Dinette
Step back in time to Selkirk’s favourite mid-century gathering spot. Discover the history, the memories, and the community legacy of the iconic Dinette.
Step back in time to Selkirk’s favourite mid-century gathering spot. Discover the history, the memories, and the community legacy of the iconic Dinette.
Meet Alice Belanger and Darlene Swiderski—two trailblazing leaders who broke barriers and brought vital new perspectives to Selkirk’s town council.
From bucket brigades to motorized engines, explore the history of the Selkirk Fire Department and the hilarious, lighthearted story behind the legendary Frank Hooker Driving Award.
Born in St. Peters in 1906 and a descendant of Chief Peguis, Amy Clemons was a pillar of Manitoba’s Friendship Centre movement. As Executive Director of the Selkirk Friendship Centre, she dedicated her life to community service, youth programs, and Cree language preservation. Her tireless advocacy against prejudice earned her Manitoba’s 1970 “Woman of the Year” honors and the Order of Canada in 1973.