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Changes are being made to the History Check app structure and business model, that include new programs for participating businesses & organizations. Sheila's Shenanigans is also being introduced as a source for stories of Alberta's past - plus more.

Please Note:

Thank you for your patience as the information is updated!

Who is Sheila Willis?​

Why INGON?​

Sheila Willis is a POWER HOUSE! With a need to be creative, she has turned her interest in history and her love of small rural communities into a variety of projects - all aimed to help you get your ING ON through learning, listening, travelling, watching, experiencing, and hundreds of other ING Things.

Whether your are looking for historical stories, how to use the History Check app to find your ING Thing, or would like to participate in the projects, use the following menus to direct you to the right page.

Thank you for your patience as we connect pages, programs & information.
Sheila's Shenanigans - Stories & Resources

Stories of the past, humour, inspiration and tales of living in rural Alberta are combined in Sheila's Shenanigans. Find your favorite way to access them and other resources in the following menu.

History Check Heritage & Travel App Info

This searchable, map-based app was designed to learn more about small, rural communities in Alberta while finding the hidden gems and services they have to offer. It is a grass roots social initiative, described as the best travel app ever, with the potential to grow across North America and worldwide.

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  • Using the App

    • Basic Features 

    • Search Functions (Coming Soon: /appsearch)

    • What Kind of Things Are on the App? (Coming Soon: /INGThings)

  • Follow History Check on Social Media

  • What is the Story Behind the App? /aboutapp

  • What is its operational status /appupdates

  • Benefits for Business & Organizations

    • Small to medium business /appbiz

    • Corporation or Franchise /appcorp

    • Direct Marketing Organization / appdmo

    • Umbrella Groups

    • Governing Bodies /appgov

Benefits for Businesses & Organizations

Our vision is to create a space where organizations focused on the economic development, history & heritage and what rural communities offer, can come together to share their information on one one searchable, map based app at an affordable cost.

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For the app users this creates a single source, easy to use app that is both entertaining and informational. The links below offer the options for your orgianizational type.

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  • Site Listings & Keyword Searches

    • Businesses

    • Non-Profits Organizations

    • Corporations & Franchises

    • ​Sector Organizations with Membership

    • Direct Marketing Organizations

    • Governing Bodies & Their Committees or Ministries

  • Sharing Your Local History

    • Heritage Sector Organizations

    • Individuals

  • Creating Product or Theme Specific Maps

    • Artisans & Alberta Producers

    • Direct Marketing Organizations

    • Province / State Wide Services

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Additional Advertising & Fundraising

Additional advertising and other fundraising activities are used to grow the History Check app to its full potential. Funds are used for contracting specific jobs; for monthly, annual or app development fees, or other needs. We appreciate your support!

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  • Link & Logo Ads - deisgned for corporate sponsors to support this social initiative. 

  • Heritage Handouts - Advertise on the Handouts or become a Distribution Partner

  • Memberships - In order to streamline the cost of services we are creating membership packages for each of the following sectors:

    • Businesses

    • Non-Profits Organizations

    • Corporations & Franchises

    • ​​Sector Organizations with Membership

    • Direct Markting Organizations

    • Governing Bodies & Their Committees or Ministries

  • Online Fundraising Auction - Items and products have been offered by supporters to be put up for auction. These will be presented to the public for bidding via:

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