From ancient grass courts to McGill University’s 1875 ice debut, hockey’s evolution is a fascinating global story. Discover how the sport took root in Manitoba, driving the legendary Selkirk Fishermen and Selkirk Steelers to historic championship glory.
Before the Great Depression, short-term home loans meant families prioritized paying them off quickly—and celebrated with a “mortgage burning party.” Discover the fascinating history of this forgotten tradition and how Selkirk’s own Curling Club marked the milestone in 1974.
When Selkirk was incorporated in 1882, the world was on the brink of a modern boom. Discover the fascinating history of early Canadian innovations from the era—including the train baggage tag, the electric oven, and the arrival of peanut butter.
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.
From abandoned cottage subdivisions to community-driven playgrounds, Selkirk’s green spaces are full of surprises. Discover the fascinating origins behind Little Lake Park, Penwarden Park, and Queen’s Park, and the local heroes who championed them.
Following the hardships of the Great Depression, Selkirk experienced a massive post-war boom. Discover how a surge in farming machinery, major industrial expansions like the Manitoba Rolling Mills, and crucial government funding helped transform the town into a thriving modern hub.
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.
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.
Shifting away from fishing fleets in 1911, Selkirk entered a rapid era of industrialization. From retail shifts driven by the Eaton’s Catalogue to the historic rise of the Manitoba Rolling Mills, discover how local leaders and working-class heroes navigated wartime sacrifice and economic change to build a modern industrial hub.
“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