Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 12 November 2024 08:30
Paying Respect
The Swan River community held the annual Remembrance Day Service at the Veterans Community Hall yesterday (Nov. 11), recognizing and honouring the men and women who have fought, served and died for the sake of our freedoms...
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 08:56
Just for Laughs Trick or Treat Style
Children and their parents and guardians enjoyed their evening dressing up and going home to home collecting treats on Halloween (Oct. 31).
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 08:26
Early Morning Structure Fire
The Swan Valley Fire Department was called out to a pair of structure fires in quick succession early Monday morning (Oct. 28). Here, the remains of a structure of a residential property on the 200 block of Fifth Avenue South in Swan River is taped off after firefighters worked diligently…
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 08:33
Getting Ready for Frightfully Delightful Night
The North-West Regional Library held Spooktober on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 at the Swan Valley Museum. There was a not too scary display at the museum hall and scary displays for those who wanted a spine chilling experience in the Octagon House and Gulash Building. There was…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 09:10
Nightly Aura
The Aurora Borealis have been lighting up the northern hemisphere of our globe last week as geomagnetic storms have been creating intense Northern Lights.
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 08:45
Every Child Matters
The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre held their National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Walk on Monday, September 30, to remember the Indigenous children who did not come home from residential schools and to acknowledge the intergenerational trauma and the long lasting impact it has had on residential school survivors and…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 08:45
A Prestigious Honour
Sapotaweyak Cree Nation’s Chief Nelson Genaille was presented with the King Charles’ Coronation Medal at the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 4 in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK. Chief Genaile was one of five people presented this prestigious honour at the event...
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 08:51
Walk for Suicide Prevention
A group of people gathered together on Sept. 10 in downtown Swan River to walk in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, held every year at this time. World Suicide Prevention Day was first launched in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention as a way of focusing attention…
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 09:34
Can we keep him?
The Swan Valley Animal Protection League (SVAPL) held their Annual Open House and BBQ on Saturday, September 7. Currently there are 42 cats and kittens and 10 dogs being fostered that are looking for a place to call home. Please contact the SVAPL to see how you can help...
Tuesday, 03 September 2024 09:33
Busy Bees Hard at Work
As harvest time is upon us, Mother Nature is also hard at work to prepare for the end of the season as bees pollinate sunflowers to help with the growth of sunflower seeds.
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 08:21
Golden Yield
Harvest is well under way in the Swan Valley, with farmers seeing the fruits of their efforts and nature’s fortune. Pictured here, Grant Blosha and George Russell combine Rod Blosha’s wheat field south of Durban.
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 08:30
Berry Pickin'
Strawberry picking season has been in full swing for weeks, with Sweet Acres still offering berries to pick. Cally Ledoux (left), Matthew Wilson (second from left), Passion Zong (second from right) and Charlotte Wilson (right) enjoy their afternoon picking strawberries.
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 08:59
Giving Back
The Swan River Dairy Queen held their annual Miracle Treat Day, where if a person buys a blizzard, they bring health and hope to local children.
Monday, 05 August 2024 15:17
Personal Paradise
The annual Garden Walk took place on Monday (July 22), raising money for the Swan River Ladies Golf Club. This year’s walk showcased seven local yards divided between Swan River and the Benito area, featuring man-made lakes, hillside flower beds, lush mixed floral/vegetable garden boxes and beds, and more.
Tuesday, 30 July 2024 08:17
Ropin’ in the NorthWest Round Up
Della McKay (left) and Jenna McKay (right) took part in the Chamber of Commerce Parade on July 26, which marks the opening of the Northwest Round Up and Exhibition, as part of McKay’s Real Estate and Auction float...