Swan Valley Star and Times
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 08:24
Out for a Ride
The Kinsmen Club of Swan River held their 9th Annual Poker Derby this past Saturday (March 8). It was a beautiful day for roughly 60 snowmobile enthusiasts to enjoy the marked trail starting at the Bowsman Hall, going north before returning back to the hall for dinner, prize draws and…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 08:47
Sally Leask is all-star quality in the making
This coming Saturday, March 8, is known as International Women’s Day. There is an upcoming rising star who’s determination on the pitching mound is driving a bright future for this well-accomplished female athlete. Sally Leask, daughter of Patrick and Courtney Leask, has a world of opportunity on the pitching mound,…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 08:46
Parkland Showdown
The SVRSS Tigers Hockey Team hosted the Dauphin Clippers for their final home game of the season this past week (Feb. 26), where they earned a point in a 4-3 shootout loss...
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 08:44
Love, Not Hate
As has been the tradition for many years, Pink Shirt Day was held across the nation on the last Wednesday of February (Feb. 26), with people wearing pink shirts in support of anti-bullying initiatives. The original event was held in 2007 when a high school student in Nova Scotia was…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 08:31
Hockey Fights Cancer night raises more than $11K for Amara’s Amigos
The Swan Valley Stampeders Junior A Hockey Club held a special fundraising evening for Amara’s Amigos on Feb. 14 during their home game against the visiting Niverville Nighthawks.While the Stampeders didn’t come away with a win on the scoresheet that evening, the fundraiser was overall a success with local businesses…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 08:28
Silver Medal Finish
The Swan Valley Stampeders U15 squad came within a hair of capturing provincial gold this past weekend in Dauphin. In the gold medal game, Dauphin broke a 1-1 deadlock with just 10 seconds remaining on the clock, then added an empty net goal immediately after to relegate the young Stamps…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 08:25
Warm Weather Stroll
The break in the cold weather has been welcome for many, making things like a walk in Swan River Legion Park feel a bit more like a walk in the park. Pictured here, Bryce Atkinson takes his dog out for some noon hour exercise.
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:31
Valley-raised artist finds international audience with video game and tech-based sculptures
Connor Gottfried of Calgary, Alta., formerly of the Swan Valley, is flexing his creativity and trying his hand at creating contemporary art, art that has grown from an experimental hobby to finding a footing with an international audience.Gottfried has taken to making interactive sculptures that is inspired by video games…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:29
Coming Together
The Swan Valley Stampeders hosted their Amara’s Amigos, Hockey Fights Cancer night at the Swan River Centennial Arena this past weekend (Feb. 14), against the Niverville Nighthawks. Despite the 7-2 loss, the Stampeders held their jersey and shootout auction during and after the game, where they raised valuable funds to…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:28
Honing Their Skills
The Swan Valley Health Centre was home to students from the Rural Interest Group, learning from physicians and paramedics directly for their schooling...
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 08:16
The Baldwins: Creating a family legacy in skiing
Many families have created legacies within the Swan Valley based on their contributions, time and effort given to projects they are most passionate about. For Carolyn and the late Harvey Baldwin, skiing was something that brought them together and a sport they shared with their family and generations to come.…