News releases issued by the City of Selkirk
For the second year in a row the City of Selkirk is inviting citizens to take an advance look at what infrastructure projects will be taking place this summer. Last year only those living on streets that were going to be affected were invited but this year everyone is welcome to attend and see when…
Selkirk’s historic Blue Bridge has been transporting commuters from Selkirk to East Selkirk and back over the Red River for 82 years now. It’s a part of our heritage and many Selkirkians are sentimental about the iconic bridge. But it’s showing its age, weathered by many storms and the warm and fuzzy feelings we have…
Federal Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr came to Selkirk on Monday and he brought with him the best kind of news for Capital Region mayors and reeves – more than $3.2 billion that flows directly from the Government of Canada to their municipalities. The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), of which Selkirk Mayor…
Councillor Lorie Fiddler, Councillor Kelly Cook, Councillor Darlene Swiderski, Councillor John Buffie, Mayor Larry Johannson, Developers: Gerald Hawranik, Randy Bialek , Greg Crognali You could correctly say the City of Selkirk has been preparing for this day for a long time so when the shovels went into the ground to signify the start of construction…
The wait is almost over and on April 4 during a public open house the city will unveil plans for the redevelopment of Manitoba Avenue East into a pedestrian friendly destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. Mayor Larry Johannson said it’s exciting to know years of planning are about to become reality when work begins…