Blood 148
Reservation First Nations reserve of the Kainai Nation, Alberta
Indian reserve of the Blood (Kainai) Nation in southern Alberta; visitors may engage with local cultural centres and explore nearby prairies and river valleys.
Blood 148 is an Indian reserve in southern Alberta that serves as the primary land base of the Kainai Nation, commonly known in English as the Blood Tribe. The reserve is part of the Blackfoot Confederacy and hosts the communities and governance structures of the Kainai people.
Land use on the reserve includes residential communities, cultural facilities and agricultural and natural lands; the reserve also hosts traditional and contemporary community events. Cultural protocols apply to visitors and permission should be sought before attending community events or entering non-public areas.
The reserve lies in southern Alberta, with the nearest regional centres in the wider Lethbridge region of the province.
- Community protocols: The reserve is the main land base of the Kainai Nation, one of the First Nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy; visitors should observe local protocols and seek permission for visits beyond public roads.
What to See #
- Stand Off: A community and administrative centre on the reserve that contains housing, services and local governance offices for the Kainai Nation.
How to Get to Blood 148 #
Access depends on local land use and road networks. For precise directions, consult provincial maps or local authorities in Alberta.
Best Time to Visit Blood 148 #
A geographic feature in Alberta; seasonal considerations follow local mountain weather.
Weather & Climate near Blood 148 #
Blood 148's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain.
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July
July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.
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