Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 08:05
And it was all yellow
Much the Swan Valley has been in a lovely state of seasonal golden orange as canola flowers bloom.
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 08:21
Where the Bison Roam
The bison of Bison Conservation Ranch in the RM of Mountain approach close to the roadway as they wander among the hundreds of acres they have access to in the southern part of the municipality.
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08:24
Classic Cars on Canada Day
Benito held some activities to celebrate Canada, including hosting a classic car show at Buffalo Junction on July 1. Brad Kushniryk checks out some classic cars on display. Benito also held a pancake breakfast and supper to celebrate the 158th birthday of Canada...
Wednesday, 02 July 2025 08:08
Breaking Ground
Construction of the soon to be opened Benito Splash Park kicked off last week. Pictured here are employees from PlayQuest Recreation, who are building the splash park, along with committee chairperson Holly Kushniryk, Municipality of Swan Valley West (MSVW) Lead Hand Derek Chez and MSVW CAO, Kristi Ronnquist (second, third…
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 08:20
The Good Ol’ Days
Presenting Swan Valley Regional Secondary School’s Class of 2025! Graduates celebrated their final year of high school on Friday (June 20) with ceremonies, a banquet and dance.
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 09:00
Feeding the Masses
Swan River’s Kal Tire once again hosted their annual fundraising barbecue on Friday (June 13), with hundreds of meals being served to loyal patrons and community supporters looking to support a local cause while having a great meal. This year’s fundraising support went to the Heyes School Parent Advisory Committee,…
Tuesday, 10 June 2025 08:06
For the Evacuees Sake
On 15 Parkway Drive, Aniyah Strate (Left) and Rylee Webster (Right) set up a lemonade stand (June 6) to raise funds for the evacuees who fled their hometown’s to evade the wildfires in the northern region of Manitoba. The money raised would go towards ice cream coupons for those in…
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 08:19
Emergency Hospitality
Residents of the Swan Valley have been stepping up to assist the surge of northern visitors from Flin Flon and other regions in northern Manitoba currently under mandated evacuation as forest fires threaten settled areas...
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 08:58
Opening Up Valley History
The Swan Valley Historical Museum opened its doors this past Sunday (May 25), putting on a show with various sights to see and experience from the past of the Swan River Valley.
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 08:52
Sound of Music
The Swan Valley Community Band held a spring concert on Wednesday (May 14) at the SVRSS, incorporating the Swan Valley Touring Band, which incorporates band students from across the Swan Valley School Division. Both bands played to a full crowd, listening to old and new favourites being performed.
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.