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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…
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 08:06
Orange shirts for awareness
At the end of the month, and the end of this week (Sept. 30), Canada will recognize the second ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday that was declared last year soon after the revelation of more than 1,000 unmarked graves near former residential school sites.Prior to…
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 08:27
Remembering Queen Elizabeth’s visit to the Swan River Valley
Many citizens in the Valley will remember when the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and Prince Charles made a stop in Swan River back in 1970. Most of the members arrived by car after a tour in The Pas, but Prince Charles came by plane from Norway House. A…
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 08:04
On the passing of Her Majesty
Sitting in front of a shrouded portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, Town of Swan River Mayor Lance Jacobson signs a letter of condolences to the Royal Family on the day of Her Majesty’s death. The letter will be available to the public in the Town office for a few more…
Tuesday, 06 September 2022 08:25
Swan River RCMP Detachment participates in Move to Remember
When a RCMP officer meets with tragedy on the job, they leave behind family, friends and colleagues who mourn their loss. A newly formed foundation has created an annual fundraiser called Move to Remember Challenge, to help provide support to those RCMP members’ families who have lost a loved one…
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 08:10
Hornbeck holds on to nostalgic memorabilia
This week features the follow-up to last week’s story on the former Swan River band called The Group.As The Group kept playing more gigs, Hornbeck and his band members began earning some money, from what started out as just a hobby. Hornbeck recalls the first big ticket item he purchased…
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 08:00
Growing the love of music into a memory
Back in the day, the Valley has its own array of musical talent that originated right within the area. This is part one about a group of talented local musicians, who fostered their love of music by developing a band, which led to them playing all over the Valley and…
Tuesday, 16 August 2022 08:15
Conversations
Q. How long have you been in this industry?Elaine Forsyth: We both started when we were about 15 years old. Brad started in Brandon and I started at the Dairy Queen here in Swan River. We both worked at various businesses.Brad Forsyth: I used to work at a restaurant on…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:16
LPs Wieners on Wednesday gives back locally
The Louisiana-Pacific Swan Valley mill (LP) has found a new way to offer their employees and on-site contractors an enjoyable lunch and give back to the community at the same time.Beginning in mid-June, LP has been getting a few of their summer students to arrange a barbecue lunch every Wednesday…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 08:14
Gardens of Swan River
The public was invited to visit some of Swan River’s private green spaces during the Garden Walk tour, which serves as a fundraiser for the Swan River Ladies Golf Club.
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 08:38
Sixties Scoop survivor shares painful ordeal of being torn away from family
Editor’s note: This is the first of as two-part series that tells the story of one Sixties Scoop survivor from the Valley and the impacts this has had on her life. The aftermath of the Sixties Scoop is still having a devastating impact on the families it tore apart. Even…
Monday, 18 July 2022 15:05
Beef-on-a-Bun beneficiaries
A total of $7,000 in proceeds were raised from the Swan Valley Credit Union Beef-on-a-Bun fundraiser, held on Friday (July 8). The proceeds were evenly split between the Swan Valley Health Centre for a CT Scanner and the CMHA Enhanced Community Mobilization Program/Meet off Main. Kate Church and Lance Jacobson…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 08:20
Raising funds
The Swan Valley Credit Union (SVCU) capped off last week with their annual Beef on a Bun fundraiser on Friday (July 8). Patrons could choose to drive through, walk up or sit down to enjoy their meal with a record setting 700 meals served - including 168 free meals to…