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.
William Daniel Griffiths (1898–1962) was a Welsh-born First World War veteran who served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in France. Settling in Selkirk after the war, he worked as an accountant for the Manitoba Rolling Mills (MRM) and actively contributed to his community as a member of the Lisgar Masonic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 42.
From an organ pumper in Ontario to a dynamic community builder in Manitoba, explore the remarkable life, career, and enduring civic legacy of former Selkirk Mayor William “Bill” Earl Gordon.
From his roots in England to becoming one of Selkirk’s premier pioneers, explore the remarkable life of William Gibbs—the beloved town baker, civic leader, and community builder.