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Archaeological investigations at historic Waterhole : final report

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During June and July, 1990, archaeological investigations were conducted at the historic townsite of Waterhole, in northwestern Alberta, to mitigate the effects of potential disturbance resulting... More ≫

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During June and July, 1990, archaeological investigations were conducted at the historic townsite of Waterhole, in northwestern Alberta, to mitigate the effects of potential disturbance resulting from highway realignment activities. The principle focus of the investigations was on the recovery of historic cultural materials from an undisturbed portion of the town-site. A total of 23,431 artifacts were recovered from the site.

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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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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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