Submitted by: Donna Leming | At the Health Awareness monthly meeting on Wednesday evening Jan 14, 2015 Linda & Donna demonstrated Quinoa Pilaf & Quinoa Stir-fry. Shirley made a Mediterranean Vegetarian Meatloaf & a Fibre-Rich Detox Bean Salad. Pictured above: Linda McCullough, Shirley Jeffrey, & Donna Leming Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone […]

Submitted by: Wade Kovachik The Ukrainian New Years Dance was held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Cowan Community Centre. The Adrienne Gaudry Band put on a good show filling the Centre with music till approximately 1:30 am. Pictures by Roseanne Coma Click any picture for a larger version. The attendees may have been […]

Submitted by: Gordon Hornbeck | The Swan River Legion, Branch 39, put on a jam/dance in their club rooms Saturday night December 20, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. More than a hundred people showed and many key individuals brought instruments and snacks for themselves for the evening. Volunteers laid on a light […]

Submitted by: Gail Rowe | Fun was had by all at the Birch River Community Club Turkey Bingo on December 19, 2014. Plum Pudding and eight delicious pies were auctioned off by Darin McKay. Click any picture for a larger version. Winner of the 50/50 was Matt Black. Thank you to all that donated, worked […]

Submitted by: Crystal Duchesne | Thanks to the generous donations of time, money, food and toys, the Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board was able to provide 53 hampers to those who needed a little help this holiday season. Click any picture for a larger version. Volunteers helped with pick ups and sorting, Riverdale School and […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon | Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) wishes to thank members of the Swan Valley Community for their generous donations to the Swan Valley CTC Toys 4U Toy Drive. Click any picture for a larger version. There were donation boxes located at eight local businesses in order to collect community donations […]

ValleyBiz.ca Story | There was a lot of good old fashioned Christmas spirit at the Minitonas Down Town Christmas Party on December 19, 2014. The annual event is sponsored jointly by the Town of Minitonas and the RM of Minitonas. Click any picture for a larger version. Many people from the community stopped by to […]

Submitted by: Jayne G. Leadbeater (Minish) | The Swan Valley Community Band performed their 20th Christmas Concert on Wednesday, 10 Dec. 2014 in the Cafeteria of the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School. Click any picture for a larger version. Above: Swan Valley Community Band, 1994–2014, anticipating the Musical presentation for its 20th Christmas Concert that […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | The sound of friendly chatter and laughter filled the hall at St James a Anglican Church on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the annual Christmas Tea. Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Susan Hrycyk Everyone had a great time at the Lenswood Community Hall on Sunday December 7,2014. Every one enjoyed pancakes, sausage and some great desserts. Click any picture for a larger version. The kids enjoyed playing with each other while they awaited Santa’s arrival and the adults enjoyed coffee and good conversation. The […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | December 6th the Benito Curling Rink and Shaker City Lounge was the host to the 2nd Annual Season Opener FunSpiel. Teams with curlers from all ages took to the ice to have a fun filled evening. Click any picture for a larger version. Scoring was non-traditional having players pick their […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | Service to Seniors held their annual Cookie Walk on November 22, 2014. Andrea Block with Brayden, Austin, Allie Travis and Ba-Oma Olga were all smiles as they waited to get in line to choose their cookies! Click any picture for a larger version. Volunteers were busy preparing trays of cookies […]

Submitted by: Gordon Hornbeck The Swan River Legion Executive was pleased with the turnout and the atmosphere during the ham supper and dance on the evening on November 15, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. The Legion Volunteer Kitchen Ladies put on a wonderful meal that included ham with scalloped potatoes and meatballs, […]

Submitted by: Jack Mullin | The Minitonas 4H Beef club had a meeting on November 3, 2014 where following elections were held; president is Jayden Wlasichuk, Vice President is Abby Black, secretary is Leah Graham, Nathan Barker is the banner scanner. Maria Slepicka and McKenna Wlasichuk are the area council reps. On Saturday November 15, […]

Submitted by: Brett Church | The Minitonas Lions Club would like to thank everyone the helped and came out to enjoy our soup and bun fundraiser. Click any picture for a larger version. Over 150 bowls of soup and buns were served to members of the local community and surrounding area as well as children […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | After a couple of months of planning and organizing, and many hours of volunteer efforts, the St. Andrew’s United Church in Swan River held another successful event occurred at the Veterans Hall on November 16, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. Harold Proppe, one of the crew of […]

Submitted by: Brenda Fisher | Calico Corners was once again a wonderful success. Christmas was in the air with the beautiful array of crafts and delicious goodies available. Click picture for a larger version. The Association for Community Living-Swan River Branch would like to thank all those who attended, the crafters, and everyone who donated […]

Submitted by: Pamela Bowles | On November 8, 2014 approximately 200 people attended the 4th Annual Harvest Celebration supper and dance hosted by the Shaker Misto Dance Club and the Benito Recreation Centre. Guests enjoyed a delicious supper of perogies, cabbage rolls, beet rolls, ham, and cream chicken. Following supper, they were entertained with Ukrainian […]

ValleyBiz Story | Remembrance Day observances began in Swan River at 10:30am on the morning of November 11, 2014 with a march from the Veterans Community Hall to the Cenotaph where Veterans laid wreaths to honour the fallen. Click any picture for a larger version. From small children yet to young to understand the significance […]

Submitted by: Tim Mueller| Calvin and Darla Leslie were overwhelmed by the response of a concert given to raise funds to aide in Darla’s medical expenses. Click any picture for a larger version. The Minitonas Coffee House Band provided accompaniment for many of the performers from around the Swan Valley area, as well as performing […]

Submitted by: Kasey Chartrand | On November 2, 2014 the Minitonas & District Arena held their Annual Skate-a-thon to kick off the 2014/2015 skating season. There were approximately 50 skaters who raised just under $2500.00. Click a picture for a larger version. Each child who brought a pledge sheet that afternoon received a free hot […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The sun was out, the wind calmed and the stands were over capacity with fans as the Swan Valley Tigers and the visiting Neepawa team stood for O’Canada. This was the start of a very glorious day. Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone who came out on Saturday, […]

Submitted by: Patty Gattinger | Swan Valley Ducks Unlimited Committee held their 33rd Annual Banquet and Auction on Saturday, October 25, 2014. A sell-out crowd was met with numerous raffles and auction items. Click any pictures for a larger version. As the guest mingled and browsed the floor, catering staff from Y Not Johnny’s served […]

Submitted by: Karen Gade | Many pairs of hands worked together to prepare supper for the 420 hungry people who brought their appetites to the Benito Rec. Centre on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. Delicious roast turkey and ham accompanied by salads, vegetables, lazy cabbage, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, […]

Submitted by: Ione Anderson | Despite the cold temperatures many past and present 4-H members and leaders attended the Minitonas 4-H Centenial Park Opening on October 17, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. Current Mayor, Henry Barkowski was present for the ribbon cutting, along with Brandy Dvorak, Minitonas Mini Makers, Austen Anderson, Minitonas […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Swan Valley Hoedowners started their new season with two fun-filled nights welcoming new dancers to their square dance club at the Senior Centre in Swan River on October 8 and 15, 2014. Linda Gilchrist, the club caller, provided the instructions as almost two squares of new dancers joined with […]

Submitted by: Barb Holms | Saturday, October 4, 2014 turned out to be a beautiful day with the sun shining through. Minitonas Knox United Church held their annual Fall Tea & Bake Sale. They basement was beautifully decorated in a bright and cheery fall theme – ! It was a wonderful turnout and everyone must […]

Submitted by: Corey Hurren The Bowsman Lions Welcoming Committee was busy on Saturday, October 4, 2014 as they greeted about a thousand people who came to Bowsman for the 11th annual Bowsman Bull-A-Rama Rough Stock Rodeo events. Pictures by Corey Hurren & ValleyBiz Click for a larger version. It started at 3pm in the afternoon […]

Submitted by: Patti Hack | Benito School Parent Council and Benito Child Care Center had an amazing turnout at the John Kaplan Magic Show. More than 400 children and adults turned up for the late afternoon event. Click any picture for a larger version. Doors opened at 3:00 and by 3:30 the Rec Centre was […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovachik | On Sunday, September 28, 2014, more than 300 people enjoyed a delicious supper at the Cowan Community Centre hosted by the Cowan Community Ladies. Doors opened at 4:30pm and within minutes the hall was bustling with people. At 5:00pm the buffet table was opened with a long line forming instantly. […]

Submitted by: April Maxwell The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association held a special meeting at Fabriculous on September 30, 2014 to determine whether to fold completely as there were not enough members to successfully continue. Click any picture for a larger version. Our plea to the public was successful. with 5 new people attending […]

Submitted by: Marnie Waddell | On Saturday, September 27, 2014, the Swan Valley Animal Protection League (SVAPL) hosted its Third Annual Banquet and Fundraiser at the Swan Valley Museum to some 200 residents of the valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Guests were treated to a slide show of the SVAPL’s success stories […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | On Friday, September 26th the hot stop in Manitoba was Swan River… and that’s where the football action was. Photos by: S. Lemperes | Click any picture for a larger version. While the fans enjoyed the beautiful evening and the weather, the boys were burning up the field, penetrating the […]

Submitted by: Carmilla Hrabarchuk Sunday, September 14, 2014 was the annual Fall Team penning hosted by the Blue Sky Team Penners south of Benito. It was a chilly day, free of bugs, perfect for team penning. Click any picture for a larger version. There were 41 adult teams in total and 5 youth teams. A […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Annual Terry Fox run took place on Sunday, September 24, 2014. Locally there were over 70 participants who walked, ran, skated and biked to raise just over $7,200 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone participated for a different reason. Some to help find a […]

Submitted by: Laurie Church The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba hosted a 1 day workshop on “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias” on Saturday, September 13, 2014. The workshop was attended by 27 participants and included 18 family caregivers and 9 formal caregivers from the Association for Community Living. Topics of discussion covered : • […]

Submitted by: Leigh Ostachuk The wind was a bit brisk on Thursday as the Tigers took the field against the visiting Dauphin Clippers. The excitement from the home-opener was still felt as the crowds poured in to cheer on the home team. Photos by: S. Lemperes | Click any picture for a larger version. The […]

Submitted by: Aleida Howard Folks who attended the Tent Town Garden Club Fruit Festival on Saturday, September 6, 2014 were in for a treat – or should I say many treats. The theme for the Festival this year was CHILDREN IN THE GARDEN. They are our future gardeners. Click any picture for a larger version. […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The Swan Valley Senior Tigers dominated the field with a 41-0 win against the visiting East Parkland Warriors! The Tigers young team demonstrated terrific plays as they crushed the apposing team on Friday, Sept. 5th, at Tiger Field! Click any picture for a larger version. # 26 Dylan Chernyk gained […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Historical Museum held their annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Many people stopped by to enjoy a sunny afternoon and a taste of yesteryear with fresh bread, ice cream from the general store and rides in the Model T. Click any picture for a larger version. This […]

Submitted by: Melanie Bird We had an excellent turnout and $1200 was raised toward the YWAM Medical ship in Australia. Everyone seemed to enjoy the smokies and burgers that Trevor Sevcenko and Melanie Bird made. Click any picture for a larger version. Michelle Peters, Kendra Thiessen, Rita Thiessen and Doris Reimer cheerfully served up the […]

Submitted by: Valerie Mitchell We had some very wonderful ladies and and gentleman come out and support our 2nd annual Ladies Night, Fundraiser Fashion Show on Wednesday August 20. It was a wonderful night to showcase our fall/winter line from Jockey Person to Person, Silpada and Mary Kay. We had a lot of fun with […]

Submitted by: Stephanie Burnett Well the summer has come and gone and all the programs have come to a close. Over the past six weeks the science themed of the Playground and Preschool programs was a success. Click any picture for a larger version. All the kids loved the science experiments and had lots of […]

Submitted by: Jen Dahl | Well the 2014 camp season for Wellman Lake Bible Camp has drawn to a close. We had a wonderful season, with amazing weather, a great staff of enthusiastic directors and councilors and many wonderful volunteers. Click any picture for a larger version. New friendships were made and old ones renewed […]

ValleyBiz Story | It was hard to miss the change in Durban this weekend on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Cars filled up the old schoolyard and lined nearby streets. The sound of cheering fans and grinding metal filled the air. Click any picture for a larger version. The annual demo derby offered lots of action, […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler The Shaker City Disc Golf Course in Benito has been in use just over a year now. Interest and participation in this sport has far exceeded expectations. As long as the weather is decent, there are people on the course day and night. Click any picture for a larger version. Bug […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater This is the fifth year St. Andrew`s United Church has offered a venue for the many Rodeo Parade spectators to eat & socialize after the Parade. Another busy & successful Rodeo Lunch was held. St. Andrew`s United Church appreciates all those who helped and attended our annual event. A lot of […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Northwest Roundup was the place to be this weekend for lots of great riding, roping, wrestling rodeo action. The fast paced events were sure to get your adrenaline pumping and send your boredom packing. Click any picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story | If you visited Down on the Farm and the Homecraft & Horticulture Exhibits during the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition you were rewarded with unique way to explore and celebrate some of the traditional aspects of rural life. Click any picture for a larger version. Interactive displays and activities provided kids with a […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Pony Chariot and Pony Chuckwagon races at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition offers 4 days of racing excitement. The fans came out rain and shine to enjoy the fast paced action and to cheer for their local favorites. Click any picture for a larger version.