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/2026/05/26/40803/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/05/26/40803/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 12:51:43 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40803 Submitted by: Charlene Wowchuk We would like to thank the community for coming out to support the Spring Opening of the Swan Valley Historical Museum on May 24, 2026. Great thanks to the dedicated volunteers we have to make this day happen. The bread maker, wagon rides, the train conductor’s and many shop workers kept […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2026/05/26/40803/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/12/17/mistletoe-magic-opens-for-the-holiday-season/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/12/17/mistletoe-magic-opens-for-the-holiday-season/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:52:39 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40490 Submitted by: Candace Balbo Mistletoe Magic 2025 – brought to you by the Swan Valley Historical Museum. Despite the cold, nearly three hundred people attended the opening night celebrations on December 6, 2025 at the museum, enjoying the beautiful lights throughout the museum complex and warming up with free hot chocolate & hotdogs, AND a […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/12/17/mistletoe-magic-opens-for-the-holiday-season/feed/ 0 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/2025/06/13/barrows-gospel-jamboree-2025/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/06/13/barrows-gospel-jamboree-2025/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:51:15 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=40069 Pictured above: Cindy Ghostkeeper-Whitehead from James Smith Reserve in SK. All those who were able to attend the Jamboree were blessed. The crowd was smaller than usual, but we heard some reports of people not being able to attend because of the smoke. Maybe this also kept others away that we have not heard of. […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2025/06/13/barrows-gospel-jamboree-2025/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/06/28/barrows-gospel-jamboree-a-blessing-to-all/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/06/28/barrows-gospel-jamboree-a-blessing-to-all/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:47:00 +0000 admin https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=39387 Submitted by: Violet Plett Barrows Gospel Jamboree was again a blessing to all who attended. Due to the unstable weather we have had, we had to run the whole event inside the hall, instead of outside at the outdoor stage. Some were disappointed it was inside, but most adapted well, and some even said we […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2024/06/28/barrows-gospel-jamboree-a-blessing-to-all/feed/ 0 https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/09/12/great-trails-food-dancing-and-fun-at-cowan-trail-celebration/ https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/09/12/great-trails-food-dancing-and-fun-at-cowan-trail-celebration/#respond Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:51:29 +0000 admin http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/?p=38719 Submitted by Rose Kovachik | The annual Cowan Trail Celebration was held on August 26, 2023, keeping its traditional date of the fourth Saturday of August. On Friday, the night before the main event, as usual, the Cowan Hall parking lot slowly filled with RV trailers and horses. Campsites also slowly speckled the area with […]]]> https://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2023/09/12/great-trails-food-dancing-and-fun-at-cowan-trail-celebration/feed/ 0