Research Resources
- Genealogy Resources
Birth, marriage and death records
- Newspapers
Hundreds of newspapers from communities, both large and small, in Alberta are stored on microfilm in the Reading Room.
- Faith Organizations
United Church of Canada (ca. 1830s - present)
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (1842 - 1980)
Anglican Church of Canada (ca. 1870 - ca. 2000)
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ca. 1895 - ca. 2000)
These records are not available online though some can be found on our electronic file lists.
- Premiers' Papers
Since 1905 there have been 17 Premiers of Alberta, and the Provincial Archives holds some records for almost all of the premiers. The holdings include personal records as well as those of the Premier's Office itself. This list does not include photographs or published material, but it does include some ministerial records created before service as Premier. The volume of records available for each Premier varies.
- Alberta Centennial
Alberta officially became a Province of Canada on September 1, 1905. The ceremony was held in Edmonton and celebrations occurred across the Province. The Provincial Archives of Alberta holds a small quantity of textual records and many photographs documenting this historic event. Discover more about Alberta's centennial.
- Publications
The Provincial Archives holds numerous publications and subject guides to assist your research. Discover online versions of some of our Publications and Subject Guides.
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