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Tag: Alberta

  • 1926 Prairie Province Census Index Released by Family Search

    1926 Prairie Province Census Index Released by Family Search

    Breaking news, Family Search has added the index for the 1926 Canadian Prairie Province Census. Some of the indexes are linked to the images, but not all. If the image is there it will appear on the right side if no image appears, there are a couple of steps to take to find it. Use…

  • Browse the 1926 Canadian Prairie Census NOW

    Browse the 1926 Canadian Prairie Census NOW

    The number of people that are interested in the release of the 1926 Prairie census is telling by the amount of people that look at my posts about it. I had to let you know, we now have access to the census. They have added the Canadian 1926 Prairie census to their catalog at Family…

  • You Can Help Index the 1926 Canadian Census

    You Can Help Index the 1926 Canadian Census

    I have been a little focused (alright obsessed) with the potential release of the 1926 Canadian prairie census. After writing some posts about it I have realized that I (and you) can index the census! It is available as an indexing project at Family Search, I just was on their site and checked. How do…

  • Hold On To Your Hats, The Census is Coming

    Hold On To Your Hats, The Census is Coming

    I have written two previous blog posts about the release of the 1926 Canadian census that covers the western prairie Provinces. 1926 Census to be Released this Year & 1926 Census When – No One Knows The information on Library and Archives Canada website about the ’26 census has not changed but we are not completely…

  • 1926 Canadian Census to be Released this Year

    1926 Canadian Census to be Released this Year

    Update: Hold on To Your Hats, The Census is Coming 92 years ago there was a census taken in Western Canada, and it is due to be released this year. The 1926 census covered the Western Provinces of Canada; Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan. The census was taken on June 1, 1926, more information on the…

  • Alberta AGS Conference Day 1

    Alberta AGS Conference Day 1

    I am attending AGS Conference this weekend in Edmonton and I have thoroughly enjoyed the first day. They have provided us with a great line-up of speakers, it has been wonderful reconnecting with people, meeting new friends and so much learning. DNA has been the biggest hit for attendees with topics covering all aspects and…