Welcome on the Société généalogique du Nord-Ouest website!

SGNO is a non-profit organization that focuses on the history of Canadian families and their genealogies.  

SGNO, a society with 30 years of experience, has a research centre located in the Cité francophone in Edmonton (AB) open to all interested people.  

Although most of our resources are in French, our volunteers are bilingual (French and English) and would be pleased to help you with your research.  

If you have any question, please don't hesitate to call or email.

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Events

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You are invited to the SGNO open house from July 6 to 11, 2026 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Salon Normand-Lefaivre at the SGNO center at the Cité francophone, office 102. In collaboration with Edmonton & District Historical Society and their 30th annual historical festival, 2026 edition. Come enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and some snacks while we help you find your ancestors or listen to us talk about our Society, our mandate and our projects.

Monday, July, 6 2026, from 11:00 a.m.
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Thanks to all our partners!