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Tuesday, 09 January 2024 08:17
Firefighters equip themselves with knowledge of new automotive technology
One of the changes in the automotive landscape in recent years is the increasing prevalence and push to convert to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).While vehicles designed to move from electric power instead of an Internal Combustion Engine come with many…
Friday, 22 December 2023 16:37
Christmas Treasure Hunt
Another successful Eisner Xmas Stash and Dash event saw crowds of hundreds driving around Swan River frantically attempting to crack the always clever puzzles of Jason Eisner and his family, in search of one of 11 prizes over three evenings (Dec. 18-20) totalling approximately $10,000 in donated products from the…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 09:05
The face of those evicted from their homes
Multiple homes in Swan River have been shuttered in the last month due to reported health and safety violations, which has forced the people living there to be abruptly evicted with a questionable future of where they are going to be able to live next.One such resident was Brenda Cook,…
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 08:40
The Minitonas Diaries series comes to life
Not very often that a community in the Valley becomes part of a book series or setting for a novel, but Minitonas has become the centre of a new book series written by Sandra V. Konechny. Konechny was a former resident of the Valley, who has since moved away but…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:20
Severe health and fire hazards prompted closure of Swan River homes
Houses in Swan River where some of the area’s most vulnerable persons resided have been emptied and boarded up, beginning with the ‘White House’ on the corner of Seventh Avenue South and First Street South that was closed on Nov. 23, followed by a home on Duncan Crescent that was…
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 08:41
Soprovich builds a career as a civil engineer
In the world of building and engineering, it still seems to be a male-dominated industry, but a former Valley resident has been breaking ground in this field, as she is building infrastructure for the future. Sarah Soprovich has completed her Masters in Engineering and has worked on projects in Canada…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 08:37
Former Valley doctor recognized
A physician who got his start in the Valley has recently been recognized by Doctors Manitoba as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Medicine. Dr. Rafiq Andani established his start as a rural family physician in Swan River, before moving on to Winnipeg. Since his time in the…
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:30
The Brick celebrates 10 years serving the Swan Valley and area
The Brick Ltd. started its story as The Brick Warehouse LP in Edmonton, Alta., in 1971, eventually growing into the national retailer of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics that it is today.With a reputation for having large retail spaces in urban centres, Lance Jacobson didn’t expect that it was…
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:40
Calico Corners
The 42nd annual Calico Corners Craft Show and Bazaar took place at the Veterans Community Hall on Friday (Nov. 3), helping raise money for the Association of Community Living, Swan River Branch, and providing an early Christmas shopping opportunity for area people to buy from local small businesses.
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 08:34
Swan River Roots well represented in Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival
No matter where they go in their lives, Swan River connections stay strong in the Ukrainian Dance world. Alexis Denischuk with Vohon (Edmonton), Olivia Chmelowski with Zabutnyy (Regina), Myley Brunel with Zirka (Dauphin) and McKayla Hnatiuk with Bratsva (Dauphin) were all on the big stage at Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival…
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 08:27
SVSD implements Therapeutic Schools Project
During the pandemic, it became more apparent that there needs to be healthy and positive coping mechanisms for students. Students come to class from different backgrounds, experiences and home lives that all have an impact on their ability to focus and learn. Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) recognized this need,…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 06:04
Swan River Ranger participates in once-in-a-lifetime experience in Australia
The Canadians Rangers participated in Exercise Southern Cross 2023 last month, which took a select group of Rangers from across Canada to Northern Territory, Australia, where they participated in survival activities and cultural exchanges with the NORFORCE – Australia’s equivalent to the Canadian Rangers – as well as Indigenous people…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 07:48
Blencowe uses physical fitness to help raise funds for charity
Physical fitness is a lifelong endeavour that most people struggle with when they become adults, however, a local Swan River Constable has been using physical activity as a motivator to not only achieve her own personal goals but to do some good as well.Briana Blencowe has participated in many events,…
Tuesday, 03 October 2023 08:32
Making a Difference
As part of a larger fundraising effort for the PROFYLE program and the Cancer-Care Manitoba Foundation Amara’s Amigos hosted a garage sale and lemonade stand on Friday (Sept.29). With plenty left to sell, they will open up shop once again this Friday from 2-7p.m. at 237 Swan River Drive...
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 08:34
Disability Matters Vote
On Sept. 19, community members gathered in support of Disability Matters Vote. The public awareness campaign has the goal of ensuring all Manitobans with disabilities can participate in election activities and those who are eligible to vote can do so, to promote priority attention for disability issues in the provincial …