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Calcined bone radiocarbon dates from the mineable oil sands region, northeastern Alberta

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The majority of radiocarbon dates from archaeological sites in the mineable oil sands region of northeastern Alberta have been obtained from calcined (i.e., cremated) bone samples. Bone dates from... More ≫

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The majority of radiocarbon dates from archaeological sites in the mineable oil sands region of northeastern Alberta have been obtained from calcined (i.e., cremated) bone samples. Bone dates from 25 archaeological sites in the mineable oil sands region of northeastern Alberta are compiled and calibrated to calendar ages. Results show that calcined bone ages are an important source of chronological information in northern Alberta, and best practices for the collection of samples in the boreal forest are presented.

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A summary of Alberta archaeology sites, 1992-2015

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A total of 16,775 archaeological sites were recorded in Alberta between 1992 and 2015, making up 40 per cent of known sites in the province. Another 8,594 sites were revisited during the same time... More ≫

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A total of 16,775 archaeological sites were recorded in Alberta between 1992 and 2015, making up 40 per cent of known sites in the province. Another 8,594 sites were revisited during the same time period. New discoveries, either through initial recording or excavation from 1992 to 2015, have contributed significantly to the archaeological record of Alberta. Some of the most notable sites recorded or excavated between 1992 and 2015 are summarized in this article.

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Looking forward : flood recovery and the next issue of the Occasional Paper series

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The 2013 southern Alberta floods and the 2016 Fort McMurray fire serve as strong reminders of how quickly natural disaster can shape our understanding of both the present and the past. The... More ≫

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The 2013 southern Alberta floods and the 2016 Fort McMurray fire serve as strong reminders of how quickly natural disaster can shape our understanding of both the present and the past. The Archaeological Survey of Alberta is planning an edited thematic volume of the Occasional Papers Series that focuses on the role of natural disasters in understanding Alberta’s historic resources.

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