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June at The Vault
Happy Father's Day From The Vault!
The Vault has launched its Happy Father's Day Campaign! Purchase an Item, excluding Tickets, before Father's Day and be Entered into a Draw to win a $50.00 Vault Gift Certificate! The Vault is brimming with wonderful Father's Day gift ideas!
It's Almost Stampede Time at The Vault!
Beginning June 15th The Vault will launch its Strathmore Stampede Parade Campaign! Purchase an Item, excluding Tickets, before July 24th and be Entered into a Draw to win Front Row Seating on 2nd Avenue for the Stampede Parade as well as special treats from The Vault Volunteers! The Vault is brimming with wonderful gift ideas for the special Cowboy and Cowgirls in your life! Drop on by! Yahoo!!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for The Vault's Second Annual Summer Drama Camp
The Vault is excited to be presenting its Second Annual Summer Drama Camp, EXPLORING THE ARTIST IN YOU, July 14th -18th, from 10 am to 3 pm at Strathmore United Church! The AMAZING Calgary Young People's Theatre will be back to facilitate the camp! Ages 6 - 15 will be accepted and the campers will be grouped according to age. Registrations will be accepted until June 15th or until the camp is full. LIMITED SPACES are available!
Register early at THE VAULT or ONLINE at the link below to avoid disappointment! https://forms.gle/836CLXS687Vuzpui8
Pay for the Summer Drama Camp at The Vault or online at this link. Summer Drama Camp
Residents of the County of Wheatland can find information and apply for Financial Assistance at https://www.wfcss.org/community-fee-assistance-program.html
The Vault Gets A Spring Cleaning!
A huge thank you to Girard’s Window Cleaning for washing the windows and the outside of The Vault Cultural Collective on June 9th! Thank you for helping keep Strathmore's historical treasure beautiful! 💦🪟🏠💦
The Vault Develops an Advertisement for our Partners
Did you know The Vault Cultural Collective is made up of TWELVE Non-Profit Partners? The Vault is so proud to be a Collective for Not For Profit Arts Organizations in our Community! The Vault Art Team has developed an advertisement that our twelve Vault partners can use in their event programs, event advertising and newsletters that will indicate they are a partner in The Vault Cultural Collective. TOGETHER we are STRONGER!
The Vault Cultural Collective's New Highway Sign
The next time you are driving into Strathmore from the East, look for The Vault Cultural Collective's new highway sign! It is located at the Moore's Greenhouse turnoff. The sign was designed by Christine Foshaug, a Vault Board and Event Team member and constructed and installed by MagnetSigns Strathmore! Special thanks to Vault Art Team member Elaine Wheeler and her husband Scott for allowing installation of the sign on their property!
Thank You Communities In Bloom
A big THANK YOU to Strathmore Communities in Bloom for the beautiful planters at the entrance to The Vault! The Vault is grateful for your contribution and support and your continued beautification of Strathmore!
New Vault Volunteer Information Brochure
Are you interested in giving back to the Community? Do you have a love for Arts and Culture? Why not consider becoming a Vault Volunteer and join the Vault Team! Check out our new Vault Volunteer Information Brochure or have a chat with one of our Vault Volunteers, they would be happy to answer your questions.
The Vault Contributes to the 2025 Senior Power Conference
The Vault was well represented at this year's Senior Power Conference! The conference was held Friday May 30th at Hope Community Covenant Church from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, the kick off for Strathmore's 2025 Seniors Week. The majority of the 77 conference attendees registered at The Vault and The Vault was instrumental in planning the noon hour concert featuring Strathmore's The Locals! The Vault was also involved in the conference planning committee, the conference handouts and door prizes. Thank you to everyone who stopped by The Vault's Information Table!
Strathmore Celebrates 2025 Seniors Week
Strathmore's Seniors Week ran June 2nd to 7th and the 2025 Seniors Week calendar was packed with many great events. The Vault Cultural Collective offered FOUR FREE events! Here's a look back at The Vault's Senior Week activities.
The Vault Presents Ken Stobbe - Keyboard Artist
The Vault Cultural Collective had lots of activities planned for Strathmore’s 2025 Seniors’ Week! On Wednesday June 4th from 2-3 pm, Ken Stobbe entertained the audience on the Patio in front of The Vault with a singalong using his keyboard. It was a beautiful afternoon of weather and music! Thank you Ken for the wonderful music and Thank you Strathmore Now for covering the event!
The Vault Presents Donna Gauthier - Watercolour Artist
On Thursday June 5th Donna Gauthier was Artist in Residence in The Vault Main Gallery from 10 am - 12 noon! Donna is a Vault Artist and a member of The Vault Art Team! Donna demonstrated her skills as a Watercolor Artist and created magic before her visitors eyes! A special thank you to everyone who came to support THE VAULT and Donna!
The Vault Presents Local Historian Shelly McElroy
A great night at The Vault! Thank you to local historian and Vault volunteer Shelly McElroy for her entertaining presentation “Cockshutts With Wings!” It was an informative and insightful look into a fascinating part of Canada’s history! The Vault is looking forward to more presentations with Shelly in the future! Thank you Shelly for a wonderful evening!!
The Vault Presents The Patio Set - A Flute and Piano Trio
What a great night of music at The Vault! A huge thank you to The Patio Set for a wonderful recital of music for flute and piano! So thrilled to see The Vault’s GP3 Digital Grand making beautiful music! What a great ending to Seniors Week at The Vault! Thank you to The Patio Set!!
Historic Walking Tours of Strathmore & Gleichen Available
Did you know that the Western District Historical Society has developed 3 HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS of Strathmore and one of Gleichen? HOW COOL IS THAT! There is even an App called “On This Spot” available for download at onthisspot.ca/cities/strathmore.
The Vault also has pamphlets available for sale with “before and after” pictures, a map and information about each stop! An awesome summer activity for the whole family!
New Western District Historical Society Display “Before Indoor Plumbing and Running Water“ Features 19th Century English Crockery
The Western District Historical Society has a new DISPLAY at The Vault entitled “Before Indoor Plumbing and Running Water“ and features 19th Century English Crockery. The display was curated by Lynne (Mercer) Fair from some of her private collection. Lynne's father was born in England and when her grandparents emigrated to Strathmore in 1910 & 1911, they brought much of their household with them. None of the crockery in this display is her family’s originals, but the photos of the marble-top wash stands are part of her family’s English bedroom suites. Lynne is very proud that her family farm here is now in its fifth generation.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
When early immigrants came from Europe, many well-to-do families were able to bring much of their household belongings and furniture with them. These early porcelain washstand sets were used daily in the era of “carry it in and carry it out“ water usage and conservation. Early prairie settlers had to make do with very practical enamel wash basins and chamber pots, long before the invention of plastic. Usually water was heated in the side reservoir of a coal stove and then taken to the washroom basins for face washing, shaving, brushing teeth, etc. Each day the chamber pots had to be emptied and cleaned with the pre-used water. Full washstand sets could contain a wide variety of porcelain pieces, but of course many were broken and few complete sets are ever found today. European marble-top washstands were commonly used, but prairie settlers normally had smaller and simpler design wooden stands. Even these were rarely preserved in the 20th century when indoor plumbing and running water became common.
What's New In The Vault History Corner
The Western District Historical Society recently added a new bookcase to their display area in The Vault Cultural Collective's Lower Gallery! Thank you to the WDHS for always making Strathmore and area's HISTORY a priority! Be sure to drop in and visit The Vault's History Corner!
2025 Strathmore Recreation and Culture Needs Assessment Results Released
On Wednesday March 19th, the 2025 Strathmore Recreation and Culture Needs Assessment Final Report was presented to the Town of Strathmore Town Council. The need for a Performing Arts Theatre was rated as Priority #2, followed by the need for Outdoor Public Art at #4, Event Hosting Facilities at #6 and Indoor Public Art at #8. There were also a number of conclusions featured that favoured investing in new Cultural Facilities, improving communication regarding cultural opportunities, clarifying culture's positive benefits through a renewed vision and policy and providing additional Town staffing and funding or fundraising support. The Vault looks forward to Town of Strathmore's action items stemming from the 2025 Strathmore Recreation and Culture Needs Assessment .
The Vault's Featured Art - Ken Seitz's ‘Moose Antler - Carved Eagle’
For many years Ken Seitz has worked with Shed Antlers. This Moose Antler proved well for carving as evidenced from Ken’s creation of this beautiful ‘Eagle’s Head’. The Base of the Antler is carved into the Head and the Palm is shaped into the Wing. With the use of a small saw Ken structured a roughly carved Eagle Head, then worked with a Dremel tool to do all the fine detail and finishing. Finally a polishing compound and buffing wheel brought the ‘Eagle to Life’. The Antler is mounted on a Base of Juniper Root, which could be hundreds of years old. Ken feels the Juniper Root gives this Sculpture Movement. Ken has taken a very Hard Medium and created this Beautiful Detailed Work of ART! View ‘Moose Antler - Carved Eagle’ Live in The Vault Upper Gallery, and perhaps size it up for placement in your own home.
The Vault Art Team
Carol Burns - The Vault's Featured June Artist
The Vault Cultural Collective is thrilled to feature Carol Burns as The Vault's Featured June Artist! Based in Strathmore, painting is one of Carol's greatest pleasures! She was always surrounded by several types of art created by her mother and grandmother. Carol's painting are very popular with our visitors!
Congratulations to Carol Burns, The Vault's Featured June Artist!
The Vault Holds Annual General Meeting
On Friday March 7th, The Vault Board of Directors, the Art, Business and Event Teams, Vault Volunteers, representatives of our Vault partners and members of the public came together for The Vault Cultural Collective's 2024 Annual General Meeting! Thank you to everyone for attending, for your commitment to The Vault and for your ideas of how to move forward in 2025 in supporting and sustaining Arts and Culture in Strathmore and area! It was an amzing night at The Vault!
Elevate Your Spring Gardening
Alan Dyer Presents Cosmic Connections - How the Moon and Stars Made Earth And Life Possible
On Friday January 31st, The Vault Speaker Series presented "Cosmic Connections - How the Moon and Stars Made Earth And Life Possible" with ALAN DYER! Alan took the audience on a visual tour of the wonders of the sky, with an emphasis on how what’s up there affects what’s down here. Thank you to Alan for an entertaining and informative presentation, it was a great night at The Vault! Special thanks to Roland Dechesne, a fellow astronomer and frequent Vault Speaker Series presenter for coming to support Alan and The Vault! A special evening for sure!
Thank You Vault Volunteers!
The Vault Cultural Collective held a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Saturday January 11th at The Vault! Did you know The Vault is completely operated by Volunteers? A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VAULT VOLUNTEERS! You are all BEYOND AMAZING!!
A Christmas Table Arrangement with Yvonne Way
Eight guests joined YVONNE WAY at The Vault Cultural Collective on Saturday December 14th from 10 am - 12 noon to create a Christmas Table Arrangement! Everyone enjoyed the morning creating their Christmas inspired centrepiece and they all turned out beautifully! There was lots of laughter and fun along the way! Thank you to Yvonne Way for her expertise and leadership, it was a great morning at The Vault!
The Vault's 1st Annual Carol Singalong
What a great night of Christmas Carol singing at The Vault! Out 1st Annual Carol Sing Along was so much fun thanks to the leadership of Brenda-le Graff and Tried and True The Band! It was so nice to hear The Vault’s new Roland GP6 in its first public event! Thanks to everyone who participated!! It was a great night at The Vault! Can't wait for next year!!
The Vault To Holds Celebration Of The Arts Evening!
To help celebrate The Vault's new Roland GP6 Digital Grand Piano and Bose Portable Sound System, purchased with funds from a Government of Canada's New Horizons Seniors Grant, The Vault Cultural Collective held a CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS evening featuring entertainment, refreshments and free draws on Friday November 22nd from 7 pm - 8:30 pm in The Vault Upper Gallery! It was so special having our Vault partners, supporters, artists and volunteers all in attendance!
A very special thank you to the MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore Chantelle de Jonge for recognizing all our Vault Volunteers with Certificates of Appreciation. Special thanks as well to Denise Peterson who represented the Town of Strathmore.
Thank you as well to our door prize donors; artists Gail Ann Bourgeois and Christine Higham and potter Denise Peterson for their gifts of paintings and pottery. Thanks as well to our Vault members Arts on 817 and Strathmore Theatre Players' Guild for their gifts of tickets. And a final thank you to Strathmore's Florist for their very kind donation of a Grinch Tree!
Special thanks to our performers; Greg Wheeler, Aubrey Smith, Bekah, Ella and Greta Peterson, and Wynn Phung for sharing your talents with our audience.
It was an amazing evening at The Vault!
Welcome to The Vault's New ROLAND GP6 Digital Grand Piano!
The Vault Cultural Collective is very excited to announce the arrival of our new ROLAND GP6 Digital Grand Piano in the Upper Gallery of The Vault! The purchase was funded through the New Horizons For Seniors Program! Thank you to Steinway Piano Gallery Calgary and RPM Piano Moving Service for their assistance in the purchase and moving of our new ROLAND GP6! We can't wait for you to hear it!
Welcome to The Vault's New BOSE Portable Wireless PA System!
The Vault Cultural Collective is very excited to announce the arrival of our new BOSE PORTABLE WIRELESS PA SYSTEM! The purchase was funded through the New Horizons For Seniors Program! Thank you to Long & McQuade SE Calgary for their assistance in the purchase of our new BOSE PORTABLE WIRELESS PA SYSTEM! The Vault is excited for the Bose to make it's debut performance at our next Vault Speaker Series event!
NEWS FROM OUR VAULT CULTURAL COLLECTIVE PARTNERS
Arts On 817 Wraps Up Season 7
ARTS ON 817 has put a wrap on Season 7 and will be releasing their SEASON 8 Concert Series in the Fall of 2025! Thank you to all our ARTS ON 817 patrons, we value your support!
Season and Individual Tickets for Season 8 will be available at The Vault and at smoreuc.com in the Fall of 2025. All Concerts will be held at Strathmore United Church.
Here's a Sneak Peak! Arts on 817 will be presenting The Wardens on Saturday Octoiber 25th at 7:30 pm!
The Wardens don’t just sing about the land, they’re part of it.
The Rocky Mountain-based band’s stories and songs rise from the very land they’ve protected as Canadian national park wardens. With haunting three-part harmonies and chilling tales, the band’s mountain music - blending folk, roots and western styles – reflects Canada's protected wilderness areas. Celebrating the return of wild buffalo, wrangling grizzly bears, lonely nights on the packtrail and reflecting on an environment in crisis, a performance by The Wardens has been dubbed “the quintessential mountain-culture concert experience."
Following the 2021 release of their third full-length album Sold Out at the Ironwood, band member Ray Schmidt was nominated Traditional Singer of the Year by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. The band has also received numerous regional nominations including 2022 Touring Artist of the Year by the BC Touring Council and Album of the Year by Country Music Alberta.
"The Wardens have an enviable live reputation...and are able to bring a modern take on a timeless musical tradition." - Martin Johnson:AmericanaUK 2022
Chestermere Fine Art Guild Upcoming Events
The Chestermere Fine Arts Guild has so many events upcoming! Weekly Art Sessions, Bi-weekly Evening Hosted Art Sessions, Monthly Workshops and an Annual Art Show! So much to look forward to! For more information check out the poster and visit www.chestermereart.ca.
The Chestermere Art Guild would love to see you there!
Strathmore Communities in Bloom Holds Seed & Plant Exchange and Workshop
In these times of increasing food costs, everyone is encouraged to try growing their own food, no matter the size of their outdoor spaces. Join Communities in Bloom and a Master Gardener from the Calgary Horticultural Society for the "Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces' workshop on Saturday, May 3, at 10 - 11:30 am. Following the presentation, trade plants and seeds with fellow gardeners. All indoor and outdoor plants and seeds are welcome; the exchange runs until 3 pm. The event will be held at the Strathmore Municipal Library.
Hope Bridges Society Presents Michela Sheedy
Hope Bridges is delighted to announce that Michela Sheedy will perform live at Hope Community Covenant Church on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at 1:30 pm as part of our Community Concert Music Series!
Featuring our Music Discovery class with accredited music therapist, Kate Ager. Music Discovery encourages social interaction, connection, and community while making music.
The Music Series is open to the public and FREE TO ATTEND!
The Strathmore Theatre Players' Guild Holds Christmas Carol Auditions
The Strathmore Theatre Players Guild will be holding auditions for their upcoming production A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Thursday June 26th at The Vault Cultural Collective.
Here is a link to the audition form. https://www.strathmoreplayers.ca/auditions.
For more information visit strathmoreplayers.ca/events.
Auditions: There are two group sessions, one starting at 6:30 pm and the next at 7:30 pm. Auditions will consist of reading from the play and character work. No prepared audition piece or British dialects will be required.
Registrants will receive a confirmed start time via email by June 22nd.
Description: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is set in Dickensian England in 1840, Christmas Eve. The cast is comprised of nine men and nine women.
Important Dates: There will be some flexible dates throughout July and August to collect scripts and talk about character before rehearsals start in September.
Rehearsals will be Mondays and Wednesdays with some Saturdays starting in September 2025.
Performances will be November-December 2025.
Strathmore Theatre Players' Guild Hold Intro to Improv Workshop
Intro to Improv: June 16th, 2025
Facilitator: Alexandra Keeling
Time: 7 pm Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.
Join us for a night of creativity and fun with our Improv and Theatre Game workshop on Monday, June 16th from 7-9 pm! Designed for adults of all experience levels, this class will help you develop your improv skills, think on your feet, and connect with others in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience is necessary – just a willingness to play, explore, and have fun!
Through a variety of exercises, games, and prompts, you'll learn the fundamentals of improvisation and theatre games, including active listening, creativity, trust, and spontaneity.
About the Instructor: Alex has been teaching improv and theatre game classes for nearly 10 years and loves to bring the humour and creativity of improv to life in a classroom setting.
Strathmore Performing Arts Festival 2025
Congratulations to all the 2025 Strathmore Performing Arts Festival performers nominated to participate in the Alberta Music Festival Association's 2025 Provincial Music Festival! So many GREAT performances! Congratulations to all the SPAF 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners and to Sebastien Curran, Sarah Taylor and Wynn Phung for been nominated to perform in the Canada West Performing Arts Festival July 24 -26 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan!
Do you want to relive the 2025 Strathmore Performing Arts Festival? Why not check out the two videos below or visit strathmorepaf.com for all the latest information regarding the Strathmore Performing Arts Festival 2025 and 2026!
Strathmore Musical Arts Society Presents Over The Moon along with Special Guest Bards from the Bud
On October 4th, the Strathmore Musical Arts Society will be presenting Over the Moon along with Special Guest Bards from the Bud in Concert at the Strathmore Travelodge. Cocktails are at 6 pm, Dinner at 7 pm and Concert at 8 pm.
Tickets are already on sale at strathmorearts.com and The Vault.
Wheatland & Area Hospice Society Update
Since Wheatland & Area Hospice Society (WAHS) started in 2015, we have dedicated our efforts to providing quality hospice palliative care in our rural communities. There is tremendous potential to transform end-of-life care, decrease costs and travel distances for families, and to impact patients in their most difficult moments.
Check out the Online Palliative Care Resources https://www.virtualhospice.ca/.../Main+Site.../Home.aspx
WAHS's ongoing commitment to our families, friends, neighbours, and co-workers is to provide clear and accurate information, so our community can understand the benefits and challenges of our plan since our last update (June 2024).
The Wheatland Society of Arts Winter Programs
The Wheatland Society of Arts has released its Spring & Summer Courses, Workshops and Programs Guide and it is available at The Vault! For more information contact programming@wheatlandarts.ca, visit www.wheatlandarts.ca or call 403 934 6665.
Wheatland Quilters Launches Raffle
The Wheatland Quilters' Guild has launched their 2025 Quilt Raffle! This year's Quilt Raffle prize will be the beautiful Queen Size Quilt pictured. Proceeds from the Raffle will go towards purchasing fabric, batting and backing for comfort quilts that the Wheatland Quilters' Guild donates to various charities.
Tickets are $2 each or a book of 10 for $20. Tickets can be purchased at The Vault Cultural Collective or by emailng wheatlandquilters@gmail.com. The 2025 Quilt Raffle Draw Date is August 4, 2025
Thank you for your support of the Wheatland Quilters' Guild!
Western District Historical Society's Legacy Farm Garden Patch
The Western District Historical Society gathered for their annual SUNFLOWER and PUMPKIN field planting June 4th at the Klaiber Legacy Farm. The WDHS will provide updates as the Sunflowers and Pumpkins grow and fill the field with all their colour.
Coming Soon at the Youth Theatre Company Strathmore
The Youth Theatre Company's Summer Youth Theatre program will run July 7 - 11 for Grades 3 - 8 at Strathmore United Church! Registration is open at www.youththeatrecompany.ca!
The Youth Theatre Company has also announced Auditions for Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka for August! For more information visit www.youththeatrecompany.ca!
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge Treaty 7 territory—the traditional and ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu T’ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis Homeland.
We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.
We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.
Other Information About The Vault
RENTAL SPACE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE VAULT
The Vault Cultural Collective invites other non-profit organizations and the public to consider renting space at The Vault for meetings, demonstrations, small social gatherings or special events.
We are willing to make our open area second floor gallery, the Vault board room, or for that very special event, the whole building, available for short term rental.
Share in the enjoyment of meeting in an historic building and gallery!
Please come visit us to learn more about our space available for rent! To view the space in person and discuss your rental needs, please visit us at the Vault during operating hours.
Gift Certificates Available
The Vault Cultural Collective now has Gift Cards available online and Gift Certificates available at the store! The perfect gift for that special someone!
Donations are Welcome
Are you interested in donating to the Vault Cultural Collective?
PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION
The VAULT Cultural Collective is a non-profit organization founded in 2021. We exhibit work by Local ARTists and ARTisans and are a Collective for all things Cultural. If you Love ART and the ARTS, please consider a Monetary Donation in your name or in the name of another ART Lover.
If you know someone who enjoys the ARTS, please forward this site.
All donations are Gratefully Accepted.
Donations can be e-transferred to:
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Visit us at The Vault, you will be glad you did!
The Vault Cultural Collective
136 2nd Avenue
P.O. Box 2163
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
T1P 1K2
Phone: 403-901-1654
Email: thevaultcc2021@gmail.com
Website: thevaultonline.ca
Vault Memberships Available
The Vault Cultural Collective is now recruiting members! However you are connected to Arts & Culture or Local History in Strathmore and area, we welcome you to join our Collective! For more information or to purchase a membership visit The Vault at 136 2nd Avenue, phone 403 901 1654, email thevaultcc2021@gmail.com or visit thevaultonline.ca. Become a member of The Vault Cultural Collective, there is strength in numbers!
Location
The Vault Cultural Collective
136 2nd Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K2
(Beside Value Drug Mart)
(403) 901-1654
thevaultcc2021@gmail.com
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday - Monday: Closed