Dr. Reid began practicing medicine in Selkirk in 1960. As well as being an advocate for public health, Reid was a decorated athlete, well known for his passion for water skiing. Reid was an active community member, sharing his love of wood carving and participating in choir, singing well into his retirement in 1984.
Two lighthouses, once stationed on Lake Winnipeg, are now found in Selkirk at the Marine Museum of Manitoba.
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.
Early on the morning of Wednesday, November 11th, 2015, a metal monument in the shape of a poppy appeared on the riverbanks of the Red River, in Selkirk.
For countless years, both staff and visitors at the Marine Museum have encountered inexplicable phenomena. Many people have investigated the ghosts at the Marine Museum such as clairvoyants, ghost hunters, and paranormal investigation TV shows.
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.
On April 6th, 1936, the Selkirk Journal commenced publication. It ran eight issues before closing in May. On October 6th, 1938, it was restarted.
Selkirk’s first newspaper was the Selkirk Inter-Ocean.
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.
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.