
ABOUT US
Our Mission
Our Mission
To provide a positive and inclusive environment that emphasizes social development, leadership, self-discipline, and the pursuit of excellence in the performing arts.
Our Vision
To make a positive impact in the lives of performers through unwavering commitment to musicianship, artistic development, discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and leadership.
Our Values
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Growth: We are never satisfied with the status quo , but we are always proud of what we do and who we are.
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Connection: A two-way street and requires courage, trust, and vulnerability.

Our History
1963
The all-male Medical Corps of the Prince of Wales Armories was established. Later on we rebranded as the Nothernaries Drum and Bugle Corps.
1967
The organization was sponsored by the Edmonton Eskimos (now Edmonton Elks) Football Club and Canada Dry. The organization was rebranded as the Edmonton Eskimo Wink Strutters.
1969
The organization became a non-profit and established itself as the Edmonton Strutters Drum Corps.
1977
The name changed to the 1st Canadian Regiment, and they lead with a competitive stride.
Late 1980's
Reestablished as the Edmonton Strutters Drum and Bugle Corps.
2012
The organization remerged as Impact Performing Arts.
2019
Reestablished as Northern Empire Performing Arts.