https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news Community News for the Swan River Valley Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:40 +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/2026/04/22/kennedy-cup/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/04/22/kennedy-cup/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:50:22 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40726 Submitted by: Henry Barkowski Back: Tim Grazier, Ryan Cooke, Rob Nesbitt, Colin Baldwin, Dallas Andersen, Rodney Redhead, Henry Barkowski, Blair Mosiondz, Faron Cook, John Pasternak, Jett Penner, Austen Peel, Chris Penner, Lyle Eggie, Jax Penner Front: Derek Lukey, Don Formo, Hilbert Nerbas, Chris Thompson, Jarret Gingras, Josh Corder Regulars Missing: Dale Andersen, Faron Genaille, Cam […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/04/22/kennedy-cup/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/29/u80-season-finale/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/29/u80-season-finale/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:44:04 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40712 Submitted by: Henry Barkowski Back: Merv Leslie, Dennis Kalynuk, Stephen Natyna, Glenn Nichiporuk, Marc Kunjumpa, Carl Giesbrecht, Steve “Slapshot” Hanson, James Waldner, Henry Barkowski, Terry Fullerton, Randy Mateika Front: Steve Windsor, David Eggie, Eldon Hart, Jarret Gingras, Blair Mosiondz, Faron Genaille, Lyle Eggie Missing: Faron Cook, Reg Ellingson, Rod Ellingson. Kendal Johnson, Pat Morden, Mark […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/29/u80-season-finale/feed/ 0 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/2026/03/09/snowmobile-history-celebrated-at-annual-vintage-ride/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/09/snowmobile-history-celebrated-at-annual-vintage-ride/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:53:24 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40653 Submitted by Swan Valley Snowmobile Club Snowmobile enthusiasts gathered at the Westwood Inn in Swan River on Saturday, February 28, bringing out their vintage sleds for the Swan Valley Snowmobile Club’s annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride. Attendees were treated to a close-up look at some of the finest vintage snowmobiles, with 26 riders taking part in […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/09/snowmobile-history-celebrated-at-annual-vintage-ride/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/2026/03/01/exciting-week-at-benito-bonspiel/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/01/exciting-week-at-benito-bonspiel/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:37:27 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40619 Submitted by: Andrea Keller The 17th Annual Open Bonspiel hosted 28 teams for an exciting week of curling. February 11-15,2026 the Rec Centre was buzzing with activities. Wednesday evening the first draw took place with participants coming from near & far! Sunday afternoon participants gathered for prizes with 3 events 1st Event Winners sponsored by […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/03/01/exciting-week-at-benito-bonspiel/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/12/29/boxing-day-funspiel-brings-all-ages-together/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/12/29/boxing-day-funspiel-brings-all-ages-together/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:52:50 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40530 Submitted by: Kari Goethe The Swan River Curling Club was buzzing with activity on Boxing Day as families and friends gathered for the annual Family and Friends Funspiel. A total of 12 teams took to the ice, featuring curlers of all ages—from enthusiastic juniors to seasoned seniors, and everyone in between—eager to get moving after […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/12/29/boxing-day-funspiel-brings-all-ages-together/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/11/12/participants-of-all-ages-attend-try-curling-night/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/11/12/participants-of-all-ages-attend-try-curling-night/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:40:47 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40412 Submitted by: Kari Goethe The Swan River Curling Club hosted a Come Try Curling night on Wednesday, November 5th, welcoming about 20 curlers of all ages to the ice. Participants had the chance to learn the basics, throw some rocks, and experience what makes curling such an enjoyable and social sport. A big thank-you goes […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/11/12/participants-of-all-ages-attend-try-curling-night/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/06/12/thunderhill-ski-club-receives-62000-co-op-grant/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/06/12/thunderhill-ski-club-receives-62000-co-op-grant/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:54:45 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=39354 Elevating Access: A Magic Carpet Lift For All Ages and Abilities at Thunderhill Ski Club is one of 14 projects that have received a portion of $1 million as a 2024 recipient of Co-op Community Spaces. “This investment reflects Co-op’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing inclusive, year-round […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/06/12/thunderhill-ski-club-receives-62000-co-op-grant/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/05/10/made-lake-bible-camp-hosts-horseplay-in-swan-river/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/05/10/made-lake-bible-camp-hosts-horseplay-in-swan-river/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 12:48:28 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=39218 Submitted by: Kendra Thiessen | Horseplay is equestrian program where kids can learn to ride horses, expanding their skills both on the ground and in the saddle. The beginner riders are taught how to start, stop and steer the horse. As they progress we work on trotting and looping with control. Barrel racing and pole […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/05/10/made-lake-bible-camp-hosts-horseplay-in-swan-river/feed/ 0