Genealogy in Edmonton

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Find Your Roots

EPL's online resources can help you get started with finding your roots. From census records, passenger and immigration records, to other historical documents start searching here.

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Genealogy 101

Curious about your family tree? We can help! Start your research and get access to vital passenger and immigration records.

Introduction to Real Estate: The Home Search

May 12th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Thinking of buying a home? Get a better understanding of the real estate market and the home search process during this online session.

Understanding Alberta's Utility Market

May 13 or June 9, 2025
Learn ways to lower your utility bills & things to consider before signing a contract in this program from the Utilities Consumer Advocate.

EPL's North of 52 Collection

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Located at our Stanley A. Milner Library, EPL's North of 52 Collection is a collection of over 5,000 titles focused on the history and development of Edmonton and Alberta, north of the 52nd parallel.

Most of the materials in the North of 52 Collection are available to borrow and can be requested at your local branch. The Early Edmonton city directories and some items that may be too fragile, are not circulated and must be viewed in the Milner Library.

You will find a wide range of genealogical materials for researching family roots and local histories.

Our collection includes:

  • Family histories, the histories of northern Albertan ethnic groups, and the histories of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit groups whose traditional territories include northern Alberta
  • Business histories and histories of local organizations
  • Histories of northern Albertan schools, churches, and communities
  • Early Edmonton city directories
  • Works relating to immigration, settlement, pioneer life, politics, and government
  • Programs of performances and festivals

Online Resources

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EPL Canada150: Edmonton Stories

Find stories from Edmontonians of the people, places and events that have shaped our country for the past 150 years.

Edmonton Obituaries

Search our index to locate the date on which an obituary was published. Our index covers 1950 to 1982.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Edmonton Journal 1903 - 2010

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Edmonton Journal is a historical archive of the Edmonton Journal newspaper covering from 1903 to 2010.

World Book

World Book features more than 25,000 articles, 1800 tables, 100 animations and videos, 10,000 pictures, 500 maps and teacher resources.
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