Calgary Alberta Fish Creek FamilySearch Centre

Phone: 1 403-225-9736

''' The Center will open for "Regular Hours" as detailed below starting Tuesday 7 September 2021 (continuing the "Summer Hours" over July and August). '''

The Calgary Alberta Fish Creek Family History Center is located in the community of Parkland in the SE quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. We are supported by 17 Temple and Family History Consultants and Volunteers.

We strive to create opportunities for families to strengthen bonds and family ties as we provide support and education to the communities surrounding the Family History Center

Location, Phone and Map:

 * Google Map " Calgary Alberta Fish Creek Family History Center


 * 14540 Parkland Blvd S.E. Calgary
 * Phone: 1 403-225-9736
 * After turning into the Parking lot turn right, go around the corner to the south side of the building. Park by the first door.  Ring the doorbell and a Family History Center worker will come and welcome you in.

Email:[mailto:AB_CalgarySouth@familyhistorymail.org AB_CalgaryFishCreek@familyhistorymail.org]

Regular Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday By appointment only

Thursday 9 am - 12 noon, 7 pm - 9.00 pm

'''The Center is closed on all public holidays. It is also closed on the evening of Valentine's and Halloween and closed over Christmas and New Years.'''

Phone: 1 403-225-9736

Typical Summer Hours: Hours are reduced hours during the summer months of July and August.

 * Tuesday: Closed
 * Wednesday By appointment only
 * Thursday 9 am - 12 noon, 7 pm - 9.00 pm

Center Contacts:
Family History Center Phone: 1 403-225-9736

E-mail:[mailto:AB_CalgarySouth@familyhistorymail.org AB_CalgaryFishCreek@familyhistorymail.org]


 * Stake Temple & Family History Consultant: Malcolm Cooper
 * Stake Temple & Family History Consultant: Sue Cooper

Tour and Group Activities:
The Calgary Alberta Fish Creek Family History Center welcomes the opportunity for individuals, organizations, and other groups visit to our Center.

We offer a variety of options that are sure to provide interest to your group - Youth, Adult, Church, Organization, Club, etc.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING A GROUP VISIT:


 * GROUP SIZE: We recommend a maximum of 10 participants for individual hands on computer access,
 * ' RESERVATIONS: Group activities can be held on any ' Wednesday of  the month. All groups must be booked through Malcolm or Sue Cooper (403-278-4974). When booking, please indicate the purpose of the visit and equipment required, the number of participants and group contact person.
 * GUIDELINES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT: 

1. Church Account Registration: Each Church Member of the group needs to have a Church Login Account BEFORE coming to the Center. Please have them log in here or another church account site to make sure their username and password are working. For members who don't have a current account, please register for an account prior to your visit. You can do this by visiting this link. You will need your membership number to create the account. Your membership number is on your temple recommend or can be provided by your ward clerk.

2.Non Church Account Registration can be done by following the sign in prompts on the FamilySearch.org website. 3. Personal Family History Information: Except for Indexing visits, please have everyone bring their personal family names with as much information as possible. For youth, successful research visits, these names should include those ancestors born prior to 1940.

Translation Services:
Go to the following link:

https://www.familysearch.org/en/family-history-library/research-help

Join the research group for the country of the language you need help translating from. Post your question under Ask A Question in that group with a link to the image and an explanation of what you have been able to figure out so far. A volunteer will respond to your request.

Hardware:

 * 10 Networked Computer Stations with printer access
 * 1 Microfilm Reader
 * 1 Printer/Scanner

Databases and Software:

 * Free access to several subscription sites through the FamilySearch Portal such as Ancestry.com, Find-My-Past (UK), MyHeritage, American Ancestors, Geneanet, Puzzilla, British Newspapers, ArkivDigital
 * Family Search Indexing

Microfilms:

 * Click here to search the FamilySearch Catalog All microfilms within the worldwide FamilySearch database are available to view online, though many have yet to be indexed. Therefore microfilm ordering is no longer available.