Harry Oliver
From glowing rolling mills to bustling casting floors, explore how Selkirk transformed into a powerhouse of manufacturing, driving Western Canada’s industrial boom.
Snail mail, or should we say dog mail
Before 1853, all colonial mail delivered in Manitoba was orchestrated by the Hudson Bay Company. The HBC called this delivery system packet mail runs. This is because the boats and dogsleds who delivered the mail carried packets. A packet was a package with instructions, correspondence, news, and other documents.
Navigating dangerous waters… Lighthouses at the Marine Museum of Manitoba
Two lighthouses, once stationed on Lake Winnipeg, are now found in Selkirk at the Marine Museum of Manitoba.
108th Battalion
The 108th Battalion was an infantry unit of the Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force. It was one of the few infantry units started in Manitoba.
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.
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 #2 The Motor Ships
Inspired by the craze for the Paddlewheel boats competitors quickly had other river boats made. These three boats were all motorships, and bore the name M.S. River Rouge, M.S. Lady Winnipeg, and M.S. Lord Selkirk II.
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.