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: 
 * 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: 6:15pm - 8:15pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
 * 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]

2016 Holiday/Closure Schedule: 


 * July 1 to September 6 - By appointment only - please call Lisa at 780-352-7881 or email [mailto:AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]
 * Wednesday, September 14
 * December 16 to January 3 (2017)

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

 * October 2016: (Webinars begin at 6:30 on Wednesdays and on Thursdays they will run each hour starting at 10am.)
 * Oct 5 & 6 - Building a Genealogy Research Toolbox by Thomas MacEntee (44 min)
 * Oct 12 & 13 - Bullet Journaling.This class will be taught by Patty on Wed at 6:45pm. (Also on Thursday if there is interest. Please let Lisa or Patty know. See contact information above.)


 * Oct 19 & 20 - Proven Methodology for Using Google for Genealogy by Lisa Louise Cook (57 min)
 * Oct 26 & 27 - Become a Master Searcher on Ancestry by Anne Mitchell (58 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. e.g. Ancestry, FindMyPast, My Heritage, etc.
 * All our computers access the free FamilySearch database which contains many millions of names linked into families.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 4 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 on the wi-fi network
 * 1 stand alone printer
 * 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
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 * 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
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 * 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