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.