Print preview Close

Showing 850 results

Archival description
G. Gary Runka fonds
Print preview Hierarchy
Card view Table view
127 results with digital objects Show results with digital objects
"Planning for Agriculture"
2020.4.4.29 · Item · 1998
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of "Planning for Agriculture" by Barry E. Smith, Policy Planner for the BC Provincial Agricultural Land Commission.
"Planned Development and Land Conservation" speech by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Labour Environmental Conference
"Planned Development and Land Conservation" speech by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Labour Environmental Conference
2020.4.2.1.11 · File · 3 Nov. 1974
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Labour Environmental Conference entitled "Planned Development and Land Conservation".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR discusses the 'problem' of land being considered as either an "ecological natural resource" or "hot commodity".

He mentions that his background is in the natural sciences and land use planning and prefers to look at land as an ecological resource, not simply as a commodity.

The speech includes a quick review of the Land Commission's work and with reference to the Land Commission Act he makes the following observation (p.2):
"...the purpose is hardly necessary to relate to you - as what animal survives that destroys his food habitat next to his shelter or cover?"

The reason for BC's farmland preservation program could hardly be better stated."
"Physical Resource Data Needs in Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
"Physical Resource Data Needs in Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.10 · File · Apr. 1974
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Physical Resource Data Needs in Land Use Planning" which was given at a technical workshop to develop an integrated approach to base data inventories for Canada's Northland.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"While the speech is not related to agriculture or farmland preservation directly, GGR emphasises the importance of data collection and mapping and its use in the planning process. The general principles he discusses were those employed in the development of the Agricultural Land Reserve.

The proceedings of the workshop were published in 1979 by Environment Canada." The proceedings are available online at: https://www.geostrategis.com/PDF/1974-04-17%20remote%20sensing%20for%20northen%20surveys%20and%20environmental%20monitoring-jean%20Thie%20CCRS%20copy.pdf
"Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils related to the Construction and Maintenance of Playing Fields"
2020.4.2.2.01 · Item · Apr. 1961
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of Gary Runka's undergraduate essay submitted for the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in the Department of Soil Science at the University of British Columbia, entitled "Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils related to the Construction and Maintenance of Playing Fields".
Photographs
2020.4.8 · Series · 1956-2013
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Gary Runka was a hobbyist photographer and documented his work and personal life through photography as he travelled across every region of British Columbia. His photographs document the evolution of British Columbia communities and regions over a 30 year period. Gary Runka's core interest was land and changing land uses. Many of his photographs tell a story of urban edge and/or natural resource compatibility/conflict. There are also a substantial number of photographs related to soils, including soil profiles, soil erosion and land (topography, drainage etc.) capability for agriculture. The collection also includes specific client-related photos, tied to Land Sense Ltd. client file job numbers.

The collection also documents personal travels and hiking trips throughout British Columbia and backpacking in some historic areas, such as the West Coast Trail and Cape Scott. These photographs also represent land evolution over time, including extent of alpine glaciation or biodiversity/plant species inhabiting the area.
Photo identification key overlay sheet
Photo identification key overlay sheet
2020.4.8.2.007a · Part · 1971
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Photograph is a group portrait of the attendees at the Federal-Provincial Canada Land Inventory Coordinators Meeting in Victoria, March 31-April 1, 1971. Starting from the back row, left to right, attendees included: John Senyk, B.C.; Jim Allin, B.C.; Fred Frederickson, B.C.; Red Ward, Ontario; George Rathwell, Saskatchewan; John Foster, Ottawa, Charlie Rowles, B.C.; David Glover, Ottawa; Bill Yeomans, B.C.; Don Coombs, Ottawa; Harold Hoyt, N.B.; Brian King, Ottawa; Art Benson, B.C.; Scott Johnston, Ottawa; Dan Blower, B.C.; Vic Solman, Ottawa; Don Benn, B.C.; Dick Spilsbury, B.C.; Les Lavkulich, B.C.; Doug Lacate, B.C.; John Wilcox, B.C.; Alf Leahey, B.C.; Mike Romaine, Ottawa; Dick Marshall, B.C.; Gary Runka, B.C.; Norm Sprout, B.C.; Ken Beanlands, Newfoundland; Mick Roberts, Ottawa; Paul Lajoie, Ottawa; Pat Duffy, Ottawa; Bert Brink, B.C.; Merv McKay, Manitoba; Rich Goulden, Manitoba; Reg McCormack, Ottawa; Gerry Howell-Jones, B.C.; Marcel Belzile, Quebec; Paul Deane, Ottawa; Laurie Farstad, B.C.; Stu Scott, Alberta.
Perspectives on Natural Resources Symposium II Land
2020.4.4.03 · File · 1978
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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".
Personal reflections of Gary Runka for the Agricultural Land Commission 10 Year publication
Personal reflections of Gary Runka for the Agricultural Land Commission 10 Year publication
2020.4.2.1.32 · File · Dec. 1983
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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"."
Personal Records
2020.4.1 · Series · 1953-2014
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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.
Peach blossoms in Casa Loma
Peach blossoms in Casa Loma
2020.4.8.1.0007 · Item · May 1968
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Slide depicts a close up of two peach trees blossoming in someone's yard. Original slide index description: "Close up of Peach Blossoms, Casa Loma."
"Overview: Planning for Rural Land" speech by Gary Runka
"Overview: Planning for Rural Land" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.40 · File · [June 1980]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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."
Optical Discs
2020.4.9.2 · Subseries · 1995-2013
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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.
Official Community Plan for Rural Graham Island
2020.4.9.2.19 · File · 2011
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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.
Notes for untitled speech by Gary Runka
Notes for untitled speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.13 · File · [ca. 1975]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

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]."
"North American Water and Power Alliance (NAWAPA)"
2020.4.2.3.019 · Item · 1966
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is a copy of the "North American Water and Power Alliance (NAWAPA)" presentation to Cornell University Water Resources Center, Ithaca, New York by Roland P. Kelly, Edward R. Trapnell, and Ralph M. Parsons Company.
Mount Boucherie orchards
Mount Boucherie orchards
2020.4.8.1.0005 · Item · May 1968
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Slide depicts orchards surrounding Mount Boucherie. The Okanagan Lake and mountains can be seen in the background. Original slide index description: "Orchards & sunflowers from Mt. Boucherie."
"Moran Dam Environmental Analysis"
2020.4.2.2.08 · Item · 1972
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of "Moran Dam Environmental Analysis" by the Cariboo Land Capability Analysis Committee and Intersector Special Study Committee of the British Columbia Canada Land Inventory. The committee members were A. Bedwany, D. Benn, D. Blower, R. Marshall, and G. Runka. Includes 24 original colour photographic prints pasted into the report.
Mission Flats
Mission Flats
2020.4.8.1.0003 · Item · May 1968
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Slide depicts Mission Flats from South East Kelowna. Photograph taken from an empty field and depicts a developed field and a wooden house. Mountains and the Okanagan Lake can be seen in the background. Original slide index description: "Mission Flats from SE Kel."
Miscellaneous business, professional, and personal Word Perfect documents, 1991-1995
2020.4.9.3.025 · File · 1991-1995
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • 152REF
  • 306
  • 319TBL.CNT
  • 363LYN.FIL
  • 376WRK.PLN
  • 390
  • APP12
  • APPCALC
  • BCA1
  • BEHOLD
  • CAVELEG.DOC
  • COMM329
  • CR306
  • DACY.MAP
  • ED306
  • EVALCR
  • GEOL101
  • LAND.MAP
  • LANDSENS.MAP
  • LEG&REG.DOC
  • LUND.MAP
  • LYN.MAP
  • LYND.MAP
  • MSWORD.DOC
  • MSWORD.STY
  • REF
  • REF306
  • REFERENC
  • RUNKA.MAP
  • TC101
  • THESIS
  • TODAY.MAP
Miscellaneous business, professional, and personal Word Perfect documents, 1991-1995
2020.4.9.3.026 · File · 1991-1995
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • 152REF
  • 152REF.BK!
  • 306
  • 306.BK!
  • 319TBL.CNT
  • 363LYN.FIL
  • 376WRK.BK!
  • 376WRK.PLN
  • 390
  • 390.BK!
  • APP12
  • APP12.BK!
  • APPCALC
  • APPCALC.BK!
  • BCA1
  • BEHOLD
  • CAVELEG.DOC
  • COMM329
  • CR306
  • DACY.MAP
  • ED306
  • ED306.BK!
  • EVALCR
  • EVALCR.BK!
  • GEOL101
  • GEOL101.BK!
  • LAND.MAP
  • LANDSENS.MAP
  • LEG&REG.DOC
  • LUND.MAP
  • LYN.MAP
  • LYND.MAP
  • MSWORD.DOC
  • MSWORD.STY
  • REF
  • REF306
  • REFERENC
  • RUNKA.MAP
  • TC101
  • TC101.BK!
  • THESIS
  • THESIS.BK!
  • TODAY.MAP
Miscellaneous business, professional, and personal digital records, 1995-1997
2020.4.9.3.023 · File · 1995-1997
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • 346RESGN.LTR
  • ATNARK.AGR
  • ATNARK.DOC
  • ATNARKO.LTR
  • BCMAFF.PRO
  • BNGIFT.LTR
  • BULKLEY.LTR
  • BURNABY.QTE
  • CARRNOV.LTR
  • COLBASIN.LTR
  • CURTIS.LTR
  • GAERTNER.LTR
  • GARTH.DOC
  • GGRTAX.LTR
  • GIBSON.EST
  • GLOVER.FAX
  • GREATA.LTR
  • GREEN.DOC
  • HANNA.LTR
  • INSUR.DOC
  • INSURE.TBL
  • ISRAEL.DOC
  • JOHNS.LTR
  • JUL10ROB.LTR
  • JUL3ROB.LTR
  • KOCHMAR8.LTR
  • MAYO.LTR
  • MOFPROJ.LST
  • MOFSPE9.LTR
  • OKNOV8.FAX
  • OVTFAOCT.LTR
  • PHILLIPS.FAX
  • PRIORITY.MGT
  • RBFNOV22.FAX
  • RFIFEB7.FAX
  • ROSSNO20.FAX
  • SCHNARE.TBL
  • SEVERES.DOC
  • SFU.FAX
  • STEWART.LTR
  • WESAPR30.LTR
  • ZBEETNOF.FAX
Miscellaneous
2020.4.3.28 · File · 1995
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of various papers, communications, correspondence, pamphlets, and publications. Includes the following:

  • "Speaking Notes - Joan Sawicki, MLA, Parl. Sec. Georgia Basin Initiative to Planning 425 - Dr. Alan Artibise - UBC - September 20, 1995"
  • "Principles of Sustainability" (ca. 1995)
  • "Preliminary Working Draft of a Background Report on Agriculture and Sustainability in the Fraser Basin" by Wendy R. Holm (1996)
  • Agriculture and Sustainability in the Fraser Basin workshop materials from Fraser Basin Management Program
  • 1995 Fraser Basin Management Program Board Report Card
  • "Speaking Notes for Joan Sawicki, MLIA Burnaby-Willingdon & Parliamentary Secretary, Georgia Basin Initiative, "Peatlands for People": A Conference sponsored by the Burns Bog Conservation Society" (27 January 1996)
  • BC Mining Watch! Fact Sheets
  • A letter to Gary Runka from Burnaby RCMP regarding a marijuana cultivation report
  • Newspaper article "Views sought on land claims" by Joan Sawicki
  • Newsletters from the Valhalla Wilderness Society including updates on their local, boreal, and Spirit Bear campaigns
  • A letter from David Anderson, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
  • "Drinking Canada Dry: The Threat to Canada's Water under the Proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment" by Wendy R. Holm
  • "Tulsequah Chief Mine Re-opening Project: Report and Recommendations of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation" (1998)
  • "1998 British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission" pamphlet
  • Correspondence and Runka's interview transcript for his participation in the UBC study "Building Consensus in a Complex World: A Study of the Theory and Practice of Participatory Multistakeholder Decision-Making" (1999)
  • Winter 1999 newsletter for the Northwest Institute for Bioregional Research in Smithers
  • "Knox McCusker: Dominion Land Surveyor" article from BC Historical News (Summer 1999)
  • SkyTrain development informational newsletter (Spring 1999)
  • Letter from Paul Sanborn to Gary Runka & Joan Sawicki (2002)
  • Email from Joan Sawicki to Bella Coola Valley residents regarding the Nascall Power Project
  • BC Hydro pamphlet about marijuana grow ops (2006)
  • Bella Coola Airport Dike Upgrade Referendum informational documents
  • Tweedsmuir-Wright Creek Crossing Rehabilitation and Flood Protection Plan
Maps & Oversize
2020.4.7 · Series · 1965-2009
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Series consists of maps, technical drawings, and other oversize material collected by Gary Runka that are not associated with specific Land Sense Ltd. client jobs.
"Manitoba Land Use Conference Proceedings"
2020.4.2.2.12 · Item · Mar. 1981
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of the "Manitoba Land Use Conference Proceedings" on March 11-12, 1981 in Winnipeg. Gary Runka presented on his paper, "Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: The Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning".