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SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The DNA Special Interest Group is for those who are interested in using genetic genealogy as a genealogy tool. \nTopic: To be determined. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom. The meeting link will be sent out to those on the SIG distribution list a few days prior to the meeting by Linda who is one of the SIG leaders. If you are an AFHS member and would like to be added to the distribution list\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca  \nWe welcome guests\, so if you would like to join us\, send a message to communications@afhs.ab.ca \n———- \nFor more AFHS events\, please see our calendar. \nTo learn more about using DNA as a tool for genealogy\, see this website by FamilySearch.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/dna-special-interest-group-4-3-2-3/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Wayne":MAILTO:dnasig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153442
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002492-1775908800-1775923200@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-5/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153442
CREATED:20260402T012829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T012830Z
UID:10002294-1775901600-1775908800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group has two areas of focus: \n\nAll things digital that can be used for genealogy research\nThe Family Genes service offered by our Society\n\nThe Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group meets the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 am. Meetings are usually held via Zoom. \nThe topic for this meeting is Storytelling and Preserving. Your ancestors have stories to tell you\, so we will discuss how to “listen to your ancestors” and then capture the stories in digital format. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the library and you live in the Calgary area\, please just come and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca. \n—–\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/digital-genealogy-family-genes-special-interest-group-5-2-2-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim":MAILTO:webmaster@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153442
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002406-1775815200-1775829600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-8/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153442
CREATED:20250613T202143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T202143Z
UID:10002150-1775813400-1775820600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This special interest group will help you record the stories of your family research. It will meet via Zoom on the second Friday of each month beginning at 9:30 am. \nDue to the nature of this group\, we’ve decided to limit the number of participants. Please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca to see if there is any space in this group. \nSpecial Interest Groups are a member benefit for all Alberta Family Histories Society members. If you would like to attend a session as a guest\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca \n 
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/writing-special-interest-group-2/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly":MAILTO:writing@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153442
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002102-1775728800-1775743200@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our Resource Centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-open-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20260203T043645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T043646Z
UID:10002018-1775502000-1775509200@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society holds regular Board Meetings\, and AFHS members are welcome to attend! \nFor the 2025-26 year\, these meetings will be held via Zoom. \nIf you are a member and would like to attend\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca for the Zoom invitation. \nWhy attend? Board meetings are an opportunity to review progress\, present ideas\, assess risks and make strategic decisions to keep AFHS on the path to success (source). \nFor the dates and times of other AFHS Board meetings and events\, see our calendar.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-board-meeting-4/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Lane":MAILTO:president@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002491-1775304000-1775318400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-5/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250613T202944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T215446Z
UID:10002164-1775296800-1775304000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This special interest group is for those who use Family Tree Maker software or would like to learn about it. Bring your questions! We learn from each other. \nThe Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group meets on first Saturdays each month except July and August at 10 am (Edmonton time). \nAll meetings are held via Zoom\, and those on the SIG distribution list will be sent the link a few days before the meeting by Bev or Nola who are the SIG leaders. \nFor the coming year\, the newest version of this software\, 2024\, will be the main topic of discussion. We will look at features and discuss any difficulties folks are facing. The value of this SIG is that someone may be able to help or suggest a way around it. Older versions are also looked at if necessary. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If you would like to attend this meeting as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n———\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nTo learn more about Family Tree Maker software\, see the Mackiev website.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/family-tree-maker-special-interest-group/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Nola":MAILTO:ftmsig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002405-1775210400-1775224800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-8/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20251221T173715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173715Z
UID:10002545-1775203200-1775235600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/good-friday-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002101-1775124000-1775138400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our Resource Centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-open-2/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20251204T203232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T203232Z
UID:10002526-1774702800-1774710000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:CPL Coaching Program
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society partners with the Calgary Public Library to offer a coaching program. This is held the last Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 pm (except July\, August and December). Experienced library staff and AFHS volunteers will be available to provide one-on-one consultation on any aspect of genealogy or family history from getting started to busting those brick walls. Register on the CPL website.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/cpl-coaching-program/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Calgary Central Library\, 800 3 St SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Genealogy Coaching Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
GEO:51.0454696;-114.0549037
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002490-1774699200-1774713600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-5/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20260110T020250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T165756Z
UID:10002556-1774690200-1774713600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy 101
DESCRIPTION:Just getting started? Looking for basic information about doing family history? Join us for one day of introductory lessons. \nSaturday\, March 28 from 9:30 – 4 pm (doors open at 9) \n\nIn person only at the AFHS Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE)\nFree for AFHS members; $30 for non-members (Non-members can apply the $30 towards a membership if they join before April 30).\nThis program will only be offered if we have a minimum of 8 participants.\nMarch 21 is the deadline for registration.\nRegister by contacting communications@afhs.ab.ca\nThe presenters will be Bev Smith\, Marian Jones and Marion Peterson – all experienced volunteers with Alberta Family Histories Society.\n\nThe Schedule: \n\nWhy Do Genealogy\nWhat is the Difference between Genealogy and Family History?\nWho Do You Start With? BMDs  & Family Group Sheets\nWhere to Look\n\nMorning Break \n\nThe Internet as a Source / Popular Internet Sites\nCite Your Sources\nHow to Organize\nSoftware / Online Trees\n\nLunch – Bring your own bag lunch; we will offer water\, juice\, tea or coffee (1/2 hour) \n\nFun with Genealogy – a true example\nWhat is a Pedigree Chart\nGenealogy as a Puzzle – The Research Process\n\nAfternoon Break \n\nCensus Records\nTimelines\nWhat is Your Goal?\nQ&A\nTour of Resource Centre\n\nReady to register? Just send an email to Marion (communications@afhs.ab.ca) by March 21.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/genealogy-101/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith & Marion Peterson":MAILTO:basics@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002404-1774605600-1774620000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-8/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002100-1774519200-1774533600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our Resource Centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-open-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250613T201142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T201702Z
UID:10002131-1774378800-1774386000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Legacy Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This special interest group is for those who are using Legacy Family Tree software or those who want to know more about it. Bring your questions! We learn from each other. \nThe Legacy Family Tree Special Interest Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to November and January to May at 7 pm. All meetings are held via Zoom. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom. Those on the SIG distribution list will be sent the link a few days before the meeting by Bev who is the SIG leader. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If you would like to attend this meeting as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n———\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nThe popular Legacy software may be downloaded for free from https://legacyfamilytree.com/.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/legacy-special-interest-group/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev A.":MAILTO:legacysig@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260323T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20260127T013723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T145956Z
UID:10002035-1774272600-1774279800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in Ontario genealogy research\, come and join us! Meet other genealogists researching in Ontario records\, connect with those with expertise in Ontario research\, join in small group discussions\, find out about new resources\, get help with your Ontario brick walls and learn about the extensive collection of Ontario resources found at the AFHS Resource Centre. \nThe Ontario Special Interest Group meets the fourth Monday of each month (except July\, August and December) at 1:30 pm. This meeting will be held by Zoom. \nThe topic for this meeting is Ontario to Alberta: Discovering Family Histories in the U of C Digital Collections presented by Karhryn Ruddick. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the Resource Centre and you live in Calgary and area\, please just come and introduce yourself! If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. Include the name of the SIG and the date of the meeting. \n————— \nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nInteresting Ontario genealogical content can be found at the website of the Ontario Genealogical Society at https://ogs.on.ca/ \n 
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/ontario-special-interest-group-3-2/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Swan":MAILTO:ontariosig@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002489-1774094400-1774108800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-5/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20260117T211724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T211725Z
UID:10002174-1774087200-1774094400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:English/Welsh Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The English/Welsh Special Interest Group is for those researching in England or Wales. If you are doing genealogy research in either of these areas\, come join us! Our members have a wealth of information to share. \nThe English/Welsh Special Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 am. \nMeetings will be held via Zoom. \nTopic for this meeting: Occupations presented by Kelly Southworth \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the library and you live in Calgary and area\, please just come to the library and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n—– \nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nAlberta Family Histories Society is a member of the Family History Federation – an organization that supports family historians research\, especially in the United Kingdom.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/english-welsh-special-interest-group-11/
LOCATION:To be determined
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith - Eng/Wel SIG":MAILTO:englishwelshsig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002403-1774000800-1774015200@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-8/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002099-1773914400-1773928800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our Resource Centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-open-2/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20260218T202352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T202352Z
UID:10002515-1773687600-1773693000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Chit Chat Session
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society hosts a monthly “Chit Chat” session to offer a time for casual conversation. Bring your stories or questions. Share your favourite resources. Come meet others who are also passionate about family history! Invite a guest if you want\, be it a cousin\, neighbour or co-worker. \nThe topic for this session is “Luck.” Please bring a story about a lucky ancestor or relative\, or a time when your family was lucky. Maybe they had the “luck of the Irish!” \nThese sessions are held by Zoom. Please register for the meeting using this link. \n——– \nFor more AFHS events\, see our calendar
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-chit-chat-session-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Kelly":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002488-1773489600-1773504000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-5/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250617T230512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T023526Z
UID:10002293-1773482400-1773489600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group has two areas of focus: \n\nAll things digital that can be used for genealogy research\nThe Family Genes service offered by our Society\n\nThe Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group meets the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 am. Meetings are usually held via Zoom. \nThe topic for this Digital Genealogy Special Interest Group meeting is: Doing YouTube Videos.\nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the library and you live in the Calgary area\, please just come and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca. \n—–\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/digital-genealogy-family-genes-special-interest-group-5-2-2/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim":MAILTO:webmaster@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002402-1773396000-1773410400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-8/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260313T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250613T202143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T202143Z
UID:10002149-1773394200-1773401400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This special interest group will help you record the stories of your family research. It will meet via Zoom on the second Friday of each month beginning at 9:30 am. \nDue to the nature of this group\, we’ve decided to limit the number of participants. Please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca to see if there is any space in this group. \nSpecial Interest Groups are a member benefit for all Alberta Family Histories Society members. If you would like to attend a session as a guest\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca \n 
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/writing-special-interest-group-2/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly":MAILTO:writing@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002098-1773309600-1773324000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our Resource Centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-open-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T153443
CREATED:20260104T170202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214217Z
UID:10002058-1773082800-1773090000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Society Meeting is our regular meeting for all members\, usually held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are welcome to attend! \nTopic: Indigenous Research at Library and Archives Canada \nDescription: Join Jeannie Buchanan Breit from Library and Archives Canada for this online workshop and learn how to search genealogy records about First Nations\, Inuit and the Métis Nation. Discover how to access collections and digitized records\, and receive advice and assistance for conducting your research. \nWeather permitting\, this meeting will be a hybrid Zoom meeting held at our Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE in the Heritage Square building). If you are in Calgary and area\, we’d love to have you join us in person. To attend via Zoom\, please use this registration link. \nWe welcome guests! \n——- \nFor more AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nTo see our other two society websites\, browse to https://albertaancestors.ca or https://familygenes.ca.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-society-meeting-12/
LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Society Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Alberta Family Histories Society":MAILTO:info@afhs.ab.ca
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