Cemeteries Around Selkirk
The oldest cemetery in the city of Selkirk is the Saint Micheal’s Roman Catholic Cemetery on Highway 9. It was established in 1884 and continues to be used today.
Newspapers of Selkirk – Part Two 1936-present
On April 6th, 1936, the Selkirk Journal commenced publication. It ran eight issues before closing in May. On October 6th, 1938, it was restarted.
Newspapers of Selkirk – Part One 1878-1933
Selkirk’s first newspaper was the Selkirk Inter-Ocean.
2003 Western Canada Summer Games
In August 2003, 60,000 spectators descended on Selkirk to watch the 2003 Western Canada Summer Games. It was the largest event ever hosted within the Interlake. Throughout the planning years and during the 10 days of the event, friendships were formed among volunteers and athletes.
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.
The Five Red River Boats – Part #1 The Paddlewheels
Five boats ruled the Red River from the late 1960s to 1990s. These five boats were the Paddlewheel Queen, the Paddlewheel Princess, M.S. River Rouge, M.S. Lady Winnipeg, and M.S. Lord Selkirk II.
Gilhuly’s Drug Store
For almost a century, Gilhuly’s Drug Store was a landmark on Eveline Street, making it one of Selkirk’s oldest and longest family-run businesses.
Benjamin Massey
From a WWI soldier and long-time mental health hospital farm manager to a dedicated civic leader, discover the remarkable life and public legacy of former Selkirk Mayor Benjamin Massey.
Ruth Hooker- for the love of all children
Ruth Hooker (nee Moody) was born in Selkirk on June 19, 1900, to Richard Cobden Moody (commonly known as RC) and Hester Adeline Moody (nee Moore).
Selkirk’s First Three Hotels
The author of Selkirk: The First Hundred Years, Barry Potyondi, described the town’s inception as “Born of the railway and nurtured by the sea.” Both facts wax poetically of two economic influences that led to the development of the town.