Welcome to the Edmonton Paranormal Society.
We are the largest, most experienced, and best equipped paranormal orientated group in Edmonton.
We are dedicated to giving the most back to the community by hosting public meetings, lectures, supporting other local groups, and helping those who are dealing with difficult paranormal experiences.
The Edmonton Paranormal Society was founded in 2008 by Ehren Ackerman to provide a meeting place for people who have similar interests and experiences with the paranormal. It very quickly evolved into a family of people and groups all dedicated to helping others find answers to all of their questions.
Edmonton Paranormal Interests Club is the original faction of Edmonton Paranormal Society. It is a group that is open to the public to come and discuss their experiences, interests, and anything else they may find interesting. Here people can speak with actual paranormal investigators, psychics, and other people who have similar beliefs and interests.
Paranormal Research and Rescue was born out of a group of individuals who met at E.P.I.C. and decided that; with their experience and equipment, would help people learn about their own experiences in their homes and rescue those who are dealing with extreme activity. P.R.R. is an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable team who; along with the rest of Edmonton Paranormal Society, help others reach their desired outcome in their own situations. They are armed with the most equipment, and work with their clients own personal beliefs to relieve the situation and resolve any undesired activity. They arent the typical investigators, they are the best, the most honest, and the most respectful team in the industry.
Interactive Clairvoyant Understanding is the newest addition to the Edmonton Paranormal Society family tree. This is a group comprised of people who believe that they themselves may have psychic or mediumistic abilities or are supporting someone in their lives who does. Run similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, it is a confidential and supportive group who teach through a peer-to-peer method. Parents who have children with abilities are also very welcome to attend to learn how to support their growth and meet other parents who are going through the same experiences.
In conclusion, the Edmonton Paranormal Society family is the next generation of paranormal research and paranormal support. It is personal, it is honest, it is confidential, and it is sincere. We hope that you can find everything you need or want to learn about here.
Ehren Ackerman: (Lead Investigator, Founder)
Ehren found an interest in the paranormal from a very young age. He was constantly bothered by apparitions appearing at the foot of his bed, hearing voices and sounds, and witnessing inanimate objects move as if on their own. In 2008, he founded the Edmonton Paranormal Society and began looking for other people who had similar experiences or possible explanations. Over the last two years, he; along with his team, began to grow and explore more areas of the paranormal. In the last year, Ehren began to get his answers by training with psychics and began to develop his own abilities but he still wishes to maintain his belief in using scientific equipment to record, archive, and share evidence of possible paranormal activity.
"My goal in starting Edmonton Paranormal was to find people who had similar experiences or had stories to tell. I found more than I expected; some of whom were interested in things I had never even heard of. This group has grown up around an idea, and it has become so much more than people sharing stories. It has become a family that has helped so many people who were going through some really rough experiences. It has also opened my eyes to an industry that is extremely fascinating and diverse. There is a depth to this topic that is unimaginable, and it is supported by every-day regular people who all have their own beliefs and their own identities. I will never stop supporting those who wish to learn, and will do anything to help those in need of help."
Julia Ackerman: (Investigator)
Julia first became interested in the paranormal when she began dating Ehren in 2006. She helped found the Edmonton Paranormal Society and helped it grow into the group it is today. Julia has a unique bond with animals, and has been able to be connected with them from a very early age. She has always surrounded herself with animals because they always made her feel safe and she treats every new animal she encounters as a friend. Over the last couple years, she has begun to learn how to sense animal spirits and has even begun to learn new abilities with sensing other types of energy. She really enjoys speaking with new and returning members of ICU and EPIC and spending time with her close friends.
Linda Hocken: (Investigator)
Linda has always had interest in the paranormal. Even when she was little she would be in the woods somewhere trying to find the boogeyman or Sprits of some sort. As she grew up she would read every ghost story that she could get her hands on, and watch every horror film or ghost show that she could find. The first movie that scared her and scariest movie ever is the Blair Witch Project. After seeing that movie she debated whether she should continue to chasing after what bumps in the night. But after making a few life choices, moving up to Edmonton, and was getting her life in order, she opened the World Wide Web and found The Edmonton Paranormal Interest Club and attended her first meeting. Ever since then she has been sitting quietly in the dark waiting for the boogeyman or a sprit or something to go bump in the night to find her.
Gary "Magoo" Larsen: (Investigator)
Gary grew up in Edmonton and has always had an interest in the paranormal. Over the years he has traveled the world searching for the things that go bump in the night. Gary began investigating in 2004 and arrived at Edmonton Paranormal Society after being involved with another local group; he has never looked back. His ultimate goal is to see a full apparition and document it for the world to see. In his spare time he enjoys having coffee at his local Timmys and spending time with his pet cockatiel named Pooky. He also enjoys attending Edmonton Paranormal Societys ICU and EPIC meetings, and spending time with all the members there.
Cathy Rogers: (Investigator in Training)
Although she always had a strong intuitive sense of knowing things, Cathys curiosity in the paranormal began as a young adult. After experiencing both physical phenomena, as well as, having the feeling of never quite being alone, she knew that the paranormal was something she wanted to investigate and explore further. Throughout the years, unexplained events continued to follow her and her interest in investigating the paranormal deepened.
When her children (especially her youngest son) started having paranormal experiences of their own, she started attending the E.P.I.C meetings looking for others with similar experiences. Attending the E.P.I.C and I.C.U meetings has helped Cathy become aware of and develop her ability to communicate with different entities and sensing Animal/Angel Spirit Guides. Cathy wants to integrate these abilities with scientific methods and equipment in order to help others dealing with different forms of paranormal activity
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Edmonton Paranormal Interests Club (EPIC) First Meeting September 16, 2008
EPIC was started by Ehren Ackerman on September 16, 2008. It all began as one online classified ad looking for people interested in the paranormal. It quickly became one of the largest meet up groups in Edmonton. By February 21, 2009 it officially hit an average of 25 people at each meeting. Many of the original members are still attending today!
EPIC was the first and original faction of the Edmonton Paranormal Society. It is the goal of this group to help anyone who is interested in the paranormal to meet one another in a judgment free environment. If you are interested in ghosts, UFOs, astral projection, dream interpretation, lucid dreaming, psychics, or anything else out of the ordinary you will love this group. Each regular meeting hosts anywhere between 20 and 30 other people just like you. It is a great place to network, find friends, find ghost-hunting partners, go on group outings, or just hang out. It is also a great place to meet established paranormal investigators and learn more about the industry.
EPIC meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of every month at 7:00 pm. They are held at a local store named Where Faeries Live 10991 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. Meetings are held in the rental room in the back of the store, and members are welcomed to browse the store before or during meetings.
Meeting dates are as follows.
August 21, 2010 *Special event! Will be held with ICU at the Strathcona County Museum.
September 4, 2010
October 2, 2010
There is a $5.00 attendance fee to cover the cost of the room rental. Any surplus will be carried over to cover in the event of a low turnout. Edmonton Paranormal Society always provides free Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate. Food is provided by members, so if you feel like baking some cookies, they will always be welcomed!
Interactive Clairvoyant Understanding (ICU) First Meeting April 17, 2010
ICU is the newest addition to the Edmonton Paranormal Society, its first meeting was held on April 17, 2010. It is run similar to Alcoholics Anonymous as it is a supportive environment for those who are dealing with psychic abilities. It is a first in Edmonton for the format that it is run, and is the largest group of amateur to seasoned sensitives around.
Sensitives come in many forms and are often afraid to speak about their experiences. These are people who have forms of extrasensory perception and are capable of sensing entities, energies, or events that the average person cannot. It can be frightening or exhilarating depending on the person and at ICU members can learn from one another how to control their abilities. It is a unique form of peer-to-peer teaching that is specifically targeting people with these abilities.
Anyone is welcome to attend these meetings, and often people attend to learn and support a loved one who is dealing with these experiences. However, this group differs from EPIC in that members are asked to share with one another in a completely confidential environment. All attendees are asked to sign a document regarding confidentiality and meetings are often filled with training exercises or group outings. It is still in its beginning stages, but the members are very supportive with one another and it is designed to be a positive and constructive environment for all who attend.
ICU meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 7:00 pm. They are held at a local store named Where Faeries Live 10991 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. Meetings are held in the rental room in the back of the store, and members are welcomed to browse the store before or during meetings.
Meeting dates are as follows:
August 21, 2010 *Special Event! Will be held at Strathcona County Museum.
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
Edmonton Paranormal Society FAQs
1) Q: Do you charge for your investigations?
A: No, our investigations are free. The only exception to this rule is when we have to travel more than 1 hour outside of Edmonton. Then we will ask for travel expenses to be covered. The only thing that we charge for is if you require copies of the footage collected. Then we will charge a duplicating fee for time and supplies.
* Additional deposit may be required see Terms of Service
2) Q: Can I come out on an investigation with you?
A: We are rarely able to take out people who are not members of our PRR team specifically because we only accept residential cases. We work really hard so that our clients privacy is protected and we wouldnt want anything to jeopardize that. However, we do sometimes take people who are in good standing at our EPIC and ICU meetings. We are familiar with them and we know what their belief systems are and how reliable they are. So if you are interested in coming out with us, we suggest attending our EPIC meetings so that we can meet you in person and discuss how we may be able to have you come out with us.
3) Q: I think my house is haunted, what should I do?
A: The first thing that we suggest for anyone dealing with a haunting is to keep a journal of dates, times, and description of the activity that is occurring. That will help any investigational team or even yourself by perhaps noticing any patterns. The next step would be to speak with a paranormal investigator to ask any questions that you may have. They can help you create a strategy on how to reach your desired outcome.
4) Q: The ghost that is in my house is frightening me, what can I do to make it stop?
A: The first rule is to try and avoid contact with it until you have spoken with a paranormal investigator. This doesnt mean that you are helpless; this is to avoid any enabling you may be doing. There are many suggestions according to your own personal beliefs that may help in these situations. If you believe in a god then pray, read a few passages from the bible, or speak with a priest or religious affiliate to gain a little more insight into what your beliefs would suggest. Alternate ways of preventing any unwanted contact can range from asking your spirit guides for protection, sprinkling salt at the doorways and windows to ward off spirits, or burn a smudge such as sweet-grass or sage. Other ways of hindering activity includes lighting a pure-white candle and speaking kind words and doing more positive activities such as having a relaxing bath or watching a funny movie. These arent always a permanent solution, but they may help you get some sleep until help arrives.
5) Q: When I book an investigation, can it stir-up more activity?
A: It is very possible that by bringing in an investigational team activity may increase; this is why we conduct preliminary investigations. On our prelims we become familiar with the house and the entity so that it is aware that we may be coming back and that we will not attempt to cause harm or be disrespectful. This usually makes it an easier transition when we arrive for our full investigation.
6) Q: I have used a Ouija board in the past, is that why the ghost is around?
A: Many investigators believe that Ouija boards are gateways and cause evil entities to travel on to our plane of existence sometimes attaching to people or places that came into contact with it. This is possibly one of most common questions we get asked. To be honest, Ouija boards are another tool used to contact unseen forces. Any tool in the hands of someone inexperienced or untrained can be dangerous. The Ouija board myth is a fallacy in that it is the root of all activity experienced by a person or persons. The danger in using a Ouija board is that you are allowing an entity to use your hands to move the cursor. Allowing the spirit to use your body to do any action is considered channelling and can be dangerous if not done by a professional. Another problem with the Ouija board is that you do not get to choose who you are talking with. Any entity within earshot can come into your home, use your body, and speak with you. Needless to say, we strongly suggest against using a board unless under professional supervision in a safe environment.
7) Q: What is a ghost?
A) For a list of some of our definitions, please refer to our definitions page.
Please see our Terms of Service page for information reguarding media rights, cancelations, deposits, archives, website information, comments, and bookings.
For all other questions, we suggest coming to one of our meetings. There you will be able to ask questions directly to an investigator or medium. You may also find someone who has similar interests and may be able to help you learn more about your specific case.
Our Method:
Step One: First Contact
We receive an email or phone call from you. We speak with you about your situation, and answer any questions you may have and what your options are. If our availability is too limited, we will be able to put you in touch with another team or group that will be able to help you. Then we book a date for us to conduct a preliminary.
(Please remember, we answer dozens of emails and phone calls a day, so we cant always get back to you right away. We will get back to you as soon as we possibly can, as each case is very important to us.)
Step Two: Preliminary
A few members from our team come and visit you at your home. This gives us a chance to get to know one another and we can better understand the location and your needs. One of our members will ask you a few questions to help us get a better feel for your specific situation. We will also conduct a walk-though of your home to take note of any potential hazards, difficulties, or hot-spots. This will help us set up quickly when we come back for our investigation.
Step Three: Investigation
Our team will arrive in the late evening and begin to set up our equipment. We will take a short break for supper prior to beginning the investigation. During our investigation we do normally suggest that the client leaves the location for the majority of the night, however you are allowed to be as involved as you wish. You are more than welcome to grab a flashlight and venture into the dark with us, but we do tend to capture more odd footage when the client is not present. Our investigations can run anywhere between 8pm and 4am depending on the requests of our clients, regular time for activity, and depending on the time of sunset.
We create a plan for each investigation, so there are no exacts when it comes to details. We customize each investigation to your specific needs. Experiments, Times, Ceremonies, and Psychics are all planned around your requests. We do usually use Mediums and other types of Sensitives as a method of communication; however we will refrain upon request.
Step Four: Review
Our team will spend hours reviewing the footage we have collected. We will go over all audio, video, photographic, and subjective evidence and look for any odd occurrences or evidence of paranormal activity. After which we will come to a conclusion as to why activity is occurring, who the entity may be, and a suggested course of action for you. We will get back to you within 3 weeks to book a reveal appointment.
Step Five: Reveal
A few members of our team will again visit your location with our findings. We will present you with a folder or binder containing a certificate of our investigation, a break-down of the investigation, our conclusion, and our suggested course of action. It may also contain any copies of footage that you have requested. We will answer all of your final questions upon which we will depart. You may always contact us if activity occurs again, if you have further questions, or if you wish to request another investigation either by our team or another team. We will continue to work with you if you require further assistance and will monitor your progress as you request.
