Swan Valley Star and Times Community
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 09:37
Everyone Welcomed
The Swan Valley Credit Union partnered with the North West Regional Immigrant Services to host a Newcomer Welcome BBQ on Saturday, Setpember 7 at the Swan Valley Historical Museum. Train rides, face painting, soccer and a scavenger hunt kept participants busy...
Tuesday, 03 September 2024 09:37
Father-son first responders soon will get opportunity on shift together
Byron Hardy and his adult son, Andrew Hardy, have lived in the Swan Valley for several years now, with Byron semi-retiring from his work in policing and Andrew joining the local Emergency Medical Service (EMS).Byron started his career as an RCMP member, going through training in 1982, but spent the…
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 08:23
Blazing a trail as the only female firefighter in the department
The Swan Valley Fire Department (SVFD) has a recruit who has recently joined their ranks and broke the traditional stereotype associated with it being a male profession. Kristin Linnick is currently the only female firefighter in the SVFD but hasn’t been the first female to join.“The department has had female…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 08:35
SVSFE fish camps net another successful year
The Swan Valley Sport Fish Enhancement (SVSFE) ran another successful summer of youth fish camps. Several local youth gained angling knowledge and experience at local lakes surrounding the Valley.“Our fish camp ran a total of 16 days facilitating somewhere between eight and 11 kids per day,” said SVSFE Fisheries Technician…
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 09:07
Bulycz experiences the heart of Ukrainian dance
A valley youth has aspirations of being one of the best Ukrainian dancers in Canada and has been striving to achieve that goal. Kemi Bulycz is only 16 years old and has been active in the world of Ukrainian dancing at a very early age.“I started Ukrainian Dancing when I…
Monday, 05 August 2024 15:23
Bringing life on the farm to the SRPCH
Recently part of the Swan River Personal Care Home (SRPCH) walls got a whole new facelift that reveals a breathtaking view for the residents who live there. Valley artist Melanie Bird has painted a mural for the residents at SRPCH and their visitors to enjoy.“A family of one of the…
Tuesday, 23 July 2024 08:12
Kidz Kamp
The Town of Swan River Recreation Department has been holding their annual Kidz Kamp this summer, featuring games and activities around the Centennial Arena, as well as in and around the community.
Tuesday, 16 July 2024 08:24
CT Scanner reduces wait times
The new CT Scanner at the Swan River Hospital has been an investment well worth the while. It has been reducing both wait and travel times for people in the Valley to receive diagnostic services. The CT Scanner has been operational for just over a month and has completed over…
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 08:27
Design plans unveiled for Benito Splash Park
Community members in Benito have teamed up to bring the dream of a splash park into reality. Earlier this year, a dedicated group of individuals formed the Benito Splash Park committee and began planning and fundraising for the project. “Currently, we would be in phase 1 planning and fundraising,” said…
Tuesday, 25 June 2024 09:25
Community heroes step up to rescue Lila
People abandoning pets has been an unfortunate common occurrence that puts a lot of strain on animal rescue agencies. Recently the Valley has had some local heroes step up to rescue a small dog last weekend that was abandoned and left in distress.Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk first spotted the…
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 08:19
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother
When a loved one gets sick, it takes the strength of friends, family and loved ones to help them get through this, and sadly that isn’t always enough. MacKenzie MacLeod received some devastating and heartbreaking news that her brother, Robert MacLeod, is in the fight of his life and needed…
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 09:11
Austin Ryder stepping into his own boots
Manitoba country rocker Ryan Keown has passed on his love of music and singing to his eldest son, Austin Ryder, who is now coming into his own in the country music industry. Ryder fostered a love of music at an early age, which resulted in him singing on stage and…
Tuesday, 04 June 2024 09:19
Sharing Culture
Swan Valley Folkfest returned for the first time since 2018, with plenty of food, drinks, entertainment and cultural sharing at the Swan River Community Centre on Friday and Saturday (May 31 and June 1). Swan Valley’s diverse residents were able to share their culture from their home country or other…
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 08:21
Diamond art: A cut above the rest
There is a newer form of art that has gained a lot of popularity lately and is becoming a favourite pastime for some art enthusiasts in the Valley. Diamond art, also known as crystal art, is the process of creating a picture using tiny resin rhinestones that resemble diamonds, on…
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 09:14
Dr. Fung appointed as PMH’s new Chief Medical Officer
The Swan Valley has been known for turning out some of the best and most recognized physicians in Manitoba. At the start of the year, former Valley physician Dr. Adrian Fung started as Prairie Mountain Health’s (PMH) new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Fung was drawn into medicine due to his…