Though it may not seem so at first, a 400-pound weight falling onto the pavement of a Selkirk street is an excellent example of the city’s Capital Asset Management Program in action. And according to Dr. Ahmed Shalaby, University of Manitoba Municipal Infrastructure Chair and Chairholder, the seemingly simple act of dropping 400-pounds onto the…
The City of Selkirk is using best practices and strong asset management to reduce the number of bumps in the road for everyone travelling on city streets. So far this summer, more than 7,000 metres of Selkirk streets received a crack sealing treatment that will protect the road’s base and extend its lifecycle by preserving…
The final day for public swimming at the pool is Sunday, August 30…for people. The 5th annual K-9 Swim and Splash will happen on the following day on Aug. 31 from 12 – 6 p.m. No sign of stopping The K9 Swim and Splash has become a popular event over the years, and Mayor Larry…
One year after the city purchased 326.5 acres in Selkirk’s West End, council has approved its West End Concept Plan that will ensure development in the area is aligned with its Strategic Plan and puts the city firmly in the driver’s seat to control its own destiny. It’s a bold and innovative move and one…
Folks living on the 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Manchester Avenue are now residing on the newest street in the City of Selkirk and for the next 30 years or so, shouldn’t see construction activity as the view from their front windows. Construction began on Manchester in the summer of 2018 and wrapped up…