AGS Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
The Alberta Genealogical Society sponsors Special Interest Groups for its members. SIGs consist of a small group who meet on a regular basis and have an interest in a specific country, geographic region, or subject. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with liked-minded individuals, to share resources, and to assist each other in the challenges of genealogy.
Two branches of AGS have SIGs: Edmonton and Medicine Hat. For meeting times and places see below. More information can be found on our Calendar and Branch pages.
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Group
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Description
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When and Where
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Canada & U.S.A.
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Members share their experience and knowledge about researching North American records. Presentations focus on specific areas covering the continent from coast to coast. The Library is open for personal research.
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Meets every 2nd month, on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:30pm in the months of Sep, Nov, Feb, Apr and June at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Lynne or Donna
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Computers in Genealogy
(Compugene)
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By means of focused presentations and discussions on topics of interest, members can become comfortable and proficient in the use of their computers and software.
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Meets every 2nd month, on the 3rd Thursday at 7:30pm in the months of Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Neal |
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Computer
Assistance Group
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Someone is willing to help nearly every Wednesday afternoon to assist with computer challenges.
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Meets monthly, on the 3rd Wednesday in the afternoon at the Medicine Hat Branch Library. Contact Eileen. |
| DNA |
This group examines and discusses the use of DNA as it relates to genealogy.
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Meets every 2nd month, on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:30pm in the months of Oct, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Debby or Ellen |
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England & Wales
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A gathering of people who share resources and discoveries by assisting each other in finding their English and Welsh roots. |
Meets monthly, on the 1st Thursday at 7:00pm from Oct to Dec and Feb to June at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Bev. |
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French (Métis, Québec and Acadian)
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This group offers assistance to those researching France, Métis lineages, French-Canadian and Acadian ancestors. Research questions are undertaken in a group setting with live exploration on a large screen to follow along. The Library is open for personal research. |
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Genealogy Family Tree
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Members meet to work on their personal family tree program; and assist, or seek assistance with their genealogy computer program.
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Meets monthly, on the 2nd Thursday at the Medicine Hat Branch Library. Contact Doreen or Leanne. |
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German Heritage |
Meets to discuss topics of interest in genealogy related to German people in Germany, elsewhere in Europe and in places to which they emigrated. |
Meets every 2nd month, on the 1st Wednesday at 7:30pm in the months of Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, June and Aug at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact John or Jo |
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Germans from Russia
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Meets to help the members with Germans from Russia heritage. Our growing library collection contains books, maps, journals, CDs and tapes.
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Meets monthly, on the 2nd Wednesday in the afternoon, at the Medicine Hat Branch Library. Contact Mel
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Ireland
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The purpose of the group is to help members help themselves with their Irish research. Members are not experts, but as a collective, strive to help one another with research challenges by sharing knowledge and experience.
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Meets every 2nd month, on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:30pm in the months of Oct, Nov, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Desmond or Colleen |
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Post Scripts Family History Writers
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A group interested in writing family history, genealogy books and articles. Discussions, presentations, and activities provide assistance to those wishing to build skills for such writing.
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Meets every 2nd month, on the 2nd Wednesday at 7:30pm in the months of Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact John
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Reunion, Genealogy Software for Apple |
A group of members using genealogy software for Apple Computers. |
Meets every 2nd month, on the 2nd Monday at 7:30pm in the months of Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Laura |
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Scandinavian
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A group of members researching the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
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This group is currently suspended, and in need of a leader.
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Scotland
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Whether your ancestors are from the Scottish Highlands or Lowlands the group aids and abets all levels of family historians. |
Meets every 2nd month, on the 1st Monday at 7:30pm in October, and the 2nd Monday in the months of Dec, Feb, Apr and June at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Joyce |
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Ukrainian
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Members with interests that include the geographic areas of East Galicia (Ukraine), West Galicia (Poland), Bukovina (Ukraine and Romania), Poland, Prussia and Volhynia.
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Meets every 2nd month, on the 1st Wednesday at 7:30pm in the months of Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar and May at the Edmonton Branch Library. Contact Natalie
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