Magrath Alberta FamilySearch Centre

ADDRESS

 * 21 E 1 St Ave S, Magrath, Alberta. T0K 1J0. Canada
 * Map
 * Directors Telephone : 403-393-6622 ( available only after 3.30 pm )
 * FACETIME FREE: +447720077448 (anytime); WHATSAPP FREE : tf.mce@hotmail.com
 * E-mail: [mailto:AB_Magrath@familyhistorymail.org AB_Magrath@familyhistorymail.org] (not operative currently)

QR CODES
Use the link below to download the QR Codes to access resources for use on your mobile device

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FXjxYTkHr03-Kw2-w4cfZDjFISPoVmodYSoe6FQL3GY/edit?usp=sharing

FAMILY HISTORY GUIDE TRAINING
On line self directed training available using "The Family History Guide" and the link below.

https://www.thefhguide.com

NEW CONSULTANT TRAINING
Requests for training for new consultants should be directed to Stephanie Humphreys at the email below. [E mail : sewsteph@telus.net ]

OTHER TRAINING VIDEOS
 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLud6vEPlzI-p3tf2QMmVnsFnQdS-EWmJsAkySroGIM/edit?usp=sharing 

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STAKE CONSULTANTS
DIRECTORS : Tom & Freida McElhinney [ Email : tf.mce@hotmail.com]

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ STAKE TRAINER : Stephanie Humphreys [E mail : sewsteph@telus.net]

STAKE FAMILY HISTORY CONSULTANTS : Lorelei Fisher, Sheldon Gurney, Ross Moore, Barbara Watanabe

STAKE YOUTH CONSULTANTS : Lorelei Fisher

STAKE INDEXING CONSULTANTS : Shelia Robinson, Callee Toly

WARD CONSULTANTS
MAGRATH 1 : Colin Wynder, Linda McKinstry, Russel Rollingson, Micah Brinton, Sadie Ririe

MAGRATH 2 : Ed Leavitt, Lynn McClung, Lisa Christianson, Matthew Wilde, Kerri Ellis, Keagan Fletcher, Katia Taylor

MAGRATH 3 : Jamie McMahon, Sheldon Gurney, Janet Gurney, Edith Miller, Kendall Cahoon, Bonnie Jensen, Cort Arwood, Drayton Miller

MAGRATH 4 : Ken Dahl, Julia Moore, Alana Holladay, Myrna Law, Carla Simon, Melissa Dudley, Chase Wright, Lucy O'Neill, Allie Weller, Parker Wolsey

MAGRATH 5 : Debbie Leishman, Vicki Maher, Jim Murray, Joan Olson, Nathan Maher, Brody Phillips, Paris Evanson

MAGRATH 6 : Robin Hansen, Jacquie Bly, Con Cole, Mark Atwood, Olea Wilde,

MAGRATH 7 : Wes Balderson, Linda Bourelle, Wayne Bourelle, Rebecca Perks, Elizabeth Thompson, Dack Hoy, Alenna Coleman

WELLING    : Peter Scott, Dell Bullock, Jo Bullock, Marilynn Bullock, Ron Bullock, Bruce Gold, Sophie Smith, Daniel Bullock

SPRING COULEE : Nicholas McLaren, Andrea McLaren, Erick Stewart, Trina Stewart, Ty Thompson

DEL BONITA      : Kim Foggin, Karen Morton

OPERATING HOURS

 * Monday : 9 am - 5 pm
 * Tuesday to Thursday : 9 am - 9 pm ( excludes Ward Exclusive Reservations below )
 * Friday : 9 am - 11 pm; 4 pm - 9 pm; Friday afternoons reserved for Youth FH Activities and Training
 * Saturday : 9 am - 9 pm
 * Sunday : 3 pm - 9 pm

WARD EXCLUSIVE RESERVATIONS ( 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm )

 * Magrath 1 : None
 * Magrath 2 : 3rd Tuesday
 * Magrath 3 : 2nd Wednesday
 * Magrath 4 : 1st Wednesday
 * Magrath 5 : 2nd Thursday
 * Magrath 6 : 1st Tuesday
 * Magrath 7 : 4th Thursday
 * Welling : 1st Thursday
 * S Coulee : None
 * Del Bonita : None

BOOKING THE CENTRE

 * Please do not attend the Centre if you are sick
 * You will be required to enter your name, e mail and cell phone number during registration.
 * This information will be used ONLY to confirm your booking and send reminders as appropriate
 * Once a booking is made it is exclusive to the person/ family/ ward booking
 * Bookings are for 30/60/ 90/120 minutes as appropriate and the centre is available to book every 30 mins
 * All appointments are on line. You will receive an immediate confirmation and a reminder 24 hrs before your booking
 * All users MUST complete a SIGN IN sheet on entry and exit. Enter your unit as M1 for Magrath 1st Ward, WLG, SC, DB etc.
 * External and community bookings welcome. Contact Directors for further information.
 * Click on the link below to access registration and booking
 * Arrange for access through your Ward Consultant or via Stake Personnel

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Book appointments

CHROMEBOOK RESERVATIONS [CBR]

 * The Stake has 30 Chromebooks which may be used ONLY within Church buildings for Church related activity.
 * Bookings may be requested on line. Process is managed by Bro Tom McElhinney who will in turn confirm your e-mail request
 * Book a 30 minute slot in the Centre to SIGN OUT the Chromebooks before your session and another 30 minute slot to SIGN IN the equipment when the session is completed
 * Confirm number of Chromebooks Required ( 0 to 30

CALENDAR EVENTS

 * THIRD WEDNESDAY : Meeting for Stake and Ward Consultants, 7 pm High Council Room.
 * Sunday 15 Jan 2023 : Family History Leaders 6 pm - High Council Room

USEFUL RESEARCH LINKS
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

VOLUNTEER AT THE CENTRE
If you have a few hours to spare during the week and could help out during one of our shifts at the FamilySearch Centre, we could do with your support. If you would be interested in learning more please call or email as appropriate.