Provincial health orders that took effect on October 31, 2020 lead to an empty Selkirk Rec Complex which many hoped would be a short interruption to the season. While many hoped the provincial health orders that closed the Selkirk Rec Complex would be short lived, the restrictions continue and have resulted in the cancelling of…
The importance of being an accessible community is underscored by the realization that one in four Manitobans is affected by a disability. Selkirk Chief Administrative Officer Duane Nicol says working to ensure the city is open and available to all of its citizens is crucial to its success, as well as its citizens’ success. …
We knew that winter sports would look a little different this year. For many citizens, it will be the absence of “the old barn” that will be the strangest. The decision to not open the Selkirk Arena was based on three factors: the ability for visitors to social distance in the facility, the staffing requirements…
With the Manitoba heat wave in full effect, now’s the perfect time for the Selkirk Park Pool + Splashpad to open its gates! Pool goers however will see a new set of rules this year. This is to ensure the safety of both the swimmers and our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. “For the past…
The Province introduced Phase 2 of their Restoring Safe Services – Manitoba’s Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery on May 22, with more services being allowed to resume sooner than originally thought. Effective June 1, public pools we’re allowed to open under very strict guidelines. The city is looking to open the pool in early…