The City of Selkirk has proudly raised a 24 by 12 foot Canadian flag on the west side of the Civic Centre building at 200 Eaton Ave., standing in unity with all Canadians. This gesture mirrors the Province of Manitoba’s display of a large Canadian flag at the Legislative Building in Winnipeg.
A symbol of unity
Selkirk mayor Larry Johannson said that Selkirk is demonstrating its support for Canada’s values, businesses, workers, and communities.
“Selkirk Council, and our whole community stands together with all Canadians during this challenging time. We are all reflecting on the importance of unity and national pride. People from coast to coast to coast are raising or wearing the maple leaf. They are spending more time in the grocery story looking for Canadian made products or they are changing their travel plans to spend their vacation dollars at home. This big flag stands as a symbol, letting everyone who sees it know that Selkirk stands with Canadian workers and industries and that we are very proud to be Canadian.”
This big flag stands as a symbol, letting everyone who sees it know that Selkirk stands with Canadian workers and industries and that we are very proud to be Canadian.
Premier Wab Kinew has been a strong advocate for Selkirk and Canadians throughout this trade dispute, standing up for local businesses and the hardworking people who drive our economy.
“The City of Selkirk appreciates Premier Kinew’s leadership and commitment to ensuring that Manitobans are supported during this time. We are particularly appreciative of the attention being paid to our steel industry and our friends, family, and neighbours who work in it,” Johannson said.
Johannson noted that building a strong and stable local economy is one of the five pillars of the city’s strategic plan.
“From revitalizing our downtown, to repatriating land-use planning and development permitting, council and administration have worked hard to take control of our own economic destiny. We are in challenging times, but we know that our community is strong and by working with the province and standing united with other Manitobans, and all Canadians, we will come through this trade war stronger than ever”.
The flag was raised on Thursday, April 10th, and will remain in place for the foreseeable future as a symbol of strength, unity, and support for our nation.
