News releases issued by the City of Selkirk
For the second consecutive year, Selkirk has been awarded the top rating of five blooms at the annual Communities in Bloom Provincial Awards and Conference, held at the International Peace Gardens Sept. 8 and 9. Chris Carruthers, the city’s Director of Culture, Recreation and Green Transportation, said city staff as well as volunteers who make…
The City of Selkirk held an open house Sept. 6 to reveal details of its new Waste Water Treatment Plant in advance of a public hearing on Sept. 11 to begin the formal process of borrowing funds for the project. The open house gave citizens a chance to view the plans for the treatment plant,…
City pleased feds and province recognize value of its major recreation facility The City of Selkirk’s plan to extend the lifespan of one of its most important recreational facilities will move ahead as scheduled, bolstered by support from both the provincial and federal government. Selkirk MLA Dr. Alan Lagimodiere, was joined by James Bezan, MP…
Small Communities Fund injects $1.7 million Excitement around renewal of Selkirk’s downtown is growing and the infusion of $1.7 million federal and provincial dollars last week through the Small Communities Fund has only added to it. The funds will kick the city’s Downtown Selkirk Renewal Strategy into the next gear, and will build on momentum…
An investment of close to $1-million will improve three city streets, drainage and reduce the number of combined sewer systems that still exist in Selkirk. Dan McDermid, Director of Operations, said portions of McLean, Sophia and Pacific were selected for resurfacing and land drainage improvements this summer, in accordance with the city’s Capital Asset Management Program…