Ricky Barker
Home Court Advantage
The SVRSS Tigers Junior Varsity Volleyball team hosted the 2025 MHSAA Provincial AAA JV Girls Volleyball Championships (Nov. 20-22). They faced the St. John’s Tigers, Lorette Scorpions, and John Taylor Pipers in round robin and finished 2-1 to place second in their pool...
Kings of Curling
The Swan River Curling Club hosted their Men’s Curling night this past Wednesday (Nov. 13). Numerous teams took to the ice and filled the lanes for some close matchups. Here, Rick Betcher shows off his deft throwing form, while Ryan Sagert heads up ice in preparation of sweeping.
Bigger than hockey
The Swan Valley Stampeders hosted the Winnipeg Blues this past Saturday night (Nov. 8) for their third annual Hockey Fights Cancer game, in partnership with Blair and Lee-Anne Campbell. The Stampeders were able to secure a 6-4 win and raise money for cancer research, and have a player shootout following the game.
A team of their own
This past Thursday was a big day for Swan Valley Minor Hockey, as the first ever all-girls Swan Valley Stampeders took to the ice for their first official practice. The ice session saw roughly a dozen girls sharpening their skills. The team will be coached by a few great parent volunteers including the likes of Darcy Riddell, Kelly Gray, and Tammy Webster, all who have extensive experience in the game. “It is great to see all the girls skating together,” said Webster. “An all girls team allows the girls to enhance skill development, increase confidence, build leadership skills and create friendships.” The Kinsmen Club of Swan River also purchased the teams’ jerseys for the season. Pictured, Juliet Rooks practices her passing skills with one of the coaches.
Cutting the Sheet
The U9 Swan Valley Mustangs Minor Hockey team held a scrimmage during their practice this past week (Oct. 23). The team separated into colour coordinated groups and switched ends after each period. One team would work on skills at one end, while the two others played a half-ice scrimmage.
Local hockey stars
The Parkland U15 AAA Rangers faced off against the Interlake U15 AAA Lightning this past Friday night (Oct. 10) at the Swan River Centennial Arena. The Rangers dominated the contest from start to finish in defeating the Lightning 8-1. The Rangers featured three local players, who were also facing off against former teammate and friend, Tripp Warburton. Valley product Konnor Dixon moves to the middle of the ice.
Exhibition Showdown
The SVRSS Junior Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team held an exhibition match against the Hapnot Kweens (Flin Flon) this past Sunday (Oct. 5) at the SVRSS Gymnasium. Although the Tigers won three of the five sets, this game was an opportunity for them to prepare for the upcoming Doug Oberlin Tournament that will be held this weekend at the SVRSS. Here, Jordyn Eggie hammers the ball down with force.
For those that didn't return
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was held last Tuesday (Sept. 30) at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre, in honour of Residential School survivors, and those who did not return home. The event presented speeches from survivors Fred Stevens and Dennis Chartrand who told of their experience at residential schools, followed by a walk down Main Street. Pictured here, Amber Stevens (left) and Josh Tripp (right) walk ahead of the group holding the “Every Child Matters” flag.
Swan Valley Bengals fall to Vipers at home
The Swan Valley Bengals hosted the Melville Vipers on Sept. 21 on SVRSS Field. The Bengals played well, but came up short 67-32. See more on B7
Honouring the Goddess
Shubh Navratri Dandiya Nights was celebrated at the Swan River Veterans Hall this past weekend (Sept. 26 and 27). The event is a Hindu festival observed in honour of the Goddess Durga and her victory over the demon Mahishasura, in portrait to the ultimate victor in good versus evil.