Historic Markerville

📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MARKERVILLE?

Historic Markerville has FREE family events happening all summer long, including Canada Day, Icelandic Day Celebrations, Supper & Song, and Cream Day! We’re also home to community favourites such as Show ’N Shine, Artists on the Avenue, and Pioneer Days with MVMC.

Add in our Artists-in-Residence presentations, the Fensala Hall Concert Series during the fall and winter months, and Christmas in Markerville, and there’s always something happening. We know it can be hard to keep track of it all!

To make sure you don’t miss your favourite Historic Markerville events, here are a few ways to stay informed:

👍 Like and Follow us on Facebook: .markerville
• See upcoming events, reminders, photos, and event highlights.

📌 Bookmark our Events Page:
https://www.historicmarkerville.com/events
• Updated regularly with new events, schedule changes, and additions throughout the year.

📧 Subscribe to our Events Mailing List:
https://www.historicmarkerville.com/contact
• Receive event reminders in your inbox, plus notifications about any last-minute pop-up events.

🍦 Visit the Markerville Creamery for a delicious meal or ice cream treat
• Check out the Kaffistofa bulletin board.
• Watch for event posters on the outdoor community bulletin board while you’re exploring the hamlet.

🤖 Or ask your favourite Algorithmic Imp:
“What events are coming up in Markerville, Alberta?”

We look forward to seeing you in Historic Markerville this season!

Mark your calendars for this Saturday!

Icelandic Independence Day Celebrations in Historic Markerville is coming up Saturday, June 13, starting at noon in the Creamery Courtyard.

"The Republic of Iceland was formed on June 17, 1944, aligning with the birth date of Jón Sigurðsson, a key leader early in the fight for independence."
You can read more of the history here:
https://markervillephotos.com/republic-of-iceland-1944/

2026 Alberta Literary Awards Winners – Writers' Guild of Alberta The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards. The Alberta Literary Awards were created by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta in 1982 to recognize excellence in writing by Alberta authors. Entries are judged by an independent jury recruited by th...

Doesn’t this sound like fun!

Join us as we celebrate Jon Sigurdsson Day in Manitoba on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30 PM at The Scandinavian Cultural Centre - 764 Erin Street in Winnipeg.

Enjoy performances by Sol James and Kerrine Wilson with Katrin Nielsdóttir, greetings from Mayor Scott Gillingham, the Consul General of Iceland in Winnipeg Dr. Vilhjálmur Wiium, and representatives from the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba and the newly appointed Fjallkona 2026.

There will also be Icelandic hotdogs, Vínarterta, crafts and activities for kids, and fun for the whole family!

Free entry and open to all! Cultural Centre Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE See less

Found on a thread where folks are explaining what some of the mystery symbols on your vehicles’ dashboard are.
Now, I doubt they are bringing Skera, the boat that Regin and Steinar built, but the Ulfraendi WILL be in Markerville on June 13th to take part in our Icelandic Independence Day Celebrations!

The end of the rainbow is in Markerville! (Both ends, in fact. 🌈 )

"WE WANT TO THANK all of the folks who joined us today for our River Walk! Despite the rain, we had so much fun sharing our findings, and listening to some local takes about the Medicine River. We’ll miss you, Markerville! 🇮🇸🩵 "
- SIGNY & RAKEL

A dozen hardy souls gathered at the Buttermaker’s House on the afternoon of June 4 to take part in the Interactive River Walk led by our current artists-in-residence, Signy Holm and Rakel Holm.

As we strolled along the Medicine River, the group shared stories and memories of Markerville while visiting several locations that Signy and Rakel have been exploring during their residency. Along the way, they introduced us to the quarter-metre-square quadrat sampling they have been using to observe and document the landscape.

While science often measures and records the natural world in numbers and data, many participants had cameras in hand, capturing the beauty of the river, the trails, and the quiet moments we encountered along the way. It was a wonderful afternoon of observation, conversation, and connection with the place we call home.

📣 REMINDER: Join us tomorrow, June 4, for an INTERACTIVE RIVER WALK with artists-in-residence Signy and Rakel!

📍 Meet at the Buttermaker’s House
🕐 1:00 PM

We caught up with Signy and Rakel this evening. Despite the rainy weather, they’ve been busy exploring the shores of the Medicine River and Tindastoll Creek—walking, mapping, collecting, and documenting objects in preparation for tomorrow’s River Walk experience.

Their advice? Dress for the weather! Waterproof footwear is recommended, though not essential. We’ll be staying on established trails, but anyone feeling adventurous is welcome to explore some of the wetter areas in search of interesting artefacts and discoveries.

We hope you’ll join us for this unique opportunity to experience the landscape through the artists’ eyes.

📷 Photos:
• Rakel Haley Holm and Signy Holm displaying handmade paper markers used to flag areas of interest. The decorated paper is strung with twine made from locally grown rhubarb.
• Rakel sharing some of the artefacts collected along the Medicine River.