https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news Community News for the Swan River Valley Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +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/2017/03/09/thunder-hill-ski-area-grand-opening-and-50th-anniversary/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2017/03/09/thunder-hill-ski-area-grand-opening-and-50th-anniversary/#respond Thu, 09 Mar 2017 20:17:46 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=29449 Submitted by: Carolyn Baldwin | On March 4, 2017 approximately 70 people stopped by the Thunder Hill Ski Area to enjoy a beautiful day over looking the Swan River Valley to celebrate the end of an eight year project for the Thunder Hill Ski Club. Pictured above: Long time club member, John Cotton prepares to […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2017/03/09/thunder-hill-ski-area-grand-opening-and-50th-anniversary/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/10/04/bikers-and-hikers-tread-the-thunder/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/10/04/bikers-and-hikers-tread-the-thunder/#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:46:34 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=28569 ValleyBiz Story | Tread the Thunder Bike Club (TTT) hosted “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day*” at Thunder Hill on October 1,2016. It was a great way to spend a fall day, get some exercise and enjoy the gorgeous colors from the top of the Valley. Click any picture for a larger version. The day […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/10/04/bikers-and-hikers-tread-the-thunder/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/09/great-conditions-for-thunderhill-ski-area-mardi-gras/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/09/great-conditions-for-thunderhill-ski-area-mardi-gras/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 23:23:17 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=27179 Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk | The weather co-operated on Sunday March 6, 2016 for the Annual Thunderhill Ski Area Mardi Gras. People of all ages came from all over the Valley and Saskatchewan, as far away as Inglis and Brandon, MB. Click any picture for a larger version. Everyone enjoyed the conditions and friendly atmosphere […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/03/09/great-conditions-for-thunderhill-ski-area-mardi-gras/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/01/05/successful-opening-weekend-at-thunderhill-ski-area/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/01/05/successful-opening-weekend-at-thunderhill-ski-area/#respond Tue, 05 Jan 2016 15:25:54 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=26893 Submitted by: Carolyn Baldwin | Thunderhill Ski Club Inc. opening day on January 1, 2015 was a huge success. 91 people enjoyed a beautiful day on the slopes with frosted trees making it very scenic. Click any picture for a larger version. The conditions are very good, Markin Trail is excellent skiing and the Hogs […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2016/01/05/successful-opening-weekend-at-thunderhill-ski-area/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/03/03/great-conditions-for-thunderhills-annual-mardi-gras/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/03/03/great-conditions-for-thunderhills-annual-mardi-gras/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:08:57 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=24957 Submitted by: Leigh Osatchuk The conditions were great, and many came out to support Thunderhill’s Annual Mardi Gras. 117 guests came out to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, Costume Party and Downhill racing. There was something for everyone. Above: McKenna Staples & Jessica Hack enjoying the sunshine Click any picture for a larger version. Kristen […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2015/03/03/great-conditions-for-thunderhills-annual-mardi-gras/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2012/04/02/thunder-hill-ski-club-raising-the-bar/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2012/04/02/thunder-hill-ski-club-raising-the-bar/#respond Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:04:20 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=10611 ValleyBiz Story | With the snow gone and signs of spring popping up, skiing and snowboarding may be the furthest thing from your mind, but not so for the dedicated members of the Thunder Hill Ski Club. Pictures courtesy Thunder Hill Ski Club As one of only a handful of non-profit ski hills in Canada, […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2012/04/02/thunder-hill-ski-club-raising-the-bar/feed/ 0