News releases issued by the City of Selkirk
Selkirk Pool will become a dogs’ playground to close out the summer on Aug. 27 with the fourth annual K9 Swim and Splash. The final day for public swimming at the pool is Sunday, Aug. 25 and make-up swimming lessons will take place on Aug. 26. The dogs take over the following day from noon…
The overwhelmingly popular Waterfront Concert Series comes to an end for the 2019 season on Aug. 9, and it’ll be a fantastic closing with a few twists. First off, it’s Music and Market Night at the Waterfront, so the great live entertainment will be combined with an incredible Night Market. Secondly, it’s being held on…
The city has installed solar powered crosswalks at Main Street and Morris Avenue, an environmental and cost saving move that will also increase safety for students walking to school and anyone participating in active transportation. “It’s a high traffic area for a lot of students so it’s a great spot for a crosswalk,” said Ryan…
SELKIRK, JULY 16 – With a bark and a howl and several sniffs hello, Selkirk’s four-legged citizens were off and running at the official unleashing of the city’s first fenced off-leash dog park today. Mayor Larry Johannson said the opening of the off-leash park, located within Selkirk Park across the road from the campground office,…
The redevelopment of Manitoba Avenue East into a pedestrian friendly destination for shopping, dining and entertainment is underway and the historic block will remain open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic during construction. The contract was awarded to JC Paving and construction began July 8. Selkirk city council adopted the Downtown Selkirk Renewal Strategy in 2016…