Don't forget to attend the monthly meeting of the Regina branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS), which will be held on TUESDAY, May 28, 2013 at the SGS Library located 110-1514 11th Avenue.

The meeting starts at 7:00 pm with a program on the United Empire Loyalists. Gerry and Pat Adair will discuss how to research your Loyalist ancestry.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Regina branch at sgsregina@gmail.com. For information about the Regina branch, check out their website.

Note: The general public is invited to attend 2 monthly meetings before being asked to join the branch.

Don't forget to attend the monthly meeting of the Regina branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS), which will be held on TUESDAY, March 26, 2013 at the SGS Library located 110-1514 11th Avenue.

The meeting starts at 7:00 pm with member sharing, followed by the program at 7:30 pm, "Interviewing a Family Member". Renae Grubb will be on hand to discuss guidelines for interviewing a family member, how to get the most out of an interview such as planning and goal setting, what types of questions to ask, and finally, how to deal with sensitive topics.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Regina branch at sgsregina@gmail.com. For information about the Regina branch, check out their website.

Note: The general public is invited to attend 2 monthly meetings before being asked to join the branch.

John Williams, the director for the Family History Center (FHC) here in Regina recently contacted us to say that their library at 550 Sangster Blvd has recently undergone a “high-tech barn raising” to help individuals and groups succeed in their genealogical research efforts.

Here are some of the changes they have made:

* New Computers: They recently set up four new Dell Optiplex 9010 AIO computers. With 4 GB of RAM and i5 processors, these machines offer considerably more speed and shorter processing times than their predecessors.

* New Printers: They have installed two new printers: a Lexmark E460dn and a Lexmark X466de. The X466de is a multifunction unit with copy, scan, fax and printing capabilities.

* New Software: Every Family History Centre computer now has a large selection of genealogy software including Roots Magic, PAF Companion, Ancestral Quest and Legacy Family Tree. For more details, see www.familysearch.org/products and the attached spreadsheet. The software provides new ways of organizing family information and enables the generation of a wide variety of reports including pedigree charts, family group sheets, relationship charts, wall charts and timeline charts.

* New Inventory List: For the first time, the FHC has published an electronic catalogue of its inventory including more than 1500 in-stock microfilms, 100 books and 150 maps.

* Premium Websites: The Family History Centre provides researchers with free access to a wide range of genealogy research websites that make it possible to search for an ancestor by typing in a name. Available sites include Ancestry, Find My Past, Heritage Quest and World Vital Records.

* Family Tree Training: In conjunction with the recent release of the New FamilySearch and Family Tree to the public, the Family History Centre offers its patrons free training on the use of these websites.

* Microfilm Ordering: Family History Centre patrons have access to the world’s largest collection of microfilms and microfiche. Films can be ordered online at https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Both 60 day & permanent loans are available.

The Family History Centre is open on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM and on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Centre closes at 12:00 PM on Thursdays in July and August.

As always, Family History Centre staff offer one-on-one assistance to individuals pursuing their own genealogical research.

If you have any questions regarding the Family History Centre, please do not hesitate to contact John at (306) 586-7925 or email: john_williams552@hotmail.com

Don't forget to attend the monthly meeting of the Regina branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS), which will be held on TUESDAY, February 26, 2013 at the SGS Library located 110-1514 11th Avenue.

The meeting starts at 7:00 pm with member sharing, followed by the program at 7:30 pm, "In Search of Marriage Records". Gale Shawcross will lead the program with examples from her own family research in order to highlight the variety of marriage records encountered in different time periods and countries. Members will be invited to share their research as well.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Regina branch at sgsregina@gmail.com. For information about the Regina branch, check out their website.

Note: The general public is invited to attend 2 monthly meetings before being asked to join the branch.

Please join Biographies Regina as they launch their newest book Regina’s Warehouse District….Bricks and Mortar – Pride and Passion on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10 AM. Be the first to see copies of this delightful book of stories of the entrepreneurs and visionaries who developed this diversified community.

Enjoy music, readings, coffee and treats at the launch being held at Focus 91 Photography, 1734 Dewdney Avenue (located at the corner of Broad St. and Dewdney Ave. in the former Light and Power Co. building, built in 1905 and one of the oldest buildings in the District).

Please RSVP to info@warehousedistrict.ca or 585-3957 by January 29, 2013.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Richard Wood, Biographies Regina,
Audrey Price, Regina’s Warehouse District

Don't forget to attend the monthly meeting of the Regina branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS), which will be held on TUESDAY, January 22, 2013 at the SGS Library located 110-1514 11th Avenue.

The meeting starts at 7:00 pm with member sharing, followed by the program at 7:30 pm. "Show & Tell Family Artifacts". Bring an artifact of your family to show and be prepared to tell the story behind it.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Regina branch at sgsregina@gmail.com.

Note: The general public is invited to attend 2 monthly meetings before being asked to join the branch.

For those who are wishing to do a little family history research over the holidays, please note the following holiday hours:

Saskatchewan Archives Board (SAB)

CLOSED - December 21, 2012 to January 1, 2013

Regular reference hours resume Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - 10 am to 4 pm

Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS) Library

CLOSED - Friday, December 21, 2012 to Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Regular office hours resume Thursday, January 3, 2013 - 10 am to 4:30 pm

Don't forget to attend the monthly meeting of the Regina branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS), which will be held on TUESDAY, October 23, 2012 at the SGS Library located 110-1514 11th Avenue.

Doors open at 6:30 pm for members to use the SGS library materials. At 7:00 pm, there will be a presentation titled "Citing Sources" with Holly Schick.
For more information and a list of upcoming branch meetings, please check out their website http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canrbsgs/.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Regina branch at sgsregina@gmail.com.

Note: The general public is invited to attend 2 monthly meetings before being asked to join the branch.

Don't forget to attend the monthly meeting of the Regina branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS), which will be held on TUESDAY, April 24, 2012 at the SGS Library located 110-1514 11th Avenue.

Doors open at 6:30 pm for members to use the SGS library materials. At 7:00 pm, there will be a presentation titled "Organizing a Family Reunion" by Phoebe Banbury and Renae Grubb. Both presenters will offer solid practical advice on organizing a successful reunion.

For more information and a list of upcoming branch meetings, please check out their website http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canrbsgs/.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Regina branch at sgsregina@gmail.com.

Note: The general public is invited to attend 2 monthly meetings before being asked to join the branch.

John Williams, the director for the Family History Center (FHC) here in Regina (550 Sangster Blvd), contacted us recently to say that they have new hours of operation:

Regular Hours (September – June)
Tuesdays: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Summer Hours (July – August)
Tuesdays: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Christmas Closure: Sunday December 16, 2012 – Wednesday January 2, 2013.

Note: They generally close the library early on Tuesdays if no one arrives before 8:00 PM. Updated hours are always available at their webpage.