Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 08:59
Standing with Ukraine
The SVRSS showed solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the midst of the current Russia military conflict by displaying a modified Ukrainian flag on the snow-covered front lawn of the school grounds. The design was crafted by Grade 12 student Barrett Hartog. Check the Star & Times this week for…
Tuesday, 01 March 2022 09:40
Vintage Ride
The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association (SVSA) picked the perfect day for their annual Vintage Ride, taking off from the Westwood Inn Saturday morning (Feb. 26), heading to the Wellman Lake Trail Shelter on their club trails, before heading back in the afternoon. A total of 57 vintage snowmobiles participated in…
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:26
Sunrise, Moonset
Northeastern Canada and the United States were privileged to witness an annular solar eclipse – otherwise known as a Ring of Fire – early on Thursday morning (June 10). Maximum eclipse was experienced by parts of northern Ontario, northern Quebec and Nunavut, and a partial eclipse was visible in northern…
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:24
Broken Windows
A number of Main Street businesses are left picking up the pieces after a fews weeks of criminal activities has lead to a slew of broken windows down and just off Swan River’s main drag.
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:20
More nursing student seats at UCN
In an effort to manage the nursing shortage crisis in Manitoba, the Province has invested $1.9 million toadd 259 nurse-training seats at five post-secondary institutes. Currently there are just over 800 nursingseats offered at post-secondary institutes in Manitoba and the provincial government plans to add close to 400 more...
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:19
Rising concerns about varient prompt increased restrictions over holidays
As of Monday the Swan River and Duck Mountain areas, no active cases have been reported, however in the Porcupine Mountain Region there are 29...
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:17
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Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:16
Teachers’ Idea Fund grants create education and training opportunities for the Valley
On Dec. 13, the Manitoba Government announced the next round of approved projects for the Teachers’ Idea Fund, and Swan Valley was the highlight of the list...