File consists of photocopies of Island Cache photographs provided by participants in the Island Cache Recovery Project.
Photograph depicts (from left to right) Philip Monckton, Gordon Wyness, and Lavender Monckton at the Beaverly Geodetic Station, 7 miles west of Prince George. Surveying equipment (tripod, theodolite, and wire) are stationed at centre.
File consists of records relating to the Perspectives on Natural Resources Symposium II Land in Lindsay, ON, November 8, 1978, which Gary Runka spoke at in his role as Chairman of the BC Agricultural Land Commission. Includes correspondence, speaking notes, conference material, and papers. Runka's paper was "Private Land Needs and the British Columbia Agricultural Land Commission Experience".
File consists of the written personal reflections of Gary Runka for the "'Ten Years of Agricultural Land Preservation", December 1983.
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"These personal reflections were prepared by GGR for publication in the ALC's document commemorating its 10th anniversary entitled "Ten Years of Agricultural Land Preservation". These reflections form pages 33 - 35 of this 61 page document.
The reflections portray the hectic start of the Land Commission's work but also inform us of GGR's role prior to becoming the Commission's first General Manager. As noted, "I had been extensively involved in drawing up the "suggested ALR plans" for the various regional districts while working with the Soils Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture." He then accompanied the Commission on their initial meetings with regional districts and local governments around the province.
The fact that GGR played a key role in developing the CLI mapping (an important basis of the ALR), then was involved with drawing up the suggested ALR plans, followed by his efforts as ALC General Manager to implement the Reserve plans, and finally sign off on the completed ALR plan map sheets, arguably makes Gary Runka, like no other person, the "Father of the ALR"."
Series consists of records relating to G. Gary Runka's personal life, including academic records, personal resume, and posthumous materials. Also includes Runka's personal correspondence during his time with the Agricultural Land Commission and memorabilia from his curling activities.
Consists of 5 letters written by Jack Henderson-Roe, of Fort George, to his father, C.H. Henderson-Roe, of England, regarding investments and proposed land acquisitions in Fort George.
Consists of 6 letters written by Jack Henderson-Roe, of Fort George, to his father, C.H. Henderson-Roe, of England, regarding proposed land acquisitions in Fort George.
Item is a map depicting the areas of winter shadow in the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
File consists of financial statements for the Peden Hill Store compiled by Rose, Gale & Co. Charted Accountants.
Item is a map depicting the areas of spring and fall shadow in the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting a future medium density development plan for the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting a future low density development plan for the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting a future high density development plan for the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
File consists of clippings related to the Peace River region. Also includes photographs taken by Kent Sedgwick depicting Mackenzie, BC and the Peace River region (2003).
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a field trip in May 1979 for the College of New Caledonia to the Peace River Region, including the Pine Pass lookout; Dawson's Creek; Chetwynd; Hudson's Hope; and the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. Includes: "Peace River" duotang with resources compiled by Kent Sedgwick (1979) and "Bird's eye view of Fort St. John" postcard from Fort St. John (1980).
File consists of two Peace River District High School Curling Championship patches.
File consists of a second draft for the Peace River Regional Planning Commission.
File consists of an oral history given by Pat Foreman, 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.
Consists of two photograph albums that illustrate Parker Bonney's early years as a Forest Engineer. Includes photographs of the expedition to the Nass Valley undertaken by Parker Bonney, Sam Brown, and others. May also include photographs of later surveying expeditions.
Bonney, ParkerFile consists of assorted maps, correspondence, and speeches examining the prospects of park establishment in the Prince George area.
The item is a reproduction of a section of survey map drafted in 1915. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The Plan Number is 1268 and highlights the area along the Nechako River. The map details subdivisions East of Carney Street and North of Fifth Avenue. Some original street and avenue names have been crossed out and replaced with handwritten names. Annotation on reverse side of map states, "D.L. 343 Pl. 1268."
File consists of typescript documents, notes, and reproductions relating to papers about the 4th Duke of Sutherland in Brooks, Alberta. File contains material regarding the 4th Duke of Sutherland conducting a settlement scheme, through the purchasing and sale of land in Brooks, Alberta. Includes: "The Contribution of the Fourth Duke of Sutherland to the Brooks Community" typescript document by the Brooks Museum (1981).
File consists of a water supply and sewage disposal study for the townsite of Paldi. Includes maps, correspondence, water licensing information and application, and Bayview Village advertising brochure.
File consists of a development plan for Paldi Estates, a letter about the Paldi Estates Official Community Plan Concept (OCPC), a Bamberton OCPC and town proposal, correspondence from the Cowichan Valley Regional District, highway commercial development schedule, a Stonebridge development permit area, and scans of Registration of Charge applications. Includes design guidelines for rural residential community water systems and a guide for applicants.
File consists of correspondence with multiple parties including Wright Parry Taylor & Fuller Engineering, Paldi Estates, and the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Includes notes, sewage and waste disposal assessments, state of title certificate, and applications.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the original Pacific Great Eastern Railway line. Also includes photographs depicting various dirt roads (2001-2010).
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Overview: Planning for Rural Land" for the Canadian Institute of Planners Annual Conference in Kitchener, Waterloo. Includes newspaper clipping titled "A pathetic tale of two resources" from the Victoria Colonist, June 22,1980.
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This speech is aimed at the "urban" planner who is planning in rural areas. While 'rural land' can encompass many things and there are only passing references to agriculture, the planning approaches and principles - like the need for the urban planner to view the world from the rural side of the fence - is often going to involve agricultural land.
Mention is made of integrated natural resource management and an emphasis is made on the planner understanding the rural perspective.
The comment (warning) is made that "...the rural land use tug-of-war between lifestyle pursuits, population demands and natural resource production will continue" - the message being that planning practitioners will probably find themselves in the midst of these tug-of-wars.
This paper clearly recognizes the challenges of introducing urban planning techniques into rural landscapes and provides some very valuable insights. While farmland preservation isn't central to this speech the rural resource and planning theme is relevant."
Wide angle photograph of many buildings scattered in a clear cut area. Foreground shows several businesses, including "Kelly Carruther's Supply" and "Prince Rupert Hardware and Supply Co." Some remaining forest is visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "Prince Rupert, BC 1659."
Item is an original BC Wild booklet entitled "Overcutting the Chilcotin: Putting at Risk Southern BC's Great Caribou Herd".
File consists of material relating to placenames in British Columbia, specifically places in the Central Interior. Materials include newspaper clippings and correspondence.
Series consists of the 46 oral histories conducted by the Island Cache Recovery Project. A file exists for each participant in the research project, which includes the original recorded oral history on cassette tape and/or VHS, consent forms for use of the oral history, a written transcript for the oral history, and a digital version of the written transcript. Label on diskette states, "Island Cache Research Project. Transcription of Heinz Bartkowski interview (by: Lori Koop) June 12-99 file: Heinz.rtf FNST 272."
Series consists of digital records on optical disc media (CDs and DVDs) created or collected by Gary Runka and Joan Sawicki for personal and professional purposes. Includes computer back-ups, film documentaries, and digital publications on disc.
File consists of a report from Northern Interior Health regarding sewage disposal. Includes a press release and lagoon survey.
Photograph depicts a ranch home and barn along the road from Lillooet to Clinton. The location is believed to be a homestead 2 miles south of Pavilion Station. Two cars are parked beside the property, with a number of men nearby.
Item is an original copy of "On Nature's Terms" by the Fur Institute of Canada.
File consists of a clipping, printed emails, and reproductions relating to the Omineca region and Sedgwick's research. Includes: "Have you been to Hyder, friendliest ghost town in Alaska" large sticker (199-); and "Historical Museum Stewart B.C". large sticker (199-).
Item is a newsletter entitled "Old Growth: What is at stake?".
File consists of an official regional plan for the municipalities of Prince George and Mackenzie, prepared by the Planning Department of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. Includes an accompanying map for the Official Regional Plan.
File consists of an official regional park plan for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.
This CD-ROM contains digital records compiled for Gary Runka in relation to the OCP for Rural Graham Island, possibly for his consultancy work for client job 664, Misty Isles Economic Development Society's "Food Planning Presentations on Haida Gwaii" project or another Haida Gwaii based project. Includes correspondence, Canada Land Inventory maps for Haida Gwaii, the draft 2009 Official Community Plan for Rural Graham Island, Graham Island zoning documents, and population information for Graham Island and Tlell.
File consists of documents concerning the drafting of the City of Prince George's Official Community Plan between 1997 and 2006. Includes correspondence between planners, handwritten notes, questionnaires, staff reports, cost charge fee schedules and reviews, and a Department of Development Services bylaw update.
File consists of correspondence between Chander Suri and Kent Sedgwick regarding the development of the Official Community Plan bylaw no. 5909 for Prince George. Includes newspaper clippings, bylaw no. 3848, and a schedule for public hearings.
File consists of an offering memorandum on the 48 suite strata-title Westwood Apartments.
File consists of notes written by Joan Sawicki for an untitled pending speech by Gary Runka.
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"Despite this being only 4 pages of rough notes, its focus on the initial work of the Commission and challenges of designating the ALR make it an historically important document.
For example it was initially thought the ALR would be guided by class 1 - 4 CLI ratings but this proved impractical in the north and range areas. An additional challenge was that parts of the province only had the benefit of 1:50000 mapping. This presented a very real problem for establishing the ALR.
One concern with this document is that because it is written in point form and consists of rough notes, it could be open to a degree of misinterpretation if not considered by an individual with experience in the administration of the ALR. For a much more refined statement on the B.C. Agricultural Land Preservation program and the designation of the ALR see Items [2020.4.2.1.23, 2020.4.2.1.24, and 2020.4.2.1.25]."
Item is a photocopied draft of the Northern Wetlands Research Project Final Report by P. Lynch-Stewart, B. Heli & D. Ouimet for Lands Directorate, Environment Canada.
File consists of correspondence between the Northern Planners and the Planning Institute of BC (PIBC) regarding the formation of the northern group. Includes correspondence between the Northern Planners and PIBC as well as meeting minutes from the Northern Planners.
File consists of a guide to Northern BC parks and attractions.