. This event was hosted by the […]

ValleyBiz Story | Nobody likes to wait. When you need to schedule a medical appointment, having to wait several weeks before you are able to see a doctor can be especially frustrating. The Swan Valley Primary Care Centre (PCC) recently answered some questions regarding the causes behind scheduling delays and how appointment availability can be […]

Submitted by: Jackie Spencer | The Benito Vesselli Dance Club celebrated their 34th year of dancing at their year end concert with approximately 200 guests in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Guests were greeted at the door with live entertainment from Bill Macooh and Les Rolsky. The club’s 26 dancers started off […]

Submitted by: Susan Hrycyk | A good time was had by all at the Lenswood Mother’s Day Dance held on May 7, 2016. There were over two hundred people in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Lunch was served at midnight and enjoyed by all!! Thank you to all those that helped out […]

Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn On May 06, 2016 Durban Community Hall held their perogy spring supper. With 3 kinds to choose from and a delicious bison sausage there were many compliments from all who attended. Click any picture for a larger version. With the bison meat sausage it added a unique taste to the meal, […]

Submitted by: Krystal Howson | A BBQ for mental health awareness was held at Extra Foods on Friday May 6, 2016 with the store manager, Darren Tower, agreeing to sit in the dunk tank to raise money for the cause. Click any picture for a larger view. The Manager dressed up for the festivities soon […]

Submitted by: Lynn Williamson & Cheryle Zbirun | Between 300 and 400 people attend a benefit lunch for the Mark Colbert Family on April 30, 2016 with proceeds of this worthy event helping with medical costs for Mark & his family. Click any picture for a larger version. It was a beautiful sunny day and […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | I am Liam Dodd and this is my 4H Beef project Waylon Jennings. We’d like to invite you to the Swan Valley 4H Beef Show & Sale on the May 28, 2016. Get a group of friends together and buy your summer BBQ meat home grown this year! Support the […]

Submitted by: Barbara Lewis | Sunday, May 1, 2016 the 519 Swan Valley Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron had a pancake brunch at the Swan River Museum from 11 am to 2 pm as a fund raiser. Click any picture for a larger version. Proceeds go towards a trip to Europe in 2018, visiting Great […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers performed to a packed house for the annual year-end Dessert Concert on April 30, 2016. Photos by Christine Klimuk. Click any picture for a larger version. The entertainment was top notch and included dances from various regions such as Poltava, Hutzul, Bukovanian, Transcarpatian and Polissia. The […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | Birch River Northern Neighbors hosted their 27 the annual Western Jamboree on April 30, 2016. About 20 participants took part. Click any picture for a larger version. Singing,Harmonica and Guitar playing was enjoyed by all that came out to enjoy the evening. Lots of good toe tapping music to dance […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | Swan Valley Animal Protection League enjoyed a great crowd and a very successful Soup and Bun Luncheon on April 27, 2016 at the Elk’s Hall. Click any picture for a larger version. The homemade soup smelled and tasted fabulous! There was a huge array of yummy desserts. Folks had a […]

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association encourages artistic growth and appreciation of the arts in the Swan River Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. It provides a public platform, in a supportive atmosphere, for artists at any level and age, assisting in their development through an adjudication […]

Submitted by: Bethany Matejka | Christian Fellowship Church hosted the Ignite vocal ensemble group from Steinbach Bible College on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The group of 10 students and 2 staff members had a great evening planned. Click any picture for a larger version. There was lots of musical numbers, some sharing about their college […]

Submitted by: Brenna Smith | Bowsman United Church and Minitonas Knox United Church held two performances on April 23 and 24, 2016 of the Cantata “Come To the Table” at the Bowsman Legion Hall and Knox United Church. Click any picture for a larger version. A great message was received by many about going forth […]

Submitted by: Cowan Community Ladies | On Sunday, April 24, 2016, a flock of people enjoyed a delicious supper at the Cowan Community Centre hosted by the Cowan Community Ladies. Pictured above: Just a few of the many volunteers. Click picture for a larger version. Doors opened at 4:30pm and within minutes the hall was […]

Submitted by: Rebecca Popoff | Tornado hunter Chris Chittick blew through Swan River on Thursday, April 21, 2016 with a presentation at Ecole Swan River South School and a meet and greet event at Formo Motors Ltd! We are excited to report that the educational afternoon and evening BBQ was a huge success! Formo Motors […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | My name is Carnell Grandfield. This is my steer Buddy. He is a Simmental. This is my fourth year in 4-H Beef. I have raised a AAA beef steer every year. Come and see me and my animal at the show on May 28, 2016 at Valley Livestock.

Submitted by: Maria Kent | The Valley was in for a treat this year at the The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival’s Visual Arts Exhibition, which was held from April 12-15, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Valley residents displayed their work in categories like Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, and Photography. The end result […]

Submitted by: April Maxwell | Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association held the Speech Arts & Music Festivals at Temple Baptist Church on April 13 – 15, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. Elizabeth Rotoff from Winnipeg was the adjudicator and it was a pleasure working with this very talented woman. Congratulations to […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | This is Egan Finlay with his 4H Beef project, Tom. Egan invites you come to Valley Livestock on May 28, 2016 watch the show, have some lunch & join in the auction. Come out on May 28th and support the Future Farmers of the Valley. Egan raised the Grand Champion […]

Submitted by: Tracy Maksymchuk | Two successful registration nights for Swan Valley Youth Soccer were held April 5 and 12, 2016 at the Centennial Arena. There are approximately 225 soccer players registered. Click any picture for a larger version. The players range in age from our Timbit Beginners who are turning 5 this year, to […]

Submitted by; Tanya Powell | The Minor Hockey Awards Night held at the Friendship Centre on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 was a success with over 300 in attendance. Click any picture for a larger version. Mark Simpson was our MC and Darren Webster was our guest speaker. Local Stampeders also attended. Many Thanks to the […]

Submitted by: Minitonas Knox United Church | Many people braved the snowy return of winter to attend the Minitonas Knox United Spring Tea on Saturday, April 9, 2016. The tea was, by all measures, a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. As people entered the basement of the church they were greeted […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | This is Garth! Liam McArthur’s 4h steer project. Liam would like to invite you to the Swan Valley 4H Beef Show and Sale on May 28, 2016 at Valley Livestock. The show starts at 10 am, bring a lawn chair & have some lunch. Afternoon will be Steer show, and […]

Submitted by: St. Andrew’s United Church | THE GREAT PLAINS CONCERT by Saskia and Darrel Delaronde held at St. Andrew’s United Church on Sunday April 3, 2016 was attended by 188 folks from around the valley! Click any picture for a larger version. What a wonderful night of music by these talented musicians! They share […]

Submitted by: Kim Pierce | A soup and sandwich medical benefit was held in Benito on April 3, 2016 for Alyx Zbirun, daughter of Byron and Cheryle Zbirun. We served 215 people, the atmosphere at the Legion hall was great even though the weather wasn’t. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to […]

Submitted by: Gary Slack | Results from the Swan River Men’s bonspiel that was held on March 25-27 2016. The winner of the SV Co-op/ SV Credit Union sponsored first event was Carter Watkins rink. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: (R to L) Presenting Kelly Tibble, Carter Watkins (skip), Brad VanAchte […]

Submitted by: Myrna Zinkiew | 110 people attended an early morning Easter Service held on the river bank of Walter and Myrna Zinkiew on Sunday April 27, 2016. The weather was good, a little cool but no wind. Click any picture for a larger version. The Easter drama included the scene of 3 crosses: the […]

Submitted by: Jen Patterson | A Guiding Good Choices parent workshop concluded on March 21, 2016. In this program, parents and caregivers learned how to strengthen family bonds, set a clear family position on drugs, teach children skills they need to make healthy choices and increase children’s involvement in the family. Participation in this parenting […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 the Swan Valley Tigers’ Special Olympics 5-Pin Bowling Team played host to members of the Swan Valley Stampeders at Up Your Alley. Click picture for a larger version. Pictured Above: Top L-R: Allison Landels, Josh Martin, Skylar Blosha, Blake Jameson, Daylon Creasy, Evan Last, Josh […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole | The Swan School of Dance held their 24th annual dance recital on Monday, March 22, 2016. A large crowd was entertained by students showing off their hard work and talent in Tap, Street Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Ballet. Photos by Jennifer Paige Photography Click any picture for a larger […]

Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | The Flin Flon Flinty’s, Grand Plains Gymcats, and the Neepawa Novas and the Birtle Prairie View Ariels joined the Swan Valley Cheetahs for a very successful meet on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The Showcase on Sunday March 20, 2016 was very well attended […]

Submitted by: (a deliriously tired & sore) Chris Chmelowski | There was no grey area…it was all ‘black & white’ for the 2016 Swan River Ladies Curling bonspiel, held this past weekend on March 18, 19 and 20, 2016. Click any picture for a larger version. The games began at 5:30 on Friday night and […]