MAY 13, 2019 – The City of Selkirk flicked the switch to activate the sun’s energy at the Rec Complex this morning, making the sporting facility one of, if not the, largest user of rooftop solar power in the province. Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson said being good environmental citizens is important and the city is…
When some 200 Fire Chiefs from across the province converged on Selkirk last June for the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Convention, Selkirk Chief Craig Fiebelkorn had plenty for them to do. The convention was hosted by Selkirk and its Mutual Aid partners. Lois Wales, President of Red River North Tourism, made sure their…
Mayor Chris Ewen, Richot; MLA Dr. Alan Lagimodiere; Mayor Larry Johannson, Selkirk; Minister Jeff Wharton; Minister Bernadette Jordan; MP James Bezan Work on a new forcemain and lift station for Selkirk will begin this spring, putting in place one of the final pieces of wastewater infrastructure that will ensure the city is prepared for current…
The Public Utilities Board has approved a rate increase for the City of Selkirk’s water and wastewater, effective immediately, and introduced gradually over the next three years. The city applied for the increase to fund construction of the new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) as well as ongoing operating costs. Changes to provincial legislation that require…
The City of Selkirk is excited to be taking over as the recycling depot for household hazardous waste and electronic products following the Dec. 31 closure of Responsible Electronics Recycling (RER). On Jan. 14, the city will begin accepting used and unwanted electronic products at Selkirk Waste Transfer Station (WTS) located at Walker Avenue, west…