The City of Selkirk is investing $1.4 million into streets and waterlines this year as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the city’s aging infrastructure. Work is already underway on Sophia and Jemima streets and one block of Pittsburgh Avenue will be paved this year, pending Municipal Board approval. Selkirk Park pool will be…
May 10th is Census Day. Every citizen counted in the census brings thousands into Manitoba and Selkirk every year. It’s census time again and if you need a little motivation to get you excited about making sure you are counted in the nation-wide information gathering exercise this May 10, here’s a little – every Selkirk…
Council adopts Declaration of the Right to a Healthy Environment The City of Selkirk is joining a national movement that supports citizens’ rights to a healthy environment and last week passed a resolution that sets in motion a plan the city will follow to ensure its decisions reflect that right and demonstrate a commitment to…
The value of Selkirk Transit can be verified in increased ridership year after year, but a brand new bus that began picking up passengers at city stops last week really toots the horn of the five-year-old Transit Authority’s success. The 30-foot Vicinity shuttle bus is only slightly longer than the city’s previous three buses, but…
Selkirk to help create Canada 150 Mosaic Project in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday Journal and City of Selkirk team up for ‘unique’ project. The City of Selkirk and The Selkirk Journal are joining together to help Selkirkians put their creative stamp on a monumental piece of art that will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in…