Works by Lorraine Dreger Yackulic Lorraine Dreger Yackulic, of her own inspiration and with her husband George at her side supporting her all the way has another very particular genius using her innumerable gifts for the production of three volumes (two of which have already been printed and are still available for purchase with only a couple of dozen left) on the German-speaking immigrant history in the province of Alberta. 1. 1. “Step Back in Time! - Volume I - Northern Alberta - An Historical Travel Guide for Albertans of German Heritage” - 2012 - 525 pages in a large format; with numerous excellent photographs and tables etc - ISBN 978 0 9880119 0 8 - It covers everything north or (and including) White Whale Lake, Stony Plain, Edmonton/Strathcona and Beaver Lake to the border with the Northwest Territories. This book is excellent for taking trips to historical sites both of German and other heritage (from the time of the native peoples and trappers) throughout Alberta. German family names are listed for each community except, of course, for large cities. This is the only tour guide solely for people of German heritage, who wish to seek out their ancestral roots within the province of Alberta. The book documents the German heritage footprint in Alberta. With this guide you will be able to trace the path of your German ancestors throughout the North West Territories and into the Province of Alberta (founded in 1905) in its first years of existence. The guide will assist people in researching their German family heritage in our province, will be helpful for those wishing to tour Alberta’s historical (and current) German settlement areas. This book is available from Mrs. Yackulic by phoning 780 973 5036 or emailing lyackulic@shaw.ca - The book is $70.00 plus shipping costs. 2. Step Back in Time! Volume II - Central Alberta - An Historical Travel Guide for Albertans of German Heritage by Lorraine Dreger Yackulic - 2013 - 414 pages in a large format - ISBN 978 0 9880119 1 5 - with numerous excellent photographs and tables covers the area directly south of (but not including) White Whale Lake, Stony Plain, and Edmonton/Strathcona, Beaver Lake down to just north of Calgary in a straight line from the British Columbia to Saskatchewan border. It is in all aspects just as valuable as a guide and for research just as the above Volume I is for Northern Alberta and includes a DVD entitled “The Stalwart Peasants in Sheepskin Coats (from Galicia, Poland and Volhynia). This DVD has the title sections: Founding Families of Alberta Chronicles of Germans from Galicia, Poland and Volhynia 1885 - August 31, 1905 - Tillers and Builders First Families of Alberta - Chronicles of Germans from Galicia, Poland and Volhynia September 1, 1905 - 1915 - The table of contents lists: Prologue: Introduction, Table of Contents; Setting the Scene: Historical Background & Extensive Timeline (Timeline - a printed copy in Volume I. DVD copy enclosed for Volumes II & III); Travel: Long Ago Trailways, Waterways and Railways; Place Names: German Place Names, German Settlements, German Trailblazers, Heritage Data, Tourist Information; Addenda: Miscellaneous Items of Interest; Bibliography: Colour-coded List of Resources; Directory: Sample of 411 German names; Index: Cross-references to Sections; Publications: Current Works in Progress - Plus: Historical Postcards, Current Photographs, Maps, Poems, Trivia, and much, much more! This book is also available from Mrs. Yackulic by phoning 780 973 5036 or emailing lyackulic@shaw.ca - The book is $70.00 plus shipping costs. I am of the firm conviction that such volumes on other provinces and states would be of great benefit in emphasizing German heritage sites and settlements and would encourage people to cherish their roots. The Lord created each one of us as we are and this is part of keeping the fourth commandment. “You shall honor your father and your mother that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” What does this mean? “We should fear and love God that we do not despise nor anger our parents or superiors; but we should honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect.” - Horst Gutsche