Historic Markerville
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Experience Central Alberta's "hidden gem" located just 25 minutes west of Red Deer, Alberta
Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
"One of the most beautiful and interesting voices of the entire Americana scene of the last ten years.” - Roots Highway (IT)
"One of the most beautiful and interesting voices of the entire Americana scene of the last ten years.” - Roots Highway (IT)
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
"One of the most beautiful and interesting voices of the entire Americana scene of the last ten years.” - Roots Highway (IT)
"One of the most beautiful and interesting voices of the entire Americana scene of the last ten years.” - Roots Highway (IT)
Fog on January 2nd and 3rd helped decorate the Markerville scenery.
January 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Fog on January 2nd and 3rd helped decorate the Markerville scenery.
Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
Lynne Hanson released her tenth studio album “Just A Poet” in Spring 2024. The album has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year.
Lynne Hanson released her tenth studio album “Just A Poet” in Spring 2024. The album has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year.
January 3, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
Lynne Hanson released her tenth studio album “Just A Poet” in Spring 2024. The album has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year.
Lynne Hanson released her tenth studio album “Just A Poet” in Spring 2024. The album has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year.
Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
The Ottawa-based, Americana songwriter is known for her high energy roots guitar driven live performances with an authenticity that's as entertaining as it is disarming.
The Ottawa-based, Americana songwriter is known for her high energy roots guitar driven live performances with an authenticity that's as entertaining as it is disarming.
January 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
The Ottawa-based, Americana songwriter is known for her high energy roots guitar driven live performances with an authenticity that's as entertaining as it is disarming.
The Ottawa-based, Americana songwriter is known for her high energy roots guitar driven live performances with an authenticity that's as entertaining as it is disarming.
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Five years ago in early December, the Buttermaker's House was in its first stages of the restoration journey. We're now booking into 2026 as an Artist Residency after the Grand Opening in Sept 2023! Visit historicmarkerville.com/buttermaker-... for more info.
Five years ago in early December, the Buttermaker's House was in its first stages of the restoration journey. We're now booking into 2026 as an Artist Residency after the Grand Opening in Sept 2023! Visit historicmarkerville.com/buttermaker-... for more info.
2020-12-03-Back-In-Place - Markerville Photos
This week, it was time to move the Buttermaker's House back into place.This was a very stressful time for me but thanks to Warkentin Building Movers. She's home!We're planning to tackle the roof (Phas...
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December 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Five years ago in early December, the Buttermaker's House was in its first stages of the restoration journey. We're now booking into 2026 as an Artist Residency after the Grand Opening in Sept 2023! Visit historicmarkerville.com/buttermaker-... for more info.
Five years ago in early December, the Buttermaker's House was in its first stages of the restoration journey. We're now booking into 2026 as an Artist Residency after the Grand Opening in Sept 2023! Visit historicmarkerville.com/buttermaker-... for more info.
SNORRI PLUS
August 17-31, 2026 (2 wks)
Open to anyone age 30+
Early bird registration deadline ($200 USD discount) Mon, Jan 19
Final registration deadline: Mon, Mar 9
Info & links: www.snorri.is
Snorri Plus offers a rich cultural and educational program and opportunity to experience your heritage.
August 17-31, 2026 (2 wks)
Open to anyone age 30+
Early bird registration deadline ($200 USD discount) Mon, Jan 19
Final registration deadline: Mon, Mar 9
Info & links: www.snorri.is
Snorri Plus offers a rich cultural and educational program and opportunity to experience your heritage.
December 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
SNORRI PLUS
August 17-31, 2026 (2 wks)
Open to anyone age 30+
Early bird registration deadline ($200 USD discount) Mon, Jan 19
Final registration deadline: Mon, Mar 9
Info & links: www.snorri.is
Snorri Plus offers a rich cultural and educational program and opportunity to experience your heritage.
August 17-31, 2026 (2 wks)
Open to anyone age 30+
Early bird registration deadline ($200 USD discount) Mon, Jan 19
Final registration deadline: Mon, Mar 9
Info & links: www.snorri.is
Snorri Plus offers a rich cultural and educational program and opportunity to experience your heritage.
THE SNORRI PROGRAM
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 wks)
Open to Americans & Canadians of Icelandic descent ages 20-30
Scholarships available!
Application deadline: Mon, Jan 19
Details on fees, scholarship opportunities, & what’s included can be found at www.snorri.is along with links to apply online.
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 wks)
Open to Americans & Canadians of Icelandic descent ages 20-30
Scholarships available!
Application deadline: Mon, Jan 19
Details on fees, scholarship opportunities, & what’s included can be found at www.snorri.is along with links to apply online.
December 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
THE SNORRI PROGRAM
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 wks)
Open to Americans & Canadians of Icelandic descent ages 20-30
Scholarships available!
Application deadline: Mon, Jan 19
Details on fees, scholarship opportunities, & what’s included can be found at www.snorri.is along with links to apply online.
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 wks)
Open to Americans & Canadians of Icelandic descent ages 20-30
Scholarships available!
Application deadline: Mon, Jan 19
Details on fees, scholarship opportunities, & what’s included can be found at www.snorri.is along with links to apply online.
Applications are now open for 2026!
SNORRI (Icelandic descent ages 20-30)
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 weeks)
Deadline: Mon., Jan. 19
SNORRI PLUS
Aug 17-31, 2026 (2 weeks)
Open to anyone age 30+
Early bird ($200 USD discount: Mon., Jan. 19
Final deadline: Mon., Mar. 9
Details: www.snorri.is
SNORRI (Icelandic descent ages 20-30)
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 weeks)
Deadline: Mon., Jan. 19
SNORRI PLUS
Aug 17-31, 2026 (2 weeks)
Open to anyone age 30+
Early bird ($200 USD discount: Mon., Jan. 19
Final deadline: Mon., Mar. 9
Details: www.snorri.is
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Applications are now open for 2026!
SNORRI (Icelandic descent ages 20-30)
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 weeks)
Deadline: Mon., Jan. 19
SNORRI PLUS
Aug 17-31, 2026 (2 weeks)
Open to anyone age 30+
Early bird ($200 USD discount: Mon., Jan. 19
Final deadline: Mon., Mar. 9
Details: www.snorri.is
SNORRI (Icelandic descent ages 20-30)
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 weeks)
Deadline: Mon., Jan. 19
SNORRI PLUS
Aug 17-31, 2026 (2 weeks)
Open to anyone age 30+
Early bird ($200 USD discount: Mon., Jan. 19
Final deadline: Mon., Mar. 9
Details: www.snorri.is
Last Call! Deadline for Team Entries for The Spirits of Christmas Wine Raffle is DECEMBER 5TH at midnight (local time)!
Details at historicmarkerville.com/contests
Details at historicmarkerville.com/contests
December 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Last Call! Deadline for Team Entries for The Spirits of Christmas Wine Raffle is DECEMBER 5TH at midnight (local time)!
Details at historicmarkerville.com/contests
Details at historicmarkerville.com/contests
Today is Giving Tuesday, and if you’re considering making a difference, we hope you’ll think of SGSIS and Historic Markerville. Your support helps us preserve local history, create meaningful experiences, and keep our community thriving.
Visit historicmarkerville.com/donate
Thank you ❤️
Visit historicmarkerville.com/donate
Thank you ❤️
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday, and if you’re considering making a difference, we hope you’ll think of SGSIS and Historic Markerville. Your support helps us preserve local history, create meaningful experiences, and keep our community thriving.
Visit historicmarkerville.com/donate
Thank you ❤️
Visit historicmarkerville.com/donate
Thank you ❤️
The Travelling Mabels at Fensala Hall on Nov. 30, 2025 (Highlight)
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Travelling Mabels at Fensala Hall on Nov. 30, 2025 (Highlight)
We had a sold-out afternoon at Fensala Hall on November 30th as we welcomed Christmas with The Travelling Mabels! Eva Levesque, Lana Floen, Therry Lawson, Keith Floen, and John Thiel filled the hall with holiday magic and music, creating a truly memorable concert in Markerville.
December 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
We had a sold-out afternoon at Fensala Hall on November 30th as we welcomed Christmas with The Travelling Mabels! Eva Levesque, Lana Floen, Therry Lawson, Keith Floen, and John Thiel filled the hall with holiday magic and music, creating a truly memorable concert in Markerville.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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On Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025 you could make a donation and designate where it gets spent, or you could join Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society as one of our 25-Dollar-Icelanders. Visit historicmarkerville.com and click on the Giving Tuesday banner or here:
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November 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
On Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025 you could make a donation and designate where it gets spent, or you could join Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society as one of our 25-Dollar-Icelanders. Visit historicmarkerville.com and click on the Giving Tuesday banner or here:
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Register for our Wine Raffle by Dec 5, 2025 to get your team in. Follow link for info. Incomplete team? Apply online with name, email, phone and we'll help you fill the spot(s) if we can and contact you about payment at that point! Info and links: www.historicmarkerville.com/contests.html
November 29, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Register for our Wine Raffle by Dec 5, 2025 to get your team in. Follow link for info. Incomplete team? Apply online with name, email, phone and we'll help you fill the spot(s) if we can and contact you about payment at that point! Info and links: www.historicmarkerville.com/contests.html
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November 29, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Maria Dunn - Ontario Song (2021)
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Photo Credit David Williamson
This Giving Tuesday, make a difference right here in Markerville.
Choose from our upcoming music concerts and enjoy them in the New Year, or gift the experience to family and friends
Maria Dunn - Ontario Song (2021)
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Photo Credit David Williamson
This Giving Tuesday, make a difference right here in Markerville.
Choose from our upcoming music concerts and enjoy them in the New Year, or gift the experience to family and friends
November 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Maria Dunn - Ontario Song (2021)
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Photo Credit David Williamson
This Giving Tuesday, make a difference right here in Markerville.
Choose from our upcoming music concerts and enjoy them in the New Year, or gift the experience to family and friends
Maria Dunn - Ontario Song (2021)
youtu.be/e_vDPkXrB_Q?...
Photo Credit David Williamson
This Giving Tuesday, make a difference right here in Markerville.
Choose from our upcoming music concerts and enjoy them in the New Year, or gift the experience to family and friends
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November 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Our community fundraisers are a wonderful way to take part in Giving Tuesday.
Your support strengthens our community and keeps the spirit of Giving Tuesday alive all year long.
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Our community fundraisers are a wonderful way to take part in Giving Tuesday.
Your support strengthens our community and keeps the spirit of Giving Tuesday alive all year long.
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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TUFF (Paul Rumbolt & Kendra Parsons)
Battle Hymn of Love (2024)
youtu.be/bnDgCSZfeXE?...
Our community fundraisers are a wonderful way to take part in Giving Tuesday.
Your support strengthens our community and keeps the spirit of Giving Tuesday alive all year long.
TUFF (Paul Rumbolt & Kendra Parsons)
Battle Hymn of Love (2024)
youtu.be/bnDgCSZfeXE?...
Our community fundraisers are a wonderful way to take part in Giving Tuesday.
Your support strengthens our community and keeps the spirit of Giving Tuesday alive all year long.
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Volunteering at Historic Markerville is one of the most rewarding ways to give back to our community.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the generous hands and big hearts that make it all possible. Join us, and add your story to the slideshow in the years to come.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Volunteering at Historic Markerville is one of the most rewarding ways to give back to our community.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the generous hands and big hearts that make it all possible. Join us, and add your story to the slideshow in the years to come.
#GivingTuesday
#FensalaHall
This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the generous hands and big hearts that make it all possible. Join us, and add your story to the slideshow in the years to come.
#GivingTuesday
#FensalaHall
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Lynne Hanson - Light In Me (2023)
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This Giving Tuesday, make a difference right here in Markerville.
Choose from our upcoming music concerts and enjoy them in the New Year, or gift the experience to family and friends.
Lynne Hanson - Light In Me (2023)
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This Giving Tuesday, make a difference right here in Markerville.
Choose from our upcoming music concerts and enjoy them in the New Year, or gift the experience to family and friends.
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Lynne Hanson - Light In Me (2023)
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This Giving Tuesday, make a difference right here in Markerville.
Choose from our upcoming music concerts and enjoy them in the New Year, or gift the experience to family and friends.
Lynne Hanson - Light In Me (2023)
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