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The Ramsfield collection : a multi-occupation site near the Highwood River

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Presents the findings of a study of the the private artifact collection, EdPl-40 (the Ramsfield collection), during the 2014 post-flood impact assessment of the Highwood River. The Ramsfield... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a study of the the private artifact collection, EdPl-40 (the Ramsfield collection), during the 2014 post-flood impact assessment of the Highwood River. The Ramsfield collection consists of a variety of artifacts including projectile points from the Middle and Late Periods with materials including Montana cherts, Knife River Flint, petrified wood, local chert, quartzite, and porcellanite. Part of the 37th volume of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta Occasional Paper series, which contains 18 articles exploring multiple facets of the impact on archaeological resources of the 2013 flood in southern Alberta.

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The Highwood River’s tale : impacts to heritage resources by the 2013 southern Alberta flood

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In 2014, Stantec Consulting Ltd. carried out an in depth survey of the Highwood River valley for archaeological, historic, and palaeontological resources. In addition to revisiting known sites and... More ≫

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In 2014, Stantec Consulting Ltd. carried out an in depth survey of the Highwood River valley for archaeological, historic, and palaeontological resources. In addition to revisiting known sites and recording new ones, the project provided risk assessments relative to flood related impacts and site management strategies. New sites were recorded all along the Highwood River and several known sites were found to be much richer than previously thought. Additionally, numerous new Quaternary microfaunal, macrofaunal, and palaeoenvironmental sites were recorded during the palaeontological survey. This paper presents a brief summary of the program, including a case study of a joint archaeological and palaeontological locality. Part of the 37th volume of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta Occasional Paper series, which contains 18 articles exploring multiple facets of the impact on archaeological resources of the 2013 flood in southern Alberta.

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Finding traces of trading places on the Highwood River

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Assessment excavations were completed in the fall of 2016 at the Spitzee Post (EdPl-13) and the Metke Site (EdPl-10). Recognizing the value of historic resources along these drainages, these... More ≫

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Assessment excavations were completed in the fall of 2016 at the Spitzee Post (EdPl-13) and the Metke Site (EdPl-10). Recognizing the value of historic resources along these drainages, these archaeological studies were conducted to assess erosional impacts of the 2013 flood on these two sites. Conclusions highlight the importance of this ford on the Highwood River over the last 5,000 years or more. Part of the 37th volume of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta Occasional Paper series, which contains 18 articles exploring multiple facets of the impact on archaeological resources of the 2013 flood in southern Alberta.

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Post-2013 flood historic resource assessments of the Sheep, Highwood, and Bow rivers and their contribution to a regional understanding of the precontact landscape

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Historic resources assessments of the impacts the 2013 flood on palaeontological and archaeological resources adjacent to the Bow, Sheep, and upper Highwood rivers in southern Alberta were... More ≫

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Historic resources assessments of the impacts the 2013 flood on palaeontological and archaeological resources adjacent to the Bow, Sheep, and upper Highwood rivers in southern Alberta were conducted between 2013 and 2015. These studies visually assessed erosional exposures on these rivers and documented historic resources. Analysis of the location and character of these finds has shed light on the types of landforms present and the nature of human occupations in the Bow River watershed, and highlights how significant the impact of flood-related erosion has been on historic resources. This paper discusses these finds in a regional context to integrate them into the larger geological and precontact landscape contexts of southern Alberta. Part of the 37th volume of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta Occasional Paper series, which contains 18 articles exploring multiple facets of the impact on archaeological resources of the 2013 flood in southern Alberta.

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Southern Alberta flood mitigation feasibility study for Sheep, Highwood River basins and South Saskatchewan river sub-basin : Highwood river water management plan

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Presents the findings of a study to assess flood mitigation schemes in the Sheep and Highwood river basins and the South Saskatchewan River Sub-Basin provided by the Southern Alberta Flood... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a study to assess flood mitigation schemes in the Sheep and Highwood river basins and the South Saskatchewan River Sub-Basin provided by the Southern Alberta Flood Recovery Task Force. This study evaluated the feasibility of various flood mitigation strategies and projects. The plan provides order of magnitude cost estimates and was prepared based on available existing studies and data.

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Southern Alberta flood mitigation feasibility study for Sheep, Highwood River basins and South Saskatchewan river sub-basin : Sheep River water management plan

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This study reviews and evaluates flood mitigation proposals for the Sheep and Highwood river basins and the South Saskatchewan River Sub-Basin. It also proposes a water management strategy for... More ≫

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This study reviews and evaluates flood mitigation proposals for the Sheep and Highwood river basins and the South Saskatchewan River Sub-Basin. It also proposes a water management strategy for flood mitigation for these areas.

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Southern Alberta flood mitigation feasibility study for Sheep, Highwood River basins and South Saskatchewan River sub-basin : South Saskatchewan River sub-basin water management plan

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of various mitigation projects, and combine the most feasible projects into water management plans for the Sheep River and Highwood River... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of various mitigation projects, and combine the most feasible projects into water management plans for the Sheep River and Highwood River basins which suffered severe flood damages at numerous times in the past, most recently in June 2013, and assess flood mitigations for the South Saskatchewan River Basin, including the feasibility of various flood mitigation projects for the City of Medicine Hat.

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Flood mitigation measures Elbow River, Sheep River and Highwood River basins

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Technical report prepared for the Community Flood Mitigation Advisory Panel and describing proposed flood mitigation measures for the Elbow River, Sheep River and Highwood River basins. The... More ≫

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Technical report prepared for the Community Flood Mitigation Advisory Panel and describing proposed flood mitigation measures for the Elbow River, Sheep River and Highwood River basins. The report presents the design basis, conceptual details and opinions of probable costs for the proposed flood mitigation measures. Following the flooding in southern Alberta in June of 2013, The Community Flood Mitigation Advisory Panel was established in July 2013 to advise the government of Alberta on possible flood mitigation measures that may be implemented to reduce future flood damages.

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High River - Highwood River, Baker Creek and Little Bow River - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along an approximate 31 km length of the Highwood River through High River. The design discharge for the Highwood River... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along an approximate 31 km length of the Highwood River through High River. The design discharge for the Highwood River ranges from 750 m³/s at the upstream study extent to 650 m³/s at the downstream extent. Included in the study area are lands flooded by overflow from the Highwood River into the Little Bow River via Baker Creek and the Little Bow Canal, along approximately 3 km of Baker Creek and almost 1 km of the Little Bow River. The flood hazard mapping in a portion of the overflow area and along the Little Bow River is currently under review by Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. The study was prepared in August 1992. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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