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Read our past issues of the Heritage Seekers Newsletter


Since 1979, the Grande Prairie & District Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society has published problem-solving and "how-to" articles, plus general interest stories for all experience levels. With a Branch membership, members can view the last four years of back issues for free. Previous years, the cost is $3.00 per issue.


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Raft Baby of the Peace River

Raft Baby of the Peace River

Trapper Blackfoot Jean had been paddling upriver all morning and he was ready for a break. His mission on the Peace River that late spring morning in 1872 was two-fold; he was looking for beaver sign and he hope to meet .... Read more...

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Granddad Brady and the Old Yellow High Chair

Granddad Brady and the Old Yellow High Chair

Oh no, it wasn t always yellow, it has been many colors and has served many children within our families. It all started back in 1938 with my Great Grandfather, Thomas Brady, who built a high chair for the expected child, ... Read more...

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Finding the Elusive Charles Spencer

Finding the Elusive Charles Spencer

When the staff at South Peace Regional Archives Society began to process the Charles Spencer collection, the first task was to write a biographical sketch. There was plenty of information regarding his life in Canada; but where did he originate? Read more

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A Baker's Dozen of Tips : Finding your Ancestor's Birthplace

A Baker's Dozen of Tips : Finding your Ancestor's Birthplace

Do you have an ancestor whose birthplace seems elusive? Maybe you only have a country that you have found in census records or maybe you have no idea where you should look. You might find the answer by looking at the following records for your ...

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