Raymond Alberta FamilySearch Centre

Raymond Alberta FamilySearch Centre serves the Town of Raymond and the surrounding area. It is available free of charge to everyone, and our experienced staff are there to help patrons research their ancestors.

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * 46 W 200 N Raymond, Alberta T0K 2S0 Canada
 * The entrance to the centre is on 50 W round the corner from 200 N. There is parking on the east side of the building and at the back of the centre


 * Location on Map

Phone:

E-mail: [mailto:AB_Raymond@familyhistorymail.org AB_Raymond@familyhistorymail.org] (Helen Coppieters Stake Temple and Family History  Lead Consultant.)

Open Hours:


 * Monday: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
 * Thursday: 9:00 am to 12:00pm, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 5 pm to 8 pm

Holiday Schedule: Closed Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays.

2 weeks at Christmas

"Upcoming Events"
Staff meetings for 2023 (usually on the first Tuesday of the month)

Special classes and events may be booked by email or calling 587-220-2702

Centre Resources
We currently hold over 3,000 microfilms, a further 3,000 microfiches and books and resources online through FamilySearch Wiki.

All microfilm are on extended loan.

 * (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have computers with Internet access, 2 microfilm readers, I microfiche reader, as well as a microfilm and a flatbed scanner, a photocopier, and two printers. Recently we added a book scanner to our equipment list.

Staff Research Specialties
In addition to the United States and Canada, we have staff members with specialist knowledge of research in England and Wales, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latin America, The Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden and The Ukraine, including the ability to read records in the relevant languages.

Resources in the Local Area
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

Links
Town of Raymond Alberta: Link

Where is Raymond: Link

Volunteer at the Centre
We are currently looking for someone with experience in Japanese research.