Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 08:20
‘Tis the Season for Seeding
Area farmers have been hitting the fields lately with their seeders as weather and moisture levels allow, kicking-off the official start of the growing season. Pictured here, Sean Baskier puts down a field of beans on one of his quarters in the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman.
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 08:10
A Walk to Remember
Greg and Charlotte Sauder, along with Community Wrap Around Services, invited everyone to the Swan River Legion Park for a walk in honour of loved ones who are missing or murdered. The event took place yesterday (May 5), on National Red Dress Day, a symbol that was coined by Metis…
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 08:30
X Marks the Spot
Canadian voters returned to their polling places yesterday (April 29), as Elections Canada facilitated the federal general election that would choose our Members of Parliament, and ultimately our government in Ottawa. Results were not available at press time. Check next week’s Star and Times for more.
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 08:25
Students Got Skills
SVRSS students displayed their abilities in their field of choice during the Skills Manitoba competition held on April 10 in Winnipeg, with four out of the 10 students from the Swan Valley coming back with medals...
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 08:17
Ready, Set, Go
Children and parents gathered at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre on April 13 for the annual Easter egg hunt, where children aged 1-12 ran inside and outside to collect their springtime treasures. Here, the 1-3 age group gets let loose onto the area of ‘hidden’ Easter eggs.
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 08:41
There’s Treasure Everywhere
As spring approaches and the snow starts to disappear, it reveals all kinds of treasures, some of them better than others, such as this antler that was likely recently shed by a deer, right in the middle of Swan River Legion Park...
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 08:20
Fighting for CFS Workers
Members of MGEU who work for Michif Child and Family Services (CFS) in Swan River have been participating in the strike action that union members have taken in protest of the projected layoffs of members around the province, particularly in light of millions of dollars in increased funding from the…
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 08:25
Morning Glory
An early spring sun rises on the Swan Valley, peeking behind one of the vintage tractors on display at the Swan Valley Historical Museum.
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