Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 01 August 2023 08:03
Rodeo Action
Visitors to the NorthWest Round-up and Exhibition were entertained with an exciting rodeo event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons (July 28-30). The grandstand was standing room only and the weather couln’t have been more perfect.
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:03
Summer Nights
Summer is the time to take advantage of the many beautiful lakes the Swan River Valley - swimming, boating, fishing or just enjoying the beach. Here, a lone fisherman sits on the dock at East Blue Lake, looking to reel in a catch.
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 08:12
Takin' it Down
Halverson Hauling has commenced the demolition of the former Conrad Apartments at 124 Fifth Avenue South in Swan River. The multi-family residence was evacuated in 2020 after multiple fires destroyed the building and approximately two dozen residents were displaced. The building has since been in legal limbo as invested parties …
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..