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A Selkirk family is shattered. Here's why.

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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. We just got word that a Selkirk man, missing since Christmas Eve, was found dead in south Winnipeg. It's a heavy thought, especially around the holidays when families should be together, celebrating. His family had been looking for him, holding onto hope, and now this. It's a stark reminder that even when our lives here in Selkirk feel separate, the connections to the city are undeniable, sometimes in the hardest ways.

### What This Means for Selkirk

This isn't just a story about Winnipeg; it hits home for us.

* This man lived here, likely walked our streets, maybe fished the Red River by Selkirk Park.

* His family is grieving right now, and they're part of our community.

* It highlights how our lives are intertwined with what happens down south, whether we're commuting for work at the Gerdau mill or heading into the city for family.

It makes you think about how many of us have loved ones working or living between Selkirk and Winnipeg. This isn't just a tragedy for one family, but a ripple effect that touches us all, making our city feel a little heavier today. We pride ourselves on being a tight-knit community, and news like this reminds us to look out for each other, right here on Manitoba Avenue and beyond.

Nolan Chicken, Selkirk.

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