Swan Valley Star and Times
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 08:17
On Ice
The SVRSS Tigers hosted the Minnedosa/Erickson Chancellors in their second game of Westman High School Hockey action on Saturday (Jan. 13).
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 08:14
Crime Scene
On Jan. 13, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Swan River RCMP responded to a stabbing on Main Street in Swan River. A 33-year-old male was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Swan River RCMP along with Major Crime Services, continue to investigate. Here, a Swan River RCMP member watches…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 08:17
Firefighters equip themselves with knowledge of new automotive technology
One of the changes in the automotive landscape in recent years is the increasing prevalence and push to convert to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).While vehicles designed to move from electric power instead of an Internal Combustion Engine come with many…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 08:15
Axemen Action
The Valley Axemen played a Christmas holiday game at the Swan River Centennial Arena on Dec. 29, hosting the Preeceville Pats in a dominating 23-1 win. Logan Frank made his debut in the Axemen net saving 17 of the 18 shots that were directed his way...
Friday, 22 December 2023 16:33
Frosty the Snow Giant
Even though the amount of snowfall has been less than normal this year, Swan River resident Ed Maga was still able to construct a snowman as tall as his house in his front yard, collecting as much snow as he could from his property and his neighbour’s property on Sixth…
Friday, 22 December 2023 16:35
Competitive Nature
The SVRSS Tigers hockey team travelled to Roblin this past Thursday (Dec. 21) for their annual Christmas Classic, winning their third straight in the past three seasons, 5-2...
Friday, 22 December 2023 16:37
Christmas Treasure Hunt
Another successful Eisner Xmas Stash and Dash event saw crowds of hundreds driving around Swan River frantically attempting to crack the always clever puzzles of Jason Eisner and his family, in search of one of 11 prizes over three evenings (Dec. 18-20) totalling approximately $10,000 in donated products from the…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 09:05
The face of those evicted from their homes
Multiple homes in Swan River have been shuttered in the last month due to reported health and safety violations, which has forced the people living there to be abruptly evicted with a questionable future of where they are going to be able to live next.One such resident was Brenda Cook,…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 09:03
Skillful Showings
The Parkland U15 Rangers were back in Swan this past Sunday (Dec. 17), hosting the Pembina Valley Hawks, defeating them 6-2.
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 08:59
Mistletoe Magic
The Swan Valley Historical Museum is decked out with some of the finest displays of Christmaslights in the Swan Valley. The lights will continue to be on and enjoyed freely every evening through to Jan. 9.
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 08:40
The Minitonas Diaries series comes to life
Not very often that a community in the Valley becomes part of a book series or setting for a novel, but Minitonas has become the centre of a new book series written by Sandra V. Konechny. Konechny was a former resident of the Valley, who has since moved away but…
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 08:39
Home Tournament Action:
The U13 Swan Valley Stampeders hosted the Swan River Elks Tournament from Dec. 8-10 at the Swa River Centennial Arena. The host Stampeders made it all the way to the A-side finals, falling 7-1 to the Virden Junior Oil Capitals...
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 08:38
A Jolly Good Time
While Santa was busy with other engagements, Mrs. Claus paid a visit to the NorthWest Regional Library in Swan River on Saturday (Dec. 9). Along with refreshments, visitors could get their photo taken with the Mrs., participate in a colouring contest, write their letters to Santa and sing some carols.