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]

2018 Holiday/Closure Schedule:

 * June 28 to September 4 - By appointment only - please call Lisa at 780-352-7881 or email [mailto:AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]
 * December 20 to January 8 (2019)

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 6:35pm.

Class times are as indicated. Our PowerPoint/hands-on presentations are offered on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, except during holidays.
 * January 2018:
 * Jan 10 - CLASS @ 1:30pm & 6:45pm: Find-Take-Teach, Getting Started & Descendancy Research
 * See below for other details
 * Jan 17 - Strategies for Finding an Ancestor Through Descendancy Research -by Judy Sharp (18 min)
 * This is a great video for learning to do Descendancy research on FamilySearch.org, Findarecord.com and Puzzilla.org!
 * Jan 24 - What Every Family Tree User Should Know about Name Finding Apps -by Kathryn Grant (73 min)
 * Learn about the role of name-finding applications and the misconceptions to their functions.
 * Jan 31 - Five Reasons You Are Not Finding Your Ancestor -by Crista Cowan (30 min)
 * You have searched and searched and are still coming up empty when looking for information about a particular family line. Join Crista Cowan for a look at five possible reasons why you might not be finding your ancestor. Even one of them could provide you with the spark of an idea you need to bust right through that genealogy brick wall.
 * February 2018:
 * Feb 7 - Checking the Person Page for Accuracy in FamilySearch FamilyTree -by Kathryn Grant (40 min)
 * Make sure your hard work is accurately reflected on your ancestors person page. This webinar goes over some very useful tips to help out.
 * Feb 14 - CLASS @ 1:30pm & 6:35pm: Descendancy Research Techniques continued...
 * We will learn to use the Descendancy view in FamilySearch FamilyTree to find our Descendants.
 * See below for other details.
 * Feb 21 - Can a DNA Test Help Your Find Your Ancestors or Relatives? -by James Tanner (52 min)
 * Learn about the role of name-finding applications and the misconceptions to their functions.
 * Feb 28 - CLASS @ 1:30pm & 6:35pm: Puzzilla for Descendancy Research
 * Come and learn how to use Puzzilla as another tool for finding Descendants.
 * See below for other details.

CLASSES:
WHO: Anyone, at any skill level, who would like to refresh/learn Family History skills.

WHAT: Come to a hands-on, professional PowerPoint lesson with step-by-step handouts and lots of personal help.

WHEN: Mark your calendars for the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month! @ 1:30 pm and 6:35 pm.

WHERE: At the Wetaskiwin Family History Center.

WHY:  Because whether you are a beginner or even if you have a full working knowledge of Family History Work, there is always something new to learn!

***BRING YOUR LAPTOP (BEST) 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 December 2017:
 * The 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Access Newspaper Archives
 * Alexander Street Press, American Civil War
 * American Ancestors - Library Rights
 * Ancestry - Institution Versions
 * ArkivDigital
 * FamNet
 * Findmypast - Institution Version
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition
 * Paper Trail​
 * ProQuest Obituary Listings
 * Puzzilla - Premium Services
 * World Vital Records
 * 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