Strathcona County Museum & Archives

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

As a small museum, Strathma rarely makes use of “big data” AI. What we do use AI for is accessibility – specifically by using OCR (optical character recognition) tools to make handwritten documents more readable for both humans and screen-reading technology. OCR greatly increases the speed at which our archives team can make handwritten documents more accessible.

As you can see in our photo, however, most OCR tools aren’t perfect, and it’s up to humans to correct any mistakes the AI makes. AI processes, including AI-assisted OCR, still require a human touch!

05/29/2026

June is packed at Strathma!

From Garden Explorers and Pride at Strathma to workshops, trivia, Strathma Saturdays, and our Multiculturalism Festival, there is lots happening this month.

Full details and registration at strathma.ca

05/28/2026

Garden Explorers starts this Friday! 🌱

Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.

It’s free and drop-in — we can’t wait to see you!

Just a note: there won’t be a program on June 5.

05/27/2026

Cree: The People’s Language is still on display at Strathma until August 31.

This travelling exhibit introduces visitors to Cree, one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in Canada. Through colourful panels, maps, photos, and information, the exhibit explores topics such as the syllabic writing system, word formation, animacy, and the future of Cree.

The exhibit is on loan from the Canadian Language Museum, and we’re grateful to have it here for the community to visit.

Stop by during museum hours if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet.

For more information, visit strathma.ca

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients.

From cultural champions to community caregivers, these individuals and organizations are helping shape Strathcona County through compassion, dedication, and impact. Read more: https://www.strathcona.ca/council-county/news/news/2026/5/25/announcing-the-2026-strathcona-county-awards-of-excellence-recipients/

05/23/2026

This June, the Strathcona County Museum & Archives will host a Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebration. The event will have vendors from various community groups, organizations, and local businesses. We're still looking for vendors and volunteers to help us make this event a success! If you're interested, fill out the form on our website at strathma.ca/multiculturalismday or email [email protected]

05/23/2026

We’re excited to welcome Strathcona County Museum & Archives to our Trade Show at our Alberta Seniors Week Celebration!

Do you remember the days when grain elevators dotted the prairies? Stop by the Strathcona County Museum & Archives’ booth at our Seniors Week Celebration on Monday, June 1, in the Agora to learn more about what they offer to seniors and our community.

Don’t miss their presentation: Prairie Sentinels: How Grain Elevators Shaped Alberta | 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in Meeting Room 2.

LIMITED SPACES! Register today!
https://strathcona.weseniors.ca/ab-seniors-week-celebration4

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

This June, the Strathcona County Museum & Archives will be hosting a Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebration 🎉

From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the day will bring together community groups, organizations, cultural participants, and local businesses to celebrate the many cultures that make up Strathcona County. Stop by to enjoy games, performances, and snacks, all available for free throughout the day!

Mark your calendars and get ready to have fun!