News releases issued by the City of Selkirk
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…
New provincial legislation that bans the use of Malathion for mosquito control and a shortage of the recently approved replacement product will put mosquito fogging in the City of Selkirk on hold for the time being. Dan McDermid, the city’s Director of Operations, said a product called Delta Guard has only recently been approved by…
Canada turns 150 on Saturday and in Selkirk, the party is on! Canada Day 150 celebrations will be happening at Waterfront Park in Selkirk and everyone is invited to join the fun. “Canada Day is always a great day here in Selkirk and this year promises to be even more special,” Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson said.…
The City of Selkirk’s Canada 150 Mosaic Mural, created by the people of Selkirk, was unveiled Tuesday, June 27 at its permanent home at the Gaynor Family Regional Library. Selkirk was one of about 150 communities across the country that created a Canada 150 Mosaic Mural, made from 800 tiles, each painted by a community member.…