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2020.4.2.1.37 · File · Dec. 1979
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Proposed Hydro Development - Peace River Valley: Some Questions" to the Peace Valley Environmental Association in Dawson Creek. Note that page 3 of the speech appears to be missing.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The speech discusses some broad questions particularly related to the lack of a provincial energy policy, the approval process and varying estimates of future energy needs and alternatives. GGR quotes the position of the ALC of October 1977 and also reviews the legal powers under the ALC Act and ends by outlining several questions he feels the Association has the right to ask and get answers to."

2020.4.6.650.1 · Item · 2009
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This 2-disc set contains the Prosperity Mine "Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate pursuant to the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Act and Environmental Impact Statement for submission to the Federal Review Panel pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act" of 2009. Contains 9 volumes of digital documents with accompanying appendixes, in PDF or Word document format.

1996.8.3.39 · File · [197-?]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of assorted real estate listings and appraisals for investment properties in Prince George, Mackenzie, and Vanderhoof. A survey of Tabor Lake, documents from a continuing education seminar for engineers, and recreational area assessments are also included. Also includes 19 street traffic and parking maps of Prince George from the 1970s.

2020.4.9.2.13 · File · 2004
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains digital records collected and produced by Gary Runka during his consultancy work for client job 593, the Grasslands Conservation Council of BC's "Facilitation and Consultations for Mitigating the Fragmentation and Development of BC Grasslands Workshop" project. Includes the following documents:

  • "Ecological Status Assessment For British Columbia Grassland: A Field Workbook For Ranchers" (July 2004)
  • "BC Grasslands Mapping Project: A Conservation Risk Assessment - Final Report" (May 2004)
  • "Grassland Status Assessment - Field Worksheet"
  • "Developing a Qualitative Approach for Assessing Grassland Ecological Condition: A Tool for BC Ranchers - Annual Report, Hamilton Commonage Grassland Monitoring Project" (March 2004)
2020.4.9.2.07 · File · 2004-2005
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains digital records collected and produced by Gary Runka during his consultancy work for client job 601, the Grasslands Conservation Council of BC's "Development of Strategic Plan for Mitigating Fragmentation and Development of BC's Grasslands" project. Includes textual records such as reports, emails, agendas, budget, workplans, and project proposal.

2020.4.9.2.15 · File · 2005
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains digital records collected and produced by Gary Runka during his consultancy work for client job 601, the Grasslands Conservation Council of BC's "Development of Strategic Plan for Mitigating Fragmentation and Development of BC's Grasslands" project. Includes a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Mitigating the Fragmentation & Development of BC's Grasslands: A Strategic Plan" and accompanying slide handouts.

2020.4.9.2.20 · File · 2007
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains digital records created by Gary Runka during his consultancy work for client job 628, Penticton Indian Band's "Consultation and Technical Review of Proposed Summerland Hills Golf Resort" project. Includes a draft "Overview of Summerland Hills Golf Resort Project Interim Report" prepared for Penticton Indian Band Working Group by G. Gary Runka MSc PAg., G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd., April 9, 2007.

2020.4.9.2.17 · File · 2009
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains digital records collected and produced by Gary Runka during his consultancy work for client job 654, the BC Trust for Public Lands' "Improving Conservation Land Management Discussion Paper". The only record contained on this disc is an opening address by G. Gary Runka entitled "Managing Conservation Lands To Keep Nature's Pulse Beating" for the Best Management Practices for Conservation Lands Workshop, BC Trust for Public Lands - Ocean Sciences Institute, Sidney, B.C. on September 24, 2009.

2020.4.4.05 · File · 1980
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of Gary Runka's records relating to the trial of Regina v. Edward Murphy and Douglas Holme, for which Runka was subpoenaed as a witness. Includes subpoena notice, transcript of Runka's examination in court, and newspaper articles about the trial.

1996.8.3.27 · File · [197-?]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of multiple documents pertaining to the planning activities of the Regional District of Fraser Fort-George, including an agricultural outlook, surveys, house numbering in rural areas, property listings, interim policies for land development in the Cariboo Regional District, by-law hearings and changes, overview reports of the regional district, a report of the chairman for the regional district in 1969, a report on mobile homes, and planning for electoral areas.

1996.8.3.40 · File · [between 1968 and 1977]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of prospective planning material for the Regional District of Fraser Fort-George. Includes a recreation and tourism booklet, standardization of building code, technical planning committee documents, questionnaires, a community plan, a public lot draw document, and a study to increase secondary industry in the region.

2020.4.2.1.01 · File · [ca. 1969]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Relationship Between A.R.D.A. Soil Capability Ratings and Soil Productivity Ratings".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This is a very useful overview of the agricultural capability ratings.

While no mention is of course made in this (circa) 1969 speech to the BC farmland preservation program, its value rests in the importance of the BCLI in the original designation the ALR and its future administration.

For anyone that is or has been involved with the farmland preservation program, this single sentence within the speech, made about 4 or 5 years before the designation of the ALR, provides an important insight into the value of the CLI and its relationship to farmland preservation. "For example. Class 5 soils while restricted in use to pasture or hay can produce very high yields."

1996.8.3.20 · File · 1970
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of a brief report by the Housing Committee to the Greater Vancouver Regional District with recommendations regarding housing.

Research Subject Files
2012.13.2 · Series · 1937-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Kent Sedgwick’s research subject files contain original research notes, interviews and oral histories, news clippings, and collected primary and secondary sources. The series also includes both original and reproduction photographs, audio recordings, and maps. The subject files primarily relate to the history, urban planning, and historical geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia, especially Prince George area and the East Line communities over the course of the 20th century. They also include extensive notes on geographic features, landscapes, interpretative trails, architectural history, industrial history, history of Western exploration and land survey, and the First Nations history of the region.

2020.4.2.1.21 · File · 28 Jan. 1977
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Resource Use Conflicts - The Fight Over What's Left" at the Canadian Bar Association Winter Meeting, Harrison Hot Springs.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The panel discussion that GGR was participating in was entitled "Resource Use Conflicts - The Fight over What's Left".

GGR makes the point that without legislative steps to preserve agricultural land in BC, what would be left in terms of farmland in not too many years would be "nothing at all". After this reinforcement of the need for the Land Commission Act he explains briefly the designation of the ALRs and comments at length on the different types of applications.

It is explained that the ALR is based upon agricultural capabilities of the land:
"In other words, a soil/climate combination. The ALR is aimed at preserving agricultural land in the long term. Factors, such as parcel size, economic viability, current market conditions, ownership etc. play little or no role in the decision-making process."

In light of a considerable amount of the Commission's workload being focused on the processing of applications GGR remarks that:
"If we are sincere in our attempts to preserve an agricultural land base for future generations of British Columbians, we must regard the ALR as only a first step of many that are needed."

A flow chart is referred to but not included in the package."

Robert Lewis
2003.11.1.26 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Robert Lewis, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

Robert Parris
2003.11.1.35 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Robert Parris, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

Ron Hilde
2003.11.1.16 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Ron Hilde, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.