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.
Selkirk has been and still is home to some extraordinary people over the years. Some gave their lives for a better tomorrow, others traveled the world, created recreation, and gave transportation. Learn how these great individuals shaped our beautiful city into what it is today.
Allan Sinclair
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.
Amy Clemons
Born in St. Peters in 1906 and a descendant of Chief Peguis, Amy Clemons was a pillar of Manitoba’s Friendship Centre movement. As Executive Director of the Selkirk Friendship Centre, she dedicated her life to community service, youth programs, and Cree language preservation. Her tireless advocacy against prejudice earned her Manitoba’s 1970 “Woman of the Year” honors and the Order of Canada in 1973.
Beatrice Gunter
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.
Benjamin Massey
From a WWI soldier and long-time mental health hospital farm manager to a dedicated civic leader, discover the remarkable life and public legacy of former Selkirk Mayor Benjamin Massey.
Bill Little
Follow the extraordinary military career of Bill Little, from lying about his age to join the Fort Garry Horse at 15 to commanding tank troops on D-Day. A decorated member of the Dufferin Gang who earned the Military Cross for his bravery in the Netherlands, he later dedicated decades to international military intelligence and spearheaded major developments in Canadian equestrian sports.
Bill Shead
From serving as a 13-year-old canteen boy on the S.S. Keenora to commanding naval warships and becoming the Mayor of Selkirk, Bill Shead’s life is a masterclass in leadership. Discover his incredible journey as a proud Cree naval officer, his royal appointments, and his decades of trailblazing volunteer service dedicated to Indigenous education and veterans.
Blair Gunter
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.
Bob I. R. Scramstad
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.
Brandur Goodbrandson
Follow the life and legacy of Brandur Goodbrandson, a World War II veteran and proud member of the historic Dufferin Gang. From his early days working as a local icecutter on Lake Winnipeg to expanding his family’s horse-drawn freight business into a prominent regional trucking company, his dedication left an enduring mark on Selkirk’s business and community circles.