The Salem Mennonite congregation near Tofield, Alberta began services and formally organized in 1910. The first building was occupied in 1911, with subsequent building programs in 1915, 1926 and 1954. Bishop N. E. Roth is considered the founding leader of the group; he was among the first group of immigrants from Nebraska. The congregation was initially organized under the Western Amish Mennonite Conference based in the United States. With the arrival of more settlers, including most of the Mayton, Alberta Mennonite congregation, the group joined the Alberta-Saskatchewan Mennonite Conference. An mission outreach at Round Hill was maintained for a time.

In 1925 there were 140 members; in 1950, 212; in 1965, 301; in 1975, 268; in 1985, 233; in 1995, 330; in 2000 249. The congregation has been affiliated with the Western Amish Mennonite Conference (1910-15), Northwest Mennonite Conference (1915-) and the Mennonite Church. The language of worship is English.

Pastoral leaders prior to 1960 included N.E. Roth (bishop, 1911-1939), J.K. Lehman, John B. Stauffer, Milo D. Stutzman, Paul L. Voegtlin and Harold Boettger.

The church's address is R. R. 3,  Tofield, AB, T0B 4J0. (780) 663-3633. The building is located five km east, fifteen km south. Minister Richard Payne served in 2002 as a congregational leader.

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