NWMP Personnel Records Online at Library and Archives Canada

Another wonderful resource at the LAC...the Northwest Mounted Police personnel records. If you are researching anyone enlisted in the NWMP this would be a great place to start. You can access the database at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/nwmp-pcno/index-e.html

SGS Journal Covers a Variety of Topics

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society covers a variety of topics. The following are the highlights of the 2011 Bulletin to date:

March, 2011

* Bervellian Meredith Jones...A Pioneer of the Meridian District, Saskatchewan
* Two Brick Walls Crumble
* Tips for Researching the Saskatchewan Women in Your Family
* The Becker Clan in the Fight for Freedom - part 1

June, 2011

* Back to the Basics
* The Best Way to Archive Anything: LOCKSS
* The Becker Clan in the Fight for Freedom - part 2
* American Immigration Routes into Canada

September, 2011

* Fontaine Family Name Tarnished b y Shame
* The Becker Clan in the Fight for Freedom - part 3
* Somewhere in Saskatchewan
* Autobiography of W. Chipping

Contact SGS for copies of the Bulletin.

October 1932 - Thousands of Unemployed Men Taken Under Government Wing

Thousands of men were roaming the country looking for employment without success. In October of 1932 the Canadian Federal Government realized that action needed to be taken to deal with the single, homeless, unemployed men meandering about the country looking for work. Ottawa established a series of camps under the control of the Department of National Defense. The men were provided sustenance, cloths and shelter and paid 20 cents a day. In exchange the men provided the labour on several make-work projects.

Disillusionment with the camps spurred the men to leave and this would lead to the On-to-Ottawa Trek and the Regina Riot.

To find more information on the On-to-Ottawa Trek and the Regina Riot go online to The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/on-to-ottawa_trek_and_the_regina_riot.html

Library and Archives Canada digitizes past issues of the Canada Gazette (1841-1997)

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/whats-new/013-541-e.html

1871 Canadian Census now Available Online

1871 Canadian Census now Available Online

The National Archives (UK)

The National Archives in London, England have placed a number of microfilm online. However, there is no index (at present) to this microfilm, so a search must be undertaken page by page. The fact that they are now online is great advantage to researchers. For more information see: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/digital-microfilm.asp

Anglo-Celtic Connections: Free credits at ScotlandsPeople

Anglo-Celtic Connections: Free credits at ScotlandsPeople: "From @NZgenealogy on Twitter , via Chris Paton and the Scottish GENES (GEnealogy News and EventS) blog , comes news that Ancest..."

Canadian Department of National Defence to Preserve Unmarked Graves

Canadian Department of National Defence to Preserve Unmarked Graves

Anglo-Celtic Connections: Instant Chat with The National Library of Wales

Anglo-Celtic Connections: Instant Chat with The National Library of Wales: "The following is a notice from The National Library of Wales. On Monday 4 July 2011 The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth launched..."

BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP

Another sad story has been written about the destruction of a historical society and all their one-of-a-kind records. The Isanti Historical Society in Minnesota was destroyed by fire. You can read the full article at: http://www.startribune.com/local/north/125314573.html

SASKATCHEWAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INTRODUCES DAY PASS

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society now offers a $10.00 day pass for non-members to access "members only" databases. At present the pass is only available at the Library and Research Room. SGS plans to offer the pass for online access to patrons who are not able to visit the library in person.

SASKATCHEWAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY NEW HOURS

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Library and Research Room adds hours.

Patrons can now access the SGS Library and Research Room:

Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 - MAY 20, 2012

SGS Library and Research Room will be open Monday through Saturday:

Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saskatchewan Archives Board Change Hours

The Saskatchewan Archives Board has changed its hours of public service at both the Regina and Saskatoon locations. They are now open:

Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

There will be no retrieval services between 12:00-1:00 pm, or after 3:45 pm.

Anglo-Celtic Connections: Free access to the Canadian census

Anglo-Celtic Connections: Free access to the Canadian census: "Unless you're a newcomer to family history you likely know of the free access to Ancestry's suite of name indexed Canadian census records, f..."

Anglo-Celtic Connections: LAC launches new version of the Lower Canada Land ...

Anglo-Celtic Connections: LAC launches new version of the Lower Canada Land ...: "The following is a notice from Library and Archives Canada: Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce the release of a new versi..."