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Museums


Our ancestors' histories are more than written words. Visit local museums and learn more about the clothes they wore, the utensils they used, the mode of transportation, the houses they lived in, the farming and other equipment used in their daily lives, plus record keeping methods before computers.

  

For genealogists who have ancestors with a history in Wetaskiwin and area, we have compiled some print and electronic resources to assist with your research. Many of the resources are largely unindexed, and several libraries and archives are unavailable to do extensive research for you. If you are unable to research onsite, please consider contacting us at the Wetaskiwin Branch › for volunteer look-ups.

 

 

Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum ›

5007–50 Ave.

Wetaskiwin, AB 

T9A 0S3

Phone: (780) 352-0227

Email: wdhm@persona.ca
 

Women of Aspenland ‹Alphabetical› ‹Yearly›

Women of influence in Wetaskiwin  and area have been researched and profiled in a unique exhibit. Family, personal accomplishments and influence in the community are addressed. More information and photos are in our collection or can be found on our website ›  Names of the Women of Aspenland are on file at the Wetaskiwin Branch Library.


Below is a short list of the extensive historical collection that can be found at the Heritage Museum. View our PDF for more material › 


Compiled Family Histories:

  • Claus Ballhorn  Family
  • The House of Jevne
  • LeNasseur Family
  • Colonel Gilbert Edward Sanders : Memories, 1863–1955
  • John James Rix Family
  • Villeneuve Family

Swedish Families:

  • 28 area families have small histories compiled. A list is of these families is available at the Wetaskiwin Branch Library
  • The Story of Swedish Settlement in Ukraine, by Jorgen Hedman
  • A Swedish Girl, by Mildred E. Rasmuson
  • Includes surnames: Olson, Peterson, Johnson, Rasmuson

Biographies:

  • A Celebration of Life, by Leander A. Bussard
  • Many More Matejkas, by Joseph Majakay
  • A Lot of Living, by Wilda Rowland

Community Histories in Central Alberta

  • Battle River Valley
  • Bittern Lake Sifton District
  • Duhamel
  • Freeway West (Falun area)
  • From Frontier Days : Leduc and District, 1891–1956
  • Gwynne Historical Society
  • Mecca Glen Memories (east of Ponoka)
  • Pioneer Pathways, Vol 1 and Vol 2, (rural Wetaskiwin)
  • Ponoka 50th anniversary 1904–1954
  • Ponoka Panorama
  • “Siding 16”, 3 vols., Wetaskiwin area
  • Tales and Trails of Millet, 2 vols.
  • Trail Blazers, 1972 (Winfield, Conroy)
  • Wetaskiwin School District #264

Reynolds-Alberta Museum › 

6426‒40 Ave.

Wetaskiwin, AB

T9A 0N3

PO Box 6090

Wetaskiwin, AB

T9A 2E8

Phone: (780) 312-2065 

The Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, interprets the impact of technological change in transportation, aviation, agriculture and industry from the 1890s to the present. Visitors will see a wide variety of vintage automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, stationary engines, tractors, agricultural implements, aircraft and industrial equipment.

 

Exhibits: More than 100 major artifacts are on display in the exhibition hall, and additional artifacts are in storage in the Collection Storage Facilities. Exhibits are arranged by theme and displayed in three conditions: restored, conserved and last-used. Themes range from transportation, agriculture, aviation and industry. Visit the "Resource Centre" and their museum store with books, DVD's, toys and other merchandise to purchase.