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2020.4.6.540.1 · Item · June 2001
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Optical disc holds a full CD version of the "www.BCRock.com" website. From the home page on the disc:

"In the Central Coast Regional District of British Columbia, near the town of Bella Coola, No Cents Holdings and Arthon Construction initiated a Federal and Provincial Environmental Assessment for the purposes of permitting a rock quarry, an expansion to an existing sand & gravel quarry and a marine loading facility.
Exclusive to the CD Version ..... A Quicktime movie Greening the Gravel

Also, some bonus information related to the project and activities.
We are pleased to report in a press release dated May 9, 2001, that the companies have entered into an agreement with Polaris Minerals Corporation that gives Polaris the right to become a joint venture partner in the Bella Coola Aggregates Project.

Nuxalk Nation General Election - Results from Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2001
Congratulations to Chief Anfinn Charles Siwallace and the new councillors .... M O R E
Three public Open Houses
have been held in the Bella Coola valley.

This site went live on October 12, 2000 and will remain a work in progress.
Here you may find reports, news, project descriptions, professionals reviews, process descriptions, economic impacts, environmental reviews, archaeological reviews, geotechnical and hydrologist input, and a great many photo tours of the area."

Workshop 2, Tape 5
2020.4.6.425.6 · Item · 1996
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Audio cassette titled "Workshop 2, Tape 5" is believed to contain a recording of a workshop related to the Vernon commonage project.

Workshop 2, Tape 3: 3:30 pm
2020.4.6.425.5 · Item · 1996
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Audio cassette titled "Workshop 2, Tape 3: 3:30 pm" is believed to contain a recording of a workshop related to the Vernon commonage project.

Workshop 2, Tape 2: 2:00 pm
2020.4.6.425.4 · Item · 1996
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Audio cassette titled "Workshop 2, Tape 2: 2:00 pm" is believed to contain a recording of a workshop related to the Vernon commonage project.

2020.4.2.2.13 · Item · 1981
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of the "Western Land Directors Conference Proceedings" in Victoria, BC between June 7-11, 1981. Gary Runka was a guest speaker with the speech "Agricultural Land and Land Use Decision Making in the 1980's".

Vanderhoof
2012.13.1.51.017 · Item · May 1972
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a barn with large, Harvestore Systems. It is possibly located on one of the many farms near Vanderhoof, B.C.

2006.25.1.52 · Item · Apr. 1963
Part of Al Elsey Moving Images Collection

Footage of men unloading hay for cattle from a horse-drawn flat bed trailer, a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, and people being driven in flat bed tractor out to a small silver plane and taking off.

Unidentified Man in Garden
2009.5.1.87 · Item · [ca. 1930]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Man stands on wooden walkway in midground on right. He is smoking a cigarette, wearing a bow-tie and sweater. Chicken wire is visible throughout garden, log fence and trees in background. Rooftop of unknown house can be seen against forest in distance.

2020.4.8.1.0006 · Item · May 1968
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Slide depicts a row of red and yellow tulips in front of a row of blossoming cherry trees. Original slide index description: "Tulips & Chery Blossoms Ok. Mission."

2013.6.36.1.005.70 · Item · Oct. 1965
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a rear view of 4 of the 6 traction engines in Nanton, Alberta. The left engine was built by Reeves and Co. in Columbus, Indiana, U.S. Its identification is #4438, it has 2 cylinder simple, and a roof. The next engine was built by Waterloo Mfg. Co. Ltd. in Waterloo, Ontario and has a single cylinder. The third engine was built by Sawyer Massey. The engine on the right side is a Gaar Scott, built in 1913, and has 25 horsepower on the drawbar and 75 horsepower on the belt.

2013.6.36.1.005.67 · Item · Oct. 1965
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts traction engines owned by Jack Burrows in Nanton, Alberta. There are six in this photo, all of which appear could be steamed, another two in derelict condition, and one in the village in working order. Running from front to rear in the photo: 1) Reeves with roof, U.S. 2) Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 3) Massey, Canada 4) Gaar Scott with roof, U.S. 5) Massey, Hamilton, Canada 6) Gaar Scott, U.S.

2013.6.36.1.005.31 · Item · Oct. 1965
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a traction engine at a ranch on Nicola Lake, near Merritt. The engine was made by Nichols-Shepard Co. at Battle Creek, Michigan and named the "Red River Special." It is undated and has 2 cylinders, side tanks, 16-10 horse power, wood burner, firebox 5 ft. long.

"The Land is Yours"
2020.4.4.38 · Item · [1968 or 1969]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This "The Land is Yours" film is a promotional film produced by the British Columbia Department of Agriculture in Kelowna, ca. 1968 or 1969. The film was produced by Gary Runka and hosted by Russ Richardson. Runka and Richardson provide commentary throughout the film. The film was directed by Nobert Hartig.

"The Bog Forests"
2020.4.2.3.051 · Item · 1980
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is a 1980 paper entitled "The Bog Forests" by the Corporation of the Township of Richmond Environmental Control Officer and Planning Department.

2020.4.4.18 · Item · 1979
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of a 1979 promotional booklet produced by the BC Agricultural Land Commission entitled "The Agricultural Land Reserve: Protecting B.C.'s Farmland". The booklet was prepared for the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission by J.M. Sawicki. Photographs by G.G. Runka.

2009.5.4.60 · Item · May 1981
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Julian Fry reminisces on his early life and acquaintances in Prince George during his work along the Blackwater Road in the early 1920's. Some notable references include: Blackwater Road, C.F.S. Baldy Hughes, Bill Comstock, Tom Cornell, Duncan MacKenzie, Ernest Levesque, [?] Hathaway, [?] Nelson, Ed and Julia Erickson, Blackwater Telegraph Station, Everett Vandenburg, and [?] Mackenzie.