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The AFHS Projects Committee needs transcribers!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Dawn Turner

Transcribers needed. Help the Projects Committee record newspaper births, marriages and deaths (BMD) announcements. Work from home! Do as little or as much as you’d like (every little bit helps). Have fun adding to the Alberta Family Histories Society’s databases. … Continue reading →

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Resources for Irish Research

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Dawn Turner

Recently, renowned Alberta genealogist Lyn Meehan gave a talk at one of our general meetings. The topic was Irish Resources and it turns out we have ALL the books she recommends in our own AFHS library! Irish Genealogy: A record … Continue reading →

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Conference Keepers

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Dawn Turner

Ever wish you could find all the news on upcoming genealogy conferences in one place? Well now you can! This little site promises to be “a website designed to compile all genealogy and family history related conferences in one place.” … Continue reading →

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Social media and AFHS

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Dawn Turner

Did you know the Alberta Family Histories Society has a Facebook presence? A Twitter account? Google+ and Youtube? Well, we do! You should check them us out. Here are links to our pages: Facebook Twitter Google+ Youtube And join the … Continue reading →

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Quick Reference “QR” Codes – A great way to share more information in tiny spaces

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dawn Turner

Quick Reference (QR) codes, those little squares with digital-looking maze-like patterns in them, are popping up in more and more places these days. Now genealogists are finding they can use them to share a lot of information in very small … Continue reading →

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