On October 14, 2012 just before 9 pm, the Swan River RCMP and the Swan River Fire Dept were dispatched to multiple fires in the town of Swan River, Manitoba. Three (3) garbage dumpster fires (located behind Windsor’s Service, Hair Mechanics, and Chen’s Restaurant / Sports Lounge), and a 4th fire (pallets/boxes) against the rear […]

RCMP Media Release | UPDATE Late on October 3, 2012, the 26-year-old driver from Swan River succumbed to his injuries. __________ September 30, 2012: At about 1:40 a.m., Sunday morning, September 30th, Swan River RCMP attended the scene of a single vehicle collision at the corner of Main Street and Highway 83 in Swan River. […]

RCMP Media Release | On October 2, 2012 at about 7:00 am, the Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Dept, and Parkland EMS were dispatched to a call of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Hwy 83 & PR 486, near Swan River, Manitoba. It appears that a 2007 GMC Sierra pickup truck driven […]

RCMP Media Release | On Saturday afternoon, September 29, 2012, around 4:25 p.m., officers from the Dauphin Municipal RCMP detachment received a report of a possible impaired driver at a business in the south end of Dauphin. As officers were en route, they observed the suspect car turn onto Main Street in front of them. […]

RCMP Media Release | At about 1:40 a.m., Sunday morning, September 30th, Swan River RCMP attended the scene of a single vehicle collision at the corner of Main Street and Highway 83 in Swan River. It appears the driver and lone occupant was northbound into Swan River at a high rate of speed and failed […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 20, 2012 at about 6:00 pm, the Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a call of an erratic driver near the Provincial Building in Swan River, Manitoba. Through investigation it was found that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado had struck a flag pole and a hydro pole (at the Provincial […]

RCMP Media Release |On September 8, 2012 at about 2:00 am, Swan River RCMP were investigating an attempt mischief/theft from a motor vehicle at the Starlight Trailer Court located in the town of Swan River, Manitoba. At this time Police observed a person walking near the entrance of the trailer court and highway 10 across […]

RCMP Media Release On September 9, 2012 just after 6:00 p.m, Swan River RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in Swan River Manitoba. Investigation indicates that bullet holes had just been discovered by the homeowner, and that the incident occurred sometime over the weekend. There were no injuries reported. Police continue […]

RCMP Media Release | On the early morning of August 11, 2012, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the town of Swan River. RCMP learned that a 36-year-old local man was seriously assaulted. On August 14th, RCMP charged Marvin David FLETT, 47, of Swan River with Aggravated […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 31, 2012 at about 4:00 p.m., Swan River RCMP were flagged down at the Hwy #10 bridge (near the Swan Valley Historical Museum) where road construction has been taking place. Police were advised that a pickup truck had just driven by and clipped a flag man with its mirror […]

RCMP Media Release | Each year the Swan River RCMP enhances police presence and increases patrols during the annual Swan River Valley Northwest Round-up and Exhibition. This is to accommodate the influx of people enjoying the festivities, and to ensure the safety of the public. An overview of police calls to service (starting Friday evening, […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 29, 2012, the Swan River RCMP commenced an investigation on an overnight break, enter and theft that had occurred at a Swan River business. The Timberland Inn has suffered the loss of a till, a small amount of cash and liquor. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is […]

Swan River RCMP Detachment and Manitoba Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance with solving the following incident: Swan River RCMP and the Community of Benito were appalled at the senseless act of Vandalism in Benito on Saturday night, July 15th. Vandals pushed over and broke numerous street and traffic signs. Additionally, newly erected Benito […]

On July 14, 2012 at about 12:10 p.m., the Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a call of shots fired near a residence in Dawson Bay, Manitoba. A 57 year old male was reportedly intoxicated, uttering threats, and firing a rifle indiscriminately in a residential area. Police attended, and after a short period of time, […]

On Sunday night, July 15th at approximately 8:00 p.m. Swan River RCMP received a call regarding two cars driving on the local airport runway. This is a clear violation of The Federal Aeronautics Act and a serious community safety concern. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owners/drivers of a white 4 door […]

On July 15, 2012 at about 5:20 p.m., Swan River RCMP were dispatched to an altercation at a Swan River residence involving two adult females. A 27-year-old Swan River woman was treated for minor injuries at the Swan Valley Health Centre, and was released into police custody. A 30-year-old Swan River woman was Life Flighted […]

RCMP Media Release | At about 5:30 a.m., Sunday morning, June 10th, Swan River RCMP received a complaint of a 1991 Chevrolet pickup stolen from a local business parking lot in Swan River. At 7:05 a.m., with the public’s assistance, the truck was located in a ditch west of Swan River on Provincial Road 275 […]

Swan River RCMP are asking the public for assistance in solving a complaint of a suspicious person in Swan River, Manitoba. On May 30, 2012 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m, two children were walking near the 200 block on Main Street when they were approached by an unknown male. The children were able to […]

RCMP Media Release | At about 6:30 am on May 12, 2012 Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and Benito Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover on Hwy #83. A Chevrolet Aveo was traveling west bound on Hwy #83 (just prior to entering a highway curve), approximately 2 miles north of Benito, Manitoba when […]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP have noted an increase in motor vehicle thefts, and an increase in thefts from motor vehicles. The Swan River RCMP is asking the public to ensure that all vehicles are locked, keys are not left in vehicles (or an easily accessible location), and that valuables are not left […]

RCMP Media Release | On April 10, 2012, at about 7:30 p.m. the Swan River RCMP responded to a complaint of a Robbery that had just occurred on 4th Avenue south, near Main Street, in Swan River Manitoba. Investigation indicated that an adult male had been assaulted by two unidentified males who then made off […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 22, 2012, at about 11:30 a.m. Swan River RCMP were notified of the discovery of a body at an outdoor area in Benito, Manitoba. A post mortem was conducted in Winnipeg on March 26th and confirmed the identification of the deceased as being 30-year-old Beverly Chartrand of Benito. Her […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 22, 2012, at about 11:30 a.m. Swan River RCMP were notified of the discovery of a body at an outdoor area in Benito, Manitoba. A search of the area had previously been made in January, 2012, in relation to a missing person report from the Benito area. At this […]

On March 2, 2012 at about 1:45 pm the Swan River RCMP executed a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) search warrant at a residence in Birch River, Manitoba. Investigators discovered approximately 27 grams of marihuana, a number of prescription pills, various drug paraphernalia, and $750.00 worth of cash. The drugs seized has an estimated […]

RCMP Media Release | On February 20, 2012, at about 4:00 pm the Swan River RCMP executed a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) search warrant at a residence in Swan River, Manitoba. Investigators discovered approximately 198 grams of marihuana, various drug paraphernalia, a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles), and $22,000.00 worth of cash. The drugs […]

RCMP Media Release | UPDATE – February 17, 2012: On February 15, 2012, 48-year-old George Louis LAMIRANDE of Pine Creek F.N. was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Murder. He remains in custody pending a February 21st court appearance in Dauphin. LAMIRANDE and the victim, identified as 26-year-old Steven Ray GENAILLE of Duck Bay, were […]

RCMP Media Release | Missing Person – UPDATE RCMP Swan River Detachment continue efforts to locate Beverly Lynn CHARTRAND of Benito, MB. Ms. CHARTRAND is describe as approximately 161 cms ( 5’3”), 125 kgs (225 lbs ) with either dark brown or bleached colored hair. She was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweat shirt […]

UPDATE: ValleyBiz has learned through local sources that the Swan River Fire Department was not dispatched to the scene and that members of the Pine River Fire Department provided assistance. __________________ RCMP Media Release | On January 12, 2012 just before 10:00 am the Parkland RCMP Detachment, along with the Winnipegosis Fire Department, Swan River […]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Beverly Lynn CHARTRAND, age 30, of Benito , Manitoba . Beverly was last seen walking near her home in Benito, Manitoba early Sunday morning, January 8th. If anyone has seen Beverly, or knows her whereabouts, they are asked to contact the […]

RCMP Media Release | On December 23, 2011 at about 8:30 p.m. Swan River RCMP and the Pine River Fire Department were dispatched to a Fire involving a business in Cowan, Manitoba. Nash’s Cool Treats Restaurant was found to be fully engulfed in flames. The structure succumbed to the fire. There were no injuries. Total […]

RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP report that a few rural farm break and enters have been reported in the past three weeks. Police are reminding property owners to ensure their property is secured at all times. Police are also asking the public to be vigilant of suspicious persons/vehicles traveling in the area and […]

On December 12, 2011 at about 5:00 a.m. Winnipegosis RCMP as well as local Emergency Services were dispatched to a fire at the Community Hall in Duck Bay, Manitoba. Initial reports indicate the building was a total loss. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. No damage estimates are available at this […]

RCMP Media Release | The Christmas Check stop program will begin at noon on Friday December 2nd, 2011 and will continue to midnight on January 1st, 2012. As we approach the holiday season Swan River RCMP will through visibility, education and enforcement get the message out to the motoring public of the Swan Valley in […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 19, 2011 at about 1:00 p.m. Swan River RCMP, along with the West District Special Operations Team executed a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) search warrant at a residence on Indian Birch River Reserve, located about 60 km north of Swan River, Manitoba. Investigators discovered approximately one and […]

RCMP Media Release | ** UPDATE** The two deceased have been identified as a 21 year old woman and a 23 year old woman, both from the Swan River area. Their names will not be released. Police continue to investigate. On October 24, 2011 at 11:30 p.m. Swan River RCMP as well as local Emergency […]

RCMP Media Release | On October 15, 2011 at about 2:00 p.m. Swan River RCMP executed a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) search warrant at a residence near Birch River in the RM of Mountain, Manitoba. Click pictures for a larger version. Investigators discovered a number of marihuana plants, processed marihuana, and growing equipment […]

RCMP Media Release | September 29, 2011 – OTTAWA – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and their partners at the Canadian Anti Fraud Center (CAFC) are warning that if someone calls you claiming to be able to protect your computer from viruses, your best bet is to just hang up the phone. Don’t give […]

RCMP Media Release | The Kamsack RCMP and Swan River RCMP have located Santos NUNEZ. NUNEZ is being detained on warrants issued by the Canada Border Service Agency. NUNEZ was located in a field on the Saskatchewan Manitoba Border just south of Thunderhill which is located just northwest of Benito, Manitoba. NUNEZ will be medically […]

RCMP Media Release | On Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 7 a.m., Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Dept., and Swan Valley EMS were dispatched to a fire at the Swan River Landfill. The re-cycling facility was on fire. Extensive damage and property loss occurred to the building and contents. Click picture for a larger […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 24, 2011 at about 8:00 p.m. RCMP as well as local Emergency Services were dispatched to the scene of a fatal farm accident in the RM of Mountain, Manitoba. Investigation has revealed that a 70 year old man from the RM of Minitonas had been attempting to start a […]

RCMP Media Release | On August 5th, the 16-year-old male from Pine Creek sought in connection with this shooting contacted the RCMP and turned himself in. He was arrested and has since been released by the court on a Recognizance to appear in Dauphin Provincial court on September 14, 2011. The 16-year-old from Pine Creek […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 30, 2011 at about 11:00 pm, Swan River RCMP, Pine River Fire Department and Parkland EMS responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision. A 1999 Oldsmobile Alero was traveling East bound on highway #20 when this vehicle struck a horse approximately 5km East of Cowan, MB. The 17 year […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 29, 2011 shortly before 2:30 am, Winnipegosis RCMP were dispatched to a shooting incident outside a residence on Pine Creek First Nation. The victim, a 29-year-old male of Pine Cree First Nation, was shot and transported by EMS to Hospital and subsequently airlifted to a Winnipeg Hospital. He is […]

RCMP Media Release | In the early evening hours of Friday, July 22, 2011, Swan River RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant on a residence in Swan River, Manitoba. Seized was just over 30 grams of marihuana, 480 prescription pills in various weights, along with just over $3,500.00 in Canadian […]

RCMP Media Release | At 3:30 p.m. Thursday July 14th, a small Lake Buccaneer floatplane crashed in Wellman Lake, approximately 55 kilometers southeast of Swan River. Click the picture for a larger verision. The male pilot, age 61, from the Swan River area and two adult men, one from Whitehorse and the other from Dauphin […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 5, 2011 at 2:30 pm, Swan River RCMP, Bowsman Fire Department and Parkland EMS responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 268 approximately 45 kilometers north east of Swan River. An all terrain utility vehicle crossing the highway collided with south bound van. The lone occupant of the […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP investigators have charged 24 year old Ryan CHARTRAND with Second Degree Murder. The victim has been identified as 33 year old Lance RICHARD. An autopsy has been completed, and the cause of death has been attributed to blunt force trauma. The victim and the accused were known to each other, […]

RCMP Media Release | On June 25, 2011 at about 6:30 a.m. Winnipegosis RCMP as well as local emergency services were dispatched to a complaint of an assault at a residence on Pine Creek First Nation. On arrival at the residence, police discovered an unresponsive 24 year old male. The man was transported by ambulance […]

RCMP Media Release | Just before 8:00 p.m. Sunday, officers from the Dauphin Municipal RCMP detachment received a report of a 2 vehicle collision that occurred on 2nd Avenue N.E. in Dauphin. The suspect vehicle fled the scene without exchanging particulars with the driver of the vehicle that was hit. Witnesses to the collision provided […]

Swan River RCMP Media Release | At about 10:45 p.m. on June 11th, 2011 Swan River RCMP, Parkland EMS and Minitonas Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover at Wellman Lake. A Chevrolet Silverado was traveling on Regatta Bay Road, near the Wellman Lake cottages when the vehicle lost control and rolled. The passenger […]