Brian Gilroy
Outdoor Rink Ready for Holiday Fun
Keegan Harness is seen putting the finishing touches on the outdoor arena located behind the Centennial Arena. Kids of all ages should be making full use of the free sheet of ice throughout the holidays.
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 plenty of story telling.
In the Fields
Despite the rainfall over the past week, farmers were still able to get into their fields to prepare for the growing season. A producer south of Benito was working the first rounds of early evenings to come.
Fighting for their Lives
The Swan Valley Axemen, facing a do-or-die situation this past Saturday night on home ice in Minitonas, put forth a valiant effort by forcing overtime against a younger Theodore Buffalos squad but were ultimately unsuccessful...
U15 RANGERS
The U15 Parkland Rangers were in town this weekend to host two games - the Winnipeg Thrashers Blue on Saturday (a 3-2 win) and the Winnipeg Thrashers Gold on Sunday (a 5-6 overtime loss). Here, Rangers netminder Scott Tibbett makes a save during Saturday’s game.