Swan Valley Star and Times News

Tuesday, 11 July 2023 07:59

It Was All Yellow

Canola fields all across the Valley have been blooming brightly this past week making a drive around the countryside a beautiful and cheerful experience.
Tuesday, 04 July 2023 08:13

Celebrating 125 Years

Not only did the Swan Valley celebrate the anniversary of Canada last weekend (July 1), but also the anniversary of Minitonas and the early settlement of the Swan Valley with events recognizing the Minitonas Homecoming taking place from Friday to Sunday (June 30 to July 2).
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 08:08

Graduation Day

The Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Class of 2023 posed for a group photo prior to graduation exercises on Friday (June 23).
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 08:15

Moving On

Some of the Valley’s youngest graduates celebrated a milestone last week. Six members of the ESRSS Daycare will be moving on to Kindergarten next year and so they invited family and friends to honour their achievements last Tuesday (June 13) at the centre. 
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 08:14

Celebrate Pride

The Swan Valley Student-led Genders and Sexuality Alliance Group held their second Swan Valley Pride Event on Saturday, (June. 10) with a great show of supporters attending the event.
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 08:27

Flood Waters

After experiencing pockets of thundershowers all week long the skies really opened up Saturday afternoon, dumping a large amount of rain across the Valley with the south east being one of the hardest hit areas. 
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 08:18

Incroyable Talent

French Immersion students from Kindergarten to high school level participated in the ÉSRSS a un Incroyable Talent show held at the ÉSRSS on Thursday eve­ning (May 25). The event was presented by the Swan River chapter of the Canadian Parents for French.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:10

Walk the Doc

Health professionals from the Swan Valley Primary Care Clinic visited Taylor School on Thursday (May 18) to educate students on healthy lifestyles before heading out for a loop around the Swan River Legion Park and back to the school to enjoy some watermelon...
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:07

Keep the Libraries Open

Members of the public gathered outside of the Town of Swan River Office to express their support for the North-West Regional Library (NWRL) on Thursday (May 11), which they felt may have recently been put in jeopardy...
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 08:13

In the Field

With the recent stretch of warm weather, farmers across the Valley were able to get into their fields and get the 2023 farming season underway.
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 08:16

Fun at the Circus

International circus outfit Cirque Luz Dalia performed two shows Thursday evening (April 27) at the Swan River Community Centre, as part of their Canadian debut tour this spring...
Tuesday, 25 April 2023 08:01

Lighting up the Night

The northern lights were out in full force Sunday night (April 23) with a nearly 360 degree show happening that was visible to the naked eye. All shades of green and even some purple exploded and danced across the sky for several hours starting around 10 p.m..
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 08:01

Spring in a Flash

Spring seemed to introduce itself to us in a flash, with temperatures rising quickly in the last couple of weeks, leading to a swift melt of snow and ice, leading to rising water levels and flooded roadways across the Swan Valley
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 08:37

On the Hunt

The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre held their Easter Egg Hunt where nearly 150 youth came out to hunt for eggs and for prizes.
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 08:26

Water and Ice

Children around the Swan Valley had much more time during the day to engage in recreational activities with their spring break from school, taking advantage of the local recreational facilities...
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