Tag Archives: Swan Valley Life

Durban Demo Derby – Not a Quiet Sunday Afternoon

ValleyBiz Story | How does a 6 year old boy sum up Durban Demo Derby? “Cars smashing together?” “Awesome!” That pretty much describes the scene in Durban on Sunday afternoon, August 12, 2012. Click any picture for a larger version. People of all ages gathered for an unforgettable afternoon of crashin’, smashin’ and even a […]

2012/08/16Local Interest

Library Provides a Summer Journey of Imagination & Fun

Submitted by: Emma Mayer 2012 North-West Regional Library Summer Reading Program With this year’s Summer Reading Program theme being “Imagine”, the library was full of just that – imagination! Click any picture for a larger version. About 92 children in total from Swan River and Benito registered for the library’s annual programming sponsored by the […]

2012/08/15Local Interest

Kids Enjoy Avalanche Ranch Day Camp

Submitted by: Lorna Rivett The 2012 Avalanche Ranch day camp for children aged 6-12 ran Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3. This was our third annual day camp and, although the numbers were low this year, there was an average attendance of 16 kids. Click any picture for a larger version. Avalanche Ranch Day […]

2012/08/09Local Interest

Square Dancing at Wellman Lake

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist Callers Linda Gilchrist and Brad Slepicka hosted a summer square dance at the Wellman Lake United Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Click any picture for a larger version. Dancers attended from Winnipeg, High Bluff, Brandon, Hamiota, Grandview, Dauphin, Churchbridge, and Saskatoon, as well as Swan Valley locations. Dancing […]

2012/08/07Local Interest

Good Old Fashioned Fun at Big Woody SD Centennial

ValleyBiz Story | An old fashioned picnic and potluck supper was held Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the Big Woody Hall to celebrate the centennial of the formation of the Big Woody School District. Click any picture for a larger version. The festivities had many reminiscing about the picnics traditionally held on the last day […]

2012/08/06Local Interest

Local Riders Participate in Gymkhana and Horse Shows

ValleyBiz Story | Many local riders participated at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition in Gymkhana and other horse shows. Click any picture for a larger view. During Gymkhana, horse and rider work together to achieve speed, agility, control and responsiveness in executing a series of patterned racing events. Family and friends came out to the […]

2012/08/01Local Interest

Northwest Roundup Offers a Variety of Entertainment

ValleyBiz Story | Once again this year the familiar sounds of midway music along with laughter, squeals and screams return for Northwest Roundup in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger view. The exhibit halls offered a nice break from the heat and noise. With entries in baking, canning, sewing, handicrafts, photography and horticulture, […]

2012/07/31Local Interest

Northwest Roundup Grandstand Enjoyed by All Ages

ValleyBiz Story | People of all ages enjoyed the fast paced action at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition grandstand this weekend. The great weather and exciting events kept even the youngest fans smiling. Click any picture for a larger version

2012/07/31Local Interest

Serving up Smiles During the Northwest Roundup

ValleyBiz Story | Things got cooking at the McKay Night Barbeque on Thursday, July 29, picked up the next day at the St. Andrews United Church Rodeo Lunch and continued on Saturday and Sunday with pancake breakfasts sponsored by Formo Motors and Parrish & Heimbecker. Click any picture for a larger version. Throughout the day […]

2012/07/30Local Interest

Entertainment and Education Down on the Farm

ValleyBiz Story The Down on the Farm Exhibit at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition in Swan River allows kids to get a close-up look at farming activities and learn about how agriculture contributes to their everyday life. Click any picture for a larger version. Interactive displays allow kids to dig potatoes, gather eggs, pick apples, […]

2012/07/29Local Interest

Clowns, Candy and Fun at Swan River Parade

The annual Chamber of Commerce Parade marks the start of a weekend of family fun and excitement at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition. 10am – the stores are closed, the streets are lined and people anxiously await the first glimpse of the parade. Click any picture for a larger version. The parade is an interactive […]

2012/07/28Local Interest

Cowboys Gathered, Crowds Cheered, Children Played

ValleyBiz Story | This young cowboy kept a careful watch over the grandstand last night as the first Pony Chariot and Pony Chuckwagon races of the 2012 Northwest Roundup and Exhibition got underway. Click any picture for a larger version. The sound of the horn, the thrill of the race and the cheers of the […]

2012/07/27Local Interest

Swan River Garden Walk Highlights

ValleyBiz Story | On Monday July 23, 2012 the Swan River Ladies Golf Club held their annual Garden Walk featuring the creativity and hard work of 8 Swan River gardeners. It was an inspiring way for gardeners, photographers and people of all ages to spend a beautiful sunny afternoon . Click any picture for a […]

2012/07/26Local Interest

Swan Valley Stock Car Club July 14 Race Recap

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk Pictures and Race Results from the Swan Valley Stock Car Club race held Saturday, July 14, 2012. The mini demo scheduled to take place following the race was postponed until a later date. Click any picture for a larger version. 8 Cylinder Heat 1 1st-22 Dane Vessey 2nd-42 Colin Eisner 3rd-59 […]

2012/07/17Local Interest

Musical Collaboration through House Concerts

Submitted by: Nancy Mclennan Kim de LaForest keeps coming back to The Valley. Tuesday night (July 10, 2012) she entertained at a Valley House Concert in Minitonas. In one of her song introductions she commented on the feeling she gets when she enters The Valley from Saskatchewan. “The hills, the beauty,” she said. “There’s no […]

2012/07/15Local Interest

59th Annual Swan Valley Credit Union Beef on Bun

ValleyBiz Story | The Credit Union was busy serving the community on Friday, July 6 at their 59th Annual Beef on a Bun. All proceeds go to the Swan Valley Food Bank, Swan Valley Health Auxiliary and SVRSS Envirothon Team. Click any picture for a larger version. Beautiful weather help to coax in a large […]

2012/07/07Local Interest

Swan Valley Stock Car Club July 1 Race Recap

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held a race on Canada Day, July 1, 2012 8 Cylinder 1st Heat 1st place- #3 George Lumax 2nd place- #42 Colin Eisner 3rd place- #89 J Tooley 2nd Heat 1st- #89 J Tooley 2nd- #3 George Lumax 3rd- #42 Colin Eisner Feature Race 1st- […]

2012/07/04Local Interest

Sunny Skies for Canada Day 2012

ValleyBiz Story | What a beautiful day to celebrate Canada Day 2012 with a picnic in the park! The weather was great and there was ice cream for everyone at the Legion Park in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. The always popular Bowsman Lions train spent the day winding along the […]

2012/07/03Local Interest

Swan River Northwest Regional Library Poetry Night

Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy Poetry by candle light; the perfect ambiance to poetry straight from the heart. Melodious music, flickering candlelight, delicious drinks, warm smiles and cheery laughter formed the perfect accompaniment to the rendition of a fine selection of poetry and short stories at the North-West Regional Library on the evening of Thursday, June […]

2012/07/01Local Interest

Canada Day Celebrations Kick Off in Minitonas

ValleyBiz Story | Many people started Canada Day in the company of neighbours and friends at the Minitonas Arena. The pancake breakfast was served up by the Town and RM of Minitonas and was one of several held across the Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. Good food and good company… …what a […]

2012/07/01Local Interest

Swan Valley Stock Car Club Season Opener Recap

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk It was a great race day and mud bog! Thanks to all our fans! And for everyone that helped out! 8 Cylinder Street Stock Class 1st place in the first 2 heats was #8 Brian Vanderpoole. Feature Race 1st place went to #8 Mark Maga, 2nd place- Dane Vessey, 3rd place- […]

2012/06/25Local Interest

Manitoba Barrel Racing at Church’s Arena

Submitted by: Angela Mullin 2 open, 1 junior & 3 Peewee raced at Churchs Arena Sanctioned MBRA 0n Friday, Jun3 22, 2012. The weather was beautiful and the ground was perfect. A few spectators came out to watch the 1st night of barrel racing at Churchs arena. In the open was Dusty Church on Runaway […]

2012/06/24Local Interest

Northwest Regional Library Celebrates Aboriginal Day

Submitted by: Kamshi Kanavathy The North-West Regional Library was abuzz on the evening of Thursday, June 21, 2012 as patrons enjoyed learning how to make dreamcatchers. Participants were welcomed by an Inukshuk made out of books. Free promotional Aboriginal Day materials such as 2D and 3D puzzles, games, colouring pages, tattoos, books and bookmarks were […]

2012/06/23Local Interest

Dr. Seuss Enrichment at CBFCS

Submitted by: Community Bible Fellowship Christian School Students and staff and Community Bible Fellowship Christian School participated in a Dr. Seuss enrichment week. Isabelle Beehler, Kitana Legebokoff, and Ainsli Ellingson showing off their Oobleck Goo (Click any picture for a larger version.) Kendra and Rita Thiessen led the school through 5 afternoons of fun and […]

2012/06/22Local Interest

A&W 11th Annual Fathers Day Car Show

ValleyBiz Story | A&W held their 11th annual Fathers Day Car Show on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Car enthusiasts braved our continuing stretch of rain to stop by and check out the vintage rides. The market shelter provided a refuge from the wet weather for the people in attendance and even for some of the […]

2012/06/20Local Interest

Swan Valley Soccer Association Soccer Jamboree

Submitted by: Angela Mullin The Swan Valley Soccer Association Timbit Beginners held a soccer Jamboree on June 15th at the Swan Valley soccer pitch. The weather was great, the kids played a fun game & then enjoyed Timbits after the game. Click picture for a larger version. Back Row – Maddix Eisner, Dax Mullin, Levi […]

2012/06/20Local Interest

Learn, Live, Believe in the Future

Submitted by: Canadian Mental Health Association Staff Learn from the past, Live in the present, and Believe in the future. Click any picture for a larger version. We would like to thank the community for their participaction in the First Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk on Friday, June 15th. The Canadian Mental Health Association of […]

2012/06/19Local Interest

CO-OP Hosts Safe Grad BBQ

ValleyBiz Story | On June 15, 2012 SVRSS Safe Grad 2012 held a Smokie on a Bun sponsored by the Swan Valley Co-op. Co-op staff and students worked together to serve those who stopped by to support the Grads. Even the sunshine made a very welcomed and long overdue appearance.

2012/06/18Local Interest

Phatboys Charity Barbque

Submitted by: Mike Yablonski It was a beautiful sunny afternoon for a bar-b-que! Celebrating Phatboys’ Anniversary and benefiting the French Immersion students’ future French Cultural Trip, the bar-b-que was a success. Donations from KFC, Extra Foods, and TD Canada Trust helped increase the profits. Salad, a drink and a delicious burger sold for $5. Yummy […]

2012/06/17Local Interest

Local Grandmothers Sign Petition

Submitted by: Bev Leach Merle Robinson, representative of Friends for Grandmothers of Africa, watches as Susan Huxley signs a petition calling upon the House of Commons to pass Bill C-398. This Bill will help facilitate the immediate and sustainable flow of life-saving generic medicines to developing countries which can’t afford brand name retroviral drugs. The […]

2012/06/16Local Interest

Service to Seniors Host Fraud Prevention Presentation

Submitted by: Bev Leach On Thursday, June 14, 2012 fifty-seven seniors listened attentively as Royal Bank Manager Joe Synk and Constable Korey Ogungbemi informed them of potential problems which might be encountered when dealing with any type of financial transactions. They spoke of Internet banking, credit card use, false charity scams, financial abuse by trusted […]

2012/06/16Local Interest

Olympian Jill Officer Meets the Community

ValleyBiz Story On Monday, June 11, 2012 Olympian and World Champion Curler Jill Officer kicked back at a community barbeque. Hosted by the Royal Bank, all proceeds of the barbeque went toward the Swan Valley 2012 Power Smart Manitoba Games. Click any picture for a larger view. The staff of the Royal Bank stayed warm […]

2012/06/14Local Interest

SVRSS Students Support Special Olympics in the School

Submitted by: Bev Lumax The Busy Hands Craft Group are students from the SVRSS doing special projects to help earn their Math credit. As well as the crafting, they set up a simulated business. Bev Lumax accepting donation to Special Olympics from Jordan Gosselin. Click picture for larger version. As crafts were sold, Income and […]

2012/06/14Local Interest

A Spectacular Evening of Wine & Cheese

Submitted by: Swan Valley Co-op The Swan Valley Co-op in cooperation with the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission held a “Wine & Cheese Spectacular” on Friday, June 9th. Click any picture for a larger version. The food floor of the Swan Valley Co-op hosted a group of nine wine companies offering over 40 different varieties of […]

2012/06/12Local Interest

Taylor School Hosts Another Successful Fun Fest

Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk and Meghan Gray | Around 300 people including Taylor school parents and students, surrounding schools, community daycares and nursery school attended the Taylor School Fun Fest on Friday, June 1, 2012. Approximately $6,500 dollars was raised that will be used for the students of Taylor School and for other people in […]

2012/06/07Local Interest

Benito Salad Supper Enjoyed by Over 150

Submitted by: Karen Gade On Friday, June 1 over 150 healthy appetites were amply satisfied at the Benito United Church Salad Supper. Click any picture for a larger version. A team of United Church ladies, under the direction of Marlene Kostiuk and Helen Homeniuk, worked together to provide a beautiful cold meal. The buffet of […]

2012/06/03Local Interest

Prayer Quilts – Because We Can, and We Care

Submitted by: Wade Dale What a wonderful day the Lord provided for the Bowsman United Church Prayer Quilt Group’s Tea & Quilt Show called “Golden”. Click any picture for a larger version. The show displayed 61 quilts made by the talented group of quilters. The quilters gather once a week on Saturdays and join not […]

2012/05/28Local Interest

New and Old Friends at Emperor of Mars Booksigning

Submitted by: Jim Makichuk | Screenwriter and author Jim Makichuk had a successful book signing Wednesday May 23rd at Green Brier Bookstore in Swan River. Jim Makichuk with Ann Makichuk Click pictures for a larger version. Jim who was born in Swan River and raised in Benito has written a novel called Emperor of Mars […]

2012/05/27Local Interest

Royal Canadian Legion 39 Rocks for Renos

ValleyBiz Story | Young and old came with rocking chairs in tow to the Royal Canadian Legion 39 Club Room on Friday, May 18 for the “Off Your Rocker” rock-a-thon. Click any picture for a larger view. Over $6,000 was raised for renovations to the Legion’s club room.

2012/05/23Local Interest

Trinity Lutheran Tea

Submitted by: Willetta Hoffman | Trinity Lutheran Church held their annual Spring tea on May 12, 2012. It was well attended and all who came enjoyed the array of sandwiches and dainties provided. There was also a bake and plant table where people could purchase items. We’d like to thank all who came.

2012/05/16Local Interest

AbracaDazzle Entertains 400 in Benito

Submitted by: Louise Schabert | On Friday, May 11, the Benito Rec Centre was the scene of AbracaDazzle, an entertaining magic show. The show was enjoyed by about 400 people young and old. John Kaplan and his crew preformed magic tricks and illusions including an Acupuncture Illusion on Will Moncrief. Maria Schneider’s key opened the […]

2012/05/15Local Interest

SVRSS Drama Club Performance of Grease

ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, May 11, 2012 the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Drama Club presented their first of 3 performances of the musical Grease. The two remaining performances are: Saturday, May 12 at 7pm Sunday, May 13 at 2pm Click any picture for a larger version. The students acted, sang, danced and Rama […]

2012/05/12Local Interest

New Swan River Town Office Plans on Display

ValleyBiz Story | On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 plans for the new Swan River Town Office were on display at the Veterans Community Hall in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. View from 4th Street South View from Main Street The estimated cost to build the new 6,716 square foot Town Office […]

2012/05/11Local Interest

Swan River Residents Flocked by ESRSS Students

ValleyBiz Story | Ecole Swan River South School Students Who Care have embarked on a unique fund raising activity to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Click a picture to see a larger version. Students began by Flocking their Principal’s yard on Monday, May 7 who then paid $15 to choose the next location […]

2012/05/11Local Interest

Swan Valley Delegation at Thompson Trade Show

Submitted by: Wayne Grier The Thompson Trade Show 2012 was attended again this year by a delegation organized by the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce. Thanks goes out to the Valley Municipal Governments that finacially sponsored this annual journey. Click the picture for a larger version. The delegation consisted of Chamber President, Wayne Grier and […]

2012/05/10Local Interest

Wellman Lake Bible Camp Open House

Submitted by: Beth Gust | Wet weather did not dampen the plans for the Wellman Lake Bible Camp Open House held at the museum on May 6. There were smiles and laughter as people of all ages enjoyed the carnival type activities! Click the picture for a larger view. Informative displays and the opportunity to […]

2012/05/09Local Interest

Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement 2012 Banquet

ValleyBiz Story | What do you call 600 people, 475 pounds of walleye fillets, piles of hors d’oeuvres, raffles, games and a 290 pound pig? The 26th Annual Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement Banquet! Click any picture for a larger version. Warning: This story may make you hungry. The banquet took place on Saturday, May […]

2012/05/08Local Interest

Hearts for Heart – Bakesale for the Brunels

ValleyBiz Story | When she heard that the Brunel’s home had been destroyed by fire amid their young son’s fight against leukemia, Brittaney Vandepoele’s response to her mother was, “We have to do something.” Click any picture for a larger version. The next day when she returned from school, she showed her mother a poster […]

2012/05/07Local Interest

Little Woody Art Show

ValleyBiz Story | The Little Woody Art Group held their annual end of season art show on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Over 70 people enjoyed the opportunity to appreciate some local artwork and share a cup of tea with the artists. Artists Renate Wille and Naomi Nemez Click any picture for a larger version. Members […]

2012/05/06Local Interest

Volunteer Caring and Sharing Day

Submitted by: Kathleen Markle | On April 12, 2012 the Royal Bank and Swan River Lifeline organized and hosted a Volunteer Day at the Anglican Church. Florence Gray participates in a distress demo. The 85 people in attendance received information and saw demonstrations of the Swan River Lifeline Program and then enjoyed visiting over lunch. […]

2012/05/05Local Interest