April 28th marks the National Day of Mourning for the workers killed or injured on the job. The National Day, held annually, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress. The Day of Mourning has since spread to about 80…
Ed Partyka honoured with second Manitoba Water and Wastewater Association award March 21–Another member of Selkirk’s water and wastewater team has been recognized for his outstanding performance in his job at the city plant. Ed Partyka was named the Manitoba Water and Wastewater Association’s 2016 Operator of the Year at a banquet held last month…
Mayor Larry Johannson put 2015 in perspective at the Selkirk Biz – State of the Region address today at Gaffer’s and offered a glimpse into the future with what’s to come for the city and its citizens in 2016. 2015 Was a Good Year For Selkirk For Selkirk and its citizens, there was no bigger…
Council adopts Declaration of the Right to a Healthy Environment The City of Selkirk is joining a national movement that supports citizens’ rights to a healthy environment and last week passed a resolution that sets in motion a plan the city will follow to ensure its decisions reflect that right and demonstrate a commitment to…
The value of Selkirk Transit can be verified in increased ridership year after year, but a brand new bus that began picking up passengers at city stops last week really toots the horn of the five-year-old Transit Authority’s success. The 30-foot Vicinity shuttle bus is only slightly longer than the city’s previous three buses, but…