Swan Valley Star and Times
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:20
Severe health and fire hazards prompted closure of Swan River homes
Houses in Swan River where some of the area’s most vulnerable persons resided have been emptied and boarded up, beginning with the ‘White House’ on the corner of Seventh Avenue South and First Street South that was closed on Nov. 23, followed by a home on Duncan Crescent that was…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:16
Young Talent
The U7 Stampeders teams held their home tournament this past weekend (Dec. 2), welcoming teams from Dauphin, Roblin, Grand Plains and The Pas.
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:16
Young Talent
The U7 Stampeders teams held their home tournament this past weekend (Dec. 2), welcoming teams from Dauphin, Roblin, Grand Plains and The Pas.
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:12
Holiday Spirit
The Temple Baptist Church was the site of the annual Carol Festival this past weekend (Dec. 3), with many different entertainment groups performing in front of the Swan River faithful...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 08:41
Soprovich builds a career as a civil engineer
In the world of building and engineering, it still seems to be a male-dominated industry, but a former Valley resident has been breaking ground in this field, as she is building infrastructure for the future. Sarah Soprovich has completed her Masters in Engineering and has worked on projects in Canada…
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 08:38
Hockey is for Everyone
Last Wednesday night (Nov. 22) was Hockey is for Everyone night at the Swan River Centennial Arena. Presented by Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, the night was intended to provide awareness and a positive environment for players, families and fans of every race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or…
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 08:35
A Farce to be Reckoned With
The Valley Stage Players entertained local live theatre lovers with their presentation of Farce of Nature, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, and directed by Denis Beaudoin. The Arkansas backwoods-set comedy featured out-of-their-element visitors connected to the Chicago mob, along with plenty of farcical misunderstandings, double entendres…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 08:37
Former Valley doctor recognized
A physician who got his start in the Valley has recently been recognized by Doctors Manitoba as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Medicine. Dr. Rafiq Andani established his start as a rural family physician in Swan River, before moving on to Winnipeg. Since his time in the…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 08:35
Home Ice Advantage
The U11 A Stampeders held their home tournament this past weekend (Nov. 17-19), welcoming teams from Flin Flon, Dauphin, Thompson and the Northeast to the tournament. See next week’s Star and Times for a full recap.
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 08:31
A Magical Evening
The Community Foundation of Swan Valley hosted their annual fundraising gala on Friday (Nov. 17) at the Veteran’s Community Hall. A multi course meal catered by Johnny and Jenna Catering supplemented the evening’s program followed by a special performance by comedy magician Matt Gore
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:30
The Brick celebrates 10 years serving the Swan Valley and area
The Brick Ltd. started its story as The Brick Warehouse LP in Edmonton, Alta., in 1971, eventually growing into the national retailer of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics that it is today.With a reputation for having large retail spaces in urban centres, Lance Jacobson didn’t expect that it was…
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:28
Senior Bonspiel
Eighteen teams from Swan River and Norquay competed at the Swan River Community Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 7 and 8) in the Swan River Senior Curling Club’s Senior Bonspiel. The winner – decided by their bonspiel winnings – was the Orest Nimetz rink, playing with Brent Scales, Kelly…
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:22
Magnetic Field Magic
Darker nights and clearer skies in this season allows for nature’s late-night light shows to present themselves. On Sunday night (Nov. 12), a show of aurora borealis – or northern lights – danced in the sky as seen on Hwy. 10 north of Cowan...
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:40
Calico Corners
The 42nd annual Calico Corners Craft Show and Bazaar took place at the Veterans Community Hall on Friday (Nov. 3), helping raise money for the Association of Community Living, Swan River Branch, and providing an early Christmas shopping opportunity for area people to buy from local small businesses.
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:37
Home Opener
The SVRSS Tigers Hockey Team started their season on home ice this past weekend in the Swan River Centennial Arena. The games were well attended but, for those that could not make it, the teamed offered a treat for at home viewers with a multi-camera production thanks to the SVRSS…