Wetaskiwin Alberta Family History Centre

There is no cost to visit the Wetaskiwin Family History Center or to use the computers, equipment or free premium websites. It is open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. Whether you are just beginning or are [[File:Wetaskiwin Wiki Photo.JPG|800x800px| Wetaskiwin Family History Center.  Park on street and come to the front door.
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(Please bring a USB stick if you want to copy vital information for your personal use.)

Our Centre is Fragrance Free! We have some staff and patrons who are very allergic. Please be considerate!

Location &amp; Map:
Address:


 * 5410 36 Avenue
 * Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2R6
 * Canada
 * (Link to map using Google )

Phone:

 * 1-780-352-3866 (during open hours)
 * Outside of open hours, please call Lisa at 780-352-7881

E-mail:

 * [mailto:ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]

OPEN HOURS:

 * Wednesday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
 * Wednesday: 6:15pm - 8:15pm
 * Parking for the center for daytime hours is on the street at the front of the building - south side. Please use the center/main front door and knock loudly or ring buzzer or call 780-352-3866 during open hours. For evening hours, parking is in the parking lot on the north side of the building.
 * For appointments outside of our regular hours, please call Lisa at 780-352-7881 or email [mailto:AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]

2017 Holiday/Closure Schedule:

 * June 29 to September 5 - By appointment only - please call Lisa at 780-352-7881 or email [mailto:AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]
 * October 17 to October 28 - CLOSED for building maintenance.
 * December 21 to January 9 (2018)

Upcoming Events

 * We are happy to give you a tour anytime! We have a computer/research room and rooms for microfilm viewing, webinars, a children's activity center and classroom.

CLASS/WEBINAR SCHEDULE
Please be FRAGRANCE FREE! Staff and patrons have severe allergies.

Webinars run at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 6:45pm.

Class times are as indicated. Our PowerPoint presentations will run the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
 * November 2017:
 * Nov 1 - Basic Series Part 1 - Getting Started with FamilySearch FamilyTree -by James Tanner (49 min)
 * This webinar introduces you to FamilySearch and some other resources to help you get started with your family history work.
 * Nov 8 - CLASS @ 1:30pm & 6:45pm: Back to Basics @familysearch.org -Presenter: Linda Callahan
 * See below for details.
 * Nov 15 - What Every Family Tree User Should Know about Name Finding Apps -by Kathryn Grant (73 min)
 * Learn about the role name-finding applications and the misconceptions to their functions.
 * Nov 22 - Basic Series Part 2 - Communicating What You Know about Your Genealogy -by James Tanner (48 min)
 * Introductory webinar showing how to input information into FamilySearch.org Additional information can be found at thefhguide.com.
 * Nov 29 - Basic Series Part 3 - Beginning Descendancy Research -by James Tanner (53 min)
 * This webinar goes over how to get started with descendancy research and why it is beneficial.
 * December 2017:
 * Dec 6 - Basic Series Part 4 - Adding Sources to the FamilyTree -by James Tanner (48 min)
 * This webinar introduces the purpose and function of adding sources to the FamilySearch Family Tree.
 * Dec 13 - CLASS @ 1:30pm & 6:45pm: Back to Basics @familysearch.org Part 2
 * See below for details.
 * Dec 20 - FamilyTree Reason Statements Made Easy -by Kathryn Grant (38 min)
 * Reason Statements are important to help other researchers follow your thought process. See what tips Kathryn has to taking the difficulty out of generating a reason statement.

CLASS:  BACK TO BASICS @familysearch.org - Part 2
WHO: Anyone, at any skill level, who would like to refresh/learn FamilySearch skills. (Even if you missed Part 1, you will still find good information, so please come!)

WHAT: A hands-on class, working at YOUR skill level, to walk through the basics and the new features of familysearch.org.

WHERE: At the Family History Center

WHEN: December 13, 2017 @ 1:30 pm and 6:45 pm

WHY:  Because even if you have a full working knowledge of FamilySearch, there is always something new to learn!

HOW: A professional, hands-on PowerPoint lesson with step-by-step handouts, will walk you through the basic A-Zs of familysearch.org.

Bring your laptop or device if you have one!

COME & JOIN THE LEARNING!

If you have any requests for topics for webinars, please call Lisa at 780-352-7881.

If you have any requests for topics for classes, please call Patty at 780-387-6759.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog:
 * We have a number of microfilms on long term loan that can be viewed if the person that ordered them is not using them.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives FREE access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. (See Premium websites available in the Family History Center Services Portal ) e.g. Ancestry, Findmypast, MyHeritage, etc.
 * Current list as of April 2017:
 * The 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Alexander Street Press, American Civil War
 * American Ancestors - Library Rights
 * Ancestry - Institution Versions
 * ArkivDigital
 * Findmypast - Institution Version
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition
 * Newspaper Archive
 * Paper Trail​
 * ProQuest Obituary Listings
 * Puzzilla - Premium Services
 * All our computers access the free FamilySearch database which contains many millions of names linked into families.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 6 computers (2 with free access to the premium subscription-based websites) (Please bring a USB stick so you can copy vital information for your personal use.)
 * 1 printer / scanner / copier (upload memories directly to FamilySearch FamilyTree)
 * 1 microfilm reader
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * Patrons may also use their own laptops/devices on our Wi-Fi network for personal use.

Center Services
Staff Research Specialties

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Resources in the Local Area

 * Wetaskiwin Branch, AGS (Alberta Genealogical Society) - http://www.abgenealogy.ca/wetaskiwin-branch
 * City of Wetaskiwin Archives - https://www.wetaskiwin.ca/Index.aspx?NID=107

Links

 * Alberta Emigration and Immigration
 * Alberta Churches, Archives, and Societies (National Institute)
 * Alberta Vital Records (National Institute)
 * Alberta, Canada Genealogy
 * Alberta Probate Records
 * Alberta Societies
 * Alberta Museums, Libraries, and Archives (National Institute)
 * Alberta Funeral Homes