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The Cranford site, DIPb-2, a multicomponent stone circle site on the Oldman River

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The work described within this report constitutes final mitigation of impact to the Central Area of the Cranford Site, The Cranford Site is a multi-component stone circle site located on the... More ≫

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The work described within this report constitutes final mitigation of impact to the Central Area of the Cranford Site, The Cranford Site is a multi-component stone circle site located on the south bank of the Oldman River in south central Alberta, consisting of 87 rings, 5 cairns, a rock alignment, and surface and buried lithic concentrations. Excavation of 220 square metres in the Central Area of the site resulted in the recovery of 2,944 lithic artifacts, 2,772 faunal remains, and 1,165 pieces of firebroken rock, for a total of 6,881 cultural items.

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The Ross Site (DIPd-3) 1980 research

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In 1980, the Archaeological Survey of Alberta conducted a brief test excavation programme at the Ross site, D1Pd-3, situated on a terrace on the south side of the Oldman River near Coaldale. The... More ≫

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In 1980, the Archaeological Survey of Alberta conducted a brief test excavation programme at the Ross site, D1Pd-3, situated on a terrace on the south side of the Oldman River near Coaldale. The excavations were undertaken to determine if the site was sufficiently intact to warrant designation as a Provincial Historical Resource. Two 2 x 2 units were excavated to about 3.5 m below surface; both yielded extensive cultural remains. At least eight intact components were noted, while a ninth component was defined as a flood deposit. All are assigned to the Old Women's Phase of the Late Prehistoric Period. The components represent camping activities from a variety of seasonal occupations. As a result of the project, the Ross site was designated a Provincial Historical Resource in 1981, and the riverbank was stabilized by Alberta Environment.

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Final report of the 1985 and 1986 field seasons at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Alberta

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This resource reports on archaeological field work at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump which was conducted in the summers of 1985 and 1986 as part of ongoing research associated with the development... More ≫

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This resource reports on archaeological field work at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump which was conducted in the summers of 1985 and 1986 as part of ongoing research associated with the development of a public interpretation facility at the site.

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Annotated bibliography : Late Quaternary studies in Alberta's western corridor (1950-1988)

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This annotated bibliography includes papers, short notes, theses, conference abstracts and maps published between 1950-1988. The citations deal with surficial geology, glacial history,... More ≫

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This annotated bibliography includes papers, short notes, theses, conference abstracts and maps published between 1950-1988. The citations deal with surficial geology, glacial history, palaeontology and palaeoenvironments in the Western Corridor of Alberta between roughly 30,000 to 6,000 years BP. The bibliography includes about 650 citations. It was compiled primarily as a research aid for archaeologists and others involved in the Archaeological Survey of Alberta's "First Albertans" project - an investigation into the initial peopling of Alberta.

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A selected bibliography of historical artifacts : c.1760-1920

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Presents a bibliography of published and unpublished works dealing with historical artifacts commonly found in Western Canada between 1760 and 1920.

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Historical resource investigations within the Forty Mile Coulee Reservoir

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Between 1981 and 1986, Ethos Consultants undertook a major historic resources assessment and mitigation project for Alberta Environment, within an approximately 10 km long portion of Forty Mile... More ≫

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Between 1981 and 1986, Ethos Consultants undertook a major historic resources assessment and mitigation project for Alberta Environment, within an approximately 10 km long portion of Forty Mile Coulee which was selected for development as an irrigation storage reservoir. Analysis of the data indicates that the majority of sites examined date to the last 2,000 years and in particular to the last 400 to 500 years. Evidence is presented which suggests the majority of these sites reflect occupation by groups associated to one or more of the historic tribes comprising the Blackfoot Confederacy.

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Medicine wheels on the northern plains : a summary and appraisal

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This report suggests a general definition for medicine wheels ; proposes a subdivision of the sample of 67 medicine wheels into eight defined subgroups ; summarizes available ethnohistoric and... More ≫

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This report suggests a general definition for medicine wheels ; proposes a subdivision of the sample of 67 medicine wheels into eight defined subgroups ; summarizes available ethnohistoric and archaeological data available for medicine wheels referable to each subgroup ; makes a number of observations regarding the ethnohistorical and archaeological record as it relates to medicine wheels ; and makes recommendations concerning management of this class of cultural feature.

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Final report of the 1984 season at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Alberta

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This report presents the final results of the 1984 field season at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump site, which represents the second season of archaeological research by the staff of Alberta... More ≫

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This report presents the final results of the 1984 field season at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump site, which represents the second season of archaeological research by the staff of Alberta Culture at this World Heritage Site. This multi-year research project is designed to undertake mitigative investigations preparatory to the installation of an interpretive centre and attendant facilities, as well as to conduct research oriented studies which will provide some of the information required to assemble an interpretive programme for the site. The majority of the 1984 field season was devoted to the research-oriented objectives of the project which have been focused on the-poorly understood campsite deposits located on the prairie flats below the kill site deposits. Although much of the mitigative research programme was completed in the previous field season, several design modifications to parking facilities and road alignments required that further in-field archaeological...

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Blackfoot ethnography

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Presents a synthesis of the data of ethnological science with the information concerning the Blackfoot contained in the writings of the explorers, travellers and traders from the time of first... More ≫

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Presents a synthesis of the data of ethnological science with the information concerning the Blackfoot contained in the writings of the explorers, travellers and traders from the time of first contact to the year 1821. Includes information on material culture.

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Ross Glen : a besant stone circle site in southeastern Alberta

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Excavations conducted at the Ross site in southeastern Alberta during 1981 yielded considerable quantities of data with scientifically significant results. These investigations were required at... More ≫

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Excavations conducted at the Ross site in southeastern Alberta during 1981 yielded considerable quantities of data with scientifically significant results. These investigations were required at this high-value prehistoric stone circle site because it was to be impacted by a proposed housing subdivision in Medicine Hat. Ethos Consultants Ltd. conducted the excavation by focusing on specific objectives developed from a previous assessment program. These investigations yielded evidence of at least three prehistoric occupations, with the principal occupation dated to about 500 AD. The report suggests that the site is one of the most significant stone circle sites yet investigated in Alberta and possibly in all of the Northern Plains.

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