Selkirk Museum

Selkirk Museum Our museum brings to life Selkirk’s history in a way that educates, entertains and inspires local citizens and visitors alike.

After the town was incorporated in 1882, council chambers moved from its location on Manitoba Avenue to the repurposed, ...
06/19/2026

After the town was incorporated in 1882, council chambers moved from its location on Manitoba Avenue to the repurposed, white schoolhouse located on the corner of Eaton Avenue and Eveline Street. The very first council meeting took place here, perhaps foretelling the future location of council meetings.

Read more at: https://selkirkmuseum.ca/places/civic-office/

Photo source: Archives of Manitoba, 1890

After a particularly brutal winter storm left Jock Langlois' family stranded in their rural home, they decided to move t...
06/18/2026

After a particularly brutal winter storm left Jock Langlois' family stranded in their rural home, they decided to move to Selkirk. The family's house was moved to 419 Queen Avenue.

Listen to the Interview with Jock Langlois on YouTube, Excerpt 3: Moving to Town. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFe27Gzew-c

Photo source: Langlois Family, 1933

Did you know Selkirk has its own coat of arms? Selkirk’s coat of arms was officially granted to the Town of Selkirk on J...
06/16/2026

Did you know Selkirk has its own coat of arms?

Selkirk’s coat of arms was officially granted to the Town of Selkirk on June 1, 1982 after Town Council petitioned the Court of Lyon for an official coat of arms. The formation of the coat of arms was part of a series of projects and events organized during Selkirk’s Centennial year intended to promote civic pride and celebrate progress.

Read more at: https://selkirkmuseum.ca/events/selkirk-flag-and-coat-of-arms/?swcfpc=1

Photo source: Mayor Bill Shead and the Earl of Selkirk with the Selkirk Coat of Arms, 1982, Selkirk Museum Collection

Selkirk would first be incorporated as a town on June 15, 1882 under the provincial Municipal Act. The newly formed town...
06/12/2026

Selkirk would first be incorporated as a town on June 15, 1882 under the provincial Municipal Act. The newly formed town would hold its first council meeting at noon on Monday, July 24, 1882, in the School House located on the site of the Town Hall. In attendance were the first-ever council members and the mayor-elect, marking a pivotal moment in the community’s history.

Read more at https://selkirkmuseum.ca/news/a-look-back-at-selkirks-first-council-meeting/

Photo source: Selkirk Museum Collection, 1882

In this excerpt Jock Langlois speaks about his father’s military training and experience. Particularly he tells a short ...
06/11/2026

In this excerpt Jock Langlois speaks about his father’s military training and experience. Particularly he tells a short story of his father and his crew cleverly avoiding the Germans during the Dieppe Raid.

Listen to the Interview with Jock Langlois on YouTube, Excerpt 2: Close Call at Dieppe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzHGPH-xrz4

Photo source: Jock Langlois while on deployment in Greece.

After Angus and Mary McLeod moved to Selkirk they began McLeod's Bakery in their home at 536 Eveline Street. As the bake...
06/05/2026

After Angus and Mary McLeod moved to Selkirk they began McLeod's Bakery in their home at 536 Eveline Street. As the bakery grew the McLeod children began to help out with William "Billy" eventually taking over the business.

Read more at: selkirkmuseum.ca

Photo source: Red River Ancestry, c1900

In this excerpt Jock Langlois tells a story about his father accidentally and unknowingly hitting another car at the gro...
06/04/2026

In this excerpt Jock Langlois tells a story about his father accidentally and unknowingly hitting another car at the grocery store parking lot. About to be charged with a hit and run, he appealed to the court. After being asked what he did in the war he replied, “I just drove a tank across Europe, that’s all.”

Listen to the Interview with Jock Langlois on YouTube, Excerpt 1: Driving Cars and Driving Tanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQsAOxas54&list=PLbY8hXS0E_BIBlVSa0QCgIvTQyJLR6bup

Photo source: Jock Langlois, 1939

What’s your favourite Mel Bedard song? Read more about the life of Mel Bedard at selkirkmuseum.caPhoto source: Sunshine ...
06/03/2026

What’s your favourite Mel Bedard song?

Read more about the life of Mel Bedard at selkirkmuseum.ca

Photo source: Sunshine Records

Alex Pauley, a Selkirk barber shaped by hardship and hard work, grew up helping in his father’s modest shop before servi...
05/29/2026

Alex Pauley, a Selkirk barber shaped by hardship and hard work, grew up helping in his father’s modest shop before serving in the Second World War and returning to rebuild his life. After a family dispute jeopardized his livelihood, community support helped him open a new barbershop that became a local gathering place. His story reflects resilience, strong family ties, and a lasting impact on Selkirk’s business and social life.

Read more at: https://selkirkmuseum.ca/uncategorized/pauleys-barbershop/

Photo source: Selkirk Enterprise, 1982

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