RCMP Media Release | On the 9th of February, 2014 at about 5 pm, the Swan River RCMP, EMS from Mafeking. and EMS from Swan River were dispatched via `911` to a single Motor Vehicle Collision at the bridge in Mafeking, MB. (approximately 70 km north of Swan River, MB, on Highway # 10) A […]

RCMP Media Release | On the 5th of February, 2014 at about 9 pm, the Swan River RCMP were dispatched via `911` to an Armed Robbery that had just occurred at the gas bar along highway #10, about 50 km north of Swan River, MB on the Indian Birch Indian Reserve (Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation). […]

RCMP Media Release | Winnipegosis RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Stanford Lester Parenteau, 42, of Pine Creek First Nation. It is believed Parenteau is in the Pine Creek or Duck Bay area. Parenteau is wanted on three separate warrants: Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose; Assault, Uttering Threats and […]

Swan River RCMP Report | At about 10 pm, January 7, 2014 Parkland EMS and Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a residence in Indian Birch Indian Reserve / Wuskwi Sipihk Cree Nation, MB regarding an Assault. A 20 year old male from Wuskwi Sipihk Cree Nation had been involved in an altercation, and had […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report December 2013 Town of Swan River: In the month of December, 2013 Police investigated 217 incidents. Criminal Code were well below normal levels while property offenses were also below normal levels. Persons crimes were normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had nine common Assaults, One Sexual assault and five […]

RCMP Media Release | On the evening of December 29, 2013, Winnipegosis RCMP were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba, where a male was found to be fatally injured. The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Scott Larry NEPINAK of Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba. On December 30, 2013, an […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP Officers from the Winnipegosis Detachment assisted by the RCMP Serious Crime Unit, the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, and additional resources were dispatched to the Community of Pine Creek First Nation where they are currently investigating the death of a man. Police were advised of this matter shortly after 8:00 pm […]

Swan River RCMP Report | Since the RCMP Holiday Checkstop program started on December 2, Swan River RCMP conducted 9 checkstops as of December 22, 2013. A total of 179 vehicles were stopped with two drivers found to be driving while over .08.

RCMP Media Release | A 72 year old male with a medical condition was noticed missing from his residence in Swan River, MB at about 6 am this morning, December 17, 2013, which was subsequently reported to police. Swan River RCMP and Swan River Fire Dept (search & rescue) were dispatched. The missing person was […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report November 2013 Town of Swan River: In the month of November, 2013 Police investigated 230 incidents. Criminal Code were at normal levels while property offenses were below normal levels. Persons crimes were slightly below normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had six common Assaults, One aggravated assault, One assault […]

RCMP Media Release | Though the “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”) has been around for years, the Swan River RCMP warns the public to be on alert after noting a recent incident(s) in the Swan River Valley. Please note that the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre specifically warns the public to be […]

Swan River Fire Department Press Release | At 12:50 pm on December 9, 2013, Swan River Fire, RCMP and Swan Valley EMS were called to a structure fire on Ditch Road near the edge of town. On arrival, smoke was billowing from a basement window. One crew was quick to attack initially from the exterior, […]

RCMP Media Release | Just before 3 am, on December 3, 2013 Swan River RCMP received a dispatch that the Minitonas Community Store (also know as Minitonas Home Hardware), that it had all of it’s exterior windows vandalized. ValleyBiz.ca photo – click for a larger version. Police attended the scene, noted the extensive damage incurred. […]

Swan River RCMP Report | At a little after 11 pm, on Nov 28th, 2013 a ‘911’ dispatch of Swan River RCMP and the Swan River Fire Department occurred involving a fire at the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, in Swan River Manitoba. Fire occurred in the locker room, off of the school gymnasium. The […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 27, 2013 just before 9 pm, the Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Department, and Prairie Mountain EMS were dispatched (via ‘911’) to a residential house fire on 8th Avenue South near Main Street (next door to the Co-op Grocery Store) in Swan River, MB. All occupants safely exited […]

On November 26, 2013 at about 12:30 am, Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a Break & Enter at the elementary school in Birch River, MB. Entry had been gained, mischief occurred, as well as a number of items had been taken. Arrests followed shortly thereafter with the suspects found in possession of stolen property […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 9, 2013 just before 5:00 pm, a 59 year old male of the town of Swan River, MB reported to Swan River RCMP an earlier theft with violence, where the victim was physically assaulted and an undisclosed amount of money was taken. The assailant was known to the victim. […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report October 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of October, 2013 Police investigated 243 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code and property offenses were at normal levels. Persons crimes were below normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had three common Assaults, One aggravated assault, One assault with weapon […]

RCMP Media Release | At about 3:30 pm, on November 13, 2013 Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Department, and Parkland EMS were dispatched through 911 in regard to a vehicle rollover on Hwy # 10, about 2 miles east of Swan River, MB. An eastbound logging truck had apparently swerved to miss an oncoming […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 10, 2013, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a complaint of a shooting in the community of Duck Bay, Manitoba. A 43-year-old male from Duck Bay had been shot multiple times while he stood outside his residence. The victim was transported to Dauphin Regional Health Centre, where he is being treated […]

RCMP Report | On October 21, 2013, an autopsy was completed in Winnipeg on the found human remains located near Highway 10 on October 18. The deceased was positively identified as Gordon Albert BRASS, 42, of Indian Birch River (Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation), Manitoba . The investigation continues, however, foul play is not suspected.

Swan River RCMP Report | On October 17, 2013, just before 2 am, emergency crews responded to a 911 call of a couch on fire. All residents were evacuated from an apartment building in the 100 block of 5th Avenue South in Swan River, MB. The couch was moved onto the front lawn. The couch […]

RCMP Media Release | Update: October 18, 2013 Late this afternoon civilian searchers located the body of a male between Indian Birch FN and Birch River along Highway 10. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed. The investigation continues and no additional information is available at the present time. Updates will be provided […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report September 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of September, 2013 Police investigated 348 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code offenses were slightly above average as were property offenses for this month. Persons crimes were also slightly above normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had thirteen Assaults, one […]

RCMP Media Release | On Monday, October 7, 2013 just before 4:00 pm, Winnipegosis RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at the VLT Center in Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba. Investigation revealed the three suspects, fully disguised entered the office of the gaming center, one of the suspects was carrying a long barrel […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report August 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of August, 2013 Police investigated 331 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code offenses were slightly above average as were property offenses for this month. Persons crimes were at normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had ten Assaults, three Assault with […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 14, 2013, at approximately 4:30 pm, Swan River RCMP and Minitonas Fire Department were dispatched to a bridge fire on 2nd Avenue in Minitonas. No injuries were sustained. The fire caused considerable damage to the bridge, which is now closed to ensure public safety. The investigation showed the cause […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On the 5th of September 2013 the Swan River RCMP received a complaint of a theft of a boat, motor and trailer that had occurred from a business in the community of Minitonas Manitoba. The theft had occurred between 6:00 p.m. on the 4th of September and 7:45 a.m. on […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On August 30, 2013 at about 1:30 pm, a passerby came across a single vehicle rollover (2013 Ford Focus) on Hwy 10 in the RM of Mountain North. Parkland EMS and Swan River RCMP were dispatched. A 60 year old male driver and a 57 year old female passenger (both […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On August 30, 2013 at about 10 pm, Mafeking Fire Dept, Parkland EMS and Swan River RCMP responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian along Hwy 10 in Mafeking, MB. A north bound 1998 Mecury Sable struck a 16 year old male pedestrian. The […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On August 28, 2013 at about 10:15 pm the Swan River RCMP, the Swan River Fire Department, and Parkland EMS were dispatched via ‘911’ to a house at the 200 block of 5th avenue, north in Swan River, Manitoba. Fire was contained to the 2nd story eaves. Apparently, a lightning […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 7, 2013 just a little after 5 pm the Swan River RCMP, and Parkland EMS were dispatched via ‘911’ to an assault with a weapon complaint in Swan River, Manitoba. A disagreement at a residence on the 1300 block of 1st Street North led to an assault with an […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On July 28, 2013 at about 5 am Swan River RCMP and Parkland EMS were dispatched to an assault with a weapon in Shoal River Indian Reserve (Sapotaweyak Cree Nation). A party saw a situation turn from argument to an assault. A 19 year old female inflicted injury to a […]

Swan River RCMP Report | Between July 11 to July 13, 2013 several lawn mowers were stolen in Swan River. 300 Block of 11th Avenue, South Sometime over night of July 12/13, 2013. Stolen: Lawn mower. A red and white Craftsman with bag. 300 Block of 11th Avenue, South Sometime between July 11-13, 2013 Stolen: […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On July 16, 2013, Swan River RCMP received 2 calls regarding Mischief to a Mail Box in the RM of Swan River, MB. It was reported that over night that some unknown culprit(s) had smashed a mail box at the end of a lane along Ditch Road. The mail box […]

Swan River RCMP Report | Occurred: July 13, 2013 at about 4:30 am Location: Hwy # 10, east of Swan River, MB Police received a ‘911’ dispatch to a Semi truck that had jack knifed on the side of the highway about 40 to 50 km east of Swan River on Hwy 10. Police attended […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report June 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of June, 2013 Police investigated 331 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code and property offenses were higher than the yearly average but close to normal levels for the summer months. Persons crimes were also higher than normal levels for this month. […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On July 9, 2013 just before 1:00 am, Swan River Fire Dept, and the Swan River RCMP received a 911 dispatch in regard to a dumpster fire. This fire was located in the back alley of 6th avenue south along the 200 Block, next to a hydro pole, in Swan […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On July 9, 2013 just before 10:00 pm, Swan River RCMP, during a routine patrol, came across an erratic driver. A black 2003 PT Cruiser was subsequently stopped by police between 6th and 7th avenue north, along 1st street north, in Swan River, Manitoba. The 28 year old male driver […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 5, 2013 just before 5:00 am, Swan River RCMP as well as local emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a residential fire on 3rd Avenue NW in Swan River. Initial investigation indicates that the fire started in a garage and spread to the residence – a house […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On June 27, 2013 at about 4:30 pm a 911 call originated from a pay phone on the 200 block of 2 Ave, in Minitonas, MB with the complaint of a structure fire in the area. Minitonas Fire Dept and Swan River RCMP attended. Investigation reveals this to be a […]

Swan River Fire Department: PRESS RELEASE Date: June 30, 2013 Time of Dispatch: 17:24 Call Type: Residential Structure Location: RM Swan River Additional Information: Late Sunday afternoon, Swan River Fire, Swan Valley EMS and RCMP were dispatched to a structure fire approximately 12 mi West of Swan River. On arrival, a large, wood frame residence […]

Swan River RCMP Report | Between June 8, 2013 and June 11, 2013 a theft occurred in the community of Cowan, MB. Unknown persons entered a yard and made off with four large chains that would fit over the tires of a ‘skidder’ (a type of heavy vehicle used in a logging operation). Swan River […]

RCMP Media Release | On June 22, 2013 at about 5:30 am, Dauphin RCMP and local area EMS responded to a single motor vehicle collision about four miles north of Pine River on Highway 10. RCMP and EMS arrived on scene and found the driver, identified as a 51-year-old Camperville woman, critically injured. She was […]

Swan River RCMP Report | 911 dispatch came in at about 2:30 am, June 17th (this morning). 200 Block of 1st Street North, Swan River. Synopsis: Report of a mini van on fire in residential driveway. Swan River RCMP and Swan River Fire Department attended. Fire put out, van a total loss. Unoccupied vehicle. No […]

RCMP Media Release | On June 1, 2013 at about 11:30 pm, a 24 year old Swan River man had fallen from the 2nd story of the Valley Hotel in Swan River, Manitoba. Swan River RCMP was conducting regular patrols when they came upon a group of people in front of the Valley Hotel. A […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report May 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of May, 2013 Police investigated 303 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code offenses were slightly above average while property offenses were at normal levels this month. Persons crimes were also higher than normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had fourteen […]

RCMP Media Release | On June 3, 2013, at about 3:50 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a commercial alarm regarding a Break-In to the Swan River Golf and Country Club, Swan River, Manitoba. Police investigation connected several occurrences relating to the same culprit(s). Rocky BIGHEAD , age 18, a resident of Swan River, Manitoba […]

RCMP Media Release | On June 7, 2013 Swan River RCMP laid 2 charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Charged are Travis John BELL (23 years) of Swan River (5 charges, re: Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking […]

With spring finally here and the arrival of warmer weather there have been increased reports of theft and Vandalism in the Swan Valley. Swan River RCMP provide these theft prevention tips. Swan River RCMP Report: Theft and vandalism On the perimeter Make sure there aren’t any objects lying around that could be used to break […]