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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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The Smuland Creek site and implications for Palaeoindian site prospection in the Peace Region of northwestern Alberta

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Cultural resource management survey of a proposed pipeline corridor stretching across uplands to the southeast of Grande Prairie resulted in the discovery of the Smuland Creek site. Preliminary... More ≫

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Cultural resource management survey of a proposed pipeline corridor stretching across uplands to the southeast of Grande Prairie resulted in the discovery of the Smuland Creek site. Preliminary subsurface testing yielded the proximal portion of a basally thinned (fluted) projectile point and a graver artifact, both diagnostic of earliest prehistoric times in the Peace Region of Alberta and British Columbia. Further survey yielded additional evidence for prehistoric occupation. The new discoveries present preliminary evidence for early human presence in the region that may be associated with older, upland glacial lake features. The merits of this hypothesis are examined and the implications for Palaeoindian site prospection in the Peace Region are discussed.

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Development and early results of the spatial data standards for archaeological survey and excavation in Alberta

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This paper outlines the history of the use of spatial data at the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. Prior to 2005, spatial information was recorded on paper from numerous sources, which made the... More ≫

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This paper outlines the history of the use of spatial data at the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. Prior to 2005, spatial information was recorded on paper from numerous sources, which made the review of archaeological assessments and development impacts arduous and imprecise. In 2014 the Archaeological Survey of released the Spatial Data Standards for Survey and Excavation, which provided requirements and standards for submission of spatial data from consulting archaeologists and other researchers working in Alberta. As a result, a rich and detailed database of archaeological spatial data is available to researchers and government employees.

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