When you drive into the City of Selkirk on Hwy. 9A there’s a sign that greets you at the southern border – it says: ‘The City of Selkirk – Where it all comes together’. It’s a welcome sign, with a catchy phrase that might stick in your head if you’re new to the area. It’s…
The City of Selkirk is taking advantage of the Province of Manitoba’s Restart funding to install sewer and water that will service future development in the second phase of the Business Park. The city has been investing in its wastewater and water systems to improve its capacity and its resiliency to climate change and be…
The City of Selkirk anticipates a move to providing planning services in-house will not only result in a cost savings to taxpayers of at least $60,000 in the first year alone, it will usher in an era of superior customer service. “In the City of Selkirk we strive to provide exceptional service and to make…
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…