Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 08:01
Swan Valley’s first-ever pride event a success
The Swan Valley Student-led Genders and Sexuality Alliance Group (SVSGSA) hosted the Valley’s first-ever Pride event last Saturday and it was an overwhelming success...
Friday, 17 June 2022 09:57
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Tuesday, 14 June 2022 08:08
Tabloid Day
Taylor School held their Tabloid Day on Friday (June 10) where students went from station to station playing games and having a great time.
Tuesday, 07 June 2022 08:01
Run. Bike. Hike
The Swan Valley Active Living committee, in partnership with Swan River’s Canadian Mental Health Association and their Ride Don’t Hide event, held the Run. Bike. Hike. Festival on Sunday (June 5) with nearly 200 participants registering. Runners had the option of completing in a half marathon, 10km, 5km or 1km…
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 08:11
In the Ring
On a cool, damp Saturday morning (May 28), the Swan Valley 4H Beef Club held their annual show at the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society Grounds. With the help of judge Brennin Jack and ring person Robyn Tibble – along with many other volunteers and sponsors – the members entered…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 08:08
What’s in Aunty’s Closet
Rodrena Brass is helping men, women and children dress for their special occasions through her gently used clothing borrowing initiative Aunty’s Closet.
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 08:02
Flood waters
While the water level has subsided in the Pine River, severe flood damage remains where it crosses Hwy. No. 10, where half the road surface has crumbled and contributes to the significant detours in the Parkland’s highway system as the severed provincial artery limits the Swan Valley’s connection to the…
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 08:25
Landfill Fire
The Swan River Fire Department attended to a fire at the Swan River Landfill on May 4 and 5, in which a pile of collected waste and a chip pile was ignited.
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:10
Grant Night
The Community Foundation of Swan Valley presented grants to several recipients during their spring granting night on Wednesday (April 27).
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 08:01
Dance, Dance, Dance
The Benito Vesselli Dance Club held their 38th annual year end concert on Sunday (April 24) at Benito School. Here, senior dancers perform a Poltava.
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 08:15
Easter Egg Hunt
Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre (ECFC) and MMF Swan River Local came together on Sunday (April 17) to host the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the ECFC. Families piled into the centre just before noon and eager children received hot dog, juice and hot chocolate before heading out on the hunt.…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 08:21
The Swan River Flows Again
Despite weather forecasts indicating that winter isn’t ready to give up yet, the Swan River is ready to get on with spring as the ice breaks and rushes downstream.
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:17
No Break from Fun
There was no shortage of fun to take part in during Spring Break last week (March 28-April 1). In addition to the regularly scheduled activities held at Town of Swan River facilities, the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre, the Town of Swan River Recreation Department, Swan Valley Communities that Care, Swan…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 15:32
Consolation Champs
The SVRSS Tigers captured the Westman High School Hockey League consolation side championship in a thrilling three-game defeat of the H-R-ES Huskies this past weekend. Here, the Tigers leadership group consisting of (from left to right) Brittan Yaschyshyn, Bailey Hunt, Nick Baskier and Kash Henkelman accepts the championship banner.
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:31
Layers of winter
For the last few months if you looked at the snowbanks that had been cut away from the curb you could see the various layers of winter telling the story of fresh snowfalls mixed with salted and sanded roads, plowed up to create a timeline of winter. There's lots more…