From the revolutionary German printing press of the 17th century to the digital screens in our pockets today, how we share stories has completely transformed. Discover the fascinating evolution of print media in our community, the postwar rivalry that birthed the Selkirk Enterprise, and how the Selkirk Record grew to shape local voices across the region.
From captaining Red River boat brigades to navigating the intense political waters of the Red River Resistance, Thomas Sinclair Jr. was a beloved pillar of early Manitoba. Discover the remarkable life of this former magistrate and early Selkirk Mayor, whose sudden passing cast a profound gloom over a community that considered him a friend to all
From managing patients alongside inmates at Lower Fort Garry to pioneering humane, non-restraint treatment at Selkirk’s first proper asylum, Dr. David Young fundamentally reshaped psychiatric care in Manitoba. Discover the fascinating legacy of this beloved physician, his therapeutic farming programs, and the local landmarks that still bear his name today.
What do world-record catfish, a historic steel mill, an iconic water tower, and a Great Depression-era lift bridge have in common? They are the towering symbols that put Selkirk on the map. Discover the fascinating stories behind our city’s four most distinguishable landmarks and how they shaped our history