The Story of Manitoba’s First Fish Hatchery
The Selkirk Hatchery was located near 314 Eveline St. at Britannia Avenue. The hatchery was envisioned as a groundbreaking facility which would help replenish lakes across the province.
Roderick Fiddler
Roderick “Roddie” Fiddler (1912–1996) was a Manitoba-born Second World War veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Artillery. After returning to civilian life, he spent decades working at the Selkirk Mental Hospital (later the Selkirk Mental Health Centre) and remained a deeply dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 42.
Winnipeg Selkirk and Lake Winnipeg Railway Company
Established in 1904, the Winnipeg Selkirk and Lake Winnipeg Railway Company was formed to provide services to the locals going to and from the Town of Selkirk to the City of Winnipeg.
A Booming Little Town: Selkirk Becomes the Head of Inland Navigation
Between 1884 and 1910, Selkirk exploded from a mere dot on a map into a thriving riverside hub. Discover the boom era of local hatcheries, new social clubs, and the mysterious disappearance of the town’s founder.