Park in Bloom

Now that the Swan Valley has finally settled into proper spring, flowers are sprouting and nature is flourishing. Pictured here, a few wild crocuses show their faces to the sky in the Cowan Wayside Park.
May 26, 2026 Jeremy Bergen
Swan Valley Star and Times News
Park in Bloom
Michael Man of Russell is escorted out of provincial court at the Rossburn Community Hall by sheriffs on Wednesday after a sentencing hearing. Man, 46 was previously convicted of uttering threats and later pleaded guilty to three additional counts.

Threats against police described as ‘chilling’

By Skye AndersonThe Brandon Sun ROSSBURN — The Crown is asking the court to sentence a Russell man who’s made repeated threats against police to two years in custody.“The level of disrespect and contempt that he shows toward members of the community who are…
May 26, 2026 Travis
Russell Banner News
Threats against police described as ‘chilling’

Banner year for Donor's Choice

The Roblin and District Donor’s Choice celebrated a banner year at its annual general…
May 24, 2026
Banner year for Donor's Choice

New paramedic training program to start in Dauphin

May 19, 2026 Dauphin Herald News Dauphin Herald
Dauphin is set to play an important role in helping to address a shortage of paramedics in the province.During his State of the Province address hosted by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce last week, Premier Wab Kinew announced a $115,000 investment for…

B’s Ceramics is coming back home

May 26, 2026 Swan Valley Star and Times Community Jennifer Laviolette
A local artist is returning home to the Valley this summer. Brenda Lychuk of B’s Ceramic Studio is relocating back home to Minitonas and hopes to share the art of making ceramics with others. She recalls the first time she dabbled in making ceramic pieces.“I…

Banner year for Donor's Choice

May 24, 2026 Roblin Review News Editor Roblin
The Roblin and District Donor’s Choice celebrated a banner year at its annual general meeting held May 11.Chair Kathy Russett announced total charitable donations reached an all-time high year for community giving.Details in this week’s Review.
Michael Man of Russell is escorted out of provincial court at the Rossburn Community Hall by sheriffs on Wednesday after a sentencing hearing. Man, 46 was previously convicted of uttering threats and later pleaded guilty to three additional counts.

Threats against police described as ‘chilling’

May 26, 2026 Russell Banner News Travis
By Skye AndersonThe Brandon Sun ROSSBURN — The Crown is asking the court to sentence a Russell man who’s made repeated threats against police to two years in custody.“The level of disrespect and contempt that he shows toward members of the community who are…

Celebrating the first anniversary in business

May 19, 2026 Opasquia Times News Jennifer Laviolette
New ownership of a pre-existing community business is celebrating its first anniversary in business. Dylan Funk and Shauna Ponask, owners and operators of the Wanless General Store, are celebrating their first year in business. Funk and Ponask had a vision of…