Step behind the bars of a forgotten local debate! Discover the 1977 federal proposal to build the $21.6 million Manitoba Maximum Security Penitentiary in Selkirk—a controversial project that divided the community, won a local referendum, and was ultimately scrapped due to sudden budget cuts.
Discover how the Selkirk District Community Foundation has been shaping the community since 1995. Built on the vision of “Here for Good,” explore how this vital foundation connects donors with local causes to support arts, culture, education, and community well-being for generations to come.
Step back into the era of the interurban railway! Discover how the Winnipeg, Selkirk and Lake Winnipeg Railway Company connected communities starting in 1904, from daily commuter routines and the bustling Eveline Street car barn to beloved “Picnic Trains” that brought thousands of tourists to Selkirk Park.
Discover the history of Southward School, built on Main Street in 1907, where classrooms were famously heated by potbelly stoves. Explore its 1950 transformation into Daerwood School—named after Lord Selkirk’s elder brother, Lord Daer—and its generations of dedication to local education.