Swan Valley Star and Times
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 08:30
Game 3 Bound
The Swan Valley Axemen hosted the Theodore Buffalos on home ice yesterday afternoon (Feb. 19) to a standing-room-only crowd in the Minitonas and District Arena. Although tied at several points during the game, the Axemen would eventually fall 6-4...
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 08:29
Louis Riel Day Celebrations
The Manitoba Metis Federation celebrated Louis Riel Day at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre yesterday (Feb. 19). Traditional displays included animal pelts and trapping equipment and those were accompanied by games and crafts for youth. The event also offered a traditional feast.
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 08:20
The Legion’s Chase the Ace finds a winner with only eight cards remaining
Another winner went home with the Chase the Ace jackpot after Sharon Pierrepont picked the Ace of Spades in the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 39 Swan River Chase the Ace fundraiser on Feb. 3. With eight cards remaining to choose from, Pierrepont walked away with a bonus of $35,490. Pierrepont…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 08:16
Tigers Tourney
The SVRSS Tigers Senior Girls’ Basketball team hosted seven other teams in the Swan Valley Consumers Co-op home tournament on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 9 and 10). MBCI Spartans from The Pas came out on top in the end, defeating the Dauphin Clippers...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 08:14
Raising Hope
The Swan Valley Junior A Stampeders partnered with Amara’s Amigos last Friday (Feb. 9) to raise funds for the PROFYLE Program, through the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, so that children living with cancer in our province receive the treatments they so desperately need. More than $19,000 was raised during the event...
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 08:27
Teaching the Treaties to Teachers
Teachers in the Swan Valley School Division participated in training delivered by the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM) this past Friday. Teachers from Grades 9 to 12 attended the morning session, while teachers from kindergarten to Grade 8 attended the afternoon.TRCM’s Treaty Education Lead Connie Wyatt Anderson was the…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 08:25
Rangers Visit
The Parkland U15 Rangers were back in Swan for a matchup against the Winnipeg Thrashers, where the hometown team fell 10-4 on home ice...
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 08:23
Winter Activities on Pause
The unseasonably warm weather for January has created some interesting times for those that enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities, with many activities that rely on the snow and cold being put on pause during what is usually peak winter, following the closest thing to a cold snap that the Swan Valley…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 08:14
What does a shelter provide in rural and northern communities
There is a strong divide in the Valley when it comes to the topic of a shelter in the community. There are some who that feel having a shelter in Swan River will only increase crime and encourage more people who are experiencing homelessness to come to the community. There…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 08:13
Home Ice Advantage
The U15 Swan Valley Stampeders held their home tournament this past weekend (Jan. 26-28), where they competed against four different teams from Melville, Flin Flon/The Pas, Yorkton, and Russell. The Stamps would fall in the gold medal game to Yorkton by a score of 6-1...
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 08:11
Hero Space
The HERO Club held an open house on Thursday afternoon (Jan. 25), inviting guests and potential members into their space to learn what they’re all about and what is available in the clubhouse. The HERO Club – which stands for Helping Everyone Reach Out – was established to provide a…
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 08:44
Baby Theo Derry progressing beautifully
When a child gets sick or has a traumatic birth, people in the community step up to show support in a variety of ways. Last year, baby Theo Derry was born premature and faced some uncertain odds in the days ahead.“My great-grandson Theo was such a premature baby that when…
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 08:41
On Home Court
The SVRSS Tigers Basketball Senior Boys’ and Senior Girls’ teams hosted teams from four other schools during the Pizza Place Invitational Basketball Tournament held on Friday and Saturday (Jan. 19-20)...
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 08:37
Home Tournament
Last weekend the Swan Valley U9 Minor Hockey teams hosted their annual Swan River Legion Branch No. 39 tournament, playing out of both the Swan River Centennial Arena and the Minitonas and District Arena. The Swan Valley Broncos come out the A-side champs against the Roblin Stars while the Swan…
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 08:21
Valley roots leads USA to a WJHL Championship
When Canada was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the recently completed World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden, there were plenty of disappointed Canadians who realized the defending champions wouldn’t even medal this year.However, there were a few pockets here and there who were cheering loudly when the American team defeated…