https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news Community News for the Swan River Valley Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:57:17 +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/2025/09/02/perfect-day-at-swan-valley-museum-harvest-festival/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/09/02/perfect-day-at-swan-valley-museum-harvest-festival/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:57:57 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40265 On Sunday August 24, 2025 the Museum welcomed adults and children alike with free admission to our beautiful grounds and a perfect day filled with things to see and do. In addition to regular displays on display in the main building and pioneer village, the day also included live demonstrations of heritage skills and machines. […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/09/02/perfect-day-at-swan-valley-museum-harvest-festival/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/08/01/large-showing-of-vintage-vehicles-in-rodeo-parade/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/08/01/large-showing-of-vintage-vehicles-in-rodeo-parade/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:35:15 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40219 ValleyBiz Story | A large number of vintage vehicles made an appearance at the Chamber of Commerce parade held on Friday, July 25, 2025 as part of the kickoff to the 2025 Northwest Roundup and Exhibition. Below is a gallery of entries in all their former glory. Click any picture for a larger version.]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/08/01/large-showing-of-vintage-vehicles-in-rodeo-parade/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/31/fun-for-all-ages-at-the-northwest-roundup-and-exhibition/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/31/fun-for-all-ages-at-the-northwest-roundup-and-exhibition/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:10:26 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40198 ValleyBiz Story | There was something for everyone at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition hosted by the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society on July 24-27, 2025. From the parade on Friday morning, fair rides, local exhibits, horse shows, the Down on the Farm petting zoo and great local food booths, there was an abundance of […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/31/fun-for-all-ages-at-the-northwest-roundup-and-exhibition/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/28/swan-river-parade-a-cultural-celebration-of-canada/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/28/swan-river-parade-a-cultural-celebration-of-canada/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:51:43 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40178 ValleyBiz Story | On the morning of Friday July 25, 2025 rodeo weekend in Swan River kicked off with one of the largest parades in recent years. The theme of this year’s parade was “Canada: True North Strong and Free” and was fittingly led by the RCMP, Swan River Legion and Swan River Canadian Rangers […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/28/swan-river-parade-a-cultural-celebration-of-canada/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/24/garden-walk-provides-relaxation-and-inspiration/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/24/garden-walk-provides-relaxation-and-inspiration/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:32:35 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40143 ValleyBiz Story | On Monday July 21, 2025, the Ladies Golf Club hosted their Annual Garden Walk, featuring the private gardens of community members. From expansive, perfectly manicured lawns, to water features and cozy garden sitting areas, each garden had it’s own special charm. Each detail reflected the love and care that went into the […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/07/24/garden-walk-provides-relaxation-and-inspiration/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/08/02/riding-roping-racing-at-the-northwest-roundup-rodeo/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/08/02/riding-roping-racing-at-the-northwest-roundup-rodeo/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:02:25 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=38638 ValleyBiz.ca Story | The grandstands were packed for 3 days of riding, roping, and rodeo racing at the Swan River Norwest Round-Up and Exhibition on July 24-27, 2023. The sun was shining, the crowds were cheering, and the cowboys and cowgirls faced off in heart racing rodeo action. The crowds were treated to an exhibition […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/08/02/riding-roping-racing-at-the-northwest-roundup-rodeo/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/07/16/lots-of-fun-at-swan-river-golf-bonanza-fundraiser/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/07/16/lots-of-fun-at-swan-river-golf-bonanza-fundraiser/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 03:41:37 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=38522 Pictured above: Celebrities were spotted on the course as ‘Donald Trump and Joe Biden’ drove around greeting golfers while offering refreshments in their travels. Submitted by: Patty Gattinger | The Swan River Golf and Country Club held a fundraiser golf bonanza on Saturday, June 24, 2023. With a beautiful day in store the morning began […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/07/16/lots-of-fun-at-swan-river-golf-bonanza-fundraiser/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/09/27/cowan-trail-ride-returns-for-a-great-family-friendly-event/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/09/27/cowan-trail-ride-returns-for-a-great-family-friendly-event/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:49:03 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=37792 Submitted by: Rose Kovachik, Picutres by: Tina Copeland The Cowan Trail Celebration once again occurred on the fourth Saturday of August, being August 27, 2022 this year, after a two year hiatus. On Friday night, as usual, the Cowan Hall parking lot slowly filled with trailers, horses, and campsites. By Saturday morning, everyone was eager […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/09/27/cowan-trail-ride-returns-for-a-great-family-friendly-event/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/08/03/garden-walk-not-dampened-by-scattered-showers/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/08/03/garden-walk-not-dampened-by-scattered-showers/#respond Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:51:02 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=37583 Pictured above: Lilies in the garden of Lance and Coralie Jacobson Submitted by: Audrey Showdra with additional pictures from ValleyBiz | Although light cloud prevailed and a couple light rain showers fell, it certainly did not prevent many, many people from enjoying the Garden Walk sponsored by the Swan River Ladies Golf Club on July […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/08/03/garden-walk-not-dampened-by-scattered-showers/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/08/02/swan-valley-welcomes-back-the-rodeo-parade/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/08/02/swan-valley-welcomes-back-the-rodeo-parade/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:47:06 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=37602 ValleyBiz Story | The streets in Swan River were lined in anticipation as the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce Parade returned on July 29,2022. The parade and the Northwest Roundup had been cancelled the last 2 years due to the pandemic. The parade theme was Horsing Around sing 1902 – Then and Now and some […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2022/08/02/swan-valley-welcomes-back-the-rodeo-parade/feed/ 0