Duncan Lloyd, Ed Owen, Myrna Moulton, Bill Deptuch, Virgie Lee Millman, Judith Nickol, Connie Penner, Edward Richards, Alvin Sawatsky, Teena Williams, Helen Toews and Anja Langstraat
September 1994: Museum Society Formed
April 1995: Town of Coaldale purchased the old Mennonite Brethren Church for a museum site
November 1995: First fund-raising event held
1996: Clean-up and restoration begun
May 1999: Museum was declared an Alberta Historical Resource Site
May 2001: Official Opening
October 2002: Gift Shop opened
2004: Blacksmith shop, restoration shop, and the north gallery opened
2008: Art gallery, housed in the north gallery, opened. A baby grand piano was purchased. Inaugural University of Lethbridge concert series
2009: A large display of aboriginal artifacts completed
Membership is $10.00 per year.
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Visit the Museum soon. It's always a rewarding experience.
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Share your enthusiasm with others.
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Show your appreciation for the work accomplished.
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Attend the annual general meeting in January.
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The board of directors meets monthly.
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Become a $100 supporter and have your name displayed with other supporters on a special board (tax deductible receipts)
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Make a donation of:
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money (tax deductible receipts)
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Canadian Tire money
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items for display
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supplies to be used in the daily operation of the Museum
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Become a volunteer
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Plan to host an event or gathering at the Museum.
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Purchase a $300 plaque (in appreciation of, in memory of, in honour of) the person or occasion of your choice (tax deductible receipts)
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Advertise by corporate sponsorship.
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Leave a financial legacy to the Museum in your will.
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Endowment Fund - planned giving for estate preservation.
A variety of opportunities are available to volunteers. Those interested in volunteering any amount of time to the Museum are invited to call 403-345-3755 and leave a message. Your call will be returned. Your generous offer of time would be most appreciated.