September 1 - 30
Culture Connects...
It connects Albertans to our past and our diverse traditions, to our personal and collective imaginations, to one another, and to the place we call home. Share the experience of Alberta Culture Days right here in Stettler. Join one of the planned events that showcases our communities unique talents, pride and passions. Make your connection to culture. There's something for everyone!
All events are free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Watch this page as more events are confirmed.
Cultural Food Tour September 1-30
Food brings us together in so many ways. Memories from home, new experiences, and laughter around the table make us all feel welcome no matter where we call home. Join our local restaurants for the month of September as they celebrate their chosen cultures with the Cultural Food Tour. Order any Cultural Food Tour dish from participating restaurants and enter your name to WIN $100 Heart of Alberta Dollars sponsored by the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development.
September 1 - 30, 2024
Various locations & hours
No registration required
Art Exhibit- Pretend Foraging in Sleeved Blankets
September 2nd-October 2nd
Explore the vibrant world of art at the library! Check out the captivating exhibit “Pretend Foraging in Sleeved Blankets” by Lethbridge-based artist Grace Wirzba, in town as part of the TREX (Travelling Exhibition Program of the Art Gallery of Alberta). Wirzba selected objects from the Galt Museum and Archives collection in Lethbridge and invited friends and strangers create artistic responses to these archival pieces. She then translated these responses to a series of 13 drawings and 8 mini quilts. Additionally, enjoy the intricate pencil sketches of local landmarks by Linda Osetsky-Kneeland.
September 2024
Stettler Public Library
(6202 - 44 Avenue)
Monday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
No registration required
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes September 3rd
Traditionally prepared with veal, white wine, cream, meat broth and mushrooms. Served with Rösti or röschti is a Swiss dish consisting mainly of potatoes, sautéed or shallow-fried in a pan. It was originally a breakfast dish, commonly eaten by farmers in the canton of Bern, but is now eaten all over Switzerland and around the world. You will learn how to create perfectly folded and flavourful Rösti.
Tuesday, September 3
Wm E Hay Campus -Cooking Lab
(5411 - 50 Avenue)
6:00 p.m.
POSTPONED - all registrants will be contacted directly.
CLASS IS FULL-Thank you for all who have registered.
*Confirmation will be emailed to participants
Swiss Christmas Cookies September 5th
Swiss Christmas Cookies are a baking tradition with Swiss family and you are invited to participate in Alberta Culture Day cooking class. Swiss Traditional Christmas Cookies are taken very seriously.
Spitzbuben melts in your mouth butter cookies sandwiched together with homemade jam and dusted with powdered sugar. They look best when one half of the cookie sandwich has a decorative hole in the middle and filled with a thin layer of jam.
Thursday, September 5
Wm E Hay Campus -Cooking Lab
(4820 - 51 Street)
6:00 p.m.
Maximum 16 participants
CLASS FULL - Thank you to everyone who registered.
*Confirmation will be emailed to participants
Swiss Bread September 10th
Come bake some Zopf bread. Rich, buttery Zopf bread is great when cut into thick slices with butter and jam. Their hearty grain breads are just as good. Crusty but with a dense moist crumb, and not quite so dark as their German cousins, a good Swiss loaf will taste great for days.
WM E Hay Campus - Cooking Lab
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Maximum 16 participants
CLASS FULL - Thank you to everyone who registered.
*Confirmation will be emailed to participants
Swiss Breads September 12th
Rich, buttery Zopf – great when cut into thick slices with butter and jam. Their hearty grain breads are just as good. Crusty but with a dense moist crumb, and not quite so dark as their German cousins, a good Swiss loaf will taste great for days.
Wm E Hay Campus - Cooking Lab
(5411 - 50 Avenue)
6:00- 9:00 p.m.
Maximum 16 participants
*Confirmation will be emailed to participants
Alberta Culture Day School Presentation September 13th
Our community is proud to present within our schools, various cultural opportunities including:
- a colouring contest
- Swiss geography and landmark games
- cultural and history lessons
- crafts
- Swiss Bernese Dog show
- and so much MORE!
September 13, 2024 SES
Movie Night: Heidi (2016) September 13th
Join us at the library on September 13 at 6:30 p.m. for a special screening of the 2016 film Heidi as part of Culture Days! Immerse yourself in Swiss culture with this heartwarming adaptation of the classic tale, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Swiss Alps. Heidi is a timeless story of a young girl’s adventures in the mountains, celebrating the beauty, traditions, and spirit of Switzerland.
Stettler Public Library
(6202 - 44 Avenue)
No registration required.
Historic Ghost Walk September 13th
Discover the historical and ghostly side of the Heart of Alberta on a leisurely walk through downtown Stettler with the Friends of the Library Society. Ages 10+
Free for Alberta Culture Days
Friday, September 13th
8:30 p.m.
Maximum 20 participants
EVENT IS FULL.Thank you to all who are participating.
*Confirmation will be emailed to participants
Swiss Days at the Stettler Town & Country Museum September 14th
Learn about the history and culture of Switzerland at the Stettler Museum. Artifact displays, Swiss wrestling display, Cross Bow demonstration, Alphorn performance, Swiss Bernese Mountain dog exhibit, Swiss miniature Golf, Games, Yodelling performance, Genealogy class, story-telling, Swiss food - Cervelat, Bratwurst and Raclette will be served with special features on the Swedish community at the Stettler Museum. Everyone welcome.
Free Admission
Stettler Town and Country Museum
(6502 - 44 Avenue)
Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
No registration required
Swiss Tales & Edelweiss Creations: A Family Story Time September 14th
Bring the whole family to the library on Saturday, September 14 at 10:15 a.m. for a special Swiss-themed Family Story Time! Enjoy enchanting stories by Swiss authors, perfect for children of all ages. After the storytelling, kids can get creative with a fun craft activity—making their very own Edelweiss flowers, a symbol of Switzerland’s natural beauty.
Free
Stettler Public Library
(6202 - 44 Avenue)
No registration required
Historic Ghost Walk September 14th
Discover the historical and ghostly side of the Heart of Alberta on a leisurely walk through downtown Stettler with the Friends of the Library Society. Ages 10+
Free for Alberta Culture Days
Saturday, September 14
8:30 p.m.
EVENT IS FULL. Thank you to all the participants.
*Confirmation will be emailed to participants
Volksmarsch September 15th
Join us on September 15 at 10 a.m. for a Swiss-style Volksmarch! Meet at the Stettler Board of Trade for a community walk celebrating fitness, friendship, and the great outdoors. A Volksmarch is a non-competitive walking event, perfect for all ages and abilities. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water bottles.
Free!
Stettler Board of Trade
(6606 50 Ave)
Proudly supported by:
Town of Stettler
County of Stettler
Stettler Public Library
Stettler Friends of the Library Society
Stettler Town and Country Museum
Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development