Historical and archaeological resources within the ASP area were identified after reviewing Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Complementary ASP Background Reports, January 2002 and information from the Heritage Resource Management Branch at Alberta Community Development. Map 9 - Historical Resource Inventory shows the relevant areas. A number of archaeological resource areas are located along the North Saskatchewan River and a paleontological resource area occupies a section of land in the southern Plan area.
Alberta Community Development classifies Heritage Resource Sites into one of four categories: Archaeological Resource, Historic Resource, Palaeontological Resource or Historic and Archaeological Resource. Within these classifications, the sites are given a Historical Resource Value that is based on a 1–5 point scale, with 5 being most significant. Figure 3 below profiles the location, classification and value of each of the 15 heritage and archaeological sites within the Plan area.
Figure 3 – Historical Resource Inventory
As part of the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major petrochemical projects, detailed Historic and Archaeological Impact Assessments are required by the EUB. Sturgeon County may also request a Historical Resources Impact Assessment in accordance with the Historic Resources Act (1987).