Swan Valley Star and Times Community
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 08:55
Turning a hobby into an international career
Many talented and creative people have come from the Swan Valley and have gone on to have remarkable careers in fields that many only dream of. Former resident Brad Caruk had an interest that he was passionate about from his days growing up in the Valley and took it to…
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 09:08
Spring Break Skiing
No fooling here! With the weather and snow conditions remaining favourable for skiing and snowboarding, the Thunderhill Ski Area was still open on select days during spring break, which coincided with night skiing on the evening of April 1, as well as a full day of operations on Good Friday…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 09:05
Dancing Dads
The Swan School of Dance presented 25 different numbers during their spring recital on Wednesday (March 25), performed at the SVRSS. Included among the performances was a full-stage of Dancing Dads showing their synchronized moves to Born To Be Wild, pictured here below amongst several other of the dazzling dances.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 08:55
Sunflower Early Learning Centre looks to establish new location
The Sunflower Early Learning Centre is looking to grow and expand in terms of size. The demand for local daycare in Minitonas has increased, so the centre needs to increase its size to accommodate the demand.“We are licensed for 35 children between the ages of 12 weeks and 12 years…
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 08:35
Mardi Gras
The Thunderhill Ski Area hosted their annual Mardi Gras celebration on their snowy slopes, inviting skiers and snowboarders to dress up and make the day a little more colourful, while also participating in egg hunts and competitive alpine races.
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 08:58
Sea themed songs take over Minitonas
The Minitonas Skating Club held their year end skating carnival last Friday night (March 6), at the Minitonas and District Arena. The large crowd was treated to 24 choreographed performances, instructed by Coach Alison Burgess. The evening was capped by Peggy Kalynuk winning the $10,000 cash draw.
Tuesday, 03 March 2026 09:18
The Swan Valley’s own musical Memory Lane
There’s something nostalgic about taking a trip down memory lane. Ray’s Strings and Things is giving people that opportunity to reminisce about the good ol’ days when it comes to music from the Valley with their Memory Lane. The project started as an idea and has now led to a…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 08:49
Carrying on the family legacy of music
Musical talent is a gift that can run deep in a family and can be the roots of the family tree. This is the case for Metis singer and songwriter Joe H. Henry. Henry is no stranger to the area or to music in Manitoba. His father was a well-known…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 08:48
Shaelyn Carr recruited to present at TEDx
A former student from the Valley is putting her education to the test and has been asked to be a presenter for the famous TEDx series. TEDx is considered a grassroots initiative to research and discover ideas worth spreading. Shaelyn Carr, who is currently studying at the University of Regina,…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 08:49
Sunshine Flowers N Gifts celebrates fifth anniversary
Putting a smile on someone’s face is a big part of what a florist does and local Sunshine Flowers N Gifts Florist Cindy Genaille is celebrating her fifth year in business and of bringing smiles to customers. Genaille had been working in the floral industry for many years before she…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 08:56
LP Swan Valley celebrates 30th Anniversary
It seems hard to believe that 30 years ago, Louisiana Pacific (LP) Building Solutions made the strategic move to build and open a mill in the Swan Valley. It was a huge economic driving force for the area that brought employment and new opportunities. Over the years. LP Swan Valley…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 09:09
Completed Cultural Arts Centre opens its doors to the public
At long last, the SVRSS Cultural Arts Centre is officially open for use, with the grand opening being celebrated on Saturday (Jan. 24).Among those in attendance were Swan Valley School Division staff and students, alongside council and band members of Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation (WSFN) and Sapotaweyak Cree Nation (SCN),…
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 09:09
Municipality to reopen Benito municipal office
The community of Benito has had an excellent start to the new year. While most small town rural municipalities are struggling with infrastructure, dwindling population, services and businesses, Benito seems to be an inspiration. Earlier this month, the Municipality of Swan Valley West (MSVW) announced it would be reopening the…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 08:52
Linnick presented Firefighter of the Year Award
Every year, a local firefighter is recognized for their efforts in serving the community by being presented with the Firefighter of the Year Award. This year’s recipient was Matthew Linnick. Linick is one of the Swan Valley Fire Department (SVFD) instructors and a firefighter who demonstrated active volunteerism in the…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 09:42
Addressing Roundabout Concerns
Representatives from Dillon Consulting and the Province of Manitoba visited Swan River on Tuesday (Dec. 16) to present information on the roundabout design that is currently being planned for the intersection of Hwy. No. 10 and Hwy. No. 83, as well as collect feedback from residents and businesspeople and address…