Dr. William Easton

People

Dr. William Easton (1910–1989) left an enduring 50-year legacy of healthcare dedication and service to the residents of Selkirk and its surrounding areas. Operating a diverse medical practice from 1935 until his retirement in 1986, he delivered thousands of babies, performed countless general surgeries, and championed the development of the consolidated Selkirk Medical Centre—a commitment to local community wellness that is remembered today through Easton Drive and the Easton Place Clinic.

Shiffman’s General Store

Manitoba Avenue

Shiffman’s General Store, located at 238 Manitoba Avenue, was opened by Ben and Annie Shiffman after fleeing widespread pogroms in Russia. Operating for decades as a vital community hub, the family-run business provided essential dry goods, groceries, and friendly service to generations of Selkirk residents.

Richard Johnstone

Dufferin Gang

Richard “Dick” Johnstone (1901–1993) was a Scottish-born Second World War veteran who served with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. A long-time Selkirk resident, he worked as a greenskeeper at the Selkirk Golf Course and later as a local handyman, while actively contributing to his community as a founding member and Grand Chieftain of the Manitoba Highland Gathering.

Selkirk Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 42: Pt 1

Places

The Selkirk Museum celebrates the Royal Canadian Legion’s history through The Forty-Second Branch, a book written by Malcolm Macfarlane in 1977. Macfarlane faced challenges in researching the Legion’s first fifty years due to incomplete records, relying on colorful memories from its members. The book captures the Legion’s formation, successes, struggles, and contributions to Selkirk.