Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk By Tara Gray This article is re-published with permission from the Swan Valley Star and Times Proud to represent the Parkland as one of two players from the Cobras 5 pin bowling team is Angie Ferland, who has qualified to play with the Special Olympics Manitoba (SOM) 5 pin bowling team […]

Submitted by: Dayna Bresky The Golden Gals Provincial Bonspiel was held in Swan River on February 2-5, 2014. Golden Gals Provincial 2014 Winners : Joyce McDougal rink from Brandon Curling Club Runner-up: Rita VanDeVyvere rink from The Heather curling club in Winnipeg, take silver. The curlers enjoyed their visit to the Swan River Valley. They […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin On Saturday, January 18, 2014 the Swan Valley Stampeders Novice Black team held a fundraising bottle drive. The kids, who are 7-9 yrs old were raising money to pay for their team jackets. Click picture for a larger version. It was pretty cold but we had a great time & raised […]

Submitted by: Tanya Powell Great weekend for the Swan River Bantam team as they took first place in their home tournament. They won 5-2 over Yorkton Dr Auto, and went undefeated all weekend with some very close games. Click any picture for a larger version. Dave Powell Bantam coach said that he would like to […]

Submitted by: Tammy Webster The Parkland AAA Bantam’s were able to sweep their way through the Melville tournament with a perfect 4-0-0 record. Click the picture for a larger version. Parkalnd VS Estevan 10-4 WIN Parkland VS Melville 7-4 WIN Parkland VS Regina Roxes 6-4 WIN A Side Final Parkland VS Yorkton 7-3 WIN Players […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Swan Valley Co-op, Swan Valley Stampeders Booster Club & The Swan Valley Stampeders hosted a successful season opener tailgate party. Click any picture for a larger version. The Stamps season opened with a tailgate party at the Centennial arena parking lot, sponsored by Swan Valley Co-op. Hot Dogs & Drinks were […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck | Sunday, September 8, 2013 saw 40 teams participating in the annual fall Blue Sky Team Cattle Penning Jackpot just south of Benito, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. The weather was perfect for cows, horses, and riders, and the slightly lower than usual turnout for teams meant there […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their final race of the season on Saturday, August 24 2013. A Mud Bog took place after the races concluding with the famous foot race. Click any picture for a larger version. 8 Cylinder 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Heat 1 3 […]

Submitted by: Michelle Buck Despite haying going full swing right now, twelve members showed up for team penning practice at the Blue Sky Arena on August 16, 2013 – some with multiple horses in tow, and the bleachers were full with spectators. It was great to see some new faces! Click any picture for a […]

Submitted by: Wayne Bass | On August 9 to 11, 2013 16 teams competed in the annual competitive slo-pitch tournament in Swan River. The Swamp Donkeys of Flin Flon, MB (pictured left) were this years “A” Side Champions. Click on any picture for a larger version. Tournament Organizer, Wayne Bass presented Brain Zerbin, team captain […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk | Pictures and Race Results from the Swan Valley Stock Car Club races held Sat/Sun August 3/4, 2013. What an excellent weekend of racing! Thanks for everyone that came out and watched and raced! Click any picture for a larger version. August 3, 2013 Race Results 8 Cylinder 1st Place 2nd […]

ValleyBiz Story | While there is always lots of excitement at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition grandstand, there are many unique and interesting events to see in the show ring as well. Here are a few picture we took during the Jumping Classes. Click any picture for a larger view. Jumping is a test of […]

Submitted by: Ian Kitch | The Swan Valley Rapids Swim Club hosted their 1st Annual Swim Meet on July 21st, 2013 at the Kinsmen Pool. Teams from Beausejour, Neepawa and Winkler participated in the event. Click any picture for a larger version. The Team consists of Chandra Chambers, Jordan Chambers, Erica Forsyth, Sydney Gilroy, Britton […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their race day on July 15, 2013. Races were followed by a 4 cylinder demo derby. Click here for our coverage of the demo including new video from Kevin Penner. Click any picture for a larger version. 4 Cylinder 1st Heat 2nd Heat Feature […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk | The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held a 4 Cylinder Demo Derby following the stock car races on July 14, 2013. Click any pictures for a larger version. Video Courtesy of Kevin Penner : Demo Derby Results Heat 1 Winner: Jessie Campbell Heat 2 Winner: Frank Markin Consolation Winner: Noah […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk Saturday June 29, 2013 was another good day at the Swan Valley Speedway. The sun was shining and the drivers and spectators all enjoyed an exciting day of racing.

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk Pictures and Race Results from the Swan Valley Stock Car Club Season Opener Races and Mud Bog held Saturday, June 15, 2013. Click any picture for a larger version. RACE RESULTS 4 Cylinder 1st Heat 2nd Heat Feature Race 1st Place Cory Chernyk Denise Bednarski Denise Bednarski 2nd Place Carey Harris […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin | May 25 & 26, 2013 were busy days at the Swan Valley Agriculture Rodeo grounds. Sheena Dunham gave a great barrel racing clinic both days with a MBRA sanctioned race each day. Click any picture for a larger version. Barrel racers came from all over the Parkland to participate. People […]

Submitted by: Della McKay The Swan Valley Midgets hosted this years Hockey Manitoba Midget A Provincials this past weekend with 7 teams attending, Shoal Lake, Winkler, Lake Manitoba, Carman, Beausejour, Mitchell and our hometown team Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. Team Photo by Jodi Proctor, Game Photos by Rob McDonald The […]

Submitted by: Lesley Sembaluk With additional pictures by ValleyBiz | With a theme of Cartoons on Ice that entertained those in attendance, the 2013 Minitonas Skating Carnival was a complete success. Click any picture for a larger version. Holly Laychuk from the Swan River Skating Club was a guest performer and Teagen Chartrand received a […]

Submitted by: Karla Weir | Bowsman Skating Arena held their registration yesterday (December 20, 2012) for figure skating and youth rec hockey and for many of the kids if was their first opportunity to get skating this winter! Both programs will officially kick off in the new year with youth rec hockey starting January 7th […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin Swan Valley Stampeders White team coached by Mark Munro, Al Hambley & Tom Yaschyshyn went to Flin Flon this past weekend for the Mel Pearson Memorial Novice Tournament. Click any picture for a larger version. The team played on Friday Nov 30th 2012 at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon against […]

Submitted by: Nelly Mills An era has passed. White’s Drug Store has been sold. The Nahnybidas are moving toward retirement. Click any picture for a larger version. On Friday evening, the first night of the 14th annual White’s Drug Store Curling Classic, curlers and committee members honoured the long-standing Gold Sponsor of the White’s for […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin The Swan Valley Novice team was invited to play a mini game during the 1st intermission of the Swan Valley Stampeders home game on Friday Nov 2nd. 11 boys and girls age 7 & 8 took to the ice with 3 Stampeder Players. Click any picture for a larger version. They […]

Pictures and Race Results Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk Although wet track conditions caused races to be cancelled on Saturday, stock car points race and mud bog took place on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Here are some pictures and race results. Click any picture for a larger version. 8 Cylinder Heat 1 1st place- #3 Brian […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk Pictures and Race Results from the Swan Valley Stock Car Club race held Saturday, July 14, 2012. The mini demo scheduled to take place following the race was postponed until a later date. Click any picture for a larger version. 8 Cylinder Heat 1 1st-22 Dane Vessey 2nd-42 Colin Eisner 3rd-59 […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held a race on Canada Day, July 1, 2012 8 Cylinder 1st Heat 1st place- #3 George Lumax 2nd place- #42 Colin Eisner 3rd place- #89 J Tooley 2nd Heat 1st- #89 J Tooley 2nd- #3 George Lumax 3rd- #42 Colin Eisner Feature Race 1st- […]

Submitted by: Tanya Chernyk It was a great race day and mud bog! Thanks to all our fans! And for everyone that helped out! 8 Cylinder Street Stock Class 1st place in the first 2 heats was #8 Brian Vanderpoole. Feature Race 1st place went to #8 Mark Maga, 2nd place- Dane Vessey, 3rd place- […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin 2 open, 1 junior & 3 Peewee raced at Churchs Arena Sanctioned MBRA 0n Friday, Jun3 22, 2012. The weather was beautiful and the ground was perfect. A few spectators came out to watch the 1st night of barrel racing at Churchs arena. In the open was Dusty Church on Runaway […]

Submitted by: Angela Mullin The Swan Valley Soccer Association Timbit Beginners held a soccer Jamboree on June 15th at the Swan Valley soccer pitch. The weather was great, the kids played a fun game & then enjoyed Timbits after the game. Click picture for a larger version. Back Row – Maddix Eisner, Dax Mullin, Levi […]

Submitted by: Bev Lumax The Busy Hands Craft Group are students from the SVRSS doing special projects to help earn their Math credit. As well as the crafting, they set up a simulated business. Bev Lumax accepting donation to Special Olympics from Jordan Gosselin. Click picture for larger version. As crafts were sold, Income and […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics held their annual demo night April 19, 2012 giving the gymnasts the opportunity to demonstrate their skills for parents, grandparents, family and friends. Click any picture for a larger version. At the Kindergym level basic skills are taught as class dynamics are learned. The display highlighted the […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Swan River Skating Club presented Broadway on Ice, Sunday March 11, 2012 at the Swan Valley Centennial Arena. Click any picture for a larger view. The older skaters did a great job presenting their routines with the flair and personality of true Broadway performers. There were “No Worries” as the little […]

ValleyBiz Story | The Minitonas Figure Skating Club presented their annual figure skating carnival, “Disney on Ice” on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Minitonas and District Arena. Click any picture for a larger version. The evening was full of endearing Disney songs and characters: From the country flair of Toy Story To the Hawaiian […]

Submitted by: Shanna Schroeder | Pictured here is our Minitonas Sharks Team after their second win of the day. Click the picture for a larger version. Left to right, front to back: Jake Bartel, Nate Immerkar, Brooke Foster, Kristen Moshenko, Ella Hart, Sammy Moshenko, Logan Grandfield, Callie Immerkar, Cayden Kovachik, Brayden Bartel, Trae Bateman. Coaches: […]

Submitted by: Louise Schabert The 5th annual Benito Open Mixed Bonspiel took in 32 rinks.  An age range of 11 to almost 80 participated in the events of the week at the Benito Rec Centre.  A terrific time was had by all. First Event Winners sponsered by the Swan Valley Credit Union L to R […]

Submitted by: Dee-Ann Clarkson | There was a good turn out for Friday night shinny in Minitonas. Everyone had a great time. If you missed out, join in next time. Click for January Dates Click any picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Bev Lumax | Special Olympics is growing in the Parkland Region. Special Olympics is an International Organization with the mission of enriching the lives of Manitobans with an intellectual disability through active participation in sport. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. Within the last few years, two Special Olympic teams […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Winners of the Blue Sky Riding Club Team Penning competition held on Sunday were Barney Stehr, Trevor Nicolauson, & Janie Galloway. The sponsor prize was donated by Rona in Swan River & presented by Albert Outhwaite. Other winners included Jessie & Brenda Foster and Andy Suchaplas Leo Colbert, Juergen Schubert […]

Gymnastics camp which included both recreational and competition classes, took place this week at the Swan Valley Museum Complex. The Coach for the 3 day camp was Corie Mccormick, former Head coach of U of M Gymnastics and currently of Gymkyds Gymnastics Centre in Winnipeg. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. KinderGym […]

It was a great day of racing on Saturday at the Swan Valley Speedway. The forecasted rain and thunderstorms stayed away in favor of mostly sunny skies. Drivers raced for points and the day was topped of with the ever popular mud bog. Click any of the pictures for a larger version. Davion had a […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | There was some great racing at the Swan Valley Speedway on Saturday during the Swan Valley Stock Car Club Annual Invitational Race. This weekend was not a points race but drivers raced for for money and trophies instead. Click any of the pictures for a larger version       

ValleyBiz Story | It was short notice, but hundreds of people showed up to raise their voices for TSN in support of Swan River and the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre. Watch for our cheer during coverage on TSN Sportscentre and Sports 30 leading up to our matchup on July 19. The crowd included […]

Submitted by: Darcy Cameron | It was a great day out at the track, the track conditions were very good which created some great racing in both the 8 cylinder and 4 cylinder classes. In the 8 cylinder second heat, all four cars were neck and neck all race with car 59 edging out car […]

Submitted by: Jen Zamzow | Minitonas Pre Mites and T ball combined to make up an age 4 – 8 team this year. Pete Genaille was their coach and they had a fun season playing Swan River teams and a Benito team. Team Windup Click a picture for a larger version.

Submitted by Darcy Cameron: The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their season opener at the Swan Valley Speedway on June 11, 2011. Race 1 – 8 cylinder 1)59 2)3 3)3K 4)54 5)77 Race 1 – 4 cylinder 1)27 2)42 3)11 4)151 5)26 Race 2 – 8 cylinder 1)59 2)3K 3)77 Race 2 – 4 […]

Submitted by: Crystal Nepinak | Swan Valley Tigers Girls Rugby just won GOLD in Winnipeg at the Provincial Championship tournament earlier this afternoon. Way to go TIGERS! Click the picture for a larger version.

Submitted by: Jennifer Simpson | Celebrating the Seasons with the Swan River Skating Club – an evening in pictures. Hockey Night in Canada with the Canskaters

Submitted by:  Donna Burghart | Maclyn Burghart, age 10, who also skates with the Bowsman Fire Flies (Novice III level), played Oh Canada on the fiddle to open the “Star Crazy” carnival on Saturday, March 5.  A special performance by the Bowsman Fire Flies Novice I, Novice III and Proficiency groups, along with coach Alison […]

Submitted by: Shauna Klekta | The stars were shining in Minitonas on Friday evening when the Minitonas Figure Skating Club presented Skating with the Stars.  The kids did a great job showing off all of the hard work they did with this year’s instructor, Michelle Windsor. The program featured many numbers from beginners to well seasoned skaters.  […]