Swan Valley Star and Times Community

Tuesday, 01 August 2023 08:20

Main Street Parade

Seemingly thousands of people gathered along the streets of Swan River on Friday morning (July 28) to watch approximately 80 float entries amble down Main Street in the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce Parade, with this year’s theme celebrating Diversity in the Valley.
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:08

Touring History

The Swan Valley Immigrant Services Day Camp group toured the Swan Valley Historical Museum this past Thursday (July 20), teaching the youth all about the history of the Swan Valley.
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 08:15

From Farm to You

The Swan Valley Farmers’ Market is now underway, with the first one of the year taking place on Thursday afternoon (July 13). Markets will continue to take place weekly from 4-6 p.m. at the Swan Valley Historical Museum, until the end of September, with vendors selling items such as fresh…
Summertime is here and many people are making plans to go camping at the lake or travelling to other communities for a visit. Back in the day, the Valley had a series of cabins known as the Birch Wood Cabins that brought many tourists and visitors to the area. The…
Tuesday, 04 July 2023 08:18

Schoolyard Carnival

The Kindergarten to Grade 6 classes at ESRSS headed outside on Monday afternoon for their Carnival, with students playing games around the yard in order to win tickets they can use to purchase prizes or experiences, such as dropping Mrs. Allan-Fuchs in the dunk tank, or getting decorated with a…
There’s a good time to be had by all at the Swan River Senior Citizens’ Centre (SRSCC), which has seen an influx of members join in the last year.The SRSCC has been operating their facility nearly continuously since 1978 when they were incorporated, save for a couple of years when…
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 08:14

Festival De Spikageur

Munro Smashball held their second of four tournaments this season, this time it was Festival De Spikageur that took place on Sunday (June. 25) at the Swan River Legion Park.
Never forget that sometimes individual effort can inspire a community and make a difference in the world.Such is the case with local crafter Linda Daviduik, who crocheted a total of 205 prayer cloths and cards to benefit breast cancer research in Manitoba and those suffering from it.Each package that Daviduik…
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 08:17

Exploring the World of Lights and Sirens

Emergency and enforcement services around the Swan Valley came together with their vehicles and equipment for EMS Day at the Swan River Centennial Arena, allowing Swan Valley students to explore the world of front-line services. Represented services included RCMP, municipal and provincial fire departments, emergency medical services, Manitoba Hydro and…
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 08:34

Find food for the Soul at Maggie’s BBQ

The Valley can take in some really diverse and authentic barbecue cuisine this summer at a new food truck that has set up shop. Maggie’s BBQ not only makes food for the soul but is also about giving back to the community. The creation of Maggie’s BBQ - and its…
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 08:26

Supporting the Graduating Class 

The SVRSS 2023 graduate class worked together with the Swan Valley Consumers Co-op to fundraise for their upcoming Safe Grad celebration, with a barbe­cue lunch held on Thursday (May 25).
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:41

Sunburn Classic

Grade 5 to 8 students from across the Valley converged on the SVRSS grounds to take part in the annual Sunburn Classic last Friday (May 19). A variety of running events in addition to high jump, long jump/triple jump, discus throw and shot put kept students moving from station to…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:10

Thank you for the Music

SVRSS theatre students, SVSD staff, SVRSS alumni, and other community members collaborated for the musical production of Mamma Mia!, presented for four performances at the SVRSS from May 18-21. The Broadway hit set in a remote Greek island and filled with the timeless tunes of Swedish sensation ABBA tells the…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 08:33

Showcasing Creation

The Veterans Community Hall was bustling this past Saturday (May 6) with vendors of all types showing their wares at the Spring Market
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 08:21

Pizza Fundraiser for Cancer Care

A group of Grade 8 students from the ESRSS organized a pizza lunch fundraiser in their school, with the intent of raising money for the Community Cancer Program in the Swan Valley Health Centre. While the sale of 185 pizzas raised a significant amount of money, word of their efforts…
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