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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 Petwin Atrium Commons building (formerly known as Heritage Square 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-7/2026-08-22/
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:20260827T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260615T142059
CREATED:20260529T225520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T225520Z
UID:10003322-1787824800-1787839200@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building (formerly known as Heritage Square 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-6/2026-08-27/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260829T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260615T142059
CREATED:20260529T225716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T225716Z
UID:10003340-1787997600-1788012000@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building (formerly known as Heritage Square 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-7/2026-08-29/
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:20260901T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260615T142059
CREATED:20260606T160625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T160819Z
UID:10003375-1788289200-1788296400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society holds regular Board Meetings\, and AFHS members are welcome to attend! \nWhenever weather permits\, these meetings will hybrid meetings held at our Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE in Calgary). \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-6/
LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon White%2C President":MAILTO:president@afhs.ab.ca
GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260903T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260615T142059
CREATED:20260529T152420Z
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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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-2/2026-09-03/
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:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142059
CREATED:20260529T155130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T155130Z
UID:10003227-1788523200-1788537600@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-4/2026-09-04/
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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DTSTAMP:20260615T142059
CREATED:20260529T142510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T142510Z
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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-5/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Nola":MAILTO:ftmsig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142059
CREATED:20260529T154115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T154115Z
UID:10003144-1788609600-1788624000@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building (formerly known as Heritage Square 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-3/2026-09-05/
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:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T152420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152420Z
UID:10003022-1789034400-1789048800@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-2/2026-09-10/
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:20260911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260606T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T161729Z
UID:10003391-1789119000-1789126200@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/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly":MAILTO:writing@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T155130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T155130Z
UID:10003228-1789128000-1789142400@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building (formerly known as Heritage Square8500 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-4/2026-09-11/
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:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T142646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T142646Z
UID:10002946-1789207200-1789214400@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 is to be announced. \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/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim":MAILTO:webmaster@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T154115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T154115Z
UID:10003145-1789214400-1789228800@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building (formerly known as Heritage Square 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-3/2026-09-12/
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:20260913T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260913T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T144248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T144248Z
UID:10002980-1789302600-1789309800@afhs.ab.ca
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. It usually meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm except for July\, August and May (because of Mother’s Day). \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-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Wayne":MAILTO:dnasig@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T144600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T144600Z
UID:10002990-1789412400-1789419600@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: To be determined \nWeather permitting\, this meeting will be a hybrid Zoom meeting held at our Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE in the Petwin Atrium Commons building\, formerly known as Heritage Square). If you are in Calgary and area\, we’d love to have you join us in person. To attend by Zoom\, please use this Zoom registration link. \nIf the weather or road conditions are poor\, please check here on the meeting day to see if we will proceed with hybrid or change to Zoom only. \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-6/
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
GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T152420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152420Z
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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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-2/2026-09-17/
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:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T155130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T155130Z
UID:10003229-1789732800-1789747200@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-4/2026-09-18/
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:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260520T141947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T141947Z
UID:10002901-1789812000-1789819200@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 June\, July and August and October 17 because of the Family Roots Conference) at 10 am. \nMeetings will be held via Zoom. \nTopic for this meeting: This will be a sharing session. Please tell us about an interesting ancestor you have found (preferably one with an English\, Welsh or Manx connection). \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-4-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith - Eng/Wel SIG":MAILTO:englishwelshsig@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T154115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T154115Z
UID:10003146-1789819200-1789833600@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building (formerly known as Heritage Square 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-3/2026-09-19/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T152006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152006Z
UID:10003001-1790017200-1790022600@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 to be determined. \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-4/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Kelly":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T235300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T235300Z
UID:10003349-1790103600-1790110800@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-4/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev A.":MAILTO:legacysig@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T152420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152420Z
UID:10003024-1790244000-1790258400@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-2/2026-09-24/
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:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T155130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T155130Z
UID:10003230-1790337600-1790352000@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-4/2026-09-25/
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:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260110T014709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T143030Z
UID:10002958-1790416800-1790424000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Celtic Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The Celtic Special Interest Group is for anyone with Scottish and/or Irish ancestry. If you are doing genealogy research in either of these countries\, come join us! Our members have a wealth of information to share. \nThe Celtic Special Interest Group usually on some fourth Saturdays at 10 am. It does not meet in June\, July\, August or December. \nMeetings will be held as a hybrid Zoom session from the AFHS Resource Centre located at Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE in Calgary (unless the weather or roads are bad\, then the meeting will be by Zoom only). The meeting details and Zoom invitation will be sent out a few days prior to each meeting by Stephanie to AFHS members who are on the Celtic SIG distribution list. If you would like to attend as a guest and are in Calgary\, please just come to the Resource Centre and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend via Zoom as a guest\, email communications@afhs.ab.ca at least a day prior to the meeting.. \nThe topic for this Celtic Special Interest Group meeting is: To be determined \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 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 to receive the Zoom invitation (no later than 24 hours ahead of time). Please say you are requesting a guest invitation for a Celtic SIG meeting and include the date. \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/celtic-special-interest-group-7-3-4/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie":MAILTO:celticsig@afhs.ab.ca
GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE Calgary Alberta T2H 2N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE:geo:114°04'11.5"W,50°58'35.7"N
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T154115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T154115Z
UID:10003147-1790424000-1790438400@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building (formerly known as Heritage Square 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-3/2026-09-26/
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:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20251204T203232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T225850Z
UID:10002532-1790427600-1790434800@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/2026-09-26/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE Calgary Alberta T2G 2E7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 3 St SE:geo:-114.0549037,51.0454696
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260928T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T164658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T134737Z
UID:10002911-1790602200-1790609400@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. Meetings are usually held via Zoom. \nThe topic for this meeting is: Tracing the History of an Ontario Property and Its People presented by Eleanor Rath. \nEleanor Rath grew up on a dairy farm in southwestern Ontario. Retired from a career in local government\, her days are now filled with research. \nTo date\, Eleanor has traced the history of more than 100 properties for Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO) London’s Historical House Sign program. She also leads walking tours for seniors\, sharing the stories of London’s historic neighbourhoods. In 2024\, she was recognized as the first recipient of the London Heritage Hero Award. \nUsing her experience in London-Middlesex\, Eleanor is here to share tools for researching an Ontario property and the people who lived there. \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. \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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Swan":MAILTO:ontariosig@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20251221T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T174114Z
UID:10002550-1790726400-1790812799@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Truth & Reconciliation Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/truth-reconciliation-day/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T152420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152420Z
UID:10003025-1790848800-1790863200@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-2/2026-10-01/
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:20261002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142100
CREATED:20260529T155130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T155130Z
UID:10003231-1790942400-1790956800@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 Petwin Atrium Commons building formerly known as Heritage Square (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-4/2026-10-02/
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
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