Built in 1896 along Eaton Avenue, this historic three-story school was completely gutted by a devastating fire in 1906. Reconstructed with a lower profile and much-anticipated open-trough fire escapes, it served generations of students as a central educational hub and later housed the local library before its final demolition in 1972.
Built in just five months in 1959, this landmark school was named after the former Manitoba Rolling Mills manager and Selkirk Mayor. It grew quickly to meet the demands of rural school consolidation, eventually expanding into a vibrant elementary hub that even shared its space with the Selkirk Public Library in the 1970s.
Long before mechanical refrigeration took over in the 1950s, local ice cutters braved brutal winter conditions along the Red River and Lake Winnipeg. Working from December to April, these crews harvested 50- to 100-pound blocks of ice to supply commercial fisheries, preserve food, and later help clear the river to prevent devastating spring floods.
Reflect on the enduring legacy of Howard Pawley, who served as the MLA for Selkirk from 1969 to 1988 and as the Premier of Manitoba from 1981 to 1988. From his early days establishing a local law practice to his pivotal work introducing public auto insurance, expanding senior housing, and mentoring future leaders like Murray Sinclair, his career deeply shaped both local and provincial history.