Grande Prairie & District Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society

09/04/2025

Did your ancestors follow the trapline, harvest, or celebrate seasonal traditions? Tell your story for the November issue of Relatively Speaking!

Hello Alberta genealogy enthusiasts,

We’re now looking for submissions for the November 2025 issue of Relatively Speaking. If you have a story to tell about your family history, we invite you to send it along.

The theme for November is "Through the Seasons"

What are some traditions associated with seasons in your family’s history? Any livelihood connections to the seasons such as cattle drives, moving encampments, following the trapline?
How about home-related activities like spring planting, canning or preparing for winter?
Has your family carried any seasonal traditions or festivals from your cultural heritage into the present?
What are some resources for learning about your family’s traditions?
Types of submissions:

- stories, articles or family histories

- a unique perspective of an ancestor

The Relatively Speaking journal is an archival source for Alberta’s historical record. Please be as accurate as possible in terms of names, dates and locations.

- Deadline October 1, 2025

- 2500 words max

- Word Doc

- Photos in JPEG (4-6 pics)

- Your bio – 100 words and photo

Send your article to rseditor@abgenealogy.ca

09/03/2025

New fall hours for the FamilySearch Center… all are welcome!

09/02/2025

09/01/2025

We are back from our summer break! This month, we are busy planning some fun events for our members! For now, check out our Genies in the Library!

07/28/2025

🌳 Spotlight: Alberta Genealogical Society – Grande Prairie & District
Curious about your roots? The Alberta Genealogical Society is here to help you dig deep into your family history. From local resources to expert guidance, they support you every step of the way as you uncover the stories in your family tree. 📚🧬

Their prize for the Hunt for Hootbert is an incredible genealogy starter pack — including a DNA kit, a beautiful family tree journal, and helpful research tools to get you started!

📍Learn more and connect at facebook.com/agsgrandeprairieanddistrict

Spot Hootbert and stamp your passport at the Library while you’re exploring history! 🦉📖

07/01/2025

“Where’s Hootbert” starts today! We’re excited to join the fun again this year. Visit the Isabel Campbell Room at the Grande Prairie Public Library and see if you can spot Hootbert hiding! Don’t forget to ask a library staff member to stamp your passport once you find Hootbert.

There are great prizes to win and a wrap-up party at the end of July. You have the whole month to track down all the secret spots where Hootbert is hiding around the city. This should be a breeze for our keen researchers. Happy hunting!

06/25/2025

Both Genie Al and Genie Jay will be in the library today, Wednesday, June 25th. You can drop by or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance with your family research. Remember, this is a free program and open to all members and the public.

06/24/2025

Our Family Search workshops are on Summer Break! We'll be back this fall with more sessions in collaboration with LDS members.

06/23/2025

Jeannine is heading off for her Summer Break this month and will be back in October with more exciting workshops!

06/22/2025

Both Genie Al and Genie Jay will be in the library this Wednesday, June 25th. You can drop by or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance with your family research. Remember, this is a free program and open to all members and the public.