Genealogy Society

The Peace River and District Genealogy Society is a non-profit organization based in the Peace River Region. The group joined the Alberta Genealogy Society in May 2000.

The Society provides people interested in their family history with a network of individuals who can provide support and assistance with genealogical research and resources.

The group meets on the third Thursday of each month (excluding July, August and December) at 7:00 p. m. at the Peace River Public Library, unless a special event is being planned that month. Please contact the library or visit the Genealogy Society website below.

Memberships cost $40 per year or $35 for seniors. This rate includes the $30 membership rate or $25 for seniors to the Alberta Genealogy Society. Everyone is welcome! You do not have to be a member to attend one of our monthly meetings or special events.

At the library we have a number of genealogy books, CDs, periodicals and microfiche. Microfilm and microfiche readers are also available.

For more information, please contact Denise Fortier, or by phone at 780-624-4169 in the evenings only. You can also visit our website.

If you count history among your interests, check out the website www.HistoryWire.ca, recently launched by the Historica Foundation of Canada.  This is an innovative website connecting Canadian history to current events.

For a comprehensive history resource, including access to the Canadian Encyclopedia and the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, see www.histori.ca