Cody Manchester
SRGCC Holds Club Championship tournament
The Swan River Golf and Country Club held their Club Championship tournament last Sunday (Aug. 30), with a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m.. The tournament showcased four divisions that included senior, mens, womens and juniors. (TOP) Dennis Bowles chips out of the sand and onto the 18th green. See more on B2.
SRGCC hosts Ross Atkinson Memorial Tournament
The Swan River Golf and Country Club hosted the Ross Atkinson Memorial Golf Tournament last Saturday (Aug. 22), with over 120 golfers attending the event. All money raised will be donated to the Swan River Centennial Arena. Pictured here, Lukas Atkinson kicks off the day, teeing off in memory of his late father.
Cricket Championship Awarded
The Swan Valley Titans Cricket Club held their Championship match Sunday (Aug 16), featuring Sahil Strikers taking on the Rohit Renegades. The Renegades won in dramatic fashion, beating the Strikers 120-119. Here, Rohit Renegades were presented with the Tournament Championship Trophy by Swan Valley Credit Union representative Kaylyn Whibbs. (INSET) Anish Patel (left), eyes the ball that was pitched by Jaitik Patel (second from left) while Judge Snehal Prajapati and Sahil Parekh look on.
Community Breakfast takes over Minitonas Arena
The Minitonas and District Lions Club hosted a community wide pancake breakfast last Saturday (August 8), at the Minitonas & District Arena. Many people attended the event that celebrated the residents and volunteers who helped with the 2026 flooding. Here, Levi Church helps Larry Holland collect his plate and untensils.
Men's Steak Night Draws Big Crowd of Golfers
Race Weekend
The Swan Valley Stock Car Club held their two day Invitational Race this past weekend (Aug. 1 and 2), at the Swan Valley Speedway. Racers came from all over Saskatchewan and Manitoba in hopes of taking a top prize. Pictured: B-Mod - Barry Woodson (left), chases down Brandon Kalechyn (middle), while keeping pace with Lonnie Pinder (right), during the second heat of the afternoon.
Jackpots Racing showcases young riders
The Swan River Jackpots held a double header event last Thursday (July 23), at the New Era Ag Arena. A large crowd attended the event, cheering on the youth, peewee, open and select riders. See more photos on B4.
Swan Titans Cricket Club match play
The Swan Valley Titans Cricket Club held another Sunday afternoon game with the Jaitik Jackhammers taking on the Sahil Smashers. Here, Jaitik Patel and his teamate run between the wickets to score runs for their squad.
Ditch road repairs
After year’s of calls for the provincial government to do much needed repairs to Provincial Road 275, better known in these parts as Ditch Road, a crew of local citizens were given the green light by municipal leaders to do some patch work to a stretch of the road. The crew set to task Tuesday (July 7). Pictured here, Carl Miller (left), Bryan Hulme (in skid steer) and TJ Schullman (right) spread some much needed asphalt to a stretch of Ditch Road. To the right is Hayden Hulme spreading asphalt and Steve Wohlgemuth (standing). In the background is Verlin Barkman, Braden Mercier and Parker Hulme.
Ladies barrel racing takes over the New Era Ag arena
The Swan River Jackpots held their bi-weekly Barrel Racing event last Thursday (June 25), at the New Era Ag Arena. Ladies travelled in from The Pas and Roblin to ride against Valley Riders for prize money. Here, Mesa Walmsley tears around barrel three on a highlight reel run.