ValleyBiz Story | The Grandstand was the place to be this weekend with 4 days of racing, roping, bucking, heavy horse pulling action. From fast and furious rodeo events to adrenaline pumping chariot and chuckwagon races, there was never a dull moment. The grandstand was packed with clapping, cheering, whistling fans showing their appreciation for […]

ValleyBiz Story | Nothing brings a community together like food and there was plenty of that to go around this weekend. Local businesses and organizations sponsored four different venues around the community – here are a few pictures from each. Click any of the pictures to see larger version. McKay Thursday Night Barbeque St. Andrew’s […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Down on the Farm Exhibit is always a hit with the kids. Lilianna poses with a little pig, one of the many different animals on display for the children learn about and meet. There were also a lot of hands on displays to keep all the children busy. Mason tries his […]

ValleyBiz Story | It was a beautiful sunny morning on Friday for the Swan River Northwest Roundup Chamber of Commerce Parade. There were many creative entries including the one from the Manitoba Aboriginal Head Start which featured some extremely adorable kids. In some pre-parade fun, giant beach balls were tossed, bounced and kicked along the […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan River Ladies Golf Club organized the Minitonas Garden Walk which took place July 26. Six gardeners shared their labors of love with people of all ages who came out to enjoy the Garden Tour. There were so many treasures we cannot include them all here and while pictures are not […]

Submitted by: Wanda Gosselin | Gosselin Family Float & Bikes from the Birch River Homecoming 2011 Parade. Family pictured here represent each Gosselin Family on behalf of our Gosselin Family Reunion August 3 – 6, 2012. Click the picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story | The Birch River and District Homecoming 2011 Parade took place Friday, July 22 with many creative entries. Kids and kids at heart scrambled to collect their share of the loot as candy was thrown from the floats . The cooler weather did not seem to dampen anyone’s spririts as the generations gathered […]

Submitted by: Carolle Cowan, Tournament Chairperson | 54 Ladies Enjoy Swan River’s New 18 Hole Course at the Ladies Open Tournament, July 17, 2011. Ladies from the Pas, Selkirk, Dauphin, Roblin, Madge Lake, Crystal Lake, Canora and Foam Lake joined local golfers under a rather “warm” sun, on a well-groomed course. A hard working prize […]

ValleyBiz Story | The SVRSS Envirothon Team held a BBQ sponsored by the Swan Valley Co-op on July 15th. While the day started with a few showers, a sunny break provided nice weather for the event. A steady stream of people stopped by to catch a bite to eat and support the Team. Tables were […]

Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre Media Release | Former residents Doug and Audrey Gourlay present Andy Maxwell with a $1,000 donation to the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre. Click the picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story, Pictures Submitted by Brenna Minish-Kichuk | Brenna Minish-Kichuk, along with several of her relatives were in Yellowknife last week for a special re-opening of the Lorraine Minish-Cooper Garden of Hope. The ceremony was made even more memorable by the attendance of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who unveiled a plaque and planted […]

ValleyBiz Story | It was short notice, but hundreds of people showed up to raise their voices for TSN in support of Swan River and the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre. Watch for our cheer during coverage on TSN Sportscentre and Sports 30 leading up to our matchup on July 19. The crowd included […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Skate Plaza is taking shape and as construction wraps up it could be ready for use as early as this weekend, but it is not just the young that should look forward to this new fixture in the community. The vision for a new era of skate parks is […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | It was a great day out at the track, the track conditions were very good which created some great racing in both the 8 cylinder and 4 cylinder classes. In the 8 cylinder second heat, all four cars were neck and neck all race with car 59 edging out car […]

The Swan Valley Credit Union held its 58th Anniversary Beef on a Bun Luncheon on Friday, July 8th with all proceeds shared equally between Swan Valley Food Bank, Swan Valley Animal Protection League, SVRSS Envirothon Team and Swan River Valley Health Auxiliary. A total of $566.00 was raised and donated to each of the organizations. […]

Submitted by: Village of Benito | Benito’s Canada Day Celebrations included activities for both young and old. Everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather and and having so much fun there are not a lot of pictures from the day, but here are a few for you to enjoy. Click on any of the pictures for […]

The sound of happy kids filled the air as families gathered together in the Swan River Legion Park to celebrate Canada Day. There was plenty for people of all ages to do, with a variety of activities, entertainment and refreshments. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. The bouncers were a hit with […]

Submitted by: Jen Zamzow | Minitonas Pre Mites and T ball combined to make up an age 4 – 8 team this year. Pete Genaille was their coach and they had a fun season playing Swan River teams and a Benito team. Team Windup Click a picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Shauna Klekta | On Friday, June 24, 2011 there was standing room only at the Minitonas Early Years School as family, friends, colleagues, students and former students gathered together to honor Dennis Kalynuk who is retiring this year after 40 years of teaching in Minitonas and 10 years as Principal of Minitonas Early […]

Submitted by: Jocelyn Beehler | The Gr.5-8 students from Community Bible Fellowship Christian School took a field trip to Spruce Products June 9th,2011. The goal was to see raw materials (logs) being turned into marketable products (lumber, saw dust, wood chips), and to see the process from start to finish. It was amazing! I have […]

ValleyBiz Story | Students from Taylor School, Heyes School and Ecole Swan River South teamed up on Monday, June 20 to paint Yellow Fish next to storm drains in Swan River. The Yellow Fish serve as a reminder to local residents that storm drains connect directly to local waterways and that anything other than clean […]

Submitted by: Jen Zamzow | FST 40 students visited their “Time of my Life” senior partners at Heritage Manor on Wednesday, June 8. Students interviewed their community partners during 9 sessions as they worked on biographical questions and formed new friendships. Helen Ellingson and Tessa Chief Marion Treasure and Amanda Eisner Queenie Trumbley and Kim […]

ValleyBiz Story | A&W held their 10th Annual Father’s Day Car Show in Swan River on Sunday, June 19th. Many families stopped by with Dad to check out the cars, get reaquainted with the sun and enjoy some frosty rootbeer. The Great Root Bear was on hand to entertain the crowds. In total there were […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Royal Bank held a BBQ Monday, June 20 from 11am to 2pm in support of the SVRSS Envirothon Team. Students from the Envirothon Team, along with RBC Employees served up a choice of hotdog or hamburger along with a drink and cake for dessert. Approximately 125 people from the community attended. […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk | Rain, rain, go away….and it did, for a while. Métis Child, Family and Community Services held a community BBQ on June 16, 2011. There was a great turnout, lots of good food, balloons for the kids and face painting as well. Métis Child, Family and Community Services are very grateful […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Friday, June 17th Cancer Survivors, family, friends and other supporters gathered at the Swan River Centennial Arena for the Canadian Cancer Society relay for life. This is third year Swan River has hosted the event which helps to spread cancer awareness, Celebrate the lives of survivors, Remember those who lost their […]

Submitted by: Susan Cowan | Centennial Folk Fest 2011 was held June 10th and 11th at the Swan River Curling Rink and was a successful community event. Several thousand people came through the doors to view the displays, sample some food and be entertained by singers and dancers. Photos by ValleyBiz Click any of the […]

Submitted by Darcy Cameron: The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their season opener at the Swan Valley Speedway on June 11, 2011. Race 1 – 8 cylinder 1)59 2)3 3)3K 4)54 5)77 Race 1 – 4 cylinder 1)27 2)42 3)11 4)151 5)26 Race 2 – 8 cylinder 1)59 2)3K 3)77 Race 2 – 4 […]

SVRWC Media Release | The Swan Valley Co-op has taken a generous approach to help their staff join the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre 2740 Club. The goal of the 2740 Club is to raise $1 Million by 2740 members donating $1 per day for 1 year. Co-op has issued a challenge to all […]

Submitted by: Leila Richard There was a great turnout at the BBQ and bake sale hosted by Safe Grad 2011 in conjunction with Phatboy’s Autobody on June 3, 2011. Click any of the above pictures for a larger version.

Submitted by: Tracy Boychuk | Taylor School held their annual Fun Festival at the Swan River Centennial Arena on Friday, June 3. It was a great evening of Food, Fun, Games and Prizes with proceeds raised going to the Taylor School Playground Enhancement Project. Click any of the above pictures for a larger version.

Submitted by: Marlene Hohne | Florence May (Walker) McLean celebrates her 102nd birthday on June 1, 2011, at the Swan Valley Lodge with approxamatly that numbers of friends and visitor. Florence has lived in the Valley most of her life. Click the picture for a larger version. She married a farmer Harold McLean. When a […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Swan Valley Tigers Girls Rugby just won GOLD in Winnipeg at the Provincial Championship tournament earlier this afternoon. Way to go TIGERS! Click the picture for a larger version.

ValleyBiz Story | The RCMP Musical Ride stopped over in Swan River last night on their way to perform at the Village of Pelly’s 100th Birthday Celebration. The RCMP Musical ride tours with 46 personnel and 36 horses. The horses of the Musical Ride were stabled at the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society Fair Grounds […]

ValleyBiz Story | With the drier, warmer weather this past week, seeding in the Valley saw some significant progress. According to the May 24 Crop Report prepared by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives: Swan River has approximately 30% wheat seeded. Seeding in the Roblin area has progressed to 70% wheat and 45% canola acres […]

ValleyBiz Story | Come one, Come All! Ringmaster Timothy Tegge introduces the 3 Ring Circus. After a 9 year absence, the Shrine Circus rolled into Swan River for 2 shows at the Swan River Centennial Arena on Wednesday evening. The first show drew a crowd of 850 people who quickly filled the bleachers. Chairs provided […]

Submitted by: Sharon Glasscock | The 2011 Preschool Wellness Fair was huge success with 213 children, 105 families attending. It was a one stop shopping event for parents to find any and all information that they wanted to help raise their children to be happy, healthy and ready for school. There were over 25 different […]

ValleyBiz Story | On Thursday, May 19 students from schools around the Valley attended Emergency Services Day at the Swan River Centennial Arena. Emergency Services personnel from the Swan River Fire Department, Swan Valley EMS, RCMP and Manitoba Conservation were in attendance along with their Emergency Service vehicles and equipment. The workers did an excellent […]

Submitted by: SVRWC | On Thursday, May 19, The Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre held a Pancake Brunch. Over 200 people dined on pancakes and sausages in support of the project. The Brunch also resulted in a number of new 2740 Club Members. Click a picture to see a larger version.

Submitted by: Melissa Gray | The Benito Rec Centre held a dance on Saturday, May 14. Here are the pictures of Tangle Box from the dance. We had a good turn out and everyone had a great time, Tangle Box was awesome! Click the pictures for a larger version.

Submitted by:  Jayne Leadbeater | The United Church held a Variety Concert and Dessert Party on Sunday, May 15 with a free will offering taken to support missions. Here are some pictures and highlights from the evening. “Duelling Piano” Carolle Cowan/Shirley Thompson Duet Tarnished Brass Quintet: Herb Radke/Trumpet; Jamie Ayers/Tuba; Jayne Leadbeater/Trombone; Julie Kooistra/French Horn; […]

Submitted by: SVRSS | On Thursday, the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School (SVRSS) Drama Club had a dress rehearsal for their musical production of The Little Mermaid and are set for the first performance on Friday evening. Here is a sneak peak of what to expect. Come out and enjoy this underwater adventure for the […]

Submitted by:  Peter Fleming | The Minitonas Fiddlin’ Program celebrated its 5th Anniversary on May 9, 2011 in Minitonas. The day was filled with Bass workshops by Daniel Koulack, and Fiddle workshops with Alex Lamoureax. It was capped off with an evening concert to which approximately 200 attended.Mr. David Chartrand – President of the Manitoba […]

Submitted by: Wayne Grier | For their thoughtfulness and sense of Community Pride, the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce has awarded Volunteers of the Month, April 2011, to the Hero Club. Entirely on their own initiative(since 2006), the Hero Club has walked Main Street in Swan River in late April (in conjunction with Earth Day) […]

Submitted by: Lynn Williamson | Picture of Sylvia’s Angels giving a cheque for $5,782.30 for the Chemo Unit at the Swan Valley Hospital from our talent show on April 9, 2011.  We want to thank all the people in the valley from the bottom of our hearts who sponsored us, volunteered and participated in this wonderful […]

Submitted by:  Lynn Williamson | The Kenville Hall Board would like to thank everyone who had a table for our fundraiser and to the people who came out and supported us. We nearly sold out of our Kenville burgers so know they must be famous. What a great Valley we live in — Thank-you, Thank-you!

Submitted by: Holly Urban & Melissa Johnson | The Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement Annual Banquet was a tremendous success with 600 people attending this year for the 25th Anniversary. The evening included Displays, Games of Chance, Exhibits, Fish Races, Bid Auctions, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Project Updates, Boat Draws, Fishing Stories, Good Times and […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | The Mother’s Day Walk was very successful, the money raised was far beyond our expectations!! Even though it was a drizzly day we had 195 walkers out and raised approximately $10,000! Emily Simpson and Coral Zamzow, faces painted and ready to go! We were overwhelmed with the support we received […]

Submitted by:  Chris Chmelowski | The Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Association held thier Awards Festival at the Veteran’s Community Hall on Wednesday, May 4, 2011.  The Awards Festival recognizes the personal achievement and excellence of many Fine Arts Festival participants. Carter Kooistra receiving the Home & School Trophy for senior band solo, as well […]

ValleyBiz Story | With the weather warming up, many people are taking the opportunity to catch up on some yardwork and maintenance.  Spring cleaning took on a larger scale this week in Swan River.  Bucket trucks made quick work of trimming trees. Street cleaners swept away a winter’s worth of sand and grime. Crews were out […]