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AFHS Chinook News

“Photo of a couple who emigrated to Canada in 1910, via the United States – he originally from Switzerland and she from Germany – celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in Alberta in 1950”   Chinook News by Wayne Shepheard, Editor … Continue reading

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Computer Special Interest Group – Genealogy 101

The next meeting of the Alberta Family Histories Society Computer Special Interest Group will meet October 8, 2011. Date: 08 October 2011 Location: Lounge Area of the LDS Family History Centre, 17 Ave & 19A St. SW, Calgary, Alberta “Beginner Session” @ … Continue reading

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Monthly Meetings – First Monday of Month Unless Stat Holiday

AFHS holds their monthly meetings on the first Monday of the month unless there is a statutory holiday. Location: First Christian Reformed Church 3818 – 14A Street SW (map) TIME: 7 to 9 pm. Society meetings are generally held on … Continue reading

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Remembering Heather Jaremko

The Alberta Family Histories Society mourns the loss of colleague and friend Heather Jaremko. Heather was an avid volunteer and served on numerous committees and projects over the many years she was with AFHS, including her time as a director … Continue reading

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AFHS Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers

The Alberta Family History Society celebrated its 30th anniversary in June 2011.  Past president Kay Clarke shared the following words at the gathering to honour several outstanding individuals within our society. From AFHS 30th Anniversary celebrated June 6, 2011 Over … Continue reading

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