SELKIRK MORNING WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Nolan Chicken — Selkirk Morning Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Nolan Chicken, Selkirk correspondent covering the Selkirk Morning Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Manitoba Hydro wants to build where? You won't believe it.
You won't believe what's happening on the Nelson River Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. The news about Manitoba Hydro's renewed interest in the Conawapa megapro...
Your phone buzzed all night for nothing. What gives, Selkirk?
Your phone probably blew up with all those tornado warnings Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. I know a lot of you got those repeated tornado alerts buzzing on you...
Your kids won't believe Selkirk's General Wolfe School AI secret
Your kids won't believe this school's AI secret Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, we talk a lot about the big city and what they're doing down in Winnip...
Steinbach just got 4 international bands. What about Selkirk?
Your commute from the Interlake just got a bit more normal. Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, for all the talk about Winnipeg's growth and how Selkirk ...
Your commute just got worse, and not just on Highway 34
Your downtown commute just got worse Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes you just shake your head at the consistency of some things. CAA Manito...
Your MLAs pulled an all-nighter for *this*?
Your government is pulling an all-nighter for *this*? Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes you see what's happening down in Winnipeg, and it just...
A Selkirk family is shattered. Here's why.
Your family is shattered by this, it's terrible Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. It's a tough morning when you read about a Selkirk family shattered by violence...
Someone blocked your hunting grounds with gravel. What now?
Your hunting grounds are now blocked by gravel? Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. This really got under my skin, and I think it should bother everyone living aro...
Someone stole a playset from kids. Seriously, Headingley?
Your kids won't believe what happened in Headingley Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. The story out of Headingley about a playset being stolen right from a presc...
Your Premier just barked at the Tory leader. Seriously.
What's happening in our government is just wild Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You hear about what's going on down in the Legislative Building in Winnipeg? I'...
Winnipeg's drug bust could make YOUR city more dangerous
Did you hear what they're saying about the drug bust? Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, news from Winnipeg usually stays in Winnipeg, but this latest on...
Your teachers just gave Kinew a failing grade.
Your Manitoba teachers are giving Kinew a failing grade Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes you read something, and you just have to shake your...
Your Premier getting the Order of Manitoba is just not right.
Your Premier getting the Order of Manitoba is just not right. Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, there's a lot of chatter around the province about who ...
Niverville's Nighthawks are one win from the national title. Seriously?
Your Niverville Nighthawks are flying high Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, it's not every day you hear about a hockey team, one that didn't even exis...
Your Niverville Nighthawks just punched their ticket to the Centennial Cup final!
You won't believe what's happening with Niverville's team Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes you see a story pop up and it just makes you nod....
Your Selkirk commute just got dusty.
Your Selkirk commute might get wilder Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know how when the wind picks up and you’re driving along the Red River, past Lower Fo...
Your ATV ride could be crushing hundreds of Selkirk's garter snakes.
Your morning commute could be crushing something important Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. I know a lot of us are used to seeing garter snakes this time of yea...
Winnipeg's Vulcan Iron Works is on fire again. What gives?
Your building is on fire again, Winnipeg. Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes you see news from down south in Winnipeg, and you just shake your ...
That "Senior Assassin" game could get your kid in trouble.
Your kid's water gun game could land them in trouble Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes the line between a bit of fun and something serious ge...
Your Selkirk pigs might not make it to Korea. Here's why.
Your pigs might be going to Korea, but there's a problem Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, we ship a lot of things out of Manitoba. Grain, steel, somet...
Your Selkirk well could cost a lot more now
Your well plans might be costing you a lot more Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, living out here, away from the city's main water grid, a lot of folks...
Selkirk, your home care just became an away game
Your home care is now an away game Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. I heard something out of Winnipeg that made me just shake my head, thinking about what it me...
The Red River swallowed Selkirk 200 years ago. Could it happen again?
Did you know the biggest flood here happened 200 years ago? Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. I was reading through the news this morning, and what really caught ...
Your ancestors saw a flood that wiped out a whole settlement.
Your ancestors saw a flood that changed everything Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, we talk about the Red River a lot here in Selkirk. We live by it, ...
Selkirk, your gas prices are stinging again.
Your gas prices are still way too high Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. It's been a few weeks since we saw the provincial gas tax holiday end, and honestly, the...
Your landline in Selkirk is ringing again. What's going on?
Your landline is ringing again in Selkirk Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, it's funny what grabs people's attention these days. Forget the big city dr...
Selkirk cares about pickerel, not your 3 AM sunrise.
Your Sunrise at 3 AM Question is All Wrong Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, the Premier talking about ending daylight saving time has got folks in Sel...
Your Selkirk Avenue 55-plus building isn't feeling safe
Your 55-plus Selkirk building isn't feeling safe Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes you hear a story and you just think, "This is not right." ...
Your kids will HATE Kinew's new social media ban
Your kids will be mad at this new plan Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. The talk around town, from the docks at Selkirk Park to the shop floors at Gerdau, has b...
Can Selkirk's council ban *you* from meetings?
Your city leaders want to ban people from meetings Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, it's one thing to have a lively debate at a city council meeting, ...
Selkirk just got a new toolkit. Will it finally bring doctors?
Your town really needs this toolkit Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, we spend a lot of time talking about what Selkirk needs to *do* to attract folks,...
Your Spring Golf Swing Is Finally Here Selkirk
Your Spring Golf Swing Is Finally Here Selkirk Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, for all the talk about what's going on in the city, sometimes the real...
Manitoba's ditching private collectors and keeping your fine money.
Your fines might soon be staying in Manitoba Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, for a long time, if you got a speeding ticket on Manitoba Avenue or a fi...
Your Selkirk council can't actually ban you from meetings
Your local council can't ban you from meetings Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes you just gotta shake your head and think, "Only in Manitoba....
Your Selkirk neighbours are praying for Peguis again
Your Selkirk neighbours are praying for Peguis Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. It's one of those stories that makes your stomach drop, really. The news that Pe...
Your Steelers need you after the Harbourview closure.
Your Selkirk Steelers need you this year Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes the biggest stories aren't the ones making headlines about floodin...
Your favourite NHL players are ditching PR for their Winnipeg friends.
Did you hear about this weird new NHL thing? Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know how the NHL is always looking for an edge? Forget fancy analytics or new ...
Your neighbour might evacuate this weekend because of the Red River.
Your neighbour might need to evacuate, again. Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. It's been a few years since the Red River threatened to overflow its banks in a r...
A Selkirk developer could offer homes with 1% down
You won't believe this Selkirk housing idea Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. I was looking through the news this morning, and something out of Steinbach really c...
Your river is rising. Here's why that's good for Selkirk.
Your river is ready for the spring run Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. The Red River is already at minor flood stage down in Winnipeg. That might sound like tr...
You can keep the bass now. What happened to our Red River?
Did you hear they're letting us keep the bass now? Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, for years, we’ve been told to throw back any largemouth bass caugh...
Selkirk, you can keep four bass now. What happened?
Your fishing trips are about to get real interesting, folks. Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. I heard something from the province that's going to change how a lo...
Your teacher misconduct investigator worked from Florida. Seriously?
Your former teacher misconduct investigator worked from Florida Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, we talk a lot about accountability, especially when it...
Your kokum's farm life just won a big award
Your grandma's farm life just won a big award Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, sometimes the stories that really stick with you aren't the big headlin...
Selkirk, your Liquor Mart Air Miles are gone. What's next?
Your Liquor Mart points are changing, Selkirk Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. You know, you go into the Selkirk Liquor Mart down on Main Street, maybe grabbing ...
Selkirk, your April just got buried under 20 cm of snow.
You won't believe this weather coming our way Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today. This late-season Alberta Clipper storm rolling in? It’s going to be a real mess f...