This Tuesday, November 11, the Selkirk Legion Branch 42 will host their annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Selkirk Recreation Complex (180 Easton Dr.), beginning at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 10.

🎥 The City of Selkirk is seeking board members to guide the reopening of The Garry Theatre as an independent, community-led, non-profit. Skills: business, finance, marketing, HR, community engagement; board/volunteer experience a plus. Applications open through Nov 29 www.garrytheatre.ca/board

Safety first! ⛑️ Our Stay Safe! Course teaches kids ages 9 to 11 the basics of first aid, safety, and smart decision-making when at home or in the community without an adult. Register your child today: www.myselkirk.ca/stay-safe

Lace up your skates, bring your costume, and join us for spooky fun on the ice at the Selkirk Recreation Complex this Halloween! ⛸️👻🎃 📆 Friday, October 31, 2:30-4:30pm 📍 Selkirk Recreation Complex, 180 Easton Dr Learn more: www.myselkirk.ca/.../city.../...

Today, the Government of Canada & the Province of Manitoba announced up to $32 million in funding through the Manitoba Climate & Economy Solutions Program. This investment helps communities like Selkirk lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions & create a greener, more sustainable future.

Who says being awesome ends when summer does? 🤔 Camp Awesome runs during the school year too & our first In-Service Day Camp is coming up on October 24! 💡 Pro tip: Register now for all seven sessions in the 2025-26 school year & receive a discounted rate! Details: www.myselkirk.ca/sports-recre...

It’s spooky season! 🎃 Join Selkirk’s Halloween Home Tour & Decorating Contest — turn your house, apartment, or business into a bone-chilling display for a chance to win a $50 Selkirk Biz Buck$ card! 👉 Details: www.myselkirk.ca/event/hallow...

Today is World Habitat Day Highlighting the power of sustainable, scalable, & transformative solutions to create cities that are stable, prosperous, and inclusive. In Selkirk, we’re building a sustainable, inclusive city that supports people, protects our environment, and strengthens community.

The latest edition of CitizenNews is landing in mailboxes soon! 📫 Since Canada Post isn't delivering neighbourhood mail right now, not every Selkirk residence will get a copy. Thank you to Inclusion Selkirk for stepping in & delivering to houses with mailboxes. www.myselkirk.ca/.../23/citiz...

Please be advised that another bear sighting has been reported in the north end of Selkirk. People are encouraged to avoid the area at this time. The RCMP has been notified and officers are responding.

Last week, a potential bear sighting was reported in Selkirk Park. Manitoba Conservation attended, set a trap, and no further sightings have been reported. All trails in Selkirk Park are now open to the public. To report dangerous wildlife in Selkirk, contact Manitoba Conservation: 204-785-5080.

Please be advised a bear may have been spotted in Selkirk Park. Conservation officers attended, set a trap, and confirmed no immediate threat to public safety. As a precaution, all Selkirk Park trails are temporarily closed. Contact Manitoba Conservation at 204-785-5080 if you spot a bear.

“It’s not just mutual aid, it’s mutual respect,” - Fire Chief Corey Gagne. This summer, Selkirk firefighters fought wildfires in the RM of St. Clements, Lac du Bonnet, Lynn Lake, Davidson Lake, and West Hawk Lake—supporting rural and urban communities. Read more: www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/08...

Level up your Selkirk Park Pool day with a cabana and enjoy: 🏖️ Priority pool access 🪑 Picnic table + two lounge chairs 🌞 A shady retreat for when you need a break from soaking up the sun Your perfect pool day is awaiting. For rates and more info, please visit: www.myselkirk.ca/parks-recrea...

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Selkirk knows how to party! 💃🕺 A big thank you to all our performers, vendors, Bud & Bloom, St. John Ambulance & ESPECIALLY everyone who came down to the Selkirk Recreation Complex as we wrapped up the Selkirk Concert Series in style! 🎉

‼️ 📣 Due to the threat of rain, Music on Manitoba is moving indoors! We're relocating today's (August 9) Music on Manitoba event to the Selkirk Recreation Complex (180 Easton Dr.). The night market & live music will take place on the ice surface, while the kids activities are happening in the lobby.

At tomorrow’s Park Play Pop-Up, we’re turning ordinary stones into messages of kindness. Join us in Little Lake Park to paint rocks with kind colours, words, and symbols. Leave your “happy rock” in the park for someone to find or take it home! Details: www.myselkirk.ca/sports-recre...

Tonight, we light the Water Tower yellow & pink in recognition of World PVNH Disorder Awareness Day. PVNH — periventricular nodular heterotopia — is a rare brain development disorder that can cause seizures as well as other physical & cognitive impairments. Learn more: pvnhsupport.com

Stylish, breathable, and proudly Canadian-made. 🍁 Our Forest Green 6-Panel Mesh-Back Hat is built for backyard BBQs, summer sunset strolls, and making good memories with great people. Get yours today: shop.myselkirk.ca/product/cana...

The Selkirk Pool will be closed all day on Mon. Aug. 11 for scheduled maintenance. We understand this may be an inconvenience and appreciate your patience. If the work is completed earlier than expected, we’ll reopen the pool and share an update right away. Thank you in advance!

Looking for the ultimate poolside chill zone? 😎 Book a cabana at Selkirk Park Pool and enjoy: ✔️ Priority pool access ✔️ Picnic table + two lounge chairs ✔️ A shady spot to beat the heat For rates and more info, please visit www.myselkirk.ca/parks-recrea...

Main Street looks different because it is! Boulevards & medians are being naturalized to boost biodiversity, clean air & cut maintenance. The "straw" protects new seeds, and the "drains" are rain gardens which capture stormwater and water flowers. Follow along here: www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/07...

We're back with another Park Play Pop-Up! 🌿🦋 Kids will explore a variety of natural and crafted textures found in Red Feather Farm through playful games, creative art activities, & calming mindful moments. 📍Red Feather Farm 📆 July 25, 1pm Details: www.myselkirk.ca/sports-recre...

SELKIRK! YOU ROCKED THE WATERFRONT TONIGHT! 🤘🎸🥁 A massive shoutout & thank you to our performers, vendors, sponsors, St. John Ambulance, staff and ESPECIALLY to everyone who packed the Waterfront and jumped up and down like true jukebox heroes!

ICYMI: National Drowning Prevention Week kicks off Sunday! 🛟🌊 Join us at 4pm on July 20 at Selkirk Park Pool for a free water safety session. Our lifeguards will share potentially lifesaving tips on supervising kids around water. No registration needed! www.myselkirk.ca/cityprograms... #NDPW2025

🛟 Lifejackets Save Lives 🛟 Next week during National Drowning Prevention Week, pop in to the Selkirk Park Pool & Splash Pad between 12-7:30 & our pool supervisors will help you & your child find the perfectly fitted life jacket. Click the City Programs link in our bio to learn more. #NDPW2025

Next week is National Drowning Prevention Week! 🛟 Our lifeguards will be on the lookout for Water Smart behaviour. If they catch you being Water Smart, you’ll get a ticket to enter our prize draw. One lucky winner will be chosen on July 28 to win a prize pack! www.myselkirk.ca/sports-recre...

Week 4 of Camp Awesome rolls in July 21-25 😎 Here's what your camper can look forward to: 🛞 Bike safety & Bike Rodeo w/ MPI 🔥 Field trip to Birds Hill: fire-making & swimming 🏃 Active games w/ Fit Kids Healthy Kids 📚 Story time in United for Literacy’s Reading Tent www.myselkirk.ca/camp-awesome

Round Two of Park Play Pop-Ups is in full bloom! 🌸🌺 This week, we'll explore the wonder of wildflowers & learn how to turn delicate flowers into lasting treasures. 📆 July 11, 1pm 📍 Hydro Park Full details: www.myselkirk.ca/sports-recre...

Please be advised the boat launch in Selkirk Park will be closed from July 11-13 for the Triple S Fair & Rodeo. This is an annual closure to accommodate set-up and operations of the fair. Thank you for your understanding.

Summer is here and so is the awesomest summer camp around! 😎 Camp Awesome blends fun, outdoor adventure with Manitoba Education-based learning in a nature-focused, play-based environment your kids will love. PLUS, new this year: Kinder Camps for ages 4-6. Info: www.myselkirk.ca/camp-awesome

Fantastic Friday news: the Splash Pad at Selkirk Park Pool is open again! 🕺💃 Our team fixed the mechanical issue ahead of schedule and now we're ready to splash into the weekend! 🌞😎 Beat the heat at the pool this weekend — for hours, rates, and rules, click here: www.myselkirk.ca/parks-recrea...

We're hitting the road this summer with Park Play Pop-Ups! 😎 We’re kicking things off with a nature scavenger hunt in Selkirk Park! 🔍🌿 📍 Selkirk Park - Picnic Shelter #3 📆 July 4, 1pm For full details on all our Park Play Pop-Ups, visit: www.myselkirk.ca/sports-recre...

A mechanical issue at Selkirk Park Pool has made the Splash Pad temporarily inoperable. ✅ The pool remains open, but short periodic closures may occur to allow us to maintain water quality. ✅ Before visiting the pool, check for updates on its status at www.myselkirk.ca/parks-recrea...

The Garry has a bold new logo & brand! The new identity pays tribute to the theatre’s rich history, while updating the aesthetic to a contemporary standard. There’s even a kids’ (or kid at heart) version, too! View the logos and read the full story here: myselkirk.ca/garrybrandreveal

We've been busy filling the pool & getting ready for another season of fun! Barring any setbacks, the Selkirk Park Pool and Splash Pad is set to open on Tuesday, June 24. 🏊‍♀️☀️ For pool hours, rates, & rules, visit our website: www.myselkirk.ca/.../selkirk-... See you at the pool this summer! 😄

Selkirk Day may be over, but we're celebrating all month long! 💙 🎨 Our friends at the Gwen Fox Art Gallery are showcasing a Selkirk-inspired exhibit this month! See it at 250 Manitoba Ave. until June 28! For a full listing of activities to help you celebrate, visit: www.myselkirk.ca/selkirkday/

🗞️ ICYMI: Selkirk moves to leave the Capital Planning Region, as seen in last Friday's Winnipeg Sun: This moves allows us to stay on our own path, with decisions about our future made by our locally-elected Council. Check out the full story in the Winnipeg Sun: winnipegsun.com/news/provinc...

June 15 marks the anniversary of Selkirk’s incorporation in 1882 & this year we’re celebrating Selkirk Day for the first time! 🎉 We’ve packed June with fun, family-friendly activities to honour this lovely community we call home. 💙 See the full slate of activities: www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/06...

Tonight through to June 23 we will be lighting the Water Tower orange in recognition of National Indigenous History Month. 🧡 We will also have the Every Child Matters flag raised at the Civic Office during this time. More info: www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/14666164... #NIHM2025

The City of Selkirk has formally requested to withdraw from the Capital Planning Region (CPR) and Plan 20-50 — keeping decisions about Selkirk’s development where they belong: with our locally-elected Council and accountable to our citizens. Read the full story: www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/06...

Calling all future leaders! 📢 Our free Youth Leadership Program is packed with team-building, leadership training, and more. Build confidence, gain experience, & develop leadership skills through games, activities, and lessons. Learn more: www.myselkirk.ca/sports-recre...

❗️Due to the threat of rain, our Season Opener concert has been RELOCATED to Memorial Hall at 368 Jemima St. Please bring your own chair to the concert this evening. There is no change to the entertainment schedule, the music kicks off at 7pm! 🎸 More info: www.myselkirk.ca/concertseries/

The latest edition of CitizenNews is hot off the printing press! Keep an eye on your mailbox over the coming days to snag your copy. Or read the digital version online now! 📰 CitizenNews is your go-to source for all things Selkirk. Read the online version here: www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/06...

Tuesday, June 10 is Bike to Work Day! If you're able to, swap four wheels for two and enjoy the ride to work. Riding a bicycle is great for your health, easy on your wallet, and even better for our planet. 🌎💚 Our AT Pathways are ready when you are.

Summer called. It wants you to put a Selkirk hat on your head. 😎 Our 6-panel mesh-back forest green beauty is perfect for backyard BBQs, lazy days at home, hiking in Selkirk Park, and everything in between. Plus it's Canadian-made! 🇨🇦 Grab yours today: shop.myselkirk.ca/product/cana...

Free Concerts, Family Fun & Celebration are returning to Selkirk's Downtown. Things kick off with the on Saturday, June 7 and we have music, markets & kids entertainment lined up all summer long. Events are free, accessible, and feature food vendors. Learn more: www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/06...

Tonight, we light the Water Tower blue in recognition of Deafblind Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and advocating for individuals who are deafblind. Through education & awareness, we can build a more inclusive and understanding world. www.cdbanational.com

Tonight we light the Water Tower red in recognition of World MS Day. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system. Today, nearly 2.9 million people worldwide — including 90,000 Canadians — live with MS. Learn more here: worldmsday.org

The City of Selkirk has won a national award for innovation! 🏆 Our CitizenSupport service request program was recognized with the Willis Award for Innovation by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) at their national conference in Quebec. www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/05...