Following Selkirk’s official incorporation, the town’s newly elected officials gathered for their historic first council meeting on June 12, 1882. Presided over by Mayor James Colcleugh, this inaugural session set the foundational groundwork for the community’s early governance, local infrastructure, and long-term civic development.
Paul Henrikson (1924–1992) was a Second World War Royal Canadian Navy veteran who served on the HMCS Uganda. After the war, he dedicated his life to education as a beloved teacher at Selkirk Collegiate and the Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School, while also serving his community as a town councillor, Deputy Mayor, and active member of numerous local clubs.
Dive into the history of the Selkirk Community Pool! Discover how this vital local hub—built through a massive community fundraising effort at the Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School—has provided generations of residents with swimming lessons, recreation, and a place to connect since 1971.
Explore the proud symbols of Selkirk’s identity! Discover the history and meaning behind the city’s official coat of arms and flag, reflecting its deep heritage, community spirit, and historical roots on the Red River.
Discover the history of “The Comp”—Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School. Opened in 1971 to serve the region, explore its evolution from the community-driven build of its massive indoor pool and the addition of the George B. Schreyer Library, to its 20 years of dedicated cultural support through the Indigenous Student Centre.