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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…
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 09:08
Spring Break Skiing
No fooling here! With the weather and snow conditions remaining favourable for skiing and snowboarding, the Thunderhill Ski Area was still open on select days during spring break, which coincided with night skiing on the evening of April 1, as well as a full day of operations on Good Friday…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 09:05
Dancing Dads
The Swan School of Dance presented 25 different numbers during their spring recital on Wednesday (March 25), performed at the SVRSS. Included among the performances was a full-stage of Dancing Dads showing their synchronized moves to Born To Be Wild, pictured here below amongst several other of the dazzling dances.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 08:55
Sunflower Early Learning Centre looks to establish new location
The Sunflower Early Learning Centre is looking to grow and expand in terms of size. The demand for local daycare in Minitonas has increased, so the centre needs to increase its size to accommodate the demand.“We are licensed for 35 children between the ages of 12 weeks and 12 years…
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 08:35
Mardi Gras
The Thunderhill Ski Area hosted their annual Mardi Gras celebration on their snowy slopes, inviting skiers and snowboarders to dress up and make the day a little more colourful, while also participating in egg hunts and competitive alpine races.
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 08:58
Sea themed songs take over Minitonas
The Minitonas Skating Club held their year end skating carnival last Friday night (March 6), at the Minitonas and District Arena. The large crowd was treated to 24 choreographed performances, instructed by Coach Alison Burgess. The evening was capped by Peggy Kalynuk winning the $10,000 cash draw.