Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 08:35
A Farce to be Reckoned With
The Valley Stage Players entertained local live theatre lovers with their presentation of Farce of Nature, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, and directed by Denis Beaudoin. The Arkansas backwoods-set comedy featured out-of-their-element visitors connected to the Chicago mob, along with plenty of farcical misunderstandings, double entendres…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 08:31
A Magical Evening
The Community Foundation of Swan Valley hosted their annual fundraising gala on Friday (Nov. 17) at the Veteran’s Community Hall. A multi course meal catered by Johnny and Jenna Catering supplemented the evening’s program followed by a special performance by comedy magician Matt Gore
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:22
Magnetic Field Magic
Darker nights and clearer skies in this season allows for nature’s late-night light shows to present themselves. On Sunday night (Nov. 12), a show of aurora borealis – or northern lights – danced in the sky as seen on Hwy. 10 north of Cowan...
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:28
Feuding Families
The Swan Valley Legacy Committee (SVLC) pulled off their first fundraiser for a new arena in Swan River, with a packed house at the Veterans Community Hall on Saturday night (Nov. 4). Twenty-four teams were signed up to play Family Feud and compete for a $1,000 grand prize or a…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 08:28
Big Award Win
Ryan Keown got his dream come true at this year’s Josie Music Awards, as he got to deliver his acceptance and thank you speech on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry Circle...
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 08:23
Exploring Our Fire Service
On Oct. 19, local residents were invited to the first open house of the newly renamed Swan Valley Fire Department (SVFD), formed through the amalgamation of the Swan River Fire Department and the Thunder West Fire Department. Here, SVFD firefighter Joel Fedorchuk (left) assists Grant Rewerts (right) with the fire…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 05:58
Noon Moon
The majority of North and South America experienced at least a partial glimpse of the annular solar eclipse that occurred on Saturday morning (Oct. 14). An annulareclipse describes when the moon orbits in front of the sun, but does not block the full circle, leaving a ‘ring of fire’ at…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 07:42
The Great Swan River Chili Cookoff
The Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Committee held a chili cookoff at the Veterans Community Hall on Friday (Oct. 6), allowing groups to promote their organizations as well as promote Mental Health Awareness Week. Patrons arrived to sample five different recipes of chili, with the opportunity to select the best…
Tuesday, 03 October 2023 08:25
Truth and Reconciliation
The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre held the annual Truth Walk for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this past Saturday (Sept. 30), to recognize all the children that endured or didn’t come home from the residential schools...
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 08:29
25th Season Begins
The Swan Valley Junior A Stampeders kicked off their 25th Season last week with their season home opener happening on Saturday (Sept. 23). Rebounding from a loss in Dauphin the night before, the Stampeders picked up a 6-3 win in front of an enthusiastic crowd...
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 08:23
Terry Fox Run
The citizens of Swan River all gathered on Sunday (Sept. 17), to recognize and support Canadian icon Terry Fox and the legacy of his foundation by taking part in the annual Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research. Here, Laurie Evans (left) and Paula Jones (right) make the…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 08:31
Walking for Life
Members of the community joined with the Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Committee for a community walk on Friday (Sept. 8) to raise awareness about suicide prevention and recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10. Participants also received information and materials to help them engage in personal awareness activities.…
Tuesday, 05 September 2023 09:05
Taking off the Crop
Much of the Swan Valley’s crops have been harvested already as weather has permitted area farmers to take their combines out into the field...
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:23
Celebrating the Harvest
The Swan Valley Historical Museum held their 2023 Harvest Festival this past Sunday (Aug. 27), with a great showing of support from visitors. Here, William Piwish (left) and Rae-lene Piwish toss sheaves of wheat into the old threshing machine...
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:23
Beautify the Neighbourhood
The storage container outside of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 39 Swan River club room is getting an aesthetic upgrade, with the Legion hiring local artist Jenna Smith to beautify the space with a scene of poppies, topped off with the words ‘Lest We Forget’. Smith has already spent many…