Someday my Spring will come

The snow plows, tractors, loaders, snow shovels and snow blowers continue to be in active duty mid-way into April, with a major dump of snow landing on the Swan Valley Tuesday and Wednesday (April 7 and 8). Environment Canada estimated an additional 30 cm had…
April 14, 2026 Jeremy Bergen
Swan Valley Star and Times News
Someday my Spring will come

Carrying his brother’s message

By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner Even if I don’t finish, we need to continue. It’s got to keep going without me,” Terry Fox.Fred Fox is one of Terry Fox’s four siblings. As the oldest, he’s 18 months older than the man whose heroic efforts to run across Canada…
April 14, 2026 Travis
Russell Banner News
Carrying his brother’s message

Bield Hall turning 50

The Bield Community Centre – or the Bield Hall as it’s more often and lovingly referred…
Apr 12, 2026
Bield Hall turning 50

U13 Vipers hitting the podium

April 14, 2026 Dauphin Herald Sports Dauphin Herald
The 13U Parkland Vipers are finding success on the hardcourt. The Vipers won an exhibition tournament, Apr. 5, in Russell. In their first match, the Vipers defeated the Brandon Bandits, 25-10 and 25-10, then beat Club West, 25-14 and 25-9. Parkland then…

Turning a hobby into an international career

April 14, 2026 Swan Valley Star and Times Community Jennifer Laviolette
Many talented and creative people have come from the Swan Valley and have gone on to have remarkable careers in fields that many only dream of. Former resident Brad Caruk had an interest that he was passionate about from his days growing up in the Valley and…

Bield Hall turning 50

April 12, 2026 Roblin Review News Editor Roblin
The Bield Community Centre – or the Bield Hall as it’s more often and lovingly referred to – will be turning 50 years old this June and the Bield Ladies Club is planning a big party to celebrate. Completed in June, 1976, the hall was built by the community,…

Carrying his brother’s message

April 14, 2026 Russell Banner News Travis
By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner Even if I don’t finish, we need to continue. It’s got to keep going without me,” Terry Fox.Fred Fox is one of Terry Fox’s four siblings. As the oldest, he’s 18 months older than the man whose heroic efforts to run across Canada…

Community wide effort to prepare for wildfire season

April 07, 2026 Opasquia Times News Jennifer Laviolette
As much of northern Manitoba waits for the snow to melt and spring to arrive, the memories and aftermath of one of Manitoba’s worst forest fires in history are still on everyone’s minds. The tri-community has been very focused and dedicated to creating a…