St. Peter’s Reserve
Explore the profound history of the St. Peter’s Reserve—from its origins as a thriving, wealthy agricultural community led by Chief Peguis to the illegal 1907 surrender that uprooted its people.
Selkirk Museum keeping history alive and well
The City of Selkirk’s museum, is alive and well, and connecting generations through real-life memories that are suddenly once again vivid.
Manitoba Rolling Mills PT 1: The Creation of the Company
The Manitoba Rolling Mills Company Limited first began in 1907 on Logan Avenue in Winnipeg and moved to Selkirk in 1913.
Manitoba Rolling Mills PT 2: Post War
The Manitoba Rolling Mills is one of the oldest businesses in Selkirk. Read about its history from WW2 to present day.
Purvis Family
Discover the legendary legacy of the Purvis family, whose generations of boatbuilding knowledge and prolific shipyards shaped the marine history of Selkirk, Lake Winnipeg, and beyond.
Richard Gilhuly
Discover the life of Richard Gilhuly, a meticulous community builder who ran Selkirk’s iconic Gilhuly’s Drug Store for nearly a century and served as the town’s dedicated postmaster.
William Earl Gordon
From an organ pumper in Ontario to a dynamic community builder in Manitoba, explore the remarkable life, career, and enduring civic legacy of former Selkirk Mayor William “Bill” Earl Gordon.
Harold Newton
Discover the life of Harold Newton, a dedicated local historian and Selkirk Council member whose passionate research preserved the foundational stories of our community.
William Gibbs
From his roots in England to becoming one of Selkirk’s premier pioneers, explore the remarkable life of William Gibbs—the beloved town baker, civic leader, and community builder.
Better Water for Tea
From a heavily polluted lifeline to a landmark environmental victory: discover how the Town of Selkirk fought the Province and the City of Winnipeg to save the Red River.