Over the past couple of weeks we have been receiving some of questions regarding Manitoba Avenue East and its progress. Because of the important nature of this project and the impact it has on residents and local businesses, we wanted to provide an update on the project and projected timelines you can expect work to…
Manitoba Avenue East from Main St. to Eveline St. will be closed on Thursday, October 31, 2019 for a large-scale paving project. Paving crews will be doing one continuous pour of asphalt from one end of the street to the other on both sides of Manitoba Ave. This will provide the best long-term condition of…
The redevelopment of Manitoba Avenue East into a pedestrian friendly destination for shopping, dining and entertainment is underway and the historic block will remain open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic during construction. The contract was awarded to JC Paving and construction began July 8. Selkirk city council adopted the Downtown Selkirk Renewal Strategy in 2016…
Public engagement is important to the City of Selkirk, and when citizens and business owners at an April open house for the Manitoba Avenue East redesign told city council and staff they we concerned by the reduction of parking, they were heard. A newly revised design of the downtown avenue includes more on-street and lot…
Launch our beautiful Manitoba winter with a block-long celebration of local art, music, talent, food, drink, creativity and diversity in old downtown Selkirk. Holiday Alley 2018 FRI NOV 30, 6pm-10pm+ | SAT DEC 1, 10am-10pm+ WATCH THE TRAILER! ART ON ICE Digging deep into our Selkirk roots, public art marries ice fishing and creativity. MAKERS…