Swan Valley Star and Times Community
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 08:39
Giving Back
The Swan Valley Sport Fish Enhancement held their 38th annual banquet and membership supper earlier this month (May 3) with tons of guests getting in on the fish supper, live auction, silent auction, raffle prizes, and games throughout the night.
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 08:21
Community Foundation of Swan Valley hands out spring grants
The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) held their sixth annual Spring Granting Night on Wednesday (April 30) at the Swan Valley Historical Museum, presenting several grants to various community organizations around the Swan Valley.“We’re here not only to celebrate some amazing projects happening across the Swan Valley, but also…
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 08:39
Lynn’s Plants and Things brings in new varieties for the season
With much of the snow melted and spring in effect, many are eager to get their gardens and flower beds started. Lynn’s Plants and Things in Benito has been preparing for this year’s gardening season and things have been growing in full force. “The greenhouse has been buzzing with planting…
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 08:31
SVRSS students perform well at Skills Manitoba
Students from the SVRSS have once again shown their merit and were rewarded with some hardware at the Skills Manitoba competition, held on April 10 in Winnipeg. Ten students participated, with four of them making it onto the podium, including the SVRSS’s first ever gold medal in the Carpentry Secondary…
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 08:27
Chris Reimer provides small business mentorship through new book
Small business entrepreneurs of all kinds need to pay attention as new Swan River author Chris Reimer has mapped out his top tips for success in his new book How to Win at Small Business: The 10 Keys to Success.Reimer describes his book as a practical guide for Canadian small…
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 08:47
Stampeders host successful Spring ID Camp
The Swan Valley Stampeders held their Spring ID Camp this past weekend (April 4-6) with 40 players from all over Western Canada competing and showing their skills in front of the Stampeder coaching and scouting staff. “The camp as a whole was very successful,” said Stampeders Head Coach Josh Tripp.…
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 08:23
Barefoot Farms growing big or small green foods for your table
If you need a little healthy variety in your mealtime, a great thing to pick up is some fresh and delicious microgreens, which Barefoot Farms has in spades – despite the fact that the hydroponic greenhouse doesn’t use dirt.Owner/operator Dale Mohr has been experimenting a little bit with different species…
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 08:30
Dan, Dan the local SVAPL’s cat man
The Swan Valley Animal Protection League (SVAPL) has some incredible people who go above and beyond the call of duty to rescue, care for and most importantly, love animals that have been either surrendered or abandoned. One of these remarkable people is Dan Grazier. If you know Grazier, you know…
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 08:27
Giving to a good cause for children in need
When it comes to generosity and caring, the people in the Valley are top-notch in those two categories. There have been many charitable causes that people have raised funds for on a local level that have been a tremendous success. Bowsman School student Letti Zwarich, daughter of Darcy and Chelsea…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 08:47
Sally Leask is all-star quality in the making
This coming Saturday, March 8, is known as International Women’s Day. There is an upcoming rising star who’s determination on the pitching mound is driving a bright future for this well-accomplished female athlete. Sally Leask, daughter of Patrick and Courtney Leask, has a world of opportunity on the pitching mound,…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 08:31
Hockey Fights Cancer night raises more than $11K for Amara’s Amigos
The Swan Valley Stampeders Junior A Hockey Club held a special fundraising evening for Amara’s Amigos on Feb. 14 during their home game against the visiting Niverville Nighthawks.While the Stampeders didn’t come away with a win on the scoresheet that evening, the fundraiser was overall a success with local businesses…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:31
Valley-raised artist finds international audience with video game and tech-based sculptures
Connor Gottfried of Calgary, Alta., formerly of the Swan Valley, is flexing his creativity and trying his hand at creating contemporary art, art that has grown from an experimental hobby to finding a footing with an international audience.Gottfried has taken to making interactive sculptures that is inspired by video games…
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 08:16
The Baldwins: Creating a family legacy in skiing
Many families have created legacies within the Swan Valley based on their contributions, time and effort given to projects they are most passionate about. For Carolyn and the late Harvey Baldwin, skiing was something that brought them together and a sport they shared with their family and generations to come.…
Tuesday, 04 February 2025 09:11
Hobby turned business celebrates fifth anniversary
What started as a hobby and a love for sewing has led to the creation of a successful business, which is now celebrating a milestone anniversary. Empty Bobbin Quilt and Fabric Shop is celebrating five successful years in business in Swan River.“I’ve always been involved in sewing, whether it was…
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 08:29
Poole well accomplished during time in Town of Swan River
The Town of Swan River is in another period of transition as CAO Derek Poole stepped out of his role and away from the Town of Swan River this week, making way for the incoming CAO that is scheduled to begin his duties in March.Mayor Lance Jacobson announced the hiring…