History Uncovered
History is beneath our feet. Discover the incredible story of a hidden 1870 Selkirk log cabin, and the decades of forgotten artifacts—from arrowheads to a bronze crucifix—unearthed in a local family garden plot.
Noventis Credit Union Evening of History is back and set for May 11 at Historic Memorial Hall
The annual Noventis Credit Union Evening of History is back, taking place this year at the historic Memorial Hall. Discover how this special fundraiser supports the Selkirk Heritage Endowment Fund, featuring an inspiring presentation by the Honourable Murray Sinclair on the meaning of home.
The Origins of the Bizarre Antler Chair
Tucked away in the Selkirk council chambers sits a peculiar horn chair that has baffled staff for decades. Discover the fascinating history behind this bizarre artifact, its connection to early 1900s livery stable owner George Dickenson, and the mystery of how it finally made its way to city hall.
Celebrating Women in Selkirk – Ruth Hooker
From her happy childhood on North Main Street to her dedicated service as a church deaconess and school board member, Ruth Hooker’s life was defined by community impact. Discover how she triumphed over personal health battles to foster 37 children worldwide and leave a lasting legacy that still lives on at the Selkirk school bearing her name.
Foto-Nite
From 1952 to 1962, Selkirk moviegoers packed the Roxy and Garry theatres for “Foto-Nite”—a wildly popular weekday promotion with massive cash prizes. Discover the clever loophole used to bypass anti-gambling laws, and the legendary local stories of massive jackpots and overwhelmed winners
Selkirk Lift Bridge
Built as a vital Great Depression relief project, the Selkirk Lift Bridge quickly became the center of a dramatic standoff. Discover the historic “War of Selkirk Bridge,” when local citizens took matters into their own hands to open the span after governments refused to claim ownership.
The Storied History of Selkirk’s Parks: Part One
From military training grounds to record-breaking fish hatcheries, Selkirk’s green spaces hold a deep history of bravery and community innovation. Discover the storied past behind Red Feather Farm, Veterans Memorial Gardens, and Murray Sinclair Park.
Lessons Learned: Selkirk During the Great Depression
The 1929 Wall Street crash initially went unnoticed in Selkirk, but by mid-1930, the gloom of the Great Depression took hold. Discover how the community navigated severe layoffs, created vital “make-work” projects like the historic Selkirk Bridge, and ultimately found a path back to prosperity
We Will Remember Them – The Dufferin Gang
In 1939, 31 close-knit neighbors from Selkirk’s Dufferin Avenue enlisted together to fight in World War II. Discover the remarkable story of “The Dufferin Gang”—a lifelong bond of childhood friends turned wartime heroes whose legacy deeply shaped our community.
Emma Shaw Colcleugh
“How many times have I travelled? I wish I knew… I have in the past gone to Hawaii, the Yosemite… to Alaska three times, up the Saskatchewan 1000 miles… I am a born nomad.” — Emma Shaw Colcleugh