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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 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-5/2025-12-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251218T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002086-1766052000-1766066400@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-2/2025-12-18/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251219T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002390-1766138400-1766152800@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-8/2025-12-19/
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;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20251221T173307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173307Z
UID:10002542-1766188800-1767398399@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Resource Centre Closed for Christmas Break
DESCRIPTION:Our Resource Centre will reopen on January 3 at noon.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-closed-for-christmas-break/
LOCATION:AFHS Resource Centre\, 712 - 16 Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
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UID:10002549-1766275200-1766361599@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/labour-day/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20251221T173518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173518Z
UID:10002543-1767225600-1767311999@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/new-years-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260103T120000
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CREATED:20250613T202944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T215446Z
UID:10002161-1767434400-1767441600@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/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Nola":MAILTO:ftmsig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002478-1767441600-1767456000@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-5/2026-01-03/
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:20260105T190000
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CREATED:20240518T222221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T205752Z
UID:10002015-1767639600-1767646800@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/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Lane":MAILTO:president@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002089-1767866400-1767880800@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-2/2026-01-08/
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:20260109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250613T202143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T202143Z
UID:10002147-1767951000-1767958200@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-2/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly":MAILTO:writing@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002393-1767952800-1767967200@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-8/2026-01-09/
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:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260110T120000
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CREATED:20250617T230512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T023526Z
UID:10002291-1768039200-1768046400@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-5-2-2/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim":MAILTO:webmaster@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002479-1768046400-1768060800@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-5/2026-01-10/
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260111T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250520T023514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T205811Z
UID:10002023-1768134600-1768141800@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. \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-4-3-2-3/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Wayne":MAILTO:dnasig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20251001T143650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T175140Z
UID:10002056-1768244400-1768251600@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: Start\, Search\, Discover: Genealogy Essentials presented by Christine Hayes \nDescription: Every family tree starts with a tale—sometimes epic\, sometimes eccentric. In this session\, we’ll chart a path from curious beginner to seasoned sleuth\, sharing the twists\, turns\, and surprising discoveries that make genealogical research feel more like time travel than homework. \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 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-9/
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:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002090-1768471200-1768485600@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-2/2026-01-15/
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:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002394-1768557600-1768572000@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-8/2026-01-16/
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:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250613T203924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T175630Z
UID:10002172-1768644000-1768651200@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: 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 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/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:To be determined
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith - Eng/Wel SIG":MAILTO:englishwelshsig@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002480-1768651200-1768665600@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-5/2026-01-17/
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20251209T172303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T172303Z
UID:10002513-1768849200-1768854600@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 Musical Memories. \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-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Kelly":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002091-1769076000-1769090400@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-2/2026-01-22/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002395-1769162400-1769176800@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-8/2026-01-23/
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:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250428T192229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T053842Z
UID:10002283-1769248800-1769256000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Celtic Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM ONLY – 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. In the 2025-2026 season\, the meetings will be held in September\, October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April\, and May. \nDue to the weather forecast\, this meeting will be held by Zoom only. If you need the invitation\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca. \nThe topic for this Celtic Special Interest Group meeting is: Peter Robinson Settlements of 1823 and 1825. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! \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-7-3/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie":MAILTO:celticsig@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250613T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005423Z
UID:10002481-1769256000-1769270400@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-5/2026-01-24/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20251014T152500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T160429Z
UID:10002033-1769434200-1769441400@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 Early Ontario Newspapers and the speaker is Nancy Leveque. \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-3-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Swan":MAILTO:ontariosig@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250613T201142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T201702Z
UID:10002129-1769540400-1769547600@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/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev A.":MAILTO:legacysig@afhs.ab.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250307T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201918Z
UID:10002092-1769680800-1769695200@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-2/2026-01-29/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002396-1769767200-1769781600@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-8/2026-01-30/
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:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144751
CREATED:20250526T021501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T021501Z
UID:10002028-1769853600-1769860800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Basics Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe will meet on November 29 and January 31 (5th Saturdays of the month) by Zoom. \nThe topic for January 31 is to be determined.. \nSpecial Interest Groups such as the Basics Special Interest Group 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. For a list of all other calendar events\, see our calendar. \n 
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/basics-special-interest-group-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith & Marion Peterson":MAILTO:basics@afhs.ab.ca
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