A snow bison now greets travellers coming into Swan River from Hwy. No. 83, at least until spring arrives.

Local artist Derryl May was commissioned by the Town of Swan River council to produce

one of his creations out of the abundance of snow that has fallen this winter.

The choice of carving a bison was done to show pride in Manitoba.

Costs were covered by The Brick, of which the local franchise store is owned by Mayor Lance Jacobson.

The sculpture is available to view at the corner of Centennial Drive and First Street South.