Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 08:37
Home Tournament
Last weekend the Swan Valley U9 Minor Hockey teams hosted their annual Swan River Legion Branch No. 39 tournament, playing out of both the Swan River Centennial Arena and the Minitonas and District Arena. The Swan Valley Broncos come out the A-side champs against the Roblin Stars while the Swan…
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 08:14
Crime Scene
On Jan. 13, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Swan River RCMP responded to a stabbing on Main Street in Swan River. A 33-year-old male was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Swan River RCMP along with Major Crime Services, continue to investigate. Here, a Swan River RCMP member watches…
Friday, 22 December 2023 16:33
Frosty the Snow Giant
Even though the amount of snowfall has been less than normal this year, Swan River resident Ed Maga was still able to construct a snowman as tall as his house in his front yard, collecting as much snow as he could from his property and his neighbour’s property on Sixth…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 08:59
Mistletoe Magic
The Swan Valley Historical Museum is decked out with some of the finest displays of Christmaslights in the Swan Valley. The lights will continue to be on and enjoyed freely every evening through to Jan. 9.
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 08:38
A Jolly Good Time
While Santa was busy with other engagements, Mrs. Claus paid a visit to the NorthWest Regional Library in Swan River on Saturday (Dec. 9). Along with refreshments, visitors could get their photo taken with the Mrs., participate in a colouring contest, write their letters to Santa and sing some carols.
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:12
Holiday Spirit
The Temple Baptist Church was the site of the annual Carol Festival this past weekend (Dec. 3), with many different entertainment groups performing in front of the Swan River faithful...
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 08:35
A Farce to be Reckoned With
The Valley Stage Players entertained local live theatre lovers with their presentation of Farce of Nature, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, and directed by Denis Beaudoin. The Arkansas backwoods-set comedy featured out-of-their-element visitors connected to the Chicago mob, along with plenty of farcical misunderstandings, double entendres…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 08:31
A Magical Evening
The Community Foundation of Swan Valley hosted their annual fundraising gala on Friday (Nov. 17) at the Veteran’s Community Hall. A multi course meal catered by Johnny and Jenna Catering supplemented the evening’s program followed by a special performance by comedy magician Matt Gore
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:22
Magnetic Field Magic
Darker nights and clearer skies in this season allows for nature’s late-night light shows to present themselves. On Sunday night (Nov. 12), a show of aurora borealis – or northern lights – danced in the sky as seen on Hwy. 10 north of Cowan...
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:28
Feuding Families
The Swan Valley Legacy Committee (SVLC) pulled off their first fundraiser for a new arena in Swan River, with a packed house at the Veterans Community Hall on Saturday night (Nov. 4). Twenty-four teams were signed up to play Family Feud and compete for a $1,000 grand prize or a…
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 08:28
Big Award Win
Ryan Keown got his dream come true at this year’s Josie Music Awards, as he got to deliver his acceptance and thank you speech on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry Circle...
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 08:23
Exploring Our Fire Service
On Oct. 19, local residents were invited to the first open house of the newly renamed Swan Valley Fire Department (SVFD), formed through the amalgamation of the Swan River Fire Department and the Thunder West Fire Department. Here, SVFD firefighter Joel Fedorchuk (left) assists Grant Rewerts (right) with the fire…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 05:58
Noon Moon
The majority of North and South America experienced at least a partial glimpse of the annular solar eclipse that occurred on Saturday morning (Oct. 14). An annulareclipse describes when the moon orbits in front of the sun, but does not block the full circle, leaving a ‘ring of fire’ at…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 07:42
The Great Swan River Chili Cookoff
The Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Committee held a chili cookoff at the Veterans Community Hall on Friday (Oct. 6), allowing groups to promote their organizations as well as promote Mental Health Awareness Week. Patrons arrived to sample five different recipes of chili, with the opportunity to select the best…