Submitted by: Austen Anderson | High School Rodeo descended on Swan River on May 9 and 10, 2015 and it was a huge success. The Ag Society grounds as well as Main Street were full of contestants, family and spectators eager for some spring rodeo action. Pictures by Della Mckay, Joan Mosiondz & Lois Mosiondz […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk The ACL Resource Centre was rocking in the afternoon on Sunday, May 3, 2015 as the Parkland Region Special Olympic athletes moved and grooved at Dance Fever 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. A big thank you to all those who pledged our athletes; over $1300 was raised. DJ […]

Submitted by: Donna Marek-Jorundson | A small but enthusiastic group met on Thurs. April 30, 2015 at the Northwest Regional Library to discuss establishing a seed exchange day in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger view. It was decided that a seed exchange day will be held in the month of March 2016. […]

Submitted by: Ian Kitch | Twenty-five local basketball players attended an incredible basketball camp on May 2, 2015 at the SVRSS. Click any picture for a larger version. Coach Gil Cheung of the Brandon University Bobcat Basketball program brought players Mikaela Stanton, Keegan Robinson, Kenonte Ramsey and Earl Thompson Jr. to Swan River for a […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | The final performance of the year for the Bowsman Accomplished Musicians, held on April 30, 2015 was a success! All year the students have practiced under the instruction of Mr. Marcel Hapel. Thursday nights concert showcased all the hard work. Pictured above: Intermediate Fiddlers Kierstin Griffith & Jillian Hrycyk performed […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille | The Art Show was worth the drive into the country. You opened the church doors and entered a world of colour, arts and crafts: God given talents shared to be enjoyed. Click any picture for a larger version. The food and a chance to visit with friends were a drawing […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Minitonas Fiddlin Program held its 9th annual Spring Concert on April 24, 2015 at the Minitonas Early Years Auditorium. Picture by Jen Zamzow – Click for a larger version. The spotlight was placed on 38 of our grade 1 to grade 8 young musicians in the program under the […]

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The Vesselli Dance Concert was held on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The Benito Gymnasium was busting at the seams with family and friends of the dancers, and terrific community members. Click any picture for a larger version. The afternoon was sure to be a fantastic performance for everyone. The audience […]

Lloyd Gilchrist | More than forty awards, scholarships, and trophies were awarded to particpants in this year’s fiddling and guitar, speech arts, keyboard and vocal, and band festivals. This year’s awards concert also celebrated 80 years of festivals in the Swan Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Displays showing memorabilia from past years […]

Submitted by: Nicole Clouson | The Dolyna Dancers once again performed to a packed house at the Annual Dessert Concert on April 25th at the SVRSS. The “Pryvit” or “Welcome Dance” gave the audience a glimpse of what the evening would hold. Click any picture for a larger version. This dance included several Ukrainian regions, […]

Submitted by: Gwenda Wotton | The 26th Annual Jamboree, held on April 25, 2015 in Birch River was again successful. There were many great talents showcase and young and old enjoyed the evening. Click any picture for a larger version. Isabelle Davy and Eunice Rosteski started this evening 26 years ago. The Rosteski Children have […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | St. James Anglican Church was buzzing on Saturday, April 25, 2015 as many enjoyed the ACW’s annual Spring Tea and Bake Sale. Click any picture for a larger version. Shirley Woodward and grandson Max enjoyed a break together. St. James ACW appreciates and thanks everyone for their support.

Submitted by: June Jamieson | The annual Hymn Sing at the Seventh-day Adventist church was held on Sunday April 19, 2015. The voices of the seventy attendees combined to make a wonderful choir, singing their favorite hymns. Click any picture for a larger version. Special selections were given by groups made up of the Potorieko, […]

Submitted by: Rose Kovackik | On Sunday, April 19, 2015, a crowd of people enjoyed a delicious supper at the Cowan Community Centre hosted by the Cowan Community Ladies. Pictured left: Some of the many helpers in the kitchen. Pictures by Roseanne Coma. Click any picture for a larger version. Doors opened at 4:30 pm […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | This year’s fine arts festival concluded it performance sessions with the band festival on April 13 through April 17, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. Sessions began on Monday with sessions held in Benito School, carried on in Minitonas on Tuesday at the Minitonas Middle Years School, at […]

Submitted by: Luella Lausman | A Spring Banquet was held at Community Bible Fellowship on April 11, 2015. A freewill offering was collected with proceeds going to Madge Lake Bible Camp. Click any picture for a larger version. Madge Lake Bible Camp has been offering exciting programs for 61 years to boys and girls and […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The keyboard, vocal, and choral portions of the Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival were held this past Wednesday to Friday, April 8-10, 2015 at the Temple Baptist Church in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. Festival president April Maxwell (left) opened the session and welcomed prominent Winnipeg […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | The baked spaghetti luncheon put on by Swan Valley Animal Protection League on April 8/15 was a roaring success! Pictured left: Marnie Waddell counts the money at the door. Click any picture for a larger version. People of all ages came out to enjoy a great lunch of baked spaghetti, […]

Submitted by: Donna L D Burghart BAM Jam Camp held March 30 & 31, 2015, put on by the Bowsman School Parent Advisory Council, was once again a great success! Click any picture for a larger version. This was the 5th Anniversary for BAM Jam Camp and proved that the talent in our Valley just […]

Submitted by: Gary Slack | The Swan River Men’s Curling Club held their 98th Annual Bonspiel on March 27, 28, 29, 2015 Winner of the first event was the Rick Kinaschuk team (pictured left). Click any picture for a larger version. Second event winner was the Terry Vopni team. Pictured right. Third event winner was […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole | On Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 the students of the Swan School of Dance “wowed” a packed audience with a spectacular show! The two hour long recital featured 28 excellent dance numbers. Photos are courtesy of “Captured by Jennifer” Photographer. Click any picture for a larger version. From our tiny “Movers […]

Submitted by: Jaimie Walker | On March 23, 2015, the Swan River Skating Club took their final “Road Trip” of the year to a full house of enthusiastic fans. Click Any picture for a larger version. The performances were fantastic, it was really sweet to see the little ones in Canskate improving their basic skills […]

Submitted by: Darlene Beck | The Swan River Ladies Curling Club held their 87th annual bonspiel from March 20-22, 2015. 25 teams attended the event with many participating in the “Mexican Fiesta” theme! Pictured above: 1st event sponsored by Whites Drug Store to: Kari Goethe, Staci Brelinski, Jennifer Mangin & Charlene Fothergill. Click any picture […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festivals began another season of festivals with a very successful ‘Fiddlin’ Festival held at Temple Baptist Church on Friday, March 20, 2015 Click any picture for a larger version. The day began with an early morning session where fiddling students performed for adjudication. This year […]

Submitted by: Mike Rusk | Over 500 competitors took to the ice at Whitefish Lake on March 21, 2015. The weather was good and it was a great day. Celesta Church (pictured left) was the first prize $10,000 winner. Click any picture for a larger view. Kyle Lafreniere won both hidden time, and hidden weight […]

Submitted Story: Craig Zamzow | On the weekend of March 13-15, 2015 the Swan River Novice Stampeders travelled to Thompson, MB to compete in the 24th annual Jack Burden tournament. Pictured above: Back Row (L to R): Crystal Zamzow, Tavyn Boychuk, Tucker Thompson, Jeff Playford Front Row (L to R): Sammy Jo Moshenko, Eli Betcher, […]

Submitted by: Colleen Eisner | On Saturday, March 14, 2015 over a hundred ladies of every generation and denomination gathered together for a women’s conference. It was a day of enthusiastic worship, being encouraged by the word of God through guest speaker Falon Cooke and by Grace Jersak who shared how her faith has brought […]

Submitted by: Cherlye Zbirun | The Benito Women’s Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Day Tea & Bake Sale was a great success. The weather cooperated and gave us a beautiful afternoon to get together with friends & family. Click any picture for a larger version. Winners of the hamper draws were Zoe Zbirun and Evelyn Bateman. Winner […]

Submitted by: Rhonda Mykula | We had a great turnout for the Meet and Showcase this past weekend! Along with the Swan Valley Cheetahs, we had the Flin Flon Flinty’s, Grand Plains Gymcats, and the Neepawa Novas join us for a very successful meet on Saturday. Click any picture for a larger version. The Sunday […]

Submitted by: Denise Sigurdson | Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and helped out to make our Birch River “Skate the Rainbow” carnival a success for 2015! Click any picture for a larger version.

Submittedy by: Vicki Hubscher | On Sat March 7, 2015 Swan River figure skating club hosted provincials. The event was a huge success thanks to our volunteers and community support from many businesses in the Valley. Pictured Above: Emily Simpson 1st, Taniesha Hubscher 2nd, Kylie Talbot 3rd Click any picture for a larger version. Our […]

Submitted by: Donna Leming | During 2 information sessions on March 5 & 9, 2015 CHIP facilitator Dave Ogram gave a DVD presentation by three of the “CHIP” Doctors explaining the benefits of the Complete Health Information Program. Click any picture for a larger version. Several participants from previous CHIP Programs, held in Swan River, […]

Submitted by: Bev Lumax & Lynda Parsons | Lords and Ladies alike were welcomed to Medieval Magic hosted by the Minitonas Figure Skating Club under the direction of Michelle Windsor, and Cindy Fulford. Click any picture for a larger version. Gnomes and Knights, Butterflies and Maidens skated to the music of the bards and minstrels. […]

Submitted by: Swan Valley Snowmobile Association The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association held their 8th Annual Vintage Ride on Saturday, March 7, 2015. There were 36 vintage machines this year and 65 people came for the pancake breakfast. Click any picture for a larger version. Thank you to the Lions Club for doing breakfast and all […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | After months of preparation and training, the Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region sent 18 athletes to the 2015 Special Olympics Manitoba Winter Games in Winnipeg from Feb 27 to March 1st. Kolton Leslie, Angie Ferland, Brett Miller and Carter Formo at the Winter Games Opening Ceremonies. Click any picture for […]

Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk It was a packed house at the Stampeder home game on February 27, 2015. A huge thank you to the Swan River Kinsmen Club and Swan River’s Key Chevrolet Buick GMC for FREE ADMISSION. Click picture for a larger version. The crowd enjoyed the trivia throughout the evening and some very […]

Submitted by: Patti Hack On February 27 & 28, 2015 the Benito School held a dinner theatre, presenting Uncle Phil’s Diner. Audience members were thoroughly entertained. A great time was had by all! Above: Cast members of Benito School Uncle Phil’s Dinner Theater 2015. Click for a larger version.

Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk The conditions were great, and many came out to support Thunderhill’s Annual Mardi Gras. 117 guests came out to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, Costume Party and Downhill racing. There was something for everyone. Above: McKenna Staples & Jessica Hack enjoying the sunshine Click any picture for a larger version. Kristen […]

Submitted by: Beverley Leach | On February 24,2015 Laurie Evans spoke to a group of thirty participants in the “Nutrition 101 for Seniors” presentation hosted by Services to Seniors. Click any picture for a larger version. Laurie is a registered dietitian and owner of Eat Right Dietitian a services in Swan River. Although she specializes […]

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | The Bellsite Poker Derby took place on February 22, 2015. The 75 mile poker derby trail is part of North Mountain Riders Snow Riders Magazine’s most favourite sledding destination of 2015 and it wasn’t a disappointment. Click any picture for a larger version. Sure the weather was cold , minus […]

Submitted by: Donna Burghart | An amazing concert was enjoyed by a great crowd on Friday February 13, 2015 in the Bowsman Legion Hall! Pictured above: Sierra Urban & Mackenzie Currie picked up their guitars to pick out a tune! Click any picture for a larger version. Showcasing their talents were Spencer Burghart, Ben Schullman, […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Over 200 people came out to enjoy a FABULOUS meal catered by Julie Nahnybida at the St. Andrew’s United Church Loving Hears Dinner & Entertainment on February 14, 2015. Click any picture for a larger version. St. Andrew’s greatly appreciates the attendance of all those who came to partake in […]

Submitted by: Paul Deneer | One hundred and eighty five hungry individuals packed the Westwood banquet room on February 13, 2015 for the 3rd annual North Mountain Riders Pickerel supper fundraiser. Click any picture for a larger version. The Westwood did a fabulous job preparing 3 flavour choices of pickerel. The event included a live […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Swan River Minor Hockey hosted Hockey Day on February 7. 205 for all kids registered in minor hockey to come and have fun! The skills competition included Obstacle race, Hardest shot, Skating race and 3 puck shoot out. Click any picture for a larger version. Even with the winter storm we […]

Submitted by: Craig Zamzow | Swan River hosted the annual Swan River Legion Novice tournament on the weekend of Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2015 at the Centennial Arena. Pictured left are the A side champs -Thompson Ice Wolves & the Pas Huskies White team A side runner ups. Click any picture for a larger […]

Submitted by: Paula Shevernoha | The 1st Annual Credit Union Classic proved to be a great weekend for varsity girls basketball at the SVRSS. 8 teams competed in the tournament, with the Kamsack Spartans winning 1st Place. Click any picture for a larger version. All teams played three games throughout the weekend and competition was […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) hosted their Community Planning Training (CPT) at the Temple Baptist Church on January 27th & 28th, 2015. These two days of meetings were held from 2-8:00pm. Each day included a supper meal. Over 25 individuals participated in this event including community and SVCTC board members. […]

Submitted by: Sherry Martin | SVAPL held their annual AGM and pot luck supper on January 21, 2015. There were many new faces in attendance for the pot luck which was gratifying to see! Click any picture for a larger version. After a great supper, everyone stayed and visited for awhile. Some of the new […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | The Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team hosted its 1st Special Olympics Regional Floor Hockey Tournament on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at SVRSS. Click any picture for a larger view. The Winnipeg Blue Devils and Brandon Wheat City Wings played on our home turf for the first time. The […]

Submitted by: Jayne Leadbeater | Once again, Valley people attended another Soup & Bun held by the St. Andrew’s United Church in Swan River on January 23, 2015. Click any picture for a larger view. During “The Valley’s” annual “January Melt”, over 200 people could be found enjoying the food, the friendship and the socializing. […]