https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news Community News for the Swan River Valley Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:57:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-VBLogo-32x32.png https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news 32 32 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/17/sled-for-eternity-ride-advances-regional-recovery-efforts/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/17/sled-for-eternity-ride-advances-regional-recovery-efforts/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:34 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40681 Submitted by: Kandie Lagore Adult & Teen Challenge’s Northern Manitoba Sled for Eternity Ride, one of three annual snowmobile fundraising events hosted by the organization, took place February 28, 2026 as riders departed from the Swan Valley Museum for a 230-kilometre journey to Bellsite and back. Participants travelled the scenic trails of the Swan Valley, […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/17/sled-for-eternity-ride-advances-regional-recovery-efforts/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2020/03/03/bellsite-41st-annual-snowmobile-poker-derby/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2020/03/03/bellsite-41st-annual-snowmobile-poker-derby/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:48:13 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=36148 Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite Community did another wonderful job looking after the hot meal at the end of the day and looking after all the indoor services needed to have everyone registered and on their way to enjoy the sunny warm day on the Snoman trail up- kept by North Mountain Riders Snowmobile […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2020/03/03/bellsite-41st-annual-snowmobile-poker-derby/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2019/02/26/40th-annual-bellsite-poker-derby-a-great-success/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2019/02/26/40th-annual-bellsite-poker-derby-a-great-success/#respond Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:49:24 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=34247 Submitted by: Susan Moshenko | Bellsite along with the help of the North Mountain Riders put on the 40th Annual Poker Derby on February 24, 2019. A great turn out considering cold weather. 172 driver hands 160 sleds. $4911 was paid out in prizes. A huge thank you to all those who went out and […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2019/02/26/40th-annual-bellsite-poker-derby-a-great-success/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2017/03/04/bellsites-38th-annual-snowmobile-poker-derby/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2017/03/04/bellsites-38th-annual-snowmobile-poker-derby/#respond Sat, 04 Mar 2017 20:22:57 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=29409 Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s 38th Annual Snowmobile Poker Derbywa held Sunday, February 26, 2017. Due to the lack of snow and poor North Mountain Riders (sno man) trail conditions the Snowmobile ride of the Derby was cancelled. The Poker part of the Derby continued on as usual. 46 registered driver hands were sold […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2017/03/04/bellsites-38th-annual-snowmobile-poker-derby/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2017/02/13/sled-for-eternity-ridethrough-the-beautiful-swan-valley/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2017/02/13/sled-for-eternity-ridethrough-the-beautiful-swan-valley/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2017 18:57:49 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=29287 Submitted by: Kim Lowes | We had an amazing day at our 1st annual Swan River Sled for Eternity! We had 78 registered riders of which 41 were fundraisers! We surpassed our goal of $50,000 and reached over $68,000! Pictured Above: Kim Lowes (left) and Steve Paulson – Teen Challenge Executive Director (right) along with […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2017/02/13/sled-for-eternity-ridethrough-the-beautiful-swan-valley/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/11/21/lots-of-selection-at-snowmobile-show-and-swap-meet/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/11/21/lots-of-selection-at-snowmobile-show-and-swap-meet/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:41:27 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=28903 Submitted by: Edgar Yacyshyn | Last Saturday, November 19, 2016, The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association had their first annual Snowmobile Show and Swap Meet. There were plenty of new and used merchandise to choose from. Click any picture for a larger version. Thanks to all the local snowmobile dealers who brought in their machines and […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/11/21/lots-of-selection-at-snowmobile-show-and-swap-meet/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/04/near-perfect-day-for-bellsite-poker-derby/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/04/near-perfect-day-for-bellsite-poker-derby/#respond Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:41:09 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=27144 Submitted by: Connie Beaudry | Bellsite’s 37th Annual Poker Derby took place on February 28, 2016. We had a fresh cover of snow to start the day. Prime winter temperatures gave us a near perfect day to be on the trail. Click any picture for a larger version. Good sponsorship from local businesses for donations, […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/04/near-perfect-day-for-bellsite-poker-derby/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/02/great-attendance-at-9th-annual-vintage-ride/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/02/great-attendance-at-9th-annual-vintage-ride/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:57:02 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=27131 Submitted by: Colin Baldwin | The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association held their 9th Annual Vintage Ride on Saturday, February 27, 2016. The day started out with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Bowsman and District Lions, which once again was a great success. Click any picture for a larger version. The vintage ride, even with […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/02/great-attendance-at-9th-annual-vintage-ride/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/03/10/cooking-up-a-good-time-at-8th-annual-vintage-ride/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/03/10/cooking-up-a-good-time-at-8th-annual-vintage-ride/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:27:56 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=24990 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 […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/03/10/cooking-up-a-good-time-at-8th-annual-vintage-ride/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/02/25/sledders-brave-the-cold-for-a-great-day/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/02/25/sledders-brave-the-cold-for-a-great-day/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2015 17:53:04 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=24938 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 […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/02/25/sledders-brave-the-cold-for-a-great-day/feed/ 0