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Genealogy 101 – 3-Part Workshop
Genealogy 101 – 3-Part Workshop
Alberta Family Histories Society is pleased to offer their popular Genealogy 101 Workshop again this year. Want to get started on family history? Don’t know where to start? This three-part Genealogy 101 workshop will give you tips and inspire you to build your family tree. Sunday, March 2 and Sunday, March 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm – […]
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AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre Open
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. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
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AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre Open
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. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
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Basics Special Interest Group
Basics Special Interest Group
Are you just getting started? Have you been researching for a while and want a deeper understanding of some of the common topics in genealogy? This Basics Special Interest Group is for you! We will meet approximately every other month on a Saturday morning by Zoom. The leaders (Bev Smith and Marion Peterson) are willing […]
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group- Cancelled
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group- Cancelled
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. The Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group meets on some first Saturdays at 10 am. In the 2024-2025 season, the meetings will be held in September, November, […]
AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre Open
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. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
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AFHS Board Meeting
AFHS Board Meeting
Alberta Family Histories Society holds regular Board Meetings, and AFHS members are welcome to attend! For the 2024-25 year, these meetings will be held via Zoom. If you are a member and would like to attend, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca for the Zoom invitation. Why attend? Board meetings are an opportunity to review progress, present ideas, […]
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AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre Open
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. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
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Writing Special Interest Group
Writing Special Interest Group
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. Due 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 […]
AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre Open
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. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
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Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group
Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group
The Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group has two areas of focus: All things digital that can be used for genealogy research The Family Genes service offered by our Society The Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group meets the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 am. […]
AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre Open
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. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
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DNA Special Interest Group
DNA Special Interest Group
The DNA Special Interest Group is for those who are interested in using genetic genealogy as a genealogy tool. Topic: To be determined. This 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 […]
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AFHS Society Meeting
AFHS Society Meeting
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! Topic: Researching Canadian WW2 Ace William McKnight presented by Shelly McElroy About the Speaker: Shelly McElroy is a local writer, speaker and historian who has worked with […]
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CBE Retired Teachers Genealogy Group
CBE Retired Teachers Genealogy Group
The library is used by the Calgary Board of Education's Retired Teachers Genealogy Group during this time.
AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre Open
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. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
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AFHS Resource Centre CLOSED for Good Friday
AFHS Resource Centre CLOSED for Good Friday
The AFHS Resource Centre is open closed today for Good Friday.
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English/Welsh Special Interest Group
English/Welsh Special Interest Group
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. The English/Welsh Special Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 […]
AFHS Resource Centre Open
AFHS Resource Centre Open
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. We're located at 712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see […]
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AFHS Chit Chat Session
AFHS Chit Chat Session
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. These sessions are held by Zoom. […]
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Legacy Special Interest Group
Legacy Special Interest Group
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. The Legacy Family Tree Special Interest Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to November and January to May at […]
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Resource Centre Closed
The AFHS Resource Centre is closed today. We are moving to Suite 251S in Heritage Square (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary and will reopen on Thursday, May 1. For more information and to search our online catalogue, see our Library Page. -------- Another excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
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Unison Seniors Expo
Unison Seniors Expo
Alberta Family Histories Society will have a display at the Unison Seniors' Expo today! When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 9am - 3pm Where: Unison at Kerby Centre, 1133–7 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta Free admission, free parking. Click here to view available surrounding parking The Expo offers a full day of fun for the 50+ with […]
Celtic Special Interest Group
Celtic Special Interest Group
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. The Celtic Special Interest Group usually on some fourth Saturdays at 10 am. In the 2024-205 season, the meetings […]
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Ontario Special Interest Group
Ontario Special Interest Group
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 […]