The year 2017 was another big one for the City of Selkirk with council and administration continuing to build on previous successes while celebrating several firsts as well. The city is in a growth pattern, which was identified in the 2016 Canada Census that put Selkirk’s population at 10,278. That number – the largest the…
Details of Selkirk’s fire hall expansion will be on display Jan. 31 at Council Chambers from 5:30-7:00 pm while the city holds an open house to share architectural drawings as well as design specs for the $3.98 million project with the public. A three-storey building will be attached to the west side of the current…
Selkirk is taking a proactive approach to reducing crime in the city and its acceptance late last year into a national crime prevention association is another strategic step in that direction. The city became a member of the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP) in November 2017 and joins 23 other municipalities from across…
With Selkirk’s 2018 budget the city continues to make strategic decisions today that will have positive impact for residents not just now, but years into the future as well. The Strategic Plan is once again the document that influences council’s decision making and leads them to deliver a budget that makes smart reinvestments in infrastructure…
The City of Selkirk’s annual Festival of Trees and Craft Sale was a success on many levels this year – the Nov. 18 and 19th event kicked off the holiday season in fine style and raised funds for two important groups, one that supports older adults and another that champions fair trade. Charlene Dunning, manager…