Annual Report

Recent Grants

  • Swan Valley Cadets
  • Kenville Community Playground

Youth in Philanthropy

  • Swan River Kinsmen Pool

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Monthly Features

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Our Stories

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In Memoriam

  • 2007 Elizabeth Brandson
  • 2010 Gerald Vopni

“The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.”

William James

Who We Help

2010 Grant Recipients

  • Dolyna Dancers Inc.
  • Taylor School Parent Advisory Council
  • Hero Club North
  • Earth Rangers
  • Benito & District Recreation Centre Inc.
  • North Mountain Riders
  • Swan Valley Food Bank
  • Kenville Memorial Hall
  • Swan Valley Animal Protection League
  • Veteran's Community Hall
  • Shaker Misto Dance Club
  • Bowsman School Parent Advisory Council
  • Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club
  • Benito & Area Drop in Centre
  • North West Regional Library
  • Mafeking Fire Department
  • Bowsman & District Curling Club
  • Harley House Committee
  • Skateboard Union
  • Benito School
  • Birch River Legion Branch #48

2009-10 Youth in Philanthropy

Committee members were Jillian Dormer, Dexter Bird and Corrinne Klekta.

  • Swan Valley Skate Plaza $500
  • Minitonas Playground Committee $1,000

2010 Scholarships and Bursaries

Dr. James Terekoff Memorial ScholarshipAlicia Tewnion
John & Ida Kastrukoff BursaryLogan Church
David Terekoff Memorial ScholarshipCaitlin Popoff
Swan Valley Credit Union BursaryRiley Laychuk
Dr. & Mrs. Fred McKay BursaryTeresa Danyluk
May Johnston BursaryCassandra Nunn
Swan River Auto Salvage – Delbert DavyJoshua Sloane
Filuk Family Memorial ScholarshipDexter Bird
Matthew Kosolowsky

2009 Grant Recipients

  • Swan Valley Cadets
  • Swan Valley Animal Protection League
  • Swan Valley Fine Arts Festival Fund
  • Benito Playground Upgrade Committee
  • Birch River Community Club
  • Bowsman & District Curling Rink
  • Canadian Mental Health Association
  • Durban Recreation Centre Inc.
  • École Swan River South School Playground
  • Harley House Heritage Home
  • Kenville Community Playground
  • Kenville Memorial Hall Board
  • North Mountain Handi-Van Services Inc.
  • North Mountain Riders Inc.
  • Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc.
  • Computer for Services to Seniors
  • Swan Valley Food Bank
  • Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre
  • Wellman Lake United Church Camp

2008-9 Youth in Philanthropy

Committee members were Kayla Betcher, Candace Wenzel, Holly Markin, Kristy Hugill, Corrine Klekta, Teagan Markin, Amanda Parsons, Jillian Dormer, Brydget Lewicki, Kirsten Larson and Dexter Bird.

  • Swan River Kinsmen Pool $300
  • Tigers Bowling Club $275
  • Bowsman School $375
  • Taylor Elementary School $275
  • Swan River Skateboard Park $500
  • Kenville Community Playground $275
  • Minitonas Playground Committee $500

2009 Scholarships and Bursaries

Dr. James Terekoff Memorial ScholarshipMatthew David Johnston
John & Ida Kastrukoff BursaryBreanna Lee Senchuk
David Terekoff Memorial ScholarshipCandace Ashton Wenzel
Swan Valley Credit Union Limited
 – Maxine Van Kleek Scholarship
Nicole Martina Vestby
Dr. & Mrs. Fred McKay BursaryBrydgett Henrietta Lewicki
Filuk Family Memorial ScholarshipCandace Ashton Wenzel
Stephen Timothy Froese
Swan River BPO Elks BursaryJustin John Doverspike

2007-8 Youth in Philanthropy

Committee members were Laura Alford, Rebecca Dahl, Shalane Fichtner, Nikki Highmoor, Anna Klekta, Kirsten Larson, Holly Markin, Amanda Parsons, Sarah Soprovich, Alyssa Strate, Johan Vroomen and Tiffany Webb.

  • Benito Playground Upgrade $500
  • Kenville Playground $500
  • École Swan River South School Playground $500
  • Wellman Lake Bible Camp $200
  • Swan River Snowboard Park $600
  • Birch River Nursery School $200

2008 Scholarships and Bursaries

Dr. Rex & Beverly Leach ScholarshipMatthew Strate
Dr. James Terekoff Memorial ScholarshipBradley Muller
John & Ida Kastrukoff BursaryJayde Fahrenschon
David Terekoff Memorial ScholarshipLaura Alford
Swan Valley Credit Union Limited
 – Maxine Van Kleek Scholarship
Ali Nahnybida
Dr. & Mrs. Fred McKay BursaryChristina Danyluk

2006-7 Youth in Philanthropy

Committee members were Nicole Cameron, Laura Alford, Michael Johnston, Tyler Burnside, Savannah Webb and Sean Larson.

  • Minitonas Fiddling Club $300
  • Heyes School Parent Advisory $500
  • SUCCEED Program $700
  • Wellman Lake Bible Camp $500
  • Swan Valley Diabetes Organization $200
  • Birchwood Cemetery Infant Grave Marker Project $300

2007 Scholarships and Bursaries

Dr. Rex & Beverly Leach ScholarshipBarbara Weselowski
Dr. James Terekoff Memorial ScholarshipAshley Cole
John & Ida Kastrukoff BursaryCourtney Dubyk
Swan Valley Credit Union Limited
 – Maxine Van Kleek Scholarship
Heather Tollenaar
Dr. & Mrs. Fred McKay BursaryNicole Cameron
David Terekoff Memorial ScholarshipMichael Johnston