Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 08:24
Out for a Ride
The Kinsmen Club of Swan River held their 9th Annual Poker Derby this past Saturday (March 8). It was a beautiful day for roughly 60 snowmobile enthusiasts to enjoy the marked trail starting at the Bowsman Hall, going north before returning back to the hall for dinner, prize draws and…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 08:44
Love, Not Hate
As has been the tradition for many years, Pink Shirt Day was held across the nation on the last Wednesday of February (Feb. 26), with people wearing pink shirts in support of anti-bullying initiatives. The original event was held in 2007 when a high school student in Nova Scotia was…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 08:25
Warm Weather Stroll
The break in the cold weather has been welcome for many, making things like a walk in Swan River Legion Park feel a bit more like a walk in the park. Pictured here, Bryce Atkinson takes his dog out for some noon hour exercise.
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:28
Honing Their Skills
The Swan Valley Health Centre was home to students from the Rural Interest Group, learning from physicians and paramedics directly for their schooling...
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 08:11
Running for Leadership
The Westwood Inn and Conference Centre was home to PC Party leadership candidate Obby Khan this past weekend (Feb. 8), learning and connecting with Khan about Manitoba...
Tuesday, 04 February 2025 09:03
My Vision 4 My Education
Grade 4 students from the Swan Valley and area converged at the SVRSS on Wednesday (Jan. 29) for My Vision 4 My Education, where the elementary-level students get a sneak peek at the opportunities that await them at the secondary regional school where they are projected to attend in less…
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 08:25
The Classic Tunes
The Swan Valley Historical Museum held their Winter Warm-Up event this past weekend (Jan. 24), welcoming the band, The Pugs, featuring Steve (Left), Ken(Middle), and Claude. The Swan Valley Co-op provided appetizers and along with some craft beer sampling courtesy of Black Wheat Brewing
Tuesday, 21 January 2025 08:15
Tearing up the Snow
With the frosty temperatures going down to a blistering -35 degrees, some snowmobilers took advantage of the cold day. Tucker Thompson pops a wheelie.
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 08:34
Board Meeting
The cold temperatures didn’t turn away the skiers and snowboarders too much as the Thunderhill Ski Area was still populated on the weekend, with people coming out during the day on Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 11 and 12) as well as Friday evening (Jan. 10).
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 08:19
Happy Brr Year
The New Year has arrived, with the early days of 2025 welcoming the Swan River Valley with one of winter’s cold snaps. Temperatures reached their coldest this year on Jan. 4 with a reported -38.7C low. Forecasts indicate temperatures to return to single digits this week. Pictured here, the Swan…
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 08:31
Frosty the Giant Snowman
As has been his tradition, Swan River resident Ed Maga constructed a snowman as tall as his house in his front yard this month. Check out the sizeable sculpture on the 400 block of Sixth Avenue North.
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 09:26
Building a House Made of Candy
The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre held its Gingerbread House Party this past weekend, Dec. 13, tasking all the families in attendance to make the best Gingerbread House. The Vestby family works hard on their three houses.
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 09:34
Stories from the North Pole
The North West Regional Library, Swan River Branch welcomed Mrs. Claus to their building this past weekend, Dec. 7, reading books with all the children that came to visit. Grayson Moshenko (left), Jesse (centre) and Jackson Rooks (right) all stand with Mrs. Claus for a photo.
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 08:26
Nativity in HD
Volunteers and staff for Madge Lake Bible Camp put together another production of their Christmas Dessert Theatre – this year called Nativity in HD – with free will offerings going to support the ministry and mission of Madge Lake Bible Camp. Their first performance took place on Sunday evening (Dec.…
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 08:34
Winter has Arrived
It appears that winter has unofficially arrived to stay for the season with multiple days of heavy snowfall last week, starting on Tuesday (Nov. 19) and continuing with another heavy dose on Sunday morning (Nov. 24). Temperatures are also expected to be colder than -10C until well into December.