Photo: The Stettler and District History Book Committee held a book launch Jan. 17 at the public library. Guests could pre-order a copy of the book, heard about the origins of the book and participated in a history trivia contest. Rural Alberta Report/S.Salkeld

Update Feb. 3, 2026:

The pre-order deadline for books has been changed to Apr. 30

The deadline for donations, family tribute and businesses has been chanegd to Apr. 1

The Stettler and District History Book Committee hosted a launch event Jan. 17 at the Stettler Public Library, where volunteers shared insights into their research and development of the new local history book. Guests including County of Stettler Reeve Larry Clarke and Town of Stettler Mayor Gord Lawlor delivered greetings to those in attendance. The book itself is a comprehensive multi-volume record of the region’s heritage from the late 1800s to the present, featuring thousands of pages of historical narrative, more than 1,200 family stories, and extensive coverage of local businesses and organizations. The project was created to preserve and celebrate the community’s story for current and future generations.