Selkirk’s Canada 150 Mural Mosaic is an impressive sight in the Gaynor Family Regional Library, representing the city’s chapter in our country’s storied 152-year history. An 8×12 mural made up of 800 tiles painted by community members to commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, the mural brought people together to create a glorious piece of…
The City of Selkirk is seeking a citizen volunteer that is interested in sitting on the Gaynor Family Regional Library Board. Board responsibilities The board is responsible for effectively managing library resources and providing quality library services to the people of the City of Selkirk, St. Andrews and St. Clements. The board’s responsibilities are to…
August 3, 2018 Selkirk played host this Thursday to the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, who visited the city to learn more about Selkirk’s innovative approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and integrating a concern for the environment into its everyday practices. Mayor Larry Johannson said it was a huge…
Bigger Buses, Freight Options Added for Selkirk – Winnipeg Commute Kasper Transportation Services ensured Selkirk to Winnipeg commuters didn’t miss a ride when they took over the commuter line between the two communities on Sept. 5, and they’re making the ride even better with new buses. General Manager Maisie Hicks said they put a new…
For the second consecutive year, Selkirk has been awarded the top rating of five blooms at the annual Communities in Bloom Provincial Awards and Conference, held at the International Peace Gardens Sept. 8 and 9. Chris Carruthers, the city’s Director of Culture, Recreation and Green Transportation, said city staff as well as volunteers who make…