2026 Margaret Kay Bursary Recipient

Congratulations to Laurianne Schell of the Lethbridge & Calgary Branches of the AGS, recipient of the 2026 Margaret Kay Bursary.

Born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta, Laurianne earned a BFA in Design from the University of Lethbridge and now resides in Chestermere. In 2025 she submitted a preliminary application to the Board for Certification of Genealogists and is adding to her genealogical education with increased drive and determination.

“I am honoured to be selected as the recipient of the Margaret Kay Memorial Bursary, which will be used for my current enrollment in the Advanced Skills in Genealogy certificate program through the National Genealogical Society in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Thank you!”

New Website Features

In Remembrance page: honoring past members and preserving their contributions.
Historic Scrapbooks page: digitizing our scrapbooks from over the years
Margaret Kay Bursary: updated application information and deadline.
Calendar: now featuring genealogy and local history events from all over.


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