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OUR MISSION

We facilitate storytelling and
enable experiential learning,
building a sense of community and
sharing authentic and compelling
stories of Millet and District.

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Dr. Robert R. Janes Award 

We are honoured to be the winner of the Alberta Museums Association's Dr. Robert R. Janes Award for Social Sustainability in 2025. This award is designed to recognize, support, and further the work of museums that are solving community issues and promoting health and well-being. Together with the AMA, our ambitious goal is to create vibrant and sustainable communities by investing in programs that effect real social and environmental change, and which have the potential to create public benefit on a larger scale.

OUR STORY

​​The Millet and District Historical Society was registered as a Society on February 25, 1977, to write the Tales & Trails local history book. We became a charity in 1985 when the Millet and District Museum and Exhibit Room opened. It's purpose was to: maintain, preserve, further develop and expand Millet's cultural resources and to ensure them for future generations by operating the Millet and District Museum. The museum is in the service of society and of it's development, and open to the public which acquires, conserves researches, communicates and exhibits, for purposes of study, education and enjoyment, material evidence of Millet and thirteen surrounding school district's people and their environment. The Society operates the Millet Archives within the Museum.

Meet Our Team

The Millet & District Museum & Archives is run by the Millet & District Historical Society, a volunteer board. We have two permanent contract staff and a variety of seasonal staff. Scroll through the gallery below to see our staff and Board of Directors.

Thank You to Our Sponsors 

Town of Millet

  • Operational Funding 

  • Family & Community Support Services Grant 

County of Wetaskiwin

  • Family & Community Support Services Grant 

  • Recreation Grant 

Young Canada Works 

  • Young Canada Works in Heritage 

  • Young Canada Works Building Careers in Heritage 

Alberta Museums Association

  • Professional Training and Support 

  • Institutional Grant 

Archives Society of Alberta

  • Professional Training and Support 

Edmonton Community Foundation Phyllis Arnold Learning Fund: Scharff Archives Grant

Thank You to Our Sponsors for Supporting Our 2025 Murder Mystery Fundraiser!

Sponsors & Suppliers

Band: The Wright Laws - discounted rate

Best Copy Shop (Leduc) - donated printing

BBQ Shoppe (Leduc) - museum purchased full hog

Cam the Caterer - time donated

Grumpy Gramps Boots BBQ Sauce - donated taste testing at event​

​Korked U-Vin (Leduc) - museum purchased wine

Leanne's Bar & Grill (Millet) - time and staff donated

Tarot Card Reader: Kim Star Reiki (Calgary) - time donated

Town of Millet - waiver of fees for Millet Agriplex banquet hall​​​​​​

Photo Creations - time and use of photo booth donated by Daniel Branco

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Special Thanks

Christina Max and Pipestone Flyer

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Silent Auction Items Donated by

Cindy at Crème de la Cakes

Colleen Heslop

County of Wetaskiwin

Dennis Nguyen (owner) & Tu Phuong (manager) at Millet Dental Clinic

Donald and Randi Williams at Drain Tech

Elaine Elderkin at Little Royal Framing

Karien Rempel at Millet Liquor Store 'N' More

Kate Correia Schellenberg

Lotus Massage & Wellness

Millet Mini Storage

Polly High at Tree-Dee Wood Burnt Art Creations

Starbucks Wetaskiwin

​Sid (manager) at Fas Gas Plus

Tracey Leavitt (curator) at Millet Museum

Wetaskiwin Farmer's Market

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Special Thanks to Purchases of Whole TablesColleen Arnott

Crème de la Cakes

Kim Star Reiki/Mary Hegge

​Millet & District Recreational & Agricultural Society

Millet Liquor Store 'N' More

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Best Dressed Man Contest

Winner: Mike Ainsworth

Prize provided by Morey Allers (car detail kit)

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Best Dressed Woman Contest

Winner: Pat Hughes

Prize provided by Rita-Anne and Curtis Fuss (Fifth Avenue Collection $25 gift certificate and nail file)

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Heads & Tails

Winner: Shirley Cooper

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Fundraising Committee

Kate Correia Schellenberg - Chair

Dale Winkler

Pamela MC

Shirley Cooper

Susie Petrisor

Maggie Peterson

Mary Hegge

Tracey Leavitt

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 Staff

Maggie, Maegen, Natalie
Tracey Leavitt

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Volunteers

Blake

Ellen Hartman

Isaac

Ivan Leavitt

Kim Star

Liam Winkler

Lynn Carwell
Morey Allers

Skylar Schellenberg - Security

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Millet & District Museum & Archives logo; a red fire wagon.

The Millet and District Museum, Archives and Visitor Information Centre is located on Treaty 6 Territory, and Métis Region IV. The Millet Museum Board, Staff, Volunteers, and Members acknowledge that we are privileged to live and work on this land, which has been and continues to be a gathering place and space for the Maskwacis Nēhiyaw (Bear Hills Cree), Niitsítapi (Blackfoot), Nakoda (Stony), Dene (Athabascan), Métis, and many other distinct Indigenous Peoples. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of what is now known as Canada. 

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