Swan Valley Star and Times
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 08:05
And it was all yellow
Much the Swan Valley has been in a lovely state of seasonal golden orange as canola flowers bloom.
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 08:26
CBF Christian School celebrating 45 years and multiple generations of Christ-centred education
“Challenging students through Christ-centred education to pursue a life of Godly character and academic excellence.”This is the motto of CBF Christian School, which has been educating students with a Christian focus for 45 years now in Swan River.The journey of establishing a private Christian education in Swan River began in…
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 08:23
Back on the Links
The Swan River Golf and Country Club held the Doaks Esso Mixed Night on July 4, with friends, family, and couples all enjoying a night of golf. Here, Emma Formo chips onto the green.
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 08:21
Where the Bison Roam
The bison of Bison Conservation Ranch in the RM of Mountain approach close to the roadway as they wander among the hundreds of acres they have access to in the southern part of the municipality.
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08:27
Hard working and dedicated Canadian Ranger given major recognition
Local Canadian Ranger Sergeant Terry Fullerton, Swan River Patrol Commander has spent six years on the Swan River patrol, and his involvement with the Canadian Rangers has taken him through tasks and locations that he never would have expected.His continued involvement and volunteering for bigger and better adventures has led…
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08:26
Competitive Edge
The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their second race weekend of the season this past weekend (June 5-6). The club drew a good number of fans out to the track, while enjoying beautiful racing weather. Here, Nick Baskier challenges his opponents while making the turn.
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08:24
Classic Cars on Canada Day
Benito held some activities to celebrate Canada, including hosting a classic car show at Buffalo Junction on July 1. Brad Kushniryk checks out some classic cars on display. Benito also held a pancake breakfast and supper to celebrate the 158th birthday of Canada...
Wednesday, 02 July 2025 08:17
Indigenous Day at the Park
With National Indigenous Day falling on a Saturday, the Swan Valley School Division held their celebration on Tuesday (June 17) for all students and staff in the division. A series of teachers and cultural displays were set up throughout Swan River Legion Park, allowing students to learn more about and…
Wednesday, 02 July 2025 08:16
Sliding into Home
The Swan Valley Elite U15 softball team hosted their final game of the season last Tuesday (June 24). The visiting Roblin Angels may have won the game by a score of 21-16, but the opportunity to play in front of an appreciative crowd of family and friends left everyone encouraged…
Wednesday, 02 July 2025 08:08
Breaking Ground
Construction of the soon to be opened Benito Splash Park kicked off last week. Pictured here are employees from PlayQuest Recreation, who are building the splash park, along with committee chairperson Holly Kushniryk, Municipality of Swan Valley West (MSVW) Lead Hand Derek Chez and MSVW CAO, Kristi Ronnquist (second, third…
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 08:26
Community leaders immortalized with street names in new subdivision
The Town of Swan River has honoured two Swan River iconic leaders by naming two upcoming streets after them. Dick Walker Trail and Glen McKenzie Bay will be the official designations of two new streets as part of a future residential subdivision north of the Rotary Soccer Fields and Orville…