Sarah is a Project Archaeologist and Permit Holder in Alberta, which means she is often the person with the answers, the paperwork, and the final call. Sometimes all at once. She did not set out with a perfectly mapped career plan. She followed curiosity, asked too many questions about bones, and eventually found herself exactly … Read More Q&A with Sarah
‘Tis the season for good gifts, warm drinks, and pretending we’re not all scrambling for ideas. Somehow, the holidays always sneak up, and suddenly we’re hunting for something thoughtful that doesn’t feel last-minute or like it came from the grocery store lineup. Instead of guessing what people might want, Kat, our Supervising Archaeologist and Social … Read More A Holiday Gift Guide for Your Circle
Large linear projects in Alberta are facing evolving Historical Resources Act requirements. These changes can significantly affect field hours, construction flexibility, and regulatory certainty. In April 2024, the Historic Resources Management Branch (HRMB) released updated procedures for Large-Scale Pipelines. Projects that meet the index threshold (diameter in mm × length in km ≥ 2690) or … Read More Circle Does: Pipelines
Females in the Field, Field Notes
While a few on our team will continue fieldwork over the winter, for most, the 2025 field season is drawing to a close. We’re taking a moment to catch our breath—and maybe brush the last bit of dirt off our boots. This time of year always brings a mix of emotions. There’s relief in finishing … Read More Looking Back on the 2025 Field Season
Meet Julien! He’s one of our Supervising Archaeologists and joined the Circle crew in August 2024. Julien has already logged more than a decade of archaeology into his career, with fieldwork that stretches from the badlands of Alberta to the volcanic landscapes of Tanzania. He brings curiosity, grit, and plenty of good stories to our … Read More Where in the World with Julien
Water has always drawn people in. It offered food, transportation, and a place to rest. As archaeologists, we tend to follow the same pull. Creeks, rivers, and lakes are some of the best places to uncover traces of the past–and some of the most rewarding places to work. After ten field seasons navigating swamps, hopping … Read More Working Around Water