Ricky Barker
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.
Home Ice Advantage
The U9 Swan Valley Stampeders held a pair of games against the Winnipegosis Tigers this past weekend, Jan. 11, the teams got the split as the first Stampeder team fell 8-3 and the second won 10-3.
A Busy Opening Day
The Thunderhill Ski Area opened the hill for the season this past weekend, Dec. 14, welcoming hundreds of people to the hill for the first time this season. The ski lift fills with kids waiting to head up the hill.
Freezing the Freeze
The Swan Valley Stampeders hosted the Winnipeg Freeze this past weekend, Dec. 13, earning a big 6-1 win on home ice. It was the first home regulation win for the Stamps since March 9, 2024 against the Winnipeg Blues. Aiden Taylor rips a shot under the bar on a breakaway...
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.
A Festive Skate
The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre teamed up with the Swan Valley Stampeders this past weekend, Dec. 8, for their Skate with Santa event at the Swan River Centennial Arena. Santa and the Grinch both made an appearance, giving excitement to the children in attendance. Beckham Webster tries to avoid the Grinch.
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.
The Struggles Continue
The Swan Valley Stampeders hosted a pair of games on home ice this past weekend, facing the Steinbach Pistons, Nov. 29, and Niverville Nighthawks, Nov. 30, falling in both games by 8-2 and 4-1 margins...
A Win for the Community
The Swan Valley Axemen hosted their home opener inside of the Swan River Centennial Arena against the Wapella Blackhawks, Nov. 23. The Axemen managed to pick up a 9-2 win, and raised approximately $80,000 through a Valley wide 50/50, with their share going towards the Stechyshyn family. Kendal Stechyshyn who is battling breast cancer, has received overwhelming emotional and now financial support from the Valley...
Battle for the Zone
The SVRSS Tigers Senior Boys Volleyball Team hosted their Interzone Volleyball Tournament where they battled it out against the Dauphin Clippers on Saturday, Nov. 16, falling in three straight sets to their Parkland Rival...