Question:
What are the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan hours of service?
Answer:
Hours of Service:
- Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; closed 12:30 to 1:30 pm
- Saturday and Sunday, CLOSED
Closed statutory and civic holidays
Question:
Are any of the Provincial Archives' records available on-line?
Answer:
Descriptions for close to 600,000 archival records are available in our online catalogue.
At this time, a small portion of the archival record from the Provincial Archives' Collection has been digitized. However, records are being added to the catalogue on an ongoing basis, as resources permit.
Question:
What sources are available at the Provincial Archives for family history research?
Answer:
Visit our Family History Research section of this website for a detailed list of sources at the Provincial Archives and at other institutions.
Question:
Does the Provincial Archives have birth, death, and marriage records for Saskatchewan?
Answer:
For the most part, the Provincial Archives does not have birth, death and marriage records for Saskatchewan. Registrations of vital events that occurred in Saskatchewan are filed with Vital Statistics.
Question:
How may I access the homestead files for Saskatchewan?
Answer:
For comprehensive information about accessing homestead files for Saskatchewan, click here.
Question:
How do I start researching my family history?
Answer:
Visit the Getting Started page of our Family History Research section.
Question:
I am unable to find an answer to my question. Where can I get help?
Answer:
If you are unable to find an answer to your question on this website, please contact us directly by completing our contact form.
Question:
Are reproductions of records available from the Provincial Archives?
Answer:
Yes, in most cases. Please visit the Ordering Reproductions section of this website for more information.
Question:
Do I need an appointment to do research?
Answer:
Although you are not required to make an appointment, it is often wise to contact the Archives before your visit, to determine which sources may be available for your topic, their extent, and their accessibility. Interested researchers should call 306-787-4068 or use our online contact form.
Question:
How do I arrange for a group presentation or tour?
Answer:
Please visit the Tours, Presentations and Class Projects page of this website for more information.
