Making planning an in-house function of the City is Selkirk is the natural next step for a municipality that has progressed and needs to coordinate its services for the benefit of the city and the region. “The time is right for the city to align economic development, asset management, and land use by bringing planning…
One year after the city purchased 326.5 acres in Selkirk’s West End, council has approved its West End Concept Plan that will ensure development in the area is aligned with its Strategic Plan and puts the city firmly in the driver’s seat to control its own destiny. It’s a bold and innovative move and one…
The City of Selkirk, in contemplation to have the subject property declared as surplus land, invites proposals from proponents for the purchase and development of a professional high quality project along the City’s Main Street. The land is approx. 5350 sq. ft. and currently zoned Parks and Recreation (PR) with pending consideration for rezoning to…
Selkirk’s purchase of 326.5 acres of land for $3.2 million in the city’s west end is a testament to council’s commitment to the sustainable development of the city and a nod to community leaders from 100-plus years ago who used land acquisition to ensure Selkirk’s future. It was 1912 and a group of movers and…
The city has installed solar powered crosswalks at Main Street and Morris Avenue, an environmental and cost saving move that will also increase safety for students walking to school and anyone participating in active transportation. “It’s a high traffic area for a lot of students so it’s a great spot for a crosswalk,” said Ryan…