Shepard, Peers and Co.
Two brothers in Selkirk, Gideon and Garnet Shepard, endured the ups and downs of owning their own business in downtown Selkirk.
Mushing through the snow
In Manitoba, sled dogs were used during the winters in the 1800s and early 1900s to transport goods and people. As this postcard from Selkirk shows, a small team of dogs could be used to transport a child to school or visit nearby friends.
Dr. Ian Livingstone Reid
Dr. Reid began practicing medicine in Selkirk in 1960. As well as being an advocate for public health, Reid was a decorated athlete, well known for his passion for water skiing. Reid was an active community member, sharing his love of wood carving and participating in choir, singing well into his retirement in 1984.
Navigating dangerous waters… Lighthouses at the Marine Museum of Manitoba
Two lighthouses, once stationed on Lake Winnipeg, are now found in Selkirk at the Marine Museum of Manitoba.
108th Battalion
The 108th Battalion was an infantry unit of the Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force. It was one of the few infantry units started in Manitoba.
Metal Poppy Monument
Early on the morning of Wednesday, November 11th, 2015, a metal monument in the shape of a poppy appeared on the riverbanks of the Red River, in Selkirk.
The Ghost Stories of Selkirk
For countless years, both staff and visitors at the Marine Museum have encountered inexplicable phenomena. Many people have investigated the ghosts at the Marine Museum such as clairvoyants, ghost hunters, and paranormal investigation TV shows.
Selkirk Steelers
Junior hockey in Selkirk dates to at least 1918, when the Manitoba Junior Hockey League was first founded.
Cemeteries Around Selkirk
The oldest cemetery in the city of Selkirk is the Saint Micheal’s Roman Catholic Cemetery on Highway 9. It was established in 1884 and continues to be used today.
Lord Selkirk School Division
The Selkirk School District was created in December 1878. In 1882, when Selkirk was incorporated as a town, there was one school. It was a small log school that held classes by day and hosted events and city council meetings by evening.