Swan Valley Star and Times Community
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 08:54
Hard Road to Recovery
Team Rubicon began helping homeowners in Swan River and area with the long and difficult work of cleaning out their flood-affected houses and getting them one step closer to recovery. Non-governmental organizations like Team Rubicon and Red Cross were available to help assist people looking for assistance and resources in…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 09:34
What the Swan Valley needs right now
The news of the decision to postpone this year’s NorthWest Round-up and Exhibition was not an easy one and it sparked some diversity amongst the community. Some people felt that the event was just what was needed to get the community back on its feet. Others felt completely overwhelmed by…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 08:50
Twice in a lifetime
The Swan Valley dealt with another historic flood last week – a flood that brought the Manitoba premier back for another visit, prompting a call for military support from the federal government, and an evacuation of multiple neighbourhoods in Swan River. Nearly all but one road into Saskatchewan down PR…
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 08:46
Seeing China through a new lens
Former Valley resident and world-travelled photographer Sujee Quon made a pilgrimage back to China. Her goal was to record her family history and connect to where she was born, and connect the stories her parents once told her to the actual places where they happened.“I was in China this year…
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 08:58
Local businesses help each other out in times of flooding
This flash flood has taken its toll on everyone in the Valley, including residents, farmers, and local businesses. Several businesses sustained damage as a result of floodwaters and are working together to try to salvage what is left. Dan Grazier of Grazier Manufacturing was one of the businesses that took…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 08:51
SVFD responds to calls for help during flooding
The Swan Valley Fire Department (SVFD) members are trained for not just fires, but overall emergency response. When the flooding hit the Valley, the calls for help came in.“Our members are trained by courses provided to us by the Manitoba Emergency Services College in Brandon,” said SVFD Fire Chief Darren…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 09:17
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Valley homeowners and agricultural producers were left scrambling to save their homes from flooding, while nothing could be done to stop the water from flowing across fields and roads throughout the Valley. (TOP) One of many Valley rivers washed over the road such as this one in the Municipality of…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 08:49
72nd Annual 4-H Show and Sale
The Minitonas 4-H Beef Club held their 72nd Annual Show and Sale last weekend Saturday (May 30), at the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society Grounds. The 4-H club had a total of 15 showmanship classes being judged by Keegan Blehm throughout the day. Here, Oscar Yakielashek proudly shows off his…
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 08:46
B’s Ceramics is coming back home
A local artist is returning home to the Valley this summer. Brenda Lychuk of B’s Ceramic Studio is relocating back home to Minitonas and hopes to share the art of making ceramics with others. She recalls the first time she dabbled in making ceramic pieces.“I first got interested in ceramics…
Thursday, 21 May 2026 09:40
Vesselli Ukrainian Dancers finish season on a high note
The Benito Vesselli Ukrainian Dancers have had a busy season filled with dance practices, competitions and an annual recital. The dance club travelled to Brandon last month for the Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Competition.“The Brandon Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Competition and Festival was held on April 17 to 19, 2026,” said Benito…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 08:59
Annual Spring Concert held by the Benito Vesselli Dance Club
The Benito Vesselli Dance Club held their Annual Spring Concert last Saturday (May 9), at the Benito School Gymnasium. A large crowd was entertained by over 30 performers, dancing to a total of 37 acts. (Pictured) The trio of Carli Barker, Camila Lyons and Treden Long perform their rendition of…
Tuesday, 05 May 2026 08:26
Sport Fish Banquet draws a large crowd
The Swan Valley Sport Fish Enhancement Inc. held their 39th Annual Fish Fry and Banquet this past Saturday (May 2), at the Swan River Community Centre. The sold out event showcased many games of chance, various auction tables and amazing food. Here, Mayor Lance Jacobson (right), and wife Coralie Gaudet-Jacobson…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 08:46
A cosmetics company gets its start in the Valley
A new cosmetics and beauty company has started here in the Valley and its reach is growing to international levels. Newcomer Jossy Nelson and her family came to Canada and fell in love with Swan River during a visit. This led to them finding employment, a warm welcome, and a…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 09:04
Swan Lake comes to Swan River
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet visited the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School on Thursday (April 16), with students from the company presenting an excerpt of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, as well as other internationally-inspired cultural dances.
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…