Explore the life of Bob I. R. Scramstad, from his upbringing in Manitoba to his WWII service with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, which earned him honorary citizenship in a liberated Belgian village. A proud member of the Dufferin Gang, he returned home to dedicate 38 years to the Manitoba Rolling Mills and receive a lifetime membership from the Royal Canadian Legion.
Discover the brave story of Blair Gunter, a local crane operator who helped build the iconic Selkirk Lift Bridge before enlisting in World War II. Explore his service as a tank gunner with the Fort Garry Horse, his harrowing D-Day landing on Juno Beach with fellow Dufferin Gang members, and his nearly three decades of dedicated post-war service to the Town of Selkirk.
Discover the evolving history of Selkirk’s northward education, starting with the 1906 construction of Northward School on Superior Avenue. Explore its 1920 renaming to Victoria School, its 1968 merger with the newly built Ruth Hooker School, and the enduring legacy of the community leaders and educators who shaped it.
Discover the remarkable story of Beatrice Gunter, a dedicated community leader and one of the pioneering women in Selkirk’s local governance. Explore her decades of passionate advocacy for community development, her impactful tenure on city council, and her enduring legacy in shaping the social fabric of the region.
Discover the remarkable life of Allan Sinclair, from his adventurous childhood in Selkirk to his brave, quick-thinking rescue of a family from the Red River. Explore his wartime service across Europe and North Africa with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, and his proud legacy as a member of the historic Dufferin Gang.