Closed to the Public

On March 16th, the South Peace Regional Archives closed to the public, amid rising cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) throughout Alberta and the rest of Canada. This closure resulted in Continue Reading →

Records and Reconciliation: Treaty #8

Image: Facsimile Copy of Treaty 8, 1899 (SPRA 007.04.09) In 2020, the South Peace Regional Archives launched a major project, titled “Renaming the Past, Reclaiming Their Stories: Indigenous Records,” with Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: Private Joseph Davignon

Image: an excerpt from Joseph’s military service file (Library & Archives Canada) Regimental Number: 624480 Rank: Private Branch: 22nd Battalion (French Canadian) Joseph was born in Granby, Quebec on March Continue Reading →

Movie Monday: Alaska Highway

Image: A film still showing Janus carrying some logs (SPRA 449.01.01, Fonds 449: Foster Family fonds) Movie Monday highlights videos from the Archives’ film collection. Every week, an archival film Continue Reading →

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