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Tuesday, 29 October 2024 08:29
Spicer tells her mother’s incredibly heroic story
A Canadian author with local ties to the Valley has transformed her mother’s life story into a National Best Seller. Roxana Spicer is the daughter of Eric and Agnes Spicer and started out as a documentary filmmaker and former CBC investigative journalist. She has travelled to various parts of the…
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 08:37
Keeping the heart of Ukrainian dance beating strong
The art of Ukrainian dance has started up again for the year with the Vesselli dancers enrolled in Ukrainian dance classes. The Benito Vesselli Dance Club has been fortunate to have strong and dedicated instructors to ensure that the art of Ukrainian dance continues in the Valley. Amanda Bulycz and…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 09:15
Fresh produce being grown year-round at the SVRSS
On Oct. 3, the first official harvest of the SVRSS Growcer Farm took place, celebrating the multi-year effort it took to get this hydroponics project off the ground, housed right on the campus of the regional secondary school.The hydroponics farm – which uses carefully managed water, nutrients, light and temperature…
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 08:48
Carr hailed as SAIT’s 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Tyler Carr has found radio to be a medium in which he can connect with people in a powerful way. He attributes his inspiration to being a radio broadcaster to growing up in the Valley. He spent a lot of time listening to music on the radio and calling in…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 08:49
Palsson reminisces over his career in law
Valley resident Beggie Palsson has had an extensive career practicing law in northern Manitoba, between The Pas and Swan River. At first, Palsson didn’t set out to become a lawyer, but fate had opened several doors leading him to law school and taking the bar exam.“I was working in The…
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 09:05
Amara’s Amigos continue to raise funds in her memory
Amara’s Amigos, which consists of family and friends of Amara Campbell continue to fundraise money for CancerCare MB Foundation in memory of Amara, who passed away from osteosarcoma on September 14, 2020, at the age of 15. The money is used by CancerCare Manitoba Foundation (CCMBF) to support youth with…
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 15:43
Hofford pens third book: Homecoming
Former Valley resident Teri Hofford has put her pen to paper again and is preparing for the release of her third book, Homecoming: Tales of Travel, Discovery, and Self-Acceptance. In this book, Hofford takes readers through a rollercoaster ride of her past and the evolution that led her to become…
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…