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Tuesday, 04 November 2025 08:30
Bags of Love create comfort for kids who need it
A new movement created to help children who are removed from their homes due to crisis circumstances such as abuse, neglect and other factors, has established a chapter in the Valley. Bags of Love is a charitable organization that provides the Department of Family Services with bags filled with items…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 08:59
Little Free Libraries adding a bright spot of community good in the neighbourhood
Even when the local public library isn’t open, a new book to read might just be a walk down the street away.The Swan Valley is currently home to a few Little Free Libraries (LFL) – two in Swan River (First Street North and Duncan Crescent) and one in Kenville being…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 09:00
Vesselli Dance offers a new program for tots
A new Ukrainian dance program is being offered through the Benito Vesselli Dance Club to help engage children at a much younger and earlier age into the art of Ukrainian dancing. It is important to see cultural programs continue and to create a succession plan where there is a variety…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 08:47
Gust is back for another season of the Morning Show
Viewers who catch television shows via streaming, especially fans of Apple TV’s The Morning Show, can now watch the editorial works of a former Valley Resident. Andrew Gust has been working on The Morning Show for a few years now and has worked his way up to become an editor…
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 09:09
Town hall on crime leaves more questions than answers
Concerned citizens gathered for the Swan River Crime Meeting facilitated by the Town of Swan River on Wednesday, October 1, at the Veterans Hall. The meeting had many in attendance, both in-person and virtually, with the recording of the meeting gaining around 1,715 views in less than 24 hours.Roger Bouvier…
Sunday, 28 September 2025 12:36
All in the stroke of a brush: Gus Martin sharing his art with the community
The North-West Regional Library’s Swan River Branch just recently finished showcasing a new art display done by local artist Gus Martin. Martin’s love of art, drawing and painting was fostered at a very early age, continued throughout his school years and onto a career he loved.“I started with art right…
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 08:39
Getting ready to make a big splash in Benito
Residents of Benito and the surrounding area have been waiting in great anticipation for the newest addition to the community, the splash park. From conception, this project hasn’t taken very long to get off the ground. In a short time, the splash park committee has been able to draft up…
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 08:41
Every life has value: blind cat turned movie star
Sometimes people and animals are born with challenges that may impact the way they live. For some, it can be debilitating and for others, an opportunity to overcome adversity. Former Valley resident Michelle (Gerhardt) Neufeld had dedicated her time and energy to rescuing and saving animals, to find them a…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 08:36
A whole new world of experience
Editor’s note: Last week, the Star and Times ran part one of Suejee Quon’s story. This is a continuation of that story.Life for the Quon family had changed as they started a different business venture in the Valley, and for Suejee, she embraced her independence. “In 1966, I left Swan…
Tuesday, 02 September 2025 09:32
Connecting with one's roots in Swan River
Editor’s note: This story will have a continuation featured in next week’s Star and Times.Long-time former resident Suejee Quon made a trek back to Swan River, where her childhood in Canada began. Many will remember her father, Chuck Quon, who took over the C.V. Café from his father and later…
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 08:56
The spirit of Ukrainian dancing is strong in Benito
When it comes to Ukrainian dancing in the Valley, the Benito Vesselli Ukrainian Dance Club keeps the tradition alive and achieves new accolades as its season unveils. For the second time in a row, Benito Vesselli Ukrainian Dancer Kemi Bulycz, has attended the Spirit of Virsky Seminar in Edmonton last…
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 08:43
Harvesting the Results
In between rainshowers and thunderstorms this month, some of the Swan Valley’s grain producers have been getting out in the fields and taking off some of their crops. Pictured here, RanHart Farms from Minitonas harvests a cereal crop along Hwy. No. 10 East.
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 08:05
Zylo and Bloom brings interior design and installation to the Valley
There are those folks who have an eye for design and a talent for making it happen when it comes to home renovations. Cheryl and Derek Gorski are just those two. They took their love of renovating and decorating, and turned it into a business here in the Valley.“My husband,…
Tuesday, 05 August 2025 08:44
Two Valley students come back to work locally in the medical field
Some former Valley residents are taking advantage of a summer student opportunity that allows them to work in their home community and gain experience in their field of study. Discover Health Careers Manitoba offers term positions to students in the healthcare field to provide a hands-on experience in clinical, hospital…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 08:45
SVPCH provides residents with another scenic view
Residents at the Swan Valley Personal Care Home (SVPCH) have another beautiful view to enjoy thanks to the talents of local artist Melanie Bird and the financial donation from the Swan Valley Credit Union. This is the second mural that Bird has painted at the care home, with the first…