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Advancing archaeology : industry and practice in Alberta, 2019. Dedication : Terrance (Terry) H. Gibson

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This tribute article is a dedication to an influential archaeologist in Alberta – Terry Gibson. The article introduces the 39th issue of the Occasional Paper Series, which is dedicated to Terry Gibson. More ≫

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This tribute article is a dedication to an influential archaeologist in Alberta – Terry Gibson. The article introduces the 39th issue of the Occasional Paper Series, which is dedicated to Terry Gibson.

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An excavation at the White Horse Lake Cairn (EeOo-1), with comparisons to other excavated cairns in southern Alberta

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This is an article about pre-contact stone features in Alberta. The results of an archaeological excavation of a stone cairn in southern Alberta are compared to results of other excavations at... More ≫

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This is an article about pre-contact stone features in Alberta. The results of an archaeological excavation of a stone cairn in southern Alberta are compared to results of other excavations at stone cairns in the province. The results inform expectations and management practices concerning an important historic resource in Alberta.

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The swing of things : contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018.

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The swing of things: Contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018 is part of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. This issue contains a series of archaeology articles that inform... More ≫

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The swing of things: Contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018 is part of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. This issue contains a series of archaeology articles that inform research, management practices, and methods in Alberta.

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Remote sensing at the Sourismouth forts (Manitoba) : archaeological re-interpretation after nearly 40 years

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This article summarizes remote sensing work at Fur Trade Period archaeological sites in Western Canada. This consideration of the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of non-invasive data... More ≫

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This article summarizes remote sensing work at Fur Trade Period archaeological sites in Western Canada. This consideration of the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of non-invasive data recovery emphasizes the importance of multi-proxy approaches to archaeological site evaluation.

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Off the shelf : modeling and management of historical resources

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This article summarizes how industry developers determine if and where known and unknown historical resources are located in development areas. Models are useful planning tools to minimize... More ≫

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This article summarizes how industry developers determine if and where known and unknown historical resources are located in development areas. Models are useful planning tools to minimize disturbances and manage historical resources in an expedient and economical way.

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Manuscript preparation guidelines for contributions to Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series

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Describes the goals and purpose of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series and the guidelines, style guide and submission instructions for contributing a manuscript for... More ≫

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Describes the goals and purpose of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper series and the guidelines, style guide and submission instructions for contributing a manuscript for inclusion in the series.

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The swing of things : contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018. Dedication : Milton (Milt) J. Wright

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The swing of things: Contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018 is part of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. This issue is a dedication to Wilt Wright, an Alberta archaeologist... More ≫

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The swing of things: Contributions to archaeological research in Alberta, 2018 is part of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. This issue is a dedication to Wilt Wright, an Alberta archaeologist who recently passed away.

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Identifying Knife River Flint in Alberta : a silicified lignite toolstone from North Dakota

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This article is the fourth in a series intended to assist the identification of raw materials used for precontact stone tools in Alberta. Each article focuses on one raw material; the current... More ≫

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This article is the fourth in a series intended to assist the identification of raw materials used for precontact stone tools in Alberta. Each article focuses on one raw material; the current article discusses a silicified lignite called Knife River Flint (KRF) that originates in North Dakota and appears in archaeological sites across Alberta. Local materials, including chalcedony, silicified peat/petrified wood, and translucent chert, can be mistaken for KRF: macroscopic and microscope qualities of these materials are described with an accompanying photograph library to assist identification. Several methods were tested to assess their feasibility for distinguishing KRF from local materials. KRF so closely resembles other materials in terms of macroscopics, microscopics, and geochemistry that conclusively demonstrating provenance remains problematic.

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Spatial data standards for archaeological survey and excavation

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As of April 30, 2014, the Historic Resources Management Branch (HRMB) requires spatial data submissions for all permits. The collection of these datasets will enable HRMB staff, consulting... More ≫

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As of April 30, 2014, the Historic Resources Management Branch (HRMB) requires spatial data submissions for all permits. The collection of these datasets will enable HRMB staff, consulting archaeologists, and researchers to better understand survey coverage completed for a given parcel of land. The data will be stored in a master database at the Archaeological Survey of Alberta and will be made available to individuals who have confidentiality and online service agreements with the Survey. Two datasets will be required: Project Areas and Subsurface Inspections. This document provides specifications for these datasets. Geodatabase and shapefile template datasets are available on the Archaeological Survey webpage (see link at the end of this document). All submissions should be based on these templates.

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Requirements for recording and reporting historic structures within the context of archaeological HRIAs

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Occasionally a consulting archaeologist encounters historic structures in the context of an archaeological Historic Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA). In such cases the Historic Resources... More ≫

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Occasionally a consulting archaeologist encounters historic structures in the context of an archaeological Historic Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA). In such cases the Historic Resources Management Branch requires certain information from the archaeologist so that an appropriate course of action can be determined. This document presents the requirements such as: pre-field preparation- the heritage survey review, the satellite imagery review, recording and reporting historic structure.

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