Research Services

A lower resolution, 100 DPI print or digital image that is used to show the main content of an image.

100 DPI scan or print of textual records, maps, posters and plans that are a physical size over 11" x 14" and under 20" x 30".

100 DPI scan or print of textual records, maps, posters and plans that are a physical size over 20" x 30".

Sizes are limited to 56" wide on one side.

100 DPI scan or print of textual records, maps, posters and plans that are a physical size under 11" x 14".

A resolution of 300 DPI for a print or digital image, good for publication.

300 DPI scan or print of textual records, maps, posters and plans that are a physical size over 11" x 14" and under 20" x 30".

300 DPI scan or print of textual records, maps, posters and plans that are a physical size over 20" x 30".

Sizes are limited to 56" wide on one side.

300 DPI scan or print of textual records, maps, posters and plans that are a physical size under 11" x 14".

These 600 DPI photo reproductions are a high grade resolution used when creating large posters or where fine detail is required. Not recommended for printed copies.

A low resolution, 72 DPI digital file suitable for website use. Available only as an 8" x 10".

Reproducing audio format material from the PAA holdings to DVD or digital media storage. $80 per audio item. Please note that completion time on audiovisual transfers can extend upwards of 90 days.

Reproducing film format material requested from the PAA holdings to DVD or digital media storage. $80 per film item. Please note that completion time on audiovisual transfers can extend upwards of 90 days.

Reproducing video format material requested from the PAA holdings to DVD or digital media storage. $80 per video item. Please note that completion time on audiovisual transfers can extend upwards of 90 days.

Certification of documents can be provided to clients who require true copies of the originals for legal purposes. Please note photocopying is not included in this price.

Please supply the correct and complete legal land description (quarter, section, township, range and meridian) and the name of the homestead applicant. Fees range from $30.00 to $50.00; cost of service is dependent on the level of reseach required to complete the client request. The client will be refunded if additional research is not required. Searches can take up to 15 business days.

The Provincial Archives has a series of township maps, which identify the original homesteaders on the township. You will need the Township, Range and Meridian (also known as the legal land description) to order these maps from the vaults. Please speak with our Reference Archivist about this process. Please contact the Provincial Archives (780) 427-1750 for further information about this service and to place an order.

All photocopies will be completed by PAA staff. Small requests of fewer than 10 pages may be completed by the Reference Archivist, at their discretion.

All photocopies will be completed by PAA staff. Small requests of fewer than 10 pages may be completed by the Reference Archivist, at their discretion.

All photocopies will be completed by PAA staff. Small requests of fewer than 10 pages may be completed by the Reference Archivist, at their discretion.

The PAA can provide a typed transcription of a vital statics register to clients, due to FOIP the vital statistics register cannot be photocopied.