Jeremy Bergen
DEER DÉJEUNER
As summer gets closer to the end and crops come in, plant life is abundant for wildlife, and this deer is living life to the fullest with nature’s buffet in front of her, unbothered by passing traffic.
Receiving Recognition
NorthWest Round-up and Exhibition volunteer and chuckwagon track expert Augie Rausch was honoured with a Lifetime Member of the Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies during this year’s event. Swan River Valley Agricultural Society Vice President Lesley Sembaluk presented Rausch with the award.
SVRSS Expansion
Representatives of the various contributors, stakeholders and consultants “break ground” on the new $15-million+ multi-purpose room and performing arts centre at the SVRSS, which has already commenced construction behind them...
Main Street Parade
Seemingly thousands of people gathered along the streets of Swan River on Friday morning (July 28) to watch approximately 80 float entries amble down Main Street in the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce Parade, with this year’s theme celebrating Diversity in the Valley.
Around the Barrels
Four afternoons of chariot racing kept the grandstand packed and audience excited during the NorthWest Round-up and Exhibition this past weekend.
From Farm to You
The Swan Valley Farmers’ Market is now underway, with the first one of the year taking place on Thursday afternoon (July 13). Markets will continue to take place weekly from 4-6 p.m. at the Swan Valley Historical Museum, until the end of September, with vendors selling items such as fresh garden produce, baking, handmade items and more...
Ladies Open
The Swan River Golf and Country Club hosted the Ladies Open on Wednesday (July 12) with 36 golfers participating. Patti Pearson came out on top of the Championship Flight at the end of the day, finishing the 18-hole round in 92 strokes after countback. Martha Messinbird came in second also with 92 strokes, and Judi Dickey came in third with 93 strokes. In the first flight, Kathy Sanderson, Nicole Bobick and Rachel Miller all finished with 102 strokes. In the second flight, Connie McKay finished the day with 118 strokes, Colleen Immerkar with 119 and Lyana Compton with 120. Here, Julie Kooistra takes her last stroke on Hole No. 4.
Schoolyard Carnival
The Kindergarten to Grade 6 classes at ESRSS headed outside on Monday afternoon for their Carnival, with students playing games around the yard in order to win tickets they can use to purchase prizes or experiences, such as dropping Mrs. Allan-Fuchs in the dunk tank, or getting decorated with a nifty design.
Outdoor Showcase
The Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club held their spring showcase on Tuesday (June 20), with student gymnasts displaying the skills they learned.
Celebrating 125 Years
Not only did the Swan Valley celebrate the anniversary of Canada last weekend (July 1), but also the anniversary of Minitonas and the early settlement of the Swan Valley with events recognizing the Minitonas Homecoming taking place from Friday to Sunday (June 30 to July 2).