Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 08:28
Thirty (We Are)
Swan School of Dance held their annual recital on March 22 at the SVRSS gymnasium.
Tuesday, 21 March 2023 08:24
We are the Champions
The SVRSS Tigers made history on Sunday, winning their first ever Westman High School Hockey League Championship Title. The team took the Neepawa Tigers in two games for the title. See the full story on B2...
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 08:07
Sunday Skate
Swan River had an extra ice skating surface this season, located on the south side of the Swan River Centennial Arena, intended for easy-going family skating sessions.
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 11:23
Provincial Gold
The Swan Valley U11 Stampeders gathered on ice to celebrate their gold medal win during the Hockey Manitoba U11 Rural A Provincial Championships on Sunday (March 5). The team dominated their weekend of play with the final battle coming against the Dauphin Kings gold team...
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 08:25
Home Ice Domination
The U18 Parkland Rangers dominated the Norman Northstars on Saturday when they hosted them at the Swan River Centennial Arena on Saturday (Feb. 18). The 12-4 Parkland win saw goals from Swan River players Andrew Pidskalny and Tavyn Boychuk with two from AP Trace Langan. Swan Valley Stampeders prospect Cash…
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 07:58
HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE
Last Friday night (Feb. 10) was Hockey is for Everyone night at the Swan River Centennial Arena. Presented by Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, the night was intended to provide awareness and a positive environment for players, families and fans of every race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or…
Tuesday, 07 February 2023 08:00
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Swan River McDonald’s celebrated their grand opening with family, friends and invited guests last Thursday (Feb. 2) before opening to the public the following day. Franchise owner Mihir Patel along with honourary guests Corporal Juanita Bettesworth and Town of Swan River Mayor Lance Jacobson cut the ribbon to signify the…
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 08:12
DEEP FREEZE
The Swan Valley entered the polar vortex last weekend, with temperatures getting as cold as -35.7C on Sunday (Jan. 29). Forecasts indicate that the cold snap is short lived, with weather returning to single digit temperatures by the upcoming weekend.
Monday, 23 January 2023 15:52
BARBARIAN KINGDOM
Crime around town is out of hand in Swan River, affecting properties and business owners. A piece of graffiti on the back of the Veterans Community Hall seems to illustrate how the repeat criminals in the area are ruling the community. McKay’s Self Storage units are now fenced off after…
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 08:06
Latest piece of snow art
In case you missed it driving through Swan River’s north side, pictured here is Derryl May’s latest piece of snow art carved on his front lawn, as it was soon after completion — a fox and feather in honour of his wife Laura May’s pottery business. (INSET) The Fox and…
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 07:48
Beautiful Frost
Recent foggy weather has left the trees covered in frost more than one day in the past week. This stretch of trees along Eighth Avenue South were a beautiful sight to see yesterday morning.
Tuesday, 27 December 2022 08:55
A very Merry Christmas
Families were welcomed backed to gymnasiums across the Valley as Christmas concerts and productions returned at all levels.
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 08:04
Ho Ho Ho
The frigid temperatures didn’t stop the crowds from coming out on Friday night (Dec. 16) to Mistletoe Magic at the Swan Valley Historical Museum. A huge crowd lined up for the opportunity to ride on the horse drawn sleigh and witness the magic of the lights while riding on straw…
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 08:33
The Music of Christmas
The Swan Valley Community Band presented The Music of Christmas on Friday (Dec. 9) at the ESRSS Gymnasium. The band played a selection of tunes with a brief intermission by the Highly Strung ukulele group.