Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 09:01
For those that didn't return
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was held last Tuesday (Sept. 30) at the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre, in honour of Residential School survivors, and those who did not return home. The event presented speeches from survivors Fred Stevens and Dennis Chartrand who told of their experience at residential schools,…
Sunday, 28 September 2025 12:30
Honouring the Goddess
Shubh Navratri Dandiya Nights was celebrated at the Swan River Veterans Hall this past weekend (Sept. 26 and 27). The event is a Hindu festival observed in honour of the Goddess Durga and her victory over the demon Mahishasura, in portrait to the ultimate victor in good versus evil.
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 08:30
Head on with a light post
The Swan Valley Fire Department (SVFD), along with Swan River RCMP and Shared Health Emergency Medical Services, were dispatched to a Vehicle Collision in front of Giant Tiger on Friday (Sept. 19) at 4:27 p.m.. Crews arrived on scene to find one vehicle that collided into a tree and light…
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 08:37
Marathon of Hope
Members of the community took part in the 45th annual Terry Fox Walk this past Sunday (Sept. 14) in rememberance of Terry Fox, a Canadian icon who ran his ‘Marathon of Hope’ across Canada in 1980 to raise money for cancer research. At age 18, Fox was diagnosed with osteosarcoma…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 08:22
Back to School
Swan Valley School Division students enjoyed an ever-so-slightly longer summer break compared to the rest of the province, with most getting back into the swing of things on Monday (Sept. 8) for the first day of classes.
Tuesday, 02 September 2025 09:21
Par for the Course
Bikers and hikers that wander up to Thunderhill have an opportunity this summer to take a few throws at the disc golf course set up at the bottom of the hill near the Co-op Chalet. With plenty of trails to enjoy at Thunderhill, the new seasonal course provides a different…
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 08:37
For the Community
The Swan Valley Historical Museum held their annual Harvest Festival this past Sunday (Aug. 24) with tons of games, activities and sights to see during the day. Here, the Harvey Grain Elevator is showcased at its new permanent home as a young child tests it out.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 08:36
Is it wet enough for you?
After a dry summer with very little precipitation, the taps were turned on during the last couple of weeks, with 71.9 mm of rain being reported in Swan River between Aug. 11-17, or 132.3 mm total if extended to Aug. 6. Only two days in that time period experienced no…
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 08:02
A Great Honour
Last week (Aug. 8), Dr. Gene Theodore was awarded a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal, presented by Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk on behalf of the King’s representative. Theodore served as a medical doctor in the Swan Valley for 52 years, finally retiring in 2018...
Tuesday, 05 August 2025 08:32
Great Day for the Lake
Hot weather on the August long weekend sounds like the perfect time for people to enjoy nature in lake country, which is exactly what plenty of people did in and on the countless water bodies that are within a relatively short drive from the Swan Valley. Pictured here, Nick Gowler…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 08:38
Another one in the books
The Swan River Valley Agricultural Society Grounds were once again bustling with activity as the NorthWest Round-up and Exhibition (NWRE) drew crowds from near and far. Whether it was the shows and races in front of the grandstand, the tastes of the food booths, the entertainment of the midway, or…
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…