News releases issued by the City of Selkirk
The City of Selkirk will receive $1.8 million through the Canada/Manitoba Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to improve its urban canopy throughout the city, along sidewalks and active transportation trails. The full project cost is $2.5 million with the city’s portion being $666,750. The Government of Canada is investing more than $21 million in nine…
While it may not look like it now, a pilot project that replaced grass on a north end boulevard with native plants last fall is showing signs of early success. The idea, generated by city parks and recreation staff and Prairie Originals owner, Kelly Leask, came to light while looking for ways to support pollinators…
Selkirk Port D.O.G Days Market has something for everyone, and this year there’s a bonus for the young ones and for those who enjoy entertainment. The Frontier College Reading Tent will feature an opening circle followed by a book read out loud for the kids – up to eight kids per session – along with…
Craig and Raynelle Cottrell moved to Selkirk last spring and have plenty of positives to share about their new hometown, from quiet morning walks, frequent wildlife sightings and easy access to the Red River for fishing. There was one negative – a couple of graffiti tags that showed up on their property – but the…
There are times when you wonder if the steps you take to be better to the environment matter, and then there are times when there’s no need to wonder – the answer is clear. With Selkirk’s wastewater treatment plant nearing the end of its commissioning process, it’s clear the city’s investment in state-of-the-art technology is…