Swan Valley Star and Times
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:28
Feuding Families
The Swan Valley Legacy Committee (SVLC) pulled off their first fundraiser for a new arena in Swan River, with a packed house at the Veterans Community Hall on Saturday night (Nov. 4). Twenty-four teams were signed up to play Family Feud and compete for a $1,000 grand prize or a…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 08:34
Swan River Roots well represented in Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival
No matter where they go in their lives, Swan River connections stay strong in the Ukrainian Dance world. Alexis Denischuk with Vohon (Edmonton), Olivia Chmelowski with Zabutnyy (Regina), Myley Brunel with Zirka (Dauphin) and McKayla Hnatiuk with Bratsva (Dauphin) were all on the big stage at Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 08:30
Semifinal Play
The SVRSS Tigers travelled to Stonewall on Saturday for their semifinal matchup against the Interlake Thunder, falling 36-35 to the hosts... (photo by Lana Meier, Stonewall Teulon Tribune).
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 08:28
Big Award Win
Ryan Keown got his dream come true at this year’s Josie Music Awards, as he got to deliver his acceptance and thank you speech on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry Circle...
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 08:27
SVSD implements Therapeutic Schools Project
During the pandemic, it became more apparent that there needs to be healthy and positive coping mechanisms for students. Students come to class from different backgrounds, experiences and home lives that all have an impact on their ability to focus and learn. Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) recognized this need,…
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 08:25
Statement Win
The U15 AAA Parkland Rangers were back at the Swan Valley Centennial Arena this time up against the Norman Northstars this past Sunday (Oct. 22), where they won 14-2, led by local products Ben Poole who had four goals and two assists, Dayson Martin had two goals and Sam Lacasse…
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 08:23
Exploring Our Fire Service
On Oct. 19, local residents were invited to the first open house of the newly renamed Swan Valley Fire Department (SVFD), formed through the amalgamation of the Swan River Fire Department and the Thunder West Fire Department. Here, SVFD firefighter Joel Fedorchuk (left) assists Grant Rewerts (right) with the fire…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 06:04
Swan River Ranger participates in once-in-a-lifetime experience in Australia
The Canadians Rangers participated in Exercise Southern Cross 2023 last month, which took a select group of Rangers from across Canada to Northern Territory, Australia, where they participated in survival activities and cultural exchanges with the NORFORCE – Australia’s equivalent to the Canadian Rangers – as well as Indigenous people…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 06:02
Provincial Play
The SVRSS Tigers Boys and Girls Soccer teams travelled to Dauphin for the MHSAA Soccer Provincials for the second straight season as wildcard teams for their respective groups...
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 05:58
Noon Moon
The majority of North and South America experienced at least a partial glimpse of the annular solar eclipse that occurred on Saturday morning (Oct. 14). An annulareclipse describes when the moon orbits in front of the sun, but does not block the full circle, leaving a ‘ring of fire’ at…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 07:48
Blencowe uses physical fitness to help raise funds for charity
Physical fitness is a lifelong endeavour that most people struggle with when they become adults, however, a local Swan River Constable has been using physical activity as a motivator to not only achieve her own personal goals but to do some good as well.Briana Blencowe has participated in many events,…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 07:46
Zoning In
The Boys’ and Girls’ teams of the SVRSS Tigers Soccer program competed in Zones on Thursday (Oct. 5) against other school teams from around the Parkland. Both teams advanced to provincials hosted by Dauphin this weekend...
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 07:42
The Great Swan River Chili Cookoff
The Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Committee held a chili cookoff at the Veterans Community Hall on Friday (Oct. 6), allowing groups to promote their organizations as well as promote Mental Health Awareness Week. Patrons arrived to sample five different recipes of chili, with the opportunity to select the best…
Tuesday, 03 October 2023 08:32
Making a Difference
As part of a larger fundraising effort for the PROFYLE program and the Cancer-Care Manitoba Foundation Amara’s Amigos hosted a garage sale and lemonade stand on Friday (Sept.29). With plenty left to sell, they will open up shop once again this Friday from 2-7p.m. at 237 Swan River Drive...
Tuesday, 03 October 2023 08:28
Home Loss
The SVRSS Tigers (wearing white Bengals uniforms due to visitor colour matching) hosted the St. Vital Mustangs on Sunday (Oct. 1) in what would be their first home loss since 2017. Here, Jak Turner looks for an opening in Mustangs traffic.