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Survey of the Alberta Infrastructure Turner Valley Gas Plant for evidence of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM)

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Presents the results of a study to locate accumulations of naturally-occurring radioactive material in surface production equipment at the Turner Valley gas plant. Results show that there is no... More ≫

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Presents the results of a study to locate accumulations of naturally-occurring radioactive material in surface production equipment at the Turner Valley gas plant. Results show that there is no evidence of technically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining facility and the site of Alberta’s first major oil and gas discovery, is a provincial historic resource and a national historic site.

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Turner Valley Gas Plant : surface water and groundwater monitoring programs

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. The objectives of the... More ≫

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. The objectives of the groundwater monitoring program were to: verify that known contaminants on site are not reaching the Sheep River; establish seasonal variation in flow and quality in the surface and groundwater regimes; and to provide information to be used in restoring and reclaiming the historic site in an environmentally effective way.

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Construction summary report : sulphur remediation, Turner Valley - gas plant

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Presents the results of a project to remove and/or remediate elemental sulphur found on the site of the Turner Valley gas plant. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas... More ≫

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Presents the results of a project to remove and/or remediate elemental sulphur found on the site of the Turner Valley gas plant. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining facility and the site of Alberta’s first major oil and gas discovery, is a provincial historic resource and a national historic site.

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Turner valley - gas plant : removal of underground storage tanks and remediation of mercury contamination, construction summary report

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. A reclamation program... More ≫

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. A reclamation program was implemented for the redevelopment of the site. As part of the reclamation program, a contract was designed to address three issues identified on the gas plant land: interior mercury vapors, exterior mercury concentrations in soil, and risks to health and the environment by aging underground storage tanks present throughout the site.

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Turner Valley gas plant historic site : tour path mercury investigation, Turner Valley, Alberta

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Presents the results of a project to delineate and excavate soil impacted with high mercury concentrations. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining... More ≫

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Presents the results of a project to delineate and excavate soil impacted with high mercury concentrations. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining facility and the site of Alberta’s first major oil and gas discovery, is a provincial historic resource and a national historic site.

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How to research and evaluate government and commercial buildings

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The buildings of government and business form an important part of Alberta’s built heritage. This Heritage Note is intended to provide guidance and suggestions on research into government and... More ≫

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The buildings of government and business form an important part of Alberta’s built heritage. This Heritage Note is intended to provide guidance and suggestions on research into government and commercial buildings in Alberta and evaluating their historical significance. This is the ninth in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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How to research historic houses

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One popular method of preserving the built environment is through the designation of a building as a heritage structure deemed significant for certain reasons. These reasons may include the... More ≫

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One popular method of preserving the built environment is through the designation of a building as a heritage structure deemed significant for certain reasons. These reasons may include the building's age, its architectural style, or perhaps a notable architect or occupant. This Heritage Note provides a brief historical background on houses in Alberta as well as guidance on researching houses to determine their significance. This is the tenth in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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Structural and subfloor repairs

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Some heritage buildings may suffer from floor problems that require attention. This Heritage Note examines the elements that make up the subfloor’s structural system, identifies the problems one... More ≫

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Some heritage buildings may suffer from floor problems that require attention. This Heritage Note examines the elements that make up the subfloor’s structural system, identifies the problems one might expect to encounter, and offers possible solutions for some of the problems a homeowner may encounter. This is the eighth in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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The basics of site drainage

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Site drainage is an important component of good historic resource management. This Heritage Note is intended to assist building owners, managers and contractors in finding the source of common... More ≫

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Site drainage is an important component of good historic resource management. This Heritage Note is intended to assist building owners, managers and contractors in finding the source of common drainage problems, and offer some possible solutions. This is the seventh in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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The architectural preservation process

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Presents a brief overview of a typical public architectural preservation process and the role of the architect within the process. This is the fourth in a series of Heritage Notes, which are... More ≫

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Presents a brief overview of a typical public architectural preservation process and the role of the architect within the process. This is the fourth in a series of Heritage Notes, which are intended to provide guidance on a range of topics in the field of historic resource management.

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