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 looking for a specific piece of information, please come by and let us help you with your family history!

(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 (leave message)

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 also 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 (leave message) or email [mailto:AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]

2019 Holiday/Closure Schedule:

 * June 27 to September 3 - Enjoy your summer break!
 * December 19 to January 7 (2020) - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Upcoming Events

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

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

Webinars run as required - available throughout our open hours.

Class times are as indicated:


 * OCTOBER 2019:
 * Oct 2 - CLASS @ 6:30pm: Indexing Challenge
 * Come and participate in the Gateway Stake-Wide Indexing Event. Bring your laptop or use the computers. Receive personal help if needed.
 * Oct 9 - Webinar: Using Helper Resources for Discover-Gather-Connect ~by Kathryn Grant (38 min)
 * Kathryn shows us how to utilize FamilySearch helper resources to guide others in discovery experiences.
 * Oct 16 - Webinar: DNA Testing: MtDNA and Y DNA ~by Sarah Stoddard (38 min)
 * Sarah explains the specifics of Y DNA and Mt DNA testing and how they can help your research.
 * Oct 23 -16th ANNIVERSARY EVENT @ 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30pm: Family History Escape Room
 * WE are excited to celebrate our 16th Anniversary and invite you to experience our Escape Room. Size is limited, so please contact Lisa or Patty to book. See below for contact information.
 * Oct 30 - Webinar: Preserving Family History in Fun & Modern Ways ~by Olivia Jewell (65 min)
 * Olivia Jewell shares with us how to share and preserve family history.


 * NOVEMBER 2019:
 * Nov 6 -Webinar: Super Maximizing Maps for Genealogy ~by James Tanner (62 min)
 * James Tanner teaches us all the tips and tricks of maps.
 * Nov 13 - Webinar: Getting the Most from FamilySearch Family Tree: Understanding Tree Views ~by Kathryn Grant (36 min)
 * Kathryn Grant compares different ways to view your family tree in FamilySearch's Family Tree and shows us advantages and disadvantages of each tree view
 * Nov 20 - CLASS @ 6:30pm: The Story of Your Ancestor - Using Timelines
 * Please come prepared to share a brief story of your ancestor (5-8 minutes) using your research and the Timeline feature on familysearch.org. Bring laptop, tablet or digital files. This is a follow up to a previous class. Previous attendance not required. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from others and share what you know!
 * Nov 27 -Webinar: Thanks for the Memories: Basics of the FamilySearch Gallery ~by Kathryn Grant (45 min)
 * Kathryn Grant goes over the basics of FamilySearch Memories Gallery.





COME & JOIN THE LEARNING!

If you have any requests for topics for webinars, please call Lisa at 780-352-7881 or email [mailto:ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]

If you have any requests for topics for classes, please call Patty at 780-387-6759 or email [mailto:ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net ab_wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]

Collections

 * We have a number of microfilms 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 February 2019:
 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers Digital Archive
 * Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War: Research Database | Letters and diaries | Images, Photographs, Posters, and Ephemera Social and Cultural History
 * American Ancestors - Library Rights
 * Ancestry - Institution Versions: U.S. | Australia | Canada | Germany | Sweden | United Kingdom
 * ArkivDigital
 * FamNet
 * Findmypast - Institution Version
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition
 * Newspaper Archive
 * Paper Trail
 * 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 (5 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
 * 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