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Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:46
Spring Food Drive fills a much-growing need for Swan Valley Food Bank
As inflation creeps in and the cost of food rises, the harder it is for some individuals and families to make ends meet. These factors also can impact how much food a community food bank can purchase. Tying all these things together, spring is an excellent time to donate and…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 15:38
We're Back
The Swan School of Dance announced 'We're Back' with their annual recital on March 23, at the Veterans' Community Hall. The group has not been able to hold a recital since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The evening showcased dancers in Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical performances to…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:33
Mardi Gras
Thunderhill Ski Club hosted their annual Mardi Gras day at the hill complete with races and even an easter egg hunt. Participants were encouraged to dress up and have some fun with prizes awarded for best costume as well as to the race winners. Get more details in this week's…
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 08:56
Showcase of superheroes
The Minitonas Figure Skating Club held their year end showcase on Thursday (March 3) with nine skaters taking to the ice to display the skills they learned throughout the past few months of lessons. There's more in this week's Star & Times!
Tuesday, 01 March 2022 09:34
Making A Name One Cake At A Time
There’s a new baker in town, and for the last year, she’s been producing edible art that’s sweet to look at and to eat. Her name is Milena Antoniuk and her business is Home Bakery Swan River, with a Facebook page showcasing her fantastic cakes and desserts. “About a year…
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:27
Cook Bros. Cartage celebrates seven decades
The years have flown by for Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd., celebrating 75 years of business well into their 76th year. Owned and operated by Blair and Cameron Cook today, Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd. was started by their father Ralph and his brother Les in 1945, beginning the sand and gravel …
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:25
Dueck family celebrating Canadian citizenship
Will Dueck and his family have made a home in the Valley for over 10 years, but now they can officially call it home, for they were sworn in as Canadian citizens last week. The Duecks, along with 74 other people, completed the process to get their Canadian Citizenship.
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:22
SCN sponsors Stevens to get his pilot’s licence
It takes a certain amount of commitment and dedication to become an aircraft pilot of any kind. For Curtis Stevens, it started out with a dream of becoming a helicopter pilot and he made it happen.“I used to work on the Bi-Pole site when it started up until it was…