Public engagement is important to the City of Selkirk which is why communication with citizens, property and business owners over the coming weeks to provide feedback on the reconstruction of Eveline Street between Eaton Avenue and Queen Avenue is happening now. Mayor Larry Johannson says that this will be a major infrastructure renewal project in…
There’s no other way to paint 2020, it was a year that was coloured by COVID-19 at every turn since we first heard whispers of the virus in February – a month later the NHL season was cancelled and suddenly a far away concern was on our doorsteps. We spent the spring under strict measures…
The formula for the City of Selkirk’s success in integrating climate change adaptation into day-to-day operations is now being shared with others to help them succeed as well. Selkirk Chief Administrative Officer Duane Nicol was one of about 20 individuals from across the country invited to be part of the Municipal Climate Services Collaborative (MCSC),…
The city had to get creative with its tradition of hosting an open house to kick off construction season and switched to a virtual model to align with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. A web page was created so the public could see what projects were coming up and why and notices were hand delivered to…
When the City of Selkirk began down the road of improved asset management practices five years ago the goals were many – better data, more informed decisions and an extended lifespan for the city’s capital assets, including roads, among them. The city has adopted the same road construction standards as the City of Winnipeg and…