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OCTOBER AT THE VAULT
Something NEW is Happening at The Vault! Hmm......
Be sure to come into The Vault soon and check out our latest addition! We're excited to show it off!
Vault Volunteers Celebrate with Lunch!
On Monday September 14th a number of our Vault Volunteers and Lifetime Members got together at the Roadhouse for lunch! A big THANK YOU for all you do, our Vault Volunteers & Lifetime Members are truly AMAZING!!
The Vault at Strathmore's Community Connection Night
On Friday September 4th, Strathmore FCSS held a Community Connection Night and The Vault was there! The night was designed for families to discover local resources, enjoy a BBQ and cap the night off with an outdoor movie, ZOOTOPIA 2! Thank you to Karen Kirkeby and Donalda Ledene for representing The Vault and spreading the word about the amazing things we do and events held at The Vault!
Windwood Music Festival Strathmore Performance
Friday, August 28 at 2 pm The Vault hosted the Windwood Music Festival based in Airdrie in The Vault Cultural Collective Upper Gallery! The large supportive audience was treated to a beautiful afternoon of chamber music! Thank you to Strathmore pianist Susanne Sevick for bring the Windwood Music Festival to The Vault, we enjoyed hosting you! The concert featured Windwood team members Luis Almeida, Maitreyi Muralidharan, Tong Wang and Strathmore's own Susanne Sevick!
The 5th Windwood Summer Music Festival aims to provide a space for participating artists to explore and implement creative projects that help bridge the gap between communities and classical and contemporary music.
The Vault Cultural Collective Presents An Author Tea Party Featuring Francine Cunningham & Shelly McElroy
The Vault held a lovely Author Tea Party featuring Francine Cunningham and Shelly McElroy in celebration of Alberta Culture Days Wednesday, September 16th in the Vault Upper Gallery! Special thanks to our event sponsors Strathmore’s Florist and Sips and Slices for the beautiful flower arrangement and very yummy sweets!
Francine shared her 2023 Award Winning collection GOD ISN'T HERE TODAY and Shelly launched her long awaited book DUNKIRK AND THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN TOP GUN, the story of WWII Ace Pilot Officer William McKnight set to be released September 30th!
Thank you to everyone who attended, it was a beautiful event! Congratulations to Francine and Shelly!!
The Vault Cultural Collective Presents Teresa Stevens: Building Strong Communities - What Immigration Teaches Us About Belonging and Contribution
What a great night at The Vault! On Friday, September 18th, The Vault Cultural Collective Speakers Series with support from Alberta Cultural Days presented “Building Strong Communities: What Immigration Teaches us about Belonging and Contribution” with Maria Teresa Stevens - Speaker - Mentor - Social Anthropologist - International Bestselling Author!
It was a wonderful presentation with LOTS of conversation, a wonderful night at The Vault! A special thank you to Wheatland Wind Project for your support of Alberta Culture Days!
The Art of Barn Quilt Painting!
On September 26th, The Vault Cultural Collective and the Wheatland Society of the Arts teamed up during Alberta Culture Days to present "Discover the Art of Barn Quilt Painting." Jane Morgan, a Canadian Barn Quilt Artist and founder of Quilter's Palette in Priddis lead the class. Creativity abounded! The class created beautiful large Painted Quilt Squares that you may see decorating homes around Strathmore. The beautiful quilt pictured was created by Vault Volunteer Pamela Scott! Thank you to everyone involved in this collaborative project!
The Vault Cultural Collective Speaker Series Presents Bruce Klaiber & Strathmore 'In the Beginning'
What a great night at The Vault! On Friday October 2nd, The Vault Cultural Collective Speaker Series and the Western District Historical Society hosted Bruce Klaiber and his presentation; Strathmore 'In the Beginning" to a SOLD-OUT crowd. Bruce presented the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the CPR Through the Palliser Triangle, the Canadian Pacific Irrigation Co (CPIC) and the CPR Demonstration and Supply Farm. The Western District Historical Society showcased their app "On This Spot" and the ever growing "History Corner" in The Vault's Lower Gallery. Many of the members of the Western District Historical Society were in attendance to support Bruce! A great night for The Vault and the Western District Historical Society!
The Vault Cultural Collective Autumn Art Show
The Vault Cultural is now Showcasing the 2026 Autumn Art Exhibition! There are contributions of Representational Art from Giesbrecht, Hendricks, Hooge and Martens on display in the Upper Gallery.
Tim Martens' new selection of Fine Art features Alberta landscapes from the Foothills to the Badlands.
Be sure to also check out Jane Style Groenen's new selection of Artwork at The Vault as well as her Art Show at the Strathmore Municipal Library during September!
Allan Waidman - The Vault's Featured October Artist
UPCOMING VAULT EVENTS
Eagle Lake's Danielle Hall Presents a 3 Part Gardening Series: Fall, Winter & Spring!
The Vault Cultural Collective is thrilled to be once again partnering with Eagle Lake Nurseries and Communities in Bloom to present A 3 PART GARDENING SERIES: FALL - WINTER - SPRING! Join Eagle Lake's Danielle Hall in the Eagle Lake Nurseries Board Room October 9th, January 22nd and April 9th at 7 pm for these 3 Vault Cultural Collective Speaker Series presentations! The Vault takes its Speaker Series On The Road! Check out the lineup; come to one or come to all, your choice! Registration is Free, Tickets are Available In Person at The Vault or online at thevaultonline.ca/collections/tickets!
October 9, 2026
Fall Garden Myth-Busting: Addressing myths about fall, pruning, fertilizing, leaf removal, and whether plants need to be “put to bed“
January 22, 2027
Winter Survival School: Covering topics such as animal protection, sunscald, winterburn, and common winter prep mistakes.
April 9, 2027
What Survived the Winter?: Helping to distinguish between dead, dormant, delayed, damaged, and recoverable plants.
Halloween Skeleton Figuring Workshop with KatyeLangenhoven!
This Halloween join Kate Langenhoven as she leads a fun and creative Halloween Figurine Workshop where you can create your own tiny adorable Beaded Halloween Figure! The class will be held Saturday October 24th, 1 - 4 pm in The Vault Upper Gallery at a Cost of $10. All materials will be provided! Tickets are Available in Person at The Vault or Online at thevaultonline.ca/collections/tickets. Only 16 spots are available. Kate is a Vault favourite and we are excited to host her once again during the Halloween season!
The Road to McKnight Boulevard and Barlow Trail With Shelly McElroy
Join Shelly McElroy on Friday, November 6th, 7 pm, for The Vault Cultural Collective's Speaker Series presentation "The Road to McKnight Boulevard and Barlow Trail!" During this time of Remembrance, meet two young Calgarians, Willie McKnight & Noel Barlow, members of the All-Canadian No. 242 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and learn about their contributions to the Second World War that eventually led to naming two significant Calgary roadways in their honour. Registration is Free, Tickets are Available In Person at The Vault or Online at thevaultonline.ca/collections/tickets!
Join Yvonne Way & Create a Stylish Fresh Christmas Centerpiece!
On Saturday, December 5th, 10 - 12 pm , Yvonne Way will lead a FUN and CREATIVE WORKSHOP where you will create a stylish CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE! This year's Christmas floral design class will be held UPPER GALLERY. The cost is $75 which includes all materials. Yvonne is a Vault favourite and we are excited to host her once again during the holiday season! Register early to avoid disappointment, only 8 spots are available!
Alan Dyer Presents "Chasing the Shadow of the Moon!"
On Friday, February 26th at 7 pm, The Vault Cultural Collective Speakers Series will present Alan Dyer "Chasing the Shadow of the Moon!" No sight in nature is more awe-inspiring than a total eclipse of the Sun — but seeing one often requires travelling to the ends of the Earth. Alan takes us on a tour of the places he has visited chasing solar eclipses, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and to the seven continents, all to be in the shadow of the Moon and watch the Sun disappear. Allan is a Vault favourite and The Vault is excited to host him once again in February 2027!
RECENT EVENTS AT THE VAULT
The Vault Launches Strathmore Stampede Parade Campaign!
Parades have been passing our Historic VAULT Building since the early 1900's. The Gauthier Family of 10 were the lucky winners of this year's Strathmore Stampede Parade Campaign with Front Row Seating on 2nd Street to view the hour long parade! The Gauthier Family was spoiled with lots of Parade Treats by our Vault Board of Directors! Congratulations to Donna Gauthier and the Gauthier Family for supporting The Vault Cultural Collective! Yahoo!!
The Vault's Third Annual Drama Camp Wraps Up!
Such a GREAT Final Performance for the Vault Cultural Collective's 3rd Annual Summer Drama Camp "Exploring the Artist in You!" 28 Enthusiastic Campers performed for a packed house of Family and Friends on Friday July 17th, 2 pm, at Strathmore United Church! A huge THANK YOU goes out to our two Calgary Young Peoples' Theatre Instructors, Rebecca and Marina, and to our two Drama Camp Assistants, Tavish and Ini, for AN AMAZING 2026 SUMMER DRAMA CAMP! Next year's camp will run July 12th to 16th, 2027! MARK YOU CALENDAR!
The Vault Celebrates Our Volunteers
The Vault Cultural Collective is so very grateful for our large number of dedicated volunteers! The old saying, we couldn’t do it without you, is so very true!! Members of the Vault Art Team, Business Team, Event Team, Board of Directors and Lifetime Members gathered for lunch, a time to celebrate The Vault Cultural Collective!! THANK YOU VAULT VOLUNTEERS!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
The Inaugural Vault Cultural Collective Fine Arts Award
Congratulations to Lucy Alexander-Brinkman who was awarded the inaugural Vault Cultural Collective Fine Arts Award during Strathmore High School’s 2026 Awards Night on June 4th. The award was presented by Christine Foshaug a member of The Vault Cultural Collective Board of Directors.
The Vault is excited for this new initiative supporting emerging artists in our community who are pursuing Post Secondary education in the Fine Arts!
Congratulations Lucy and Best Wishes from The Vault Cultural Collective!
On This Spot - Strathmore's Historic Walking App
Did you know Strathmore has an Historic Walking Tour App? On This Spot offers 3 self-guided walking tours of Strathmore, hundreds of fascinating then-and-now photos and information on how to create your own then and now photos on your smartphone. The Western District Historical Society created the app and have a booklet about the self-guided tours available for purchase at The Vault! A great activity for your summer visitors!
Women's Work Was Never Done! A Tribute to Our Grandmothers
The Western District Historical Society's Lynne Fair has created a new display for The Vault Cultural Collective, Women's Work Was Never Done! A Tribute to Our Grandmothers. Drop by The Vault and view this lovely new display!
SENIORS WEEK AT THE VAULT CULTURAL COLLECTIVE
Please Join Us For The Vault's "Celebrating Our Seniors Tea Party!"
The Vault Cultural Collective celebrated SENIORS WEEK on Tuesday June 2nd, 1:30-3:00 pm at Strathmore United Church with a Celebrating Our Seniors Tea Party! 80 GUESTS enjoyed entertainment provided by Ken Stobbe while Afternoon Tea was served!
THANK YOU to STRATHMORE SMILES DENTAL, STRATHMORE'S FLORIST & STRATHMORE COOP for their sponsorship of the event! The Vault was thrilled to have these amazing partners to Celebrate Our Seniors!
SPECIAL THANKS to Strathmore-Chestermere MLA Chantelle de Jonge for bringing greetings from the Province of Alberta and visiting with all our guests!
A beautiful afternoon!
The Vault Cultural Collective Speaker Series Presents Francine Cunningham and The Canada Council of the Arts Alberta Focus Initiative
A huge THANK YOU to Francine Cunningham, the Southern Alberta Consultant for the Canada Council of the Arts, for presenting 2 Workshops on the Alberta Focus Initiative. Her very informative workshops focused on the Canada Council of the Arts and Grant Writing when applying for Canada Council Grants and Awards. Francine Cunningham is an award-winning writer, artist and educator currently residing in Alberta and we are looking forward to her next AUTHOR presentation on June 26th! Thank you Francine for two awesome Canada Council workshops!!
Francine Cunningham is an award-winning writer, artist and educator currently residing in Alberta and we are thrilled she will be presenting three Vault Speaker Series talks on April 17th, May 8 and June 26th!
Mother's Day Jewelry Making Workshop With Katy Langenhoven
It was a great afternoon at The Vault! Katy Langenhoven led a free Mother’s Day Jewelry Making workshop with many enthusiastic participants of all ages! Everyone was thrilled with their handmade creation for that special someone! Thank you Katy for your guidance, expertise and inspiration!
The Vault Speaker Series Presents Francine Cunningham and The Canada Council of the Arts Alberta Focus Initiative
It was a great night at The Vault Cultural Collective! The Vault Speaker Series presented Francine Cunningham, the Southern Alberta Consultant for The Canada Council of the Arts Alberta Focus. The Workshop on focused on Grants, Awards and Opportunities Available to Alberta’s Visual, Literary, Music, Drama, Dance, Fine Crafts, Indigenous, Photography and Film Artists! Francine’s next presentation will be Friday, May 8th, REGISTER at The Vault!
The Strathmore Performing Arts Festival's Instrumental Classes
Such a fun night at The Vault! The Vault was excited to be a venue for the Strathmore Performing Arts Festival's Instrumental Night on Wednesday March 18th! Music and Art, an amazing combination!
Congratulations to all the Flute competitors, your performances were all so well prepared and the Flute Quartet was very fun! Thank you to the Strathmore Performing Arts Festival for choosing The Vault as your Instrumental venue for the 2026 Strathmore Performing Arts Festival, we so enjoyed hosting you!
The Vault Recognizes Jette Brown During the 2025 Vault Annual General Meeting
On Friday March 13, 2026, during the 2025 Vault Annual General Meeting, The Vault Cultural Collective recognized Jette Brown, the long time Secretary of The Vault Event Team and Board of Directors.
As a representative for the Strathmore Theatre Players' Guild, Jette's six year commitment to The Vault began in August 2020 as part of the initial discussions regarding what we know today as The Vault becoming a potential Cultural Hub. Initially the group was called the Shoe Shop Working Group. Today we are all so very proud of everything we have achieved together! Jette Brown has played a huge role in The Vault becoming a hub for Arts and Culture in Strathmore and Area. The Vault will miss Jette at our Event Team and Board Meetings but also as a Vault Volunteer, her many contributions to The Vault are immeasurable! Jette's many extraordinary Speakers Series presentations will remain highlights for many of us!
From everyone at The Vault, THANK YOU JETTE, for everything you have done at The Vault Cultural Collective to advance our mission to be Strathmore's Cultural Cornerstone, we will miss you more than words can say!
The 2025 Vault Cultural Collective Annual General Meeting Recognition
During the March 13th, 2025 Vault Cultural Collective Annual General Meeting, the extraordinary Volunteerism at The Vault was recognized! From our enthusiastic Board of Directors; our hardworking Art, Business and Events Teams; our extraordinary Store Volunteers and our amazing Artists, The Vault is incredibly proud of the work we do to lift up Arts and Culture in Strathmore and Area! THANK YOU to everyone Involved in The Vault Cultural Collective, we have an AMAZING TEAM!!
Chasing the Northern Lights to Norway with Alan Dyer
What a great night at The Vault! A full house enjoyed Alan Dyer’s presentation Chasing the Northern Lights to Norway! Alan took the audience on a guided tour of the coast of Norway exploring the fjords and scenery above the Arctic Circle aboard the Hurtigruten ferry service! Thank you Alan for a wonderful evening at The Vault!
Creating Magic Before Your Eyes with Artist in Residence Donna Gauthier
A wonderful Valentine’s Day at The Vault Cultural Collective! Thank you to Donna Gauthier for being The Vault’s Artist in Residence on February 14th and sharing her LOVE of Watercolour Painting by Creating Magic Before Your Eyes! It was a beautiful morning at The Vault! Thank you so much Donna for sharing your talents with us!
The Vault Speaker Series Presents "On The Road" with Mike Drew
Such a great night! The Vault Cultural Collective Speakers Series presented ‘On The Road’ with photo journalist MIKE DREW to a full house! The audience was enthralled with the photos and stories of his travels to capture amazing images focused on Southern Alberta! Thank you @mikedrewphoto for an INSPIRING evening, everyone LOVED the presentation!
A Strathmore Times Thank You!
A very special THANK YOU to the STRATHMORE TIMES for featuring Mike Drew and “On The Road from The Vault Cultural Collective’s latest Speakers Series in its January 28th edition. Pick up the Strathmore Times and check it out! Special thanks to MELISSA PICHE - Article/Photo Credit!
PAST EVENTS AT THE VAULT CULTURAL COLLECTIVE LOOKING BACK TO 2025
Happy New Year from The Vault Cultural Collective
HAPPY NEW YEAR from everyone at THE VAULT CULTURAL COLLECTIVE! The Vault would like to thank Strathmore and area for the incredible support the community has shown The Vault this past year as we uplift and support Strathmore and area’s cultural community. The Vault is excited for 2026 and looks forward to continuing to support the ARTS COMMUNITY in Strathmore and area!
The Last Vault Speaker Series Event of 2025 - The Astronomy and Cultural Significance of the Longest Night -with Roland Dechesne
A huge thank you to Roland Dechesne on his wonderful Vault Speakers Series talk on the Winter Solstice on Friday December 19th in the Vault’s Upper Gallery. Roland’s talks are always thought provoking and the Winter Solstice did not disappoint! Great questions and discussion! Congratulations Roland!! The Vault is already planning for more inspiring Vault Speaker Series events for 2026!
Christmas Wreath Centrepiece Classes With Yvonne Way
The Vault Cultural Collective offered TWO Christmas Wreath Centerpiece classes with Yvonne Way this Christmas season due to popular demand! Thank you Strathmore and area for your support! And WOW, the Christmas Centerpieces were so beautiful! Christmas creativity was on full display! Thank you to Yvonne Way for her amazing guidance and expertise!
2nd Annual Christmas Carol Sing Along
What a great night at The Vault, The Vault was merry and bright! The 2nd Annual Christmas Carol Sing Along Friday December was so much fun and there was great audience participation! A huge shout out to Brenda le Graff and Friends, the 6 piece band knocked it out of the park! Thank you to everyone who braved the snow and cold, it was a joyful night of Christmas music!
The Vault's Annual Christmas Party
The Vault Cultural Collective held its annual Christmas Party Wednesday December 3rd at Pizza 249! Our amazing volunteers, spouses and Vault life time members celebrated the season together, so much fun!! Thank you to Pizza 249 for their amazing hospitality! From all of us at The Vault, MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Vault Participates in the SWCC Cookie Walk
What a great day at The Vault! Lots of COOKIE WALK participants and even SANTA stopped by! So much fun! Thank you to the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a great family event! The Vault Volunteers were excited to share The Vault with the young and young at heart in the Community!
Make a Christmas Present Jewellery Workshop
Saturday November 22nd was a great morning at The Vault Cultural Collective! What a great turn out for Katy Langenhoven’s Make a Christmas Present Jewelry Workshop! A big thank you to all who took part, we had ages 5 and up! So much fun! We are really looking forward to more Jewelry Workshops with Katy in the future! Stay tuned!
Western District Historical Society Presents “Media & Communications of Old”
The Vault Cultural Collective is EXCITED to announce a new HISTORICAL EXHIBIT entitled “Media & Communications of Old!” The exhibit was curated by Wanda Reinholdt and inspired by items in their family farm history museum called The Hall of Farm located in John and Wanda’s home on the Reinholdt Farm near Hussar, Alberta. The exhibit is open for viewing Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm.
The Town of Strathmore Places 2nd in Participating Mid-Size Communities with a population of 10K -75K in Alberta Culture Days 2025!
INCREDIBLE NEWS! The Town of Strathmore placed 2nd in Participating Mid-Size Communities with a population of 10K -75K in Alberta Culture Days 2025! A huge thank you to all those agencies in Strathmore that offered Cultural events during September and helped showcase Strathmore's vibrant arts, culture and heritage! Thank you to The Vault Cultural Collective, the Strathmore Municipal Library, Wheatland FCSS,
Wheatland Society of Arts, Hope Bridges Society Strathmore & Wheatland County and the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS). Thank you to our AMAZING SPONSORS; Alberta Culture, the Wheatland Wind Project and Elemental Energy! Together we offered an amazing array of events and exhibitions! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in Strathmore's 2025 Alberta Culture Days and THANK YOU to everyone who participated in an event!
Shelly McElroy Presents McKnight: Ace, Warrior, Big Brother
On Friday November 7th, 7 pm, The Vault Speaker Series featured Shelly McElroy presenting McKnight: Ace, Warrior, Big Brother in The Vault Upper Gallery. The audience met the person who gave McKnight Boulevard its name and learned the tender story of this complex young man and his family. This presentation was created with exclusive interviews with the McKnight family and excerpts from a never-before-seen letter from McKnight to his parents. The audience was enthralled can't wait until Shelly McElroy's's book DUNKIRK AND BATTLE OF BRITAIN TOP GUN is released in 2026! Congratulations Shelly, The Vault and all those in attendance are so proud of you!!
Shelly McElroy Featured on CBC Calgary Radio
On Tuesday November 11. Shelly McElroy's research on "Willie McKnight: Ace, Warrior, Big Brother" was featured on CBC Calgary Radio! Congratulation Shelly! The Vault is so excited your research and upcoming book release is being shared with an even wider audience! Your Vault Speaker Series presentation was captivating and we are thrilled your work is getting the recognition it deserves! BRAVO!! The Link to the CBC Calgary interview and story can be found below.
NEWS FROM OUR VAULT CULTURAL COLLECTIVE PARTNERS
Arts ON 817 LOOKS FORWARD TO SEASON 9
Arts on 817’s Season 9 2026-2027 Concert Series ~ 2026-27 Ticket prices will remain the same as the 2025-26 Season 8!
Saturday October 24 - Foothills Brass & Friends - Brass in Pop Music of the 60’s
~Join the FOOTHILLS BRASS & FRIENDS for "BRASS in POP MUSIC of the 60's," Saturday October 24, 7:30 pm, at Strathmore United Church! Enjoy music of Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass, plus hit tunes from Al Hirt, Bert Kaempfert, Louis Armstrong, Chicago, The Beatles and more! The FOOTHILLS BRASS will be joined by PIANO, BASS and PERCUSSION for this AMAZING evening of music!
Saturday December 5 - Calgary Fiddlers Fiddle Fantasia
~ A Family-friendly Holiday Concert featuring high-energy Christmas Classics and toe-tapping traditional Fiddle Tunes performed by the talented young Award Winning Musicians of the Calgary Fiddlers!
Saturday February 6 - Arts on 817’s DEBUT Candlelight Concert
~ Saturday February 6 - Arts on 817’s DEBUT Candlelight Concert ~ Strathmore’s debut Candlelight Concert! A popular live multi-sensory musical experience featuring music of the BEATLES performed by the RESONANCE QUARTET, a Classical String Quartet featuring Strathmore’s Megan Konschuh under the gentle glow of LED candlelight! Don’t miss this Strathmore first, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Saturday May 1 - Luminous Voices & Rosebud Choirs
~ Luminous Voices, Calgary’s Professional Choir, conducted by Tim Shantz, joins forces with the Rosebud Choir, conducted by Bill Hamm, to share the magic of Choral Music from near and far that spans Cultures, Traditions and Time! Don’t miss this long anticipated Choral Collaboration!
Upcoming Drop-In Evening Art Class with the Chestermere Fine Art Guild!
The Chestermere Fine Art Guild will be presenting an Abstract Autumn Landscape Drop-In Evening Class on Monday, October 5th from 7 -9 pm. Check the poster for more details.
Hope Bridges Society Presents their 19th Annual "Artists Among Us" Fall Gala
The Hope Bridges Society is delighted to announce their 19th Annual 'Artists Among Us' Gala will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Check the poster for more information!
Strathmore Communities in Bloom - Bloom in Strathmore - Grow Your Community
Looking for leadership experience that actually means something? Strathmore Communities in Bloom is recruiting new Board Members—and yes, this fits into a busy professional life.
Communities in Bloom is a national program focused on sustainability, placemaking, and community pride. Locally, we turn those values into real projects and events that make Strathmore more vibrant and livable.
Why this is great for young professionals:
• Governance experience (hello LinkedIn upgrade )
• Project management you can point to
• Networking with engaged community leaders
• A chance to make visible impact—without a huge time drain
The commitment:
• 3–4 evening board meetings per year
• 2–3 community events (usually Saturdays)
• Lead or support 1–2 projects you care about This is a hands-on, idea-welcoming board—your voice matters here.
Interested? DM us or email cibstrathmore (at) gmail.com to learn more.
The Strathmore Musical Arts Society Announces Their 2026-2027 Season
2027 Strathmore Performing Arts Festival - Coming SOON!
The 2027 Strathmore Performing Arts Festival will run from April 7th - April 21st, 2027! Registration OPENS December 1st! SPAF 2027 can't wait to hear you perform!
Strathmore Theatre Players Guild Announces Murder On The Orient Express Auditions
The Strathmore Theatre Players' Guild is starting to prepare for their next production, Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery "Murder on the Orient Express"! which means they are looking for anyone interested in getting up on stage and showing off their acting talents.
STPG will also be auditioning at this time for our Christmas Cantata in collaboration with the Strathmore Community Choir and Orchestra. Please indicate your interest in this in the audition form.
STPG is also always looking for people to help behind the scenes, so if you are interested in being involved or learning a new theater craft (costume care, sewing, set design or building, backstage, front of house, props, advertising, photography, graphic design, etc.) please reach out as well.
Auditions will be held June 15 and 16 at 6:30pm, and will consist of reading provided sides and performing a monologue for your character of interest. Memorization is not required for auditions. Additional information can be found on our website below.
Rehearsals will be Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays starting in September, with performances November 6-21, 2026. As with any production, please consider your availability and commitment to the show, as it can impact the other actors and everyone else involved.
Register for an audition slot online at Strathmoreplayers.ca and you will receive a confirmation via email. STPG hopes to see you at auditions, this will be a fun one!
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!
The Wheatland & Area Hospice Society
The Wheatland & Area Hospice Society is Farming For Hospice in 2026! For more information visit https://www.wheatlandhospice.ca/.
The end of life deserves as much beauty, care, and respect as the beginning of life. Wheatland & Area Hospice Society supports palliative patients and their families in their own homes and community. Our goal is to build a 3-6 bed hospice for our residents.
Palliative care is not about giving up. It’s about changing the way we think about living, with the time we have left.
Need help? Check out our Outreach Services in the Helping You section. Having a support system is the best way of taking care of you and your family.
The Wheatland Society of Arts Spring & Summer Programs
The Wheatland Society of the Arts has released its AUTUMN Courses, Workshops and Programs Guide for September through November 2026 and it is available at The Vault! For more information contact programming@wheatlandarts.ca, visit www.wheatlandarts.ca or call 403 934 6665.
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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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