Red Deer Alberta Family History Centre

The Red Deer Family History Centre is open to the public and all services are free of charge. Whether you are just starting to trace your roots or looking to access our extensive resources, our volunteer staff are available to help. Everyone is welcome.

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 3002 47th Ave Red Deer AB T4N 3P1 Canada
 * (Link to map using Google)

Phone: 1 403-358-5473 during open hours

E-mail: [mailto:ab_reddeer@familyhistorymail.org ab_reddeer@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours:

Please note that due to COVID-19, the Center is currently CLOSED until further notice. Please text or phone 587-877-6655 for more information or help.

Regular hours: Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Holiday Schedule



Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, such as:
 * Ancestry Institution Version
 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * ArkivDigital Online -- Swedish genealogy
 * Findmypast -- 1.7 billion international family history records from the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and beyond with records going back to 1200. New collections are added every month,
 * Fold3.com -- Convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
 * Puzzilla Premium
 * and more.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 desktop computers with FamilySearch internet access and premium sites through FHC Portal
 * Ports for laptop connectivity to Family History Center Portal resources. Patrons may bring their own laptops for note-taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs, with the disclaimer that the owner is responsible for the security of the device.
 * Printer, Scanner, Copier
 * 1 microfiche reader and 2 overhead microfilm readers (please phone ahead to confirm they are in working order)

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Volunteer at the Centre
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