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News & Events

The Alberta Genealogical Society offers the public a comprehensive program of genealogical workshops and courses throughout Alberta. Topics include...
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Alberta Homestead Indexes

Under the Dominion Lands Act, Crown land was surveyed throughout the Prairie Provinces and parts of British Columbia. After it was officially...
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Library

Family stories come in many flavours, and so does our library collection with over 5,000 books, periodicals, maps, clipping files, microform, CDs...
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Branches

We have eleven branches serving local communities in historical awareness, fostering education and publishing material related to...
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Cemetery Database

AGS has compiled over 680,000 surnames from grave marker inscriptions, burials records and other types of memorial records from...
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Become A Member


Welcome! We are here to help...

The Alberta Genealogical Society, Inc. (AGS) is a non-profit organization formed in 1973. Throughout the province there are eleven branches serving local communities in historical awareness, fostering education and publishing material related to Alberta. Individuals from all cultural backgrounds are welcome to join. Review our Branches to see where your nearest locality is. We love to help!

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Alberta Genealogical Society
#162, 14315 - 118 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta  T5L 4S6  Canada
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{Our Journal}

Our Journal

Relatively Speaking includes informative and entertaining articles concerning individual family history stories as well as advice on sources of genealogical information and methods of research. Summaries of the titles of past articles . . . Learn More
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{Keepers of History }

Keepers of History

Dotting Alberta are small to medium sized museums open on a seasonal basis (late spring, summer and early autumn) a window of opportunity in hamlets, villages, towns, or rural districts around the province. Read more...
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{Call for Papers}

Call for Papers

Future issues of Relatively Speaking will feature individual themes that we hope will attract interest and stimulate readers to submit stories of their own. Subjects for the next two issues are outlined below. While we encourage people to contribute ...
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{Let's Talk}

Let's Talk

June -- This webpage is to foster dialogue between members and the AGS President. It will feature news, comments, anecdotes, snippets from Board meetings and vision statements about the Society. At the bottom of the webpage, a comment form can be found.
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{2016 GenFair and AGM Results}

2016 GenFair and AGM Results

Final report from Connie Stuhl, GenFair Chair about the event; AGS Election results, change of Bylaws, new Presidential webpage and speaker Lianne Kruger handout.
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{Genealogy for Youth}

Genealogy for Youth

Genealogy for Children and Youth series, Unit 2, Our Family Home, created by John H. Althouse, is now available. Published by AGS, this resource introduces the wonders of genealogy and family history, to children and youth. Learn more...
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{Conferences, Seminars & Workshops}

Conferences, Seminars & Workshops

There are many events held in various localities and online which are of interest to family historians. This compilation will be updated regularly for our readers pleasure. Check the website frequently.
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{Webinars, Webcasts & Podcasts}

Webinars, Webcasts & Podcasts

In keeping with the theme for this subject matter, we bring our readers attention to the following online video and audio presentations specifically tailored for genealogists.
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{Celebrating Alberta}

Celebrating Alberta

St. Albert s Musee Heritage Museum two displays of historical interest. On display from Jun 28 until Sep 11, 2016: Satisfaction Guaranteed (an exhibit showcasing how some local businesses advertised during the past century with calendars, newspapers,etc
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{Cemetery Database}

Cemetery Database

AGS has compiled over 680,000 surnames from grave marker inscriptions, burials records and other types of memorial records from...
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{Volunteers}

Volunteers

We re searching for volunteers! AGS is maintained by hundreds of generous and dedicated volunteers. Without their inspiration and individual talents the Society would cease to exist. Please consider donating your time.
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{Alberta Homestead Indexes}

Alberta Homestead Indexes

Under the Dominion Lands Act, Crown land was surveyed throughout the Prairie Provinces and parts of British Columbia. After it was officially...
Read More
{Call for Papers}

Call for Papers

Future issues of Relatively Speaking will feature individual themes that we hope will attract interest and stimulate readers to submit stories of their own. Subjects for the next two issues are outlined below. While we encourage people to contribute ...
Read More
{Become a Member}

Become a Member

The Alberta Genealogical Society welcomes anyone with an interest in genealogy wherever your geographic location may be. Membership runs from January 1st to December 31st. Learn more...
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{Our Journal}

Our Journal

Relatively Speaking includes informative and entertaining articles concerning individual family history stories as well as advice on sources of genealogical information and methods of research. Summaries of the titles of past articles . . . Learn More
Read More
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The Alberta Genealogical Society appreciates the financial support given by the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, Alberta Lotteries, Edmonton Heritage Council and the City of Edmonton.
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