Swan Valley Star and Times
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 08:46
Prepping for the Future
The Swan Valley Stampeders held their Spring ID Camp this past weekend (April 4-6). 40 players from all over Western Canada came to compete and show their skills in front of Stampeders coaches and scouts...
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 08:41
There’s Treasure Everywhere
As spring approaches and the snow starts to disappear, it reveals all kinds of treasures, some of them better than others, such as this antler that was likely recently shed by a deer, right in the middle of Swan River Legion Park...
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 08:23
Barefoot Farms growing big or small green foods for your table
If you need a little healthy variety in your mealtime, a great thing to pick up is some fresh and delicious microgreens, which Barefoot Farms has in spades – despite the fact that the hydroponic greenhouse doesn’t use dirt.Owner/operator Dale Mohr has been experimenting a little bit with different species…
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 08:22
The Greatest Show
The Swan Valley School of Dance held their annual year-end recital at the SVRSS Gymnasium this past week (March. 26), featuring dancers from all ages performing in front of a packed crowd...
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 08:20
Fighting for CFS Workers
Members of MGEU who work for Michif Child and Family Services (CFS) in Swan River have been participating in the strike action that union members have taken in protest of the projected layoffs of members around the province, particularly in light of millions of dollars in increased funding from the…
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 08:30
Dan, Dan the local SVAPL’s cat man
The Swan Valley Animal Protection League (SVAPL) has some incredible people who go above and beyond the call of duty to rescue, care for and most importantly, love animals that have been either surrendered or abandoned. One of these remarkable people is Dan Grazier. If you know Grazier, you know…
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 08:27
Going for Gold
On March 7-9, the U13 Swan Valley Stampeders attended Rural B Provincials in Lundar. In round robin play, the Stamps played Riverton and won by a score of 13-4. The team then played St. Eustache but came out on the wrong end of a 3-2 score. That put the Stampeders…
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 08:25
Morning Glory
An early spring sun rises on the Swan Valley, peeking behind one of the vintage tractors on display at the Swan Valley Historical Museum.
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 08:27
Giving to a good cause for children in need
When it comes to generosity and caring, the people in the Valley are top-notch in those two categories. There have been many charitable causes that people have raised funds for on a local level that have been a tremendous success. Bowsman School student Letti Zwarich, daughter of Darcy and Chelsea…
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 08:26
Blocking the Shot
The Swan Valley Smash 14U Volleyball Team hosted a competitive, one-day tournament this past Sunday. The host team lost to Flin Flon in the championship final, by scores of 18-25, and 19-25. Pictured here, Maelle Cooke climbs the ladder for an impressive block of a Virden hitter. Looking on are…