News releases issued by the City of Selkirk
When city council adopted its Downtown Selkirk Renewal Strategy in 2016, it contained five strategic directions that ultimately would focus downtown development, ensuring it evolved into a place that people are drawn to, a place where they can shop, meet friends, hang out and live. One of the five strategic directions is to promote mixed…
The water that Selkirk residents drink has two important claims to fame – it’s won awards for its drinkability and now it’s actually heating the plant it’s treated in. The city installed a geothermal system at the water treatment plant and it’ll heat the plant in the winter, cool it in the summer, save energy…
If the snow and the cold get you down then come indoors Nov. 16 & 17 for the Festival of Trees & Craft Sale at the Selkirk Rec Complex. The trees – decorated by local businesses and organizations – and the seasonal crafts are sure to warm your heart. So too will the knowledge that…
If you’ve noticed that logos on the ice surface at the Selkirk Rec Complex pop a little more these days, first of all, you’re correct and the reason for the increased visibility is simple science. The city has invested in a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system that results in clearer and harder ice that will also…
Even if City of Selkirk Public Works Manager Ryan Sicinski revs his PHEV a little bit while waiting at a red light, he’d be doing so in an environmentally conscientious way that won’t enlarge the city’s carbon footprint. In fact, by travelling the city streets in his Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or PHEV, he’s reducing…