Swan Valley Star and Times Community
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…
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 08:31
Defeating the odds
Last Wednesday was McHappy Day, a time when McDonald’s raises money for their in-house charity the Ronald McDonald House (RMH), which provides a home for families who have a child facing health complications or medical treatments from a city hospital. In Manitoba, two RMH locations in Winnipeg provide accommodations for…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024 08:45
Doggy Donation
Swan Valley Animal Protection League (SVAPL) member Nikki Chartrand (left) receives a $10,000 cheque from Dan Grazier (right) who is a member of the Swan River Kinsmen Club as well as the SVAPL. “These are two organizations that I am proud to be affiliated with and who do such great…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 08:36
Carr wins awards podcast/host award
Winnipeg’s number one morning show, featuring a former Valley resident, has another accolade to its credit. Last week, Tyler Carr won an award for Radio/Podcast Host of the Year, and although it’s not Carr’s first award attributed to his work on-air, it’s still one that means a lot to him.“I’ve…
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 08:34
Season Finale
The Dolyna Dancers wrapped up their dance season this past weekend (April 20) with their year-end show at the SVRSS Gymnasium with a great performance of their dancers to end the season.
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 08:45
A potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I wish to experience again
Solar eclipses are one of those things that aren’t really as rare as they seem, as there tends to be an annular or total solar eclipse about once a year or once every couple of years or so somewhere on the globe. The feeling of them occurring once in a…
Tuesday, 09 April 2024 08:33
Madge Lake Bible Camp celebrates 70 years
Attending camp as a child can create so many life skills and fond memories. Madge Lake Bible Camp (MLBC) has been well-known in the area for its summer camp opportunities for youth and is now celebrating its 70th anniversary in operation. Since its conception, MLBC has not only grown in…
Tuesday, 02 April 2024 08:17
Spending a lifetime on a cattle farm
Swan Valley cattle rancher Bruce Anderson is coming close to watching his family’s way of life hit a milestone in celebrating 100 years of breeding cattle. Anderson can remember his time growing up on the family farm, how very different it is from today’s generation and way of doing things.“When…
Tuesday, 26 March 2024 08:49
Can you Imagine?
Swan School of Dance held their annual recital last Wednesday (March 20) at the SVRSS gymnasium. Dancing to songs that related to the theme ‘Imagine...’ the performers puton a spectacular show for the audience who filled the space.
Tuesday, 19 March 2024 08:29
Mahihkan Bus Lines partners with WSFN to provide bus service to Brandon
Soon northern Manitoba residents will have bus service that travels to western Manitoba. Recently Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation (WSFN) purchased the old Greyhound Bus Depot in Brandon and formed an agreement with Mahihkan Bus Lines to have part of the building as a bus terminal/depot.The former Greyhound Bus Depot is…
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 08:44
Letting Loose
The Thunderhill Ski Club held their Mardi Gras event this past Saturday (March. 9) where they had many activities in place such as races, an easter egg hunt, and a costume contest.