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…
The city is moving forward with its plans to revitalize Selkirk’s downtown with the implementation of its façade and site improvement incentive program. Businesses in the designated downtown area can apply for the grant, which will cover up to 25 per cent of eligible façade or site improvements, to a maximum of $5,000. The improvements…
It was history in the making today when shovels went into the dirt to signal the start of Selkirk’s new state-of-the-art Waste Water Treatment Plant and the significance of the event was not lost on Mayor Larry Johannson. “This is an important project for the citizens of Selkirk, for so many reasons. This waste water…
It was 117 years ago when Danny Thorsteinson’s family opened their business in Selkirk, and being the fourth generation of the family to run Thor’s Meats, he’s more than a bit of an anomaly. Thorsteinson acknowledges the longevity is rare, and provides a unique perspective on the highs and lows of being a small business…