While it may not look like it now, a pilot project that replaced grass on a north end boulevard with native plants last fall is showing signs of early success. The idea, generated by city parks and recreation staff and Prairie Originals owner, Kelly Leask, came to light while looking for ways to support pollinators…
The cumulative effect of drought-like conditions year after year in Southern Manitoba is taking its toll in several ways, and one of them is playing out in the kitchens and bathrooms of several communities across the province. While other communities – Winkler, Morden and Niverville among them – have had to enforce watering restrictions to…
Please be advised that the Utilities department will be starting the spring fire hydrant flushing and inspection program on Thursday, May 20th. The work being performed is very important to the maintenance of the water distribution system as it removes the naturally occurring minerals that have settled in the hydrants and happens each spring and…
You may have noticed some activity near the City of Selkirk’s water tower and that activity is ushering in a new era and a much-needed face-lift for the 135-foot icon. Work on the tower that was set to start in the spring of 2020 took a back seat to COVID-19 but is underway now and…
Troy Grobb joins a long and distinguished list of Selkirk water and wastewater team members to be recognized with a provincial award for his outstanding service. Grobb was named the Manitoba Water and Wastewater Association’s 2021 George Balacko Operator of the Year award winner during a virtual annual conference. Mayor Larry Johannson said he was…