The redevelopment of Manitoba Avenue East into a pedestrian friendly destination for shopping, dining and entertainment is underway and the historic block will remain open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic during construction. The contract was awarded to JC Paving and construction began July 8. Selkirk city council adopted the Downtown Selkirk Renewal Strategy in 2016…
If your garden long ago wilted under the July sun and you’re wondering where you’re going to get a taste of fresh veggies, wonder no more, the D.O.G Days of Summer and Selkirk’s Port Market are back starting July 24. Selkirk’s weekly Waterfront market kicks off two weeks earlier this year, on July 24, and…
Selkirk played host to the June 18 Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) District Meeting where two city resolutions were passed and Councillor Kelly Cook was re-elected District Director for the Interlake Region. Mayor Larry Johannson, who is the Chair of AMM’s Cities Caucus, said resolutions passed at the district level move on to the annual…
Selkirk’s asset management program is taking root in all areas of the city and most recently has branched outdoors to include Selkirk’s urban forests. The city is taking part in a pilot project with the Province of Manitoba to create a Selkirk tree inventory and Ruth Rolfe, Manager of Parks and Recreational Facilities, says it’s…
If you feel a stronger than normal breeze coming from Selkirk Park in the near future, don’t worry, it’s just the additional air flow being created by the wagging of happy dog tails as they enjoy the city’s first fenced off-leash dog park. Ruth Rolfe, the city’s Manager of Parks and Recreation Facilities, says the…
