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Monday, 23 January 2023 15:55
Former Swan Valley resident now mingles with Hollywood elite
I suppose it’s true that when you shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you end up among the stars. Not that I would consider what former Swan Valley resident Brett Madill does for a living to be ‘missing’ anything, considering that with the application of an evolving skillset…
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 08:08
Breaking down the biases and framing a new mindset
Businesses and entrepreneurs are often challenged with maintaining a successful business and putting for an expansion of some kind. Most who are successful in business, love what they do or have a real passion for it. Former Valley resident, successful photographer and body image activist Teri Hofford has spent quite…
Tuesday, 27 December 2022 08:58
Becoming an advocate and role model for Indigenous women
With the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) still at the forefront, there is a need now more than ever for Indigenous female role models and advocates to come forward to spark change. An Indigenous female advocate, from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation (SCN), has been creating a…
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 08:06
Children’s hospital to receive quilts
I would bet that any child wants to be a superhero at some point in their life. If a child is dealing with a life-threatening illness like cancer, I would bet they would likely love to be pulled from their reality and dream of flying or super strength or super…
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 08:37
Community Foundation hands out grants
The community of Swan Valley demonstrated its lasting legacy when the Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) held their 18th annual meeting and grant night on Wednesday (Dec. 7) in the banquet room of the WestwoodInn. During the evening, more than $140,000 in grants and scholarships were announced...
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 08:34
Frances Chartrand awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
Frances Chartrand is a huge supporter of the British Royal Family. And, that support makes her recent receipt of a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal, that much sweeter.“It feels great. I got a letter from the Leg. in the first week of November,” Chartrand said, adding she was nominated…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 08:12
Alex Eggie receives Manitoba Credit Unions Order of Merit
Every year the Manitoba Credit Unions Order of Merit is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated a significant commitment to the Manitoba Credit Union system, as an employee or elected official. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Manitoba Credit Unions Order of Merit was unable to facilitate a ceremony for two…
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 08:04
The Wild West on stage
The Valley Stage Players made their grand return last weekend (Nov. 18-20) with a production of Deputy Jan, a play by Richard Gremel produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC. Proceeds from the dinner theatre event went to benefit the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society.
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 08:05
Remembrance Day services honour Veterans
Community Remembrance Day services returned to being held indoors for the first time since 2019.Prior to the service in Swan River on Nov. 11, a parade – featuring RCMP members, Cadets, Swan River Fire Department, Canadian Rangers, the Swan Valley Stampeders and community members – marched from the Veterans Community…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 08:08
Gade discusses his role as newly elected Reeve for Swan Valley West
The wait is over and change has finally come to Swan Valley West municipality. Voters elected their new reeve and council to represent them and they’re already at work. Newly elected Swan Valley West Reeve Bill Gade says the feedback he has been hearing from ratepayers has been nothing but…
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 08:15
Taken far too soon: Robyn Eisner’s battle with cancer a reminder that early detection is key
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and one in four Canadians will die from it. The Eisner family knows all too well about how cancer can take a loved one. This past summer they lost their wife and mother, Robyn and her husband, Jason, still grapples with…
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 08:15
Local Rangers return from work in guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa
Sergeant Ryan Peden and Master Corporal Terry Fullerton of the Swan River chapter of the Fourth Canadian Ranger Patrol Group have just returned from six weeks of working in Ottawa with the National Sentry Program (NSP), which posts members of the Canadian Armed Forces to guard in front of and…
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 08:09
Lifesaving Society makes stop in the Valley to talk about drowning prevention
Last week the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba embarked on a Northern and Parkland tour to meet with their partners and stakeholders in the communities to talk about water safety and putting their message out about drowning prevention. On average, the Lifesaving Society sees around 22 drowning incidents a year on…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 08:16
Bringing the exotic to the Swan River Valley
Having a pet is a wonderful thing, whether it be as a companion in a home or to instill a sense of responsibility to a child. Typically, household pets that are available for purchase or adoption in the Swan Valley have been limited to cats and dogs.For those interested in…
Tuesday, 04 October 2022 08:06
Self-sustainability in an urban setting
When someone has a modestly sized yard in town and they have to choose between having a garden and having a lawn, and they hate mowing lawn and love gardening, the idea of dedicating almost every square foot of lawn space into productive ground seems like a no-brainer once you…