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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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:

Address:


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

Phone:  E-mail: [mailto:ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]
 * 1-780-352-3866 (during open hours)
 * Outside of open hours, please call Lisa at 780-352-7881

Open Hours:


 * ***NEW HOURS FOR 2017***
 * Wednesday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
 * Wednesday: 6:15pm - 8:15pm
 * Parking for the center is on the street at the front of the building - south side. Please use front door and knock loudly or ring buzzer or call 780-352-3866 during open hours.
 * 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]
 * December 14 to January 2 (2018)

Upcoming Events

 * We are happy to give you a tour anytime! Come by to see the newly updated (Sept 2016) "Discovery" Center. We redesigned our main computer/research room and added new rooms for microfilm viewing, webinars, a kid's activity center and classroom.

Class Schedule

 * January 2017: (Webinars will run each hour starting at 10am, last view for daytime is 2pm. For the evening they will begin at 6:45pm.)
 * Jan 4 - Success Tips for Getting Started with Family History -by Kathryn Grant (40 min)
 * Jan 11 - It's Time to Stop the Anxiety and Guilt over Family History -by Jean Naisbitt (41 min)
 * Jan 18 - 6:45pm only - CLASS: Preserving Your Personal Records: Tips from an Archivist -by Rachel Knudsen [City of Wetaskiwin Archivist]
 * Jan 25 - Answers Hiding in Plain Sight: Using What You Know to Discover What You Don’t Know -by Kathryn Grant (50 min)
 * If you have any requests for topics, please call Lisa at 780-352-7881.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * We also 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, My Heritage, etc.
 * Current list as of November 2016:
 * The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive
 * Access Newspaper Archives
 * Alexander Street Press, American Civil War
 * American Ancestors
 * Ancestry.com​
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * 1911 British Census
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint Premium
 * MyHeritage—Library Edition
 * Paper Trail​
 * ProQuest Obituary Listings
 * Puzzilla
 * 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 (uploads 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.

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