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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…
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 08:51
Thunderhill Courts Celebrate 50 years
Thunderhill Courts in Benito celebrated 50 years with a Christmas gathering last Tuesday night (Dec. 9). Residents, family members, invited guests and volunteers came together to celebrate the milestone anniversary. The common room was overfilled as everyone enjoyed welcoming addresses from Municipality of Swan Valley West Reeve Bill Gade, Swan…
Monday, 08 December 2025 18:32
A winter wonderland
The annual Mistletoe Magic kick-off event was in full effect this past weekend (Dec. 6) with hotdogs and hot chocolate available, a meeting with Santa, and checking out the beautiful lights at the Swan Valley Historical Museum...
Tuesday, 02 December 2025 10:24
Homemade Goods
The Veterans Community Hall in Swan River was home to a Christmas Farmers Market this past Friday (Nov. 28) with many vendors opened up for community members to start Black Friday shopping.Gylfa (left), Anna (second from left), Jack (second from right) and Rodimus (right) Machan have their sweet treat station…
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 09:01
Amara’s Amigos dedicate five years to fundraising and creating awareness
The long-lasting memory of Amara Campbell has created a ripple effect that has touched the Swan Valley and created a movement to help fight cancer. The creation of Amara’s Amigos, a group of dedicated volunteers who help raise funds in the fight against cancer, was formed five years ago and…
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 09:18
A Day to Remember
Swan River’s Royal Canadian Legion Br. 39 facilitated one of countless Remembrance Day services on the morning of Nov. 11, honouring those who have fought in Canada’s Armed Forces since World War One. (TOP LEFT) Swan River’s oldest surviving veteran, Max Dick (centre), attends the service, representing the Korean War...
Monday, 10 November 2025 09:25
Symbiotic business-vendor relationship a win-win for both entrepreneurs and customers
Business has gotten a little more hairy in downtown Swan River this year, but actually in a good way!If you haven’t checked out their new storefront 520 Main Street, Roaring River Fur has established themself in a new permanent location this year, giving opportunity to their client base to reliably…
Tuesday, 04 November 2025 08:30
Bags of Love create comfort for kids who need it
A new movement created to help children who are removed from their homes due to crisis circumstances such as abuse, neglect and other factors, has established a chapter in the Valley. Bags of Love is a charitable organization that provides the Department of Family Services with bags filled with items…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 08:59
Little Free Libraries adding a bright spot of community good in the neighbourhood
Even when the local public library isn’t open, a new book to read might just be a walk down the street away.The Swan Valley is currently home to a few Little Free Libraries (LFL) – two in Swan River (First Street North and Duncan Crescent) and one in Kenville being…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 09:00
Vesselli Dance offers a new program for tots
A new Ukrainian dance program is being offered through the Benito Vesselli Dance Club to help engage children at a much younger and earlier age into the art of Ukrainian dancing. It is important to see cultural programs continue and to create a succession plan where there is a variety…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 08:47
Gust is back for another season of the Morning Show
Viewers who catch television shows via streaming, especially fans of Apple TV’s The Morning Show, can now watch the editorial works of a former Valley Resident. Andrew Gust has been working on The Morning Show for a few years now and has worked his way up to become an editor…
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 09:09
Town hall on crime leaves more questions than answers
Concerned citizens gathered for the Swan River Crime Meeting facilitated by the Town of Swan River on Wednesday, October 1, at the Veterans Hall. The meeting had many in attendance, both in-person and virtually, with the recording of the meeting gaining around 1,715 views in less than 24 hours.Roger Bouvier…
Sunday, 28 September 2025 12:36
All in the stroke of a brush: Gus Martin sharing his art with the community
The North-West Regional Library’s Swan River Branch just recently finished showcasing a new art display done by local artist Gus Martin. Martin’s love of art, drawing and painting was fostered at a very early age, continued throughout his school years and onto a career he loved.“I started with art right…