The Rural Municipality of St. Clements, which borders Selkirk directly across the Red River, is getting $42,000 from the province to create a long-term recreation plan that will benefit families on both sides of the water. Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced the funding on July 30, 2026 through the From the Ground Up – Safe, Healthy Communities for ALL program.
“This funding will help us create a recreation master plan that reflects the needs of our residents and provides a clear roadmap for future investments in parks, trails, facilities and recreation programs,” said Mayor Debbie Fiebelkorn in a news release.
The plan will guide how the RM spends money on parks, facilities, programs, and trails for the next 10 to 15 years. The goal is to give all residents better access to safe, inclusive activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle. Since the RM’s administrative office is in East Selkirk and the municipality shares a border with Selkirk, any improvements to recreation services are expected to be easily reachable for people living in the area.
The grant program covers up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for municipal projects, to a maximum of $100,000. The recreation master plan funding came on the same day the RM officially opened its new $8.7-million St. Clements Activity Centre, a project paid for through partnerships between the municipality, the province, and the federal government. The new facility is seen as a community hub, and the master plan will help decide what comes next.
The From the Ground Up – Safe, Healthy Communities for ALL program is designed to support community renewal, capital projects, and programs for children and youth. Minister Simard said the investment will help ensure families in St. Clements and the surrounding region have the recreation opportunities they need to stay active for years to come.
