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Soil tests for Anzac area

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Subdivision of the area surrounding the Hamlet of Anzac is in the preliminary phase of planning. The Soils Branch was requested by the Land Tenure Secretariat of the Department of Municipal... More ≫

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Subdivision of the area surrounding the Hamlet of Anzac is in the preliminary phase of planning. The Soils Branch was requested by the Land Tenure Secretariat of the Department of Municipal Affairs to test soils in order to help plan the subdivision for residential use. The work involved test drilling for watertable and percolation tests. Forty holes were drilled with a truck mounted auger. The soil near the surface is either sandy or silty clay till. Most of the area has a high water table. The area has limitations for basement construction and normal sewage disposal septic fields.

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Canmore flood protection proposal : study and report

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The Canmore Flood Control Advisory Committee (CFCAC) was established in November 1974. Comprised of seven citizens from Canmore and the immediate area, the Committee was formed with two purposes... More ≫

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The Canmore Flood Control Advisory Committee (CFCAC) was established in November 1974. Comprised of seven citizens from Canmore and the immediate area, the Committee was formed with two purposes in mind, first, and foremost, to provide a liason between the Canmore community and the Department of Environment. In doing so, it would identify for the Department the concerns and suggestions of the public about the river and the proposed flood control works and, in turn, inform the public of the steps the Department recommends be taken.

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Black bear damages to beeyards in the peace river area of Alberta : 1972-76

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Black bears (Ursus americanus) continue to damage beehives in the Peace River area of Alberta. The Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division initiated intensive bear control and studies of beeyard... More ≫

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Black bears (Ursus americanus) continue to damage beehives in the Peace River area of Alberta. The Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division initiated intensive bear control and studies of beeyard damages in 1972 and studies of bear biology, electric fence effectiveness, translocations and electro-shock conditioning since then. These programs have been sumtiarized in earlier reports (Quaedvlieg, et. al. 1973, Gunson 1974, Denison and MacGougan 1975, Pecharsky 1975, Gunson 1975, Allen 1976, Dorrance and Gunson 1976, Gunson and Pipella 1977, Gunson and Cole 1977). This report summarizes data on damages and bear captures from 1972 to 1976, inclusive.

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Biological observations of black bears captured following beeyard and other depredations

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The Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division has captured black bears (Ursus amerIcanus) at damaged beeyards and other depedatlon or nuisance localities In the Peace River area (Figure 1) from 1972 to... More ≫

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The Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division has captured black bears (Ursus amerIcanus) at damaged beeyards and other depedatlon or nuisance localities In the Peace River area (Figure 1) from 1972 to 1976. Most of these bears have been shot following capture. Results of studies of beeyard damages, electric fence and taste-aversion prevention methods, translocatIons, and electro-shock conditioning have been reported elsewhere (2, A, 5, 3, 1; re spectively). This report summarizes biological observations of captured bears. Techniques of biological examination have been presented In earlier reports.

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Movements of translocated and other black bears following beehive depredations

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This report summarizes preliminary radio-telemetric monitoring of black bears following damages to beehives. Nine bears were translocated distances of 18 to 122 km. Four radio-collared bears were... More ≫

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This report summarizes preliminary radio-telemetric monitoring of black bears following damages to beehives. Nine bears were translocated distances of 18 to 122 km. Four radio-collared bears were released at the site of capture Four translocated bears returned distances of 22.9, 23.3, 37.4 and 38.6 km to the area of capture. Three bearstranslocated distances of 48.3, 69.5 and 101 km, did not return. Movements of two control bears were extensive; greatest distances between locations were 24 and 35 km. Data are compared to that from other studies of translocated bears and implications to the management of the bear-beehive conflict are discussed.

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Biological survey of Gull Lake, 1969

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A report about the fishing at Gull Lake.

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An evaluation of non-lethal control techniques for problem black bears in beeyards

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In past years, black bear have caused considerable damage in beeyards in the Peace River region of Alberta. Bear damage in beeyards has varied between $50,000 and $200,000 per year. Since 1973,... More ≫

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In past years, black bear have caused considerable damage in beeyards in the Peace River region of Alberta. Bear damage in beeyards has varied between $50,000 and $200,000 per year. Since 1973, Alberta Agriculture had paid a subsidy to beekeepers for constructing electric fences around beeyards. This fencing program has greatly reduced bear damage. However, our data indicate that black bears penetrated electric fences during 19 percent of the bear visits. To alleviate damage these offending individuals were foot snared and shot or translocated. Approximately 600 bears have been captured at beeyards by government personnel since 1972. In addition several hundred bears have been removed by beekeepers during the same period.

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Spent oil-sand fertility study

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Physical and chemical analysis of spent sand indicate that this material is very infertile. The spent sand samples analysed had an average pH of 7.2 and low Na content indicating that there was no... More ≫

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Physical and chemical analysis of spent sand indicate that this material is very infertile. The spent sand samples analysed had an average pH of 7.2 and low Na content indicating that there was no residual problem resulting from the NaOH used in the oil production process. Freshly processed sand however does have a high pH and higher Na contents.

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Report and recommendations respecting warning signs for Alberta water resources structures

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At the request of the Hon. D. J. Russell, Minister of Alberta Environment, a Committee of provincial and federal government as well as general public representatives was established to review the... More ≫

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At the request of the Hon. D. J. Russell, Minister of Alberta Environment, a Committee of provincial and federal government as well as general public representatives was established to review the current use of warning signs in respect to water resources structures in the Province to recommend changes as required. The committee conducted a review of current legislation and procedures relating to the use of warning signs and the kinds of signs in use. IT found that there is a need for warning signs and for providing additional safeguards against personal hazards resulting from water resources and structures constructed in Alberta Waters. The Committee recommends that the guidelines as outlined in Appendix A be adopted as an initial set of guidelines. After implementation these guidelines can be improved and expanded as required.

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Employment multiplier for Fort McMurray

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Calculation of the impact of development of resource industries (oil sands extraction) on service sector employment in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

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