Cody Manchester
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.
Meat your Mayor
Numerous Swan River businesses including New Era Ag Technologies, Grazier Custom Manufacturing, Swan Valley Co-op, Spruce Products Ltd., The Brick, No Frills, Swan Valley Credit Union and the Town of Swan River held an appreciation BBQ for all those affected by the flooding and the volunteers who helped. The event took place on the corner of 10th Avenue South and Spruce Street in Swan River. Mayor Lance Jacobson helped organize the event, with the support of several businesses. Everyone in the South Industrial Park area and houses nearby were grateful for everyone’s help during the flooding. Many local residents came out for burgers, hot dogs, and drinks. Pictured here, Mayor Jacobson helps cook the meat.
U13 teams face off against one another at Jack Brown
The Swan Valley U13 Royals Blue and Grey teams faced off against one another last Tuesday (June 16), at the Jack Brown Memorial Diamond. The Blue Royals ended up winning the game by a final score of 16-10. (TOP) Jaxson Branconnier loads and delivers a sinking fastball for a strike. See more on B6
Anyone see my soccer ball?
The Swan River Rotary Soccer Field suffered the same fate as many others recently. After heavy rains flooded the Valley, youth sports, including soccer, was brought to an abrupt halt. Pictured above are the drowned out soccer pitches on the west side of Swan River. After a late start to the season due to an extended winter, soccer season is up in the air with it now being mid June.