Swan Valley Star and Times News
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…
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…