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Hawkwood Site (EgPm-179) : a multi-component prehistoric campsite on Nose Hill

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Archaeological studies at this site were initiated in response to the planned construction of a residential subdivision in northwest Calgary. The results of the excavation demonstrated a... More ≫

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Archaeological studies at this site were initiated in response to the planned construction of a residential subdivision in northwest Calgary. The results of the excavation demonstrated a significant interpretive potential associated with the depressional features on Nose Hill. Gaps in the archaeological record, as expressed in the Hawkwood site (primarily of the Tuxana Tradition), are known to be present elsewhere on the uplands north of Calgary and represent a significant asset to future generations of archaeologists.

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The effects of Magnacide H treatment on the fish fauna of the Carseland-Bow Canal

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Presents the results of study to evaluate the effects of Magnacide H on the fish fauna in the Carseland-Bow Canal, and serves as one component in an overall study to evaluate the effects of... More ≫

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Presents the results of study to evaluate the effects of Magnacide H on the fish fauna in the Carseland-Bow Canal, and serves as one component in an overall study to evaluate the effects of herbicide treatment on the flora and fauna in the canal.

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City of Calgary floodplain study

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A detailed hydrologic and hydraulic study has been carried out to delineate the floodway and floodplain areas for the 1% (1 in 100 year) flood for the Bow River, Elbow River and Nose Creek through... More ≫

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A detailed hydrologic and hydraulic study has been carried out to delineate the floodway and floodplain areas for the 1% (1 in 100 year) flood for the Bow River, Elbow River and Nose Creek through the City of Calgary.

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Sibbald Creek : a record of 11,000 years of human utilization of the southern Alberta foothills

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This report presents a detailed account of the findings of the 1980 salvage excavations at site EgPr-2 which is located in the southern Alberta Foothills at Sibbald Flat some 72 kilometers due... More ≫

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This report presents a detailed account of the findings of the 1980 salvage excavations at site EgPr-2 which is located in the southern Alberta Foothills at Sibbald Flat some 72 kilometers due west of Calgary. The improvement of Highway 968 as part of the general Kananaskis development program necessitated the archaeological work at this site.

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Nose Creek water quality study

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This study was initiated as part of a comprehensive Water Management Study for Nose Creek and West Nose Creek. The results of this study indicate that urbanization and associated storm sewer... More ≫

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This study was initiated as part of a comprehensive Water Management Study for Nose Creek and West Nose Creek. The results of this study indicate that urbanization and associated storm sewer discharges have an appreciable effect on the water quality of Nose Creek and West Nose Creek.

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An evaluation of the effectiveness of the fish ladder in passing fish over the Carseland Weir

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The objectives of this study were to assess the effectiveness of a fish ladder incorporated into the weir built across the Bow River at Carseland, which was completed in 1973, and to suggest... More ≫

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The objectives of this study were to assess the effectiveness of a fish ladder incorporated into the weir built across the Bow River at Carseland, which was completed in 1973, and to suggest design alterations which would enable the ladder to function as originally intended.

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Report [on the City of Calgary Bow River Flood study]

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This report presents the findings of a review of the overall management of the Bow River within the City of Calgary.

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Key to the aquatic mollusks of Alberta prairies and parklands

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Provides descriptions and illustrations to help identify 14 species of snails and six species of clams that can be found in the prairie and parkland regions of Alberta.

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Elbow River flood report : a study of potential flooding problems along the Elbow River in Calgary

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In 1962 the Hydrology Division of the Department of Water Resources, in response to a request to the Department of Water Resources from the City of Calgary City Engineer, began a study of the... More ≫

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In 1962 the Hydrology Division of the Department of Water Resources, in response to a request to the Department of Water Resources from the City of Calgary City Engineer, began a study of the potential flooding danger along Elbow River in an attempt to delineate the areas which would likely be under water for various probabilities of flood occurrence.

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Submission of Honourable E. C. Manning, Premier of Alberta concerning crude oil, to the Royal Commission on Energy

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Text of a submission from the GOA to the federal Royal Commission on Energy.

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