Selkirk Journal http://www.selkirkjournal.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.selkirkjournal.com, All rights reserved. By-election date set for Layton's seat http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461291 A byelection will be held in Jack Layton’s former riding on March 12, the prime minister’s office announced Sunday. The riding of Toronto-Danforth, which Layton claimed in 2004, has not been represented in the House of Commons since the former NDP leader died from cancer in August.[...] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:20:00 GMT http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461291 129729432000000000 Pinawa resident helping rescued dogs http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458613 Dogs recently rescued from a breeder who kept them locked in a garage are being helped by some Pinawa residents. Cheryl Michaluk is spearheading an initiative to collect food for the 70 dogs, found in a garage in St.[...] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:06:00 GMT http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458613 129729279600000000 Winterfest fun for family, raising money for playground http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460144 The seventh annual Winterfest at Powerview-Pine Falls is set to take place Feb 16-19 all throughout the community.[...] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460144 129728916000000000 Stopping pucks for the Silvertips http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461204 Selkirk resident Tara Ursel is one of two goaltenders for the A & W Silvertips - a Manitoba Women’s Junior Hockey League (MWJHL) team. The hockey team of 18-21 year old junior age women competed at the 5th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Junior Women’s Hockey Tournament in Winnipeg from Feb.[...] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:41:00 GMT http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461204 129728796600000000 Playing with honours http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460407 The Manitoba Junior Hockey League has named Selkirk Steelers Lane Werbowski the Sherwood Division defenceman of the month for January.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:29:00 GMT http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460407 129727997400000000 On the books http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460205 Shopping hours on Sundays and holidays in the RM of East St. Paul has now become a by-law and is officially on the books. By-law No. 2012 which regulates the number of hours a business in East St. Paul can be open for on Sundays and holidays was passed at the council meeting held on Feb.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460205 129727782000000000 Sisters claim first place saddles http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458943 Not only are Ashley and Robin Hygaard sisters but they are also first place champions in their respective categories with the Manitoba Team Penning Association for 2011. Ashley placed first in No. 3 and No.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:01:00 GMT http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458943 129727080600000000