https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news Community News for the Swan River Valley Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:50:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 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/2026/03/04/an-abundance-of-generosity-at-bellsite-poker-derby/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/04/an-abundance-of-generosity-at-bellsite-poker-derby/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:51:52 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40636 The Bellsite Annual Poker Derby took place on February 22, 2026. There were 104 driver hands sold, 95 machines, and approximately 346 ghost riders. Thanks to all that brought in the ghost riders! The Bellsite Community Centre, along with North Mountain Riders would like to thank those businesses/persons of Swan River, Bowsman, Birch River, Mafeking, […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/04/an-abundance-of-generosity-at-bellsite-poker-derby/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/01/12/special-day-at-bowsman-arena-christmas-party/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/01/12/special-day-at-bowsman-arena-christmas-party/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:51:12 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40542 Submitted by: Amy Hofford On Sunday, December 21st the Bowsman Community Skating Arena hosted their annual Community Christmas Party. A heartfelt thank you to the Bowsman Lions for their generous contribution to our event, which allowed us to provide free hot dogs and hot chocolate to everyone in attendance, along with treat bags for the […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/01/12/special-day-at-bowsman-arena-christmas-party/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/03/31/yamaha-enthusiasts-gather-at-madge-lake/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/03/31/yamaha-enthusiasts-gather-at-madge-lake/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:53:02 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=39896 Submitted by: Scott Tibble On March 22, 2025, Yamaha enthusiast from as far away as British Columbia to as far east as Ontario gathered at Duck Mountain Lodge to celebrate 57 years of Yamaha snowmobiles. Free lunch, Yamaha swag and limited edition T-shirts for the event were offered in the final ride hosted by Yamaha […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/03/31/yamaha-enthusiasts-gather-at-madge-lake/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/03/02/sunny-skies-shine-on-sled-for-eternity/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/03/02/sunny-skies-shine-on-sled-for-eternity/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:33:14 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=39856 Submitted by: Beverly Ajtay, Events Director We could not have asked for a better day for our Western Manitoba Sled for Eternity Ride in Swan Valley on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Mild temperatures and sunny, blue skies brought out many walk up registrations that morning, and we had 63 riders on the trails. Our route […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/03/02/sunny-skies-shine-on-sled-for-eternity/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/03/19/many-brave-blustery-weather-at-billy-beal-derby/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/03/19/many-brave-blustery-weather-at-billy-beal-derby/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:58:02 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=39120 Submitted by: Keith Behrmann Our 24th Billy Beal Derby is now in the history books. I can honestly say, without a shadow of doubt, this event would not be possible without the countless volunteer hours put in by our Valley Lions members, community volunteers, and the generosity of our sponsors. Having said that, our success […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/03/19/many-brave-blustery-weather-at-billy-beal-derby/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/03/21/participants-enjoy-another-great-billy-beal-fishing-derby/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/03/21/participants-enjoy-another-great-billy-beal-fishing-derby/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:53:59 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=38213 Submitted by: Carolin Foster | The 24th Annual Billy Beal Classic Fishing Derby at Whitefish Lake was a huge success! The $10,000 prize winner was Thomas McKay from Winnipegosis, MB. With 6 minutes left in the derby, his Northern Pike weighing in at 4 lbs. 2 oz. was the winning catch of the day! Ghosted […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/03/21/participants-enjoy-another-great-billy-beal-fishing-derby/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/03/10/2023-vintage-ride-a-great-success/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/03/10/2023-vintage-ride-a-great-success/#respond Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:51:12 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=38182 Submitted by Tammela Bobick Our club hosted its 16th annual Vintage ride on Saturday February 25, 2023 and Mother Nature was against us. We had extreme cold, minus 30 that morning and some winds. However, the people and sleds showed up at the Westwood Inn here in Swan River, Manitoba and by the time we […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/03/10/2023-vintage-ride-a-great-success/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/03/02/perfect-day-for-vintage-ride/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/03/02/perfect-day-for-vintage-ride/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:31:23 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=37220 Submitted by: Tammela Bobick The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association had an amazing turn out for our Vintage ride held on February 26,2022. We had 57 riders including people from Yorkton, Dauphin and The Pas. For lunch, we enjoyed hot dogs, hot chocolate, donuts and coffee at the shelter. There was also tons of prizes and […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/03/02/perfect-day-for-vintage-ride/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2021/11/10/valley-youth-attend-snowmobile-safety-training-course/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2021/11/10/valley-youth-attend-snowmobile-safety-training-course/#respond Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:41:15 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=36999 Submitted by: Bert Sutherland North Mountain Riders and Swan Valley Snowmobile Association, along with Snoman MB, hosted a youth rider snowmobile safety training course at the Westwood Inn in Swan River on November 6, 2021. Safety Services Manitoba was hired to train our local children to keep them safe on our trails. 21 individuals from […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2021/11/10/valley-youth-attend-snowmobile-safety-training-course/feed/ 0