Swan Valley Star and Times News
Tuesday, 06 December 2022 08:20
100+1 years
Swan River resident and World War Two veteran Keith Fulford celebrated his 101st birthday at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 39 on Friday (Dec. 2), surrounded by friends and family. Fulford is one of a few World War Two veterans left from Swan River, and one of less than 20,000…
Tuesday, 29 November 2022 08:06
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter
The Swan Valley got hit with another big snowfall this weekend, with a reported 5.6 mm of winter precipitation falling on Sunday (Nov. 27) and an expected 8.8 cm yesterday (Nov. 28).
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:56
Christmas shopping
On Friday (Nov. 18), the Swan Valley Farmers’ Market brought back their annual Christmas market this year, filling up the Swan Valley Historical Museum hall with local vendors selling various handmade crafts, treats and goodies.
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 08:01
An evening of food and entertainment
The Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) recommenced their annual gala for the first time in three years, hosting a full crowd of 132 in the Veterans Community Hall on Saturday evening (Nov. 12). The event produced a net profit of approximately $6,000 for the CFSV.
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 08:02
Grandly opened
Last Friday (Nov. 4), the Manitoba Métis Federation celebrated the grand opening of the Elbert Chartrand Child Care Centre, a 40-space centre designed to serve infant and pre-school children located on Second Street South.
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 08:10
Spooky neighbourhood
Residential areas across the Swan Valley were crawling with costumed children as they hunted for the houses with the best treats on Halloween (Oct. 31).
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 08:08
Fire education
The Swan River Fire Department hosted an open house on Wednesday evening (Oct. 19), inviting all age groups to visit the fire hall as well as the public education trailer, where everyone could learn what to do in the event of a fire.
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 08:07
Fighting hunger
The Fields of Jubilee (FJ) has been successfully harvested for another year, with 80 acres of wheat bringing in 82 bu/ac and 85 acres of canola bringing in 40 bu/ac. The wheat has been sold for $78,718 and the canola is projected to be $73,000. The FJ committee hopes to…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 08:07
Honouring customs
Last Friday (Oct. 7) the local East Indian community gathered at the Veteran’s Community Hall to celebrate Navratri, which translates to nine nights. It is a major festival held in honour of the divine feminine that occurs over nine days during September/October. It often ends with a huge celebration on…
Tuesday, 04 October 2022 08:02
Coming Together
The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre held its Truth and Reconciliation day walk on Friday (Sept. 30) where it saw a very large crowd of supporters. The ECFC also had a day long fire going during the walk and into the evening.
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 08:03
Grand Opening
It was an exciting day on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation last Friday (Sept. 23) as residents and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the grand opening of two important buildings - the newly built school and youth centre.
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 12:12
Election candidates have been announced in the Valley
Well, the race for election is on for a few municipalities, but the Town of Swan River Council candidates have all gotten in by acclamation. The new Town of Swan River Council consists of returning Mayor Lance Jacobson and Councilors at Large, Don Bobick (incumbent), Tracy Boychuk, Corinna Medwid, David…
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 08:13
Harvest sun
A combine in the Municipality of Swan Valley West empties a load into a grain cart in the light of the setting sun on Monday (Sept. 12). Although the beginning of harvest was later than normal for some, many farmers are well on their way to collecting their crops for…
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 08:01
Chalk the Walk
From Sept. 9-11 people from all walks of life were invited to Chalk the Walk for World Suicide Prevention Day, which took place on Sept. 10. With chalk available through the local Hero Club and Prairie Mountain Health representatives, community members were invited to beautify our community with images and…
Tuesday, 06 September 2022 08:22
Harvest lights
The aurora borealis lit up the skies across the province this past week with a show happening on varying levels every single night.