There was no shortage of imagination as contestants showed off their entries the Family Day Cardboard Derby. One after another, these creative cardboard racers were pushed to the starting line, the drivers and passengers readied themselves as the starter horn blared and off they went. Some flying to the finish line like a shot; others…
It wasn’t a packed house but there was a steady stream of visitors to the Annual Community Registration Night hosted by FCSS and the Town of Swan Hills. Information exchanged and a whole lotta laughter filled the Keyano Centre as residents took in what the community’s not-for-profits have to offer this year. First stop was…
The Swan Hills Baptist Church was visited by an unexpected guest last week, as church officials arrived for their morning building check. Angela Banks arrived at the church early Wednesday morning to a broken front window. Fearing a break-in, she called local RCMP and the Town By-law Officer. They quickly discovered that though the church…
With 4200 adult trout on board, an Alberta fish stocking program made it’s way to Swan Hills last month, with 2100 trout for each Chrystina and Edith Lakes. Atlantic Richfield had already received it’s share of trout earlier in the month. According to Fish Culture Manager, Craig Copeland; the Alberta government has over 300 ponds…
Local youth Kensey Thomsen and Iris MacDonald have started their own craft business, K & I Crafts. Their first order of business was to sell their homemade crafts and donate the funds to local groups. Gary Beeson accepted a donation on behalf of the Swan Hills Hospital Foundation; a group that raises funds for the…
Each year the medical community celebrates Doctor Appreciation Day (March 30th), Nurse Appreciation Day (May 12th) and Pharmacist Day (Sept 25th); in Swan Hills Medical Professionals Appreciation is held yearly to celebrate, thank and honour all health care professionals in the community. From housekeeping and maintenance staff, lab technicians, clerical staff and student doctors to…
The Swan Hills School held their Annual Scholastic Book Fair in person last week for the first time since 2019. Following school closures due to COVID-19, the school had to cancel the annual event in 2020 and brought the program back in 2021 on a virtual platform. Students, staff and residents celebrated the return to…
Over 340 registered for the Swan Hills Snow Goers Rally and ASA 50th Anniversary Jamboree held February 25 and 26th. The weather and trails were perfect and a good time was had by all who attended. Thanks to David Fitzpatrick for sharing his photos with the Gazette.
Swan Hills Grizzlies Fun Hockey Middles held a one day tournament over the weekend with teams from Fort Assiniboine, Rich Valley and Neerlandia joining the Swan Hills team for a 6 game event. The action got started even before the first puck drop at 9 am as locals and visitors hit the concession and prize…
There was no shortage of imagination as contestants showed off their entries the Family Day Cardboard Derby. One after another, these creative cardboard racers were pushed to the starting line, the drivers and passengers readied themselves as the starter horn blared and off they went. Some flying to the finish line like a shot; others…
Family and friends came out to celebrate at the Swan Hills School hosted their Annual Terry Fox Run and Welcome Back BBQ on Sept 22, 2022
It wasn’t a packed house but there was a steady stream of visitors to the Annual Community Registration Night hosted by FCSS and the Town of Swan Hills. Information exchanged and a whole lotta laughter filled the Keyano Centre as residents took in what the community’s not-for-profits have to offer this year. First stop was…
The Swan Hills Baptist Church was visited by an unexpected guest last week, as church officials arrived for their morning building check. Angela Banks arrived at the church early Wednesday morning to a broken front window. Fearing a break-in, she called local RCMP and the Town By-law Officer. They quickly discovered that though the church…
With 4200 adult trout on board, an Alberta fish stocking program made it’s way to Swan Hills last month, with 2100 trout for each Chrystina and Edith Lakes. Atlantic Richfield had already received it’s share of trout earlier in the month. According to Fish Culture Manager, Craig Copeland; the Alberta government has over 300 ponds…
Local youth Kensey Thomsen and Iris MacDonald have started their own craft business, K & I Crafts. Their first order of business was to sell their homemade crafts and donate the funds to local groups. Gary Beeson accepted a donation on behalf of the Swan Hills Hospital Foundation; a group that raises funds for the…
Each year the medical community celebrates Doctor Appreciation Day (March 30th), Nurse Appreciation Day (May 12th) and Pharmacist Day (Sept 25th); in Swan Hills Medical Professionals Appreciation is held yearly to celebrate, thank and honour all health care professionals in the community. From housekeeping and maintenance staff, lab technicians, clerical staff and student doctors to…
The Swan Hills School held their Annual Scholastic Book Fair in person last week for the first time since 2019. Following school closures due to COVID-19, the school had to cancel the annual event in 2020 and brought the program back in 2021 on a virtual platform. Students, staff and residents celebrated the return to…
Over 340 registered for the Swan Hills Snow Goers Rally and ASA 50th Anniversary Jamboree held February 25 and 26th. The weather and trails were perfect and a good time was had by all who attended. Thanks to David Fitzpatrick for sharing his photos with the Gazette.
Swan Hills Grizzlies Fun Hockey Middles held a one day tournament over the weekend with teams from Fort Assiniboine, Rich Valley and Neerlandia joining the Swan Hills team for a 6 game event. The action got started even before the first puck drop at 9 am as locals and visitors hit the concession and prize…