Selkirk’s Coat of Arms Part I
February 3, 2023
Written by: Emily Karklin Designed in 1982 as part of Selkirk’s centennial celebrations, the coat of arms represents Selkirk’s importance within Manitoba. The Coat of
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The Selkirk Chimney
January 20, 2023
Written by: Emily Karklin The Selkirk Chimney is an insulated chimney that was invented by Kelly Sveinson in 1933. The first one they made was
The History of Selkirk Newspapers
December 16, 2022
Written by: Emily Karklin The 17th century printing press changed the way people received information forever. The first newspaper was printed in german by Johann
The Landmarks of Selkirk
December 2, 2022
Written by: Emily Karklin What two things put Selkirk on the map? Catfish and the Rolling Mills. We cannot forget about the Selkirk Water Tower
Anne, Princess Royal
November 19, 2022
Written by: Emily Karklin Anne, Princess Royal is the second born child to the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. She
Selkirk and World War 2
November 4, 2022
Selkirk’s War Effort Written by: Emily Karklin Beginning on September 1st 1939, World War 2 lasted 6 years and one day. With World War 1