Wetaskiwin Alberta FamilySearch Centre

There is no cost to visit the Wetaskiwin Family History Center or to use the computers, equipment or free premium websites. It is open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. Whether you are just beginning or are [[File:Wetaskiwin Wiki Photo.JPG|border|frame|450x450px| Wetaskiwin Family History Center.  Park on street and come to the front door.
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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:

Address:


 * 5410 36 Avenue
 * Wetaskiwin, Aberta
 * T9A 2R6
 * Canada
 * (Link to map using Google

Phone: 
 * 1-780-352-3866 (during open hours)
 * Outside of open hours, please call Lisa at 780-352-7881

E-mail: [mailto:AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Wednesday: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
 * Thursday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
 * Parking for the center is on the street at the front of the building - south side. Please use front door and knock loudly or ring buzzer or call 780-352-3866 during open hours.
 * For appointments outside of our regular hours, please call Lisa at 780-352-7881 or email [mailto:AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]

2016 Holiday Schedule: 


 * July and August - By appointment only - please call Lisa at 780-352-7881 or email [mailto:AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net AB_Wetaskiwin@ldsmail.net]
 * Closed for 2 weeks at Christmas.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * We also have a number of microfilms on long term loan that can be viewed if the person that ordered them is not using them.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. e.g. Ancestry, FindMyPast, My Heritage, etc.
 * All our computers access the free FamilySearch database which contains many millions of names linked into families.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 4 computers (2 with free access to the premium subscription-based websites)
 * 1 printer / scanner / copier on the wi-fi network
 * 1 stand alone printer
 * 2 microfilm readers
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * Patrons may also use their own laptops/devices on our wi-fi network for personal use

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