File consists of an oral history given by Larry Peters, 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.
File consists of an oral history given by Lawrence Gervais, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassettes.
File consists of a planning study for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George regarding the leasing of crown land in 1972.
File consists of a final report on the Fraser River Action Plan prepared by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
File consists of an oral history given by Lena Loveng, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassette.
File consists of an oral history given by Leo and Roseanne Goulet, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassettes.
File consists of a letter to Chander Suri from Burkhard Franz regarding interest in mining lots at multiple sites in the southern interior of BC. Accommpanied by a preliminary report by Rain, Metro and Memphis Groups of Claims for Mile Point Resources Mining Company examining mineral occurences near Slocan Lake. Includes a letter to Chander Suri, three mineral occurence photocopies, and a preliminary report evaluation of mineral occurences.
File consists of an oral history given by Lois Richet, 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.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the MacKay family in Strathnaver, British Columbia.
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Managing Conservation Lands to keep Nature's Pulse Beating" for the BC Trust for Public Lands.
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR's was the opening address at the workshop. While this speech is focused on the issue of Best Management Practices (BMP), comments about the ALR are woven into the presentation. This copy of the speech appears to be a draft version and includes several hand-written amendments with some points crossed out.
In the opening, mention is made of the grounding that the 2008 document "Taking Nature's Pulse: the Status of Biodiversity in British Columbia" has provided the workshop.
This speech provides an historical overview of the broader provincial context of BMP's drawn from 40 years of GGR's experience. The following is a selection of his comments:
- BMP's are part of the "tool kit" of policy and management mechanisms that have been experimented with over the decades to try to rationalize human economic activities with the needs of other species and overall ecosystem well-being.
- Historically the 1960s and 70s Canada Land Inventory program that emerged from the Resources for Tomorrow conferences was a significant benchmark mapping land capability for agriculture, forestry, recreation, wildlife and waterfowl use (of which GGR was centrally involved).
- Within BC, using the CLI, the 1973 Land Commission Act authorized the establishment of a provincial zone to protect those sacred lands with the biophysical capability to grow food.
One point was not used in the speech (crossed out). The speaking notes, however, include a reference to the Land Commission legislation originally having a complimentary conservation objective that had since been removed. GGR makes the point that still having the conservation function may have contributed positively to current struggles to preserve natural habitat. Regardless, it is noted that the concept of the ALR has been a unique, effective and, most importantly a lasting management practices tool for conserving lands identified as biophysically significant.
A further selection of points made:
- We need to evolve BMP tools that are adaptable yet resilient in the face of changing knowledge, climate change and ever-evolving social priorities.
- Traditionally, planning has been most associated with local governments in the form of official community, regional and neighbourhood plans and as an outgrowth of the ALR - Agricultural Area Plans.
- Environment Farm Planning - by agreeing to engage in the conservation planning process, participating farmers and ranchers have qualified for funding to carry out farm improvements benefitting conservation and biodiversity.
- The work of the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust is outlined (p. 8)
- "My final words of wisdom are - Be focused and be pragmatic"
- "Many of the best intentions to standardize land management practices for conservation lands have been great on paper - but never quite make it on the ground."
- And, if BMP are not implemented effectively on the ground, they cannot play the critical role they need to play in 'keeping nature's pulse beating'."
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the Agricultural Institute of Canada entitled "Managing Our Land Resources for Survival and Pleasure".
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This speech is aimed at land use planning and planners, and GGR provides his definition of "ecology" which includes:
"...the basic characteristics of the land - its geology, soils, climate, vegetation, and animal life, including the devil that does the most damage, man. It also includes the interrelationships within these basic characteristics and of course this is where the word "complexities" comes in. There are no two places where these components combine in exactly the same manner and each ecological unit, if you like, is unique."
GGR mentions the importance of considering options.
This package includes a copy of the speech as well as a second, 2 page document, with the same title in which GGR is noted as 'Manager of the BC Land Commission'. This second document is largely a summary of the more formal speech."
File consists of a non-forester's guide to small scale forestry in BC, prepared under the Canadian-British Columbia Forest Resource Development Agreement.
File consists of photocopied maps of Island Cache (Cottonwood Island) and Prince George.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Marcus Smith. Marcus Smith was a railway surveyor and in 1872 he was appointed as deputy to the Engineer-in-Chief of the Canadian Pacific Railway and took charge of British Columbia surveys between 1876-78. He worked as a surveyor for the CPR until 1886.
File consists of an oral history given by Margaret Jaffray, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassette.
File consists of an oral history given by Marie Jobin, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassette.
File consists of an oral history given by Marie McRae, 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.
File consists of an oral history given by Marie Paquette, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassettes.
File consists of an oral history given by Mary Gervais, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms and transcripts.
File consists of an oral history given by Mary Ghostkeeper, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassettes.
File consists of a master plan for development of Alberta's Provincial Parks. Details the plan, objectives, assessment guides, and features of the plan. Includes one master plan and objective item and one supplementary information package.
File consists two physical development plans for McLeod Lake Band, one by Radloff Engineering and one by Duncan & Associates Engineering Ltd. Includes a map of the development plan.
File consists of a panel moderation talk given by Gary Runka entitled "Methods of Resolving Land Use Conflicts in BC".
File consists of a study by the Associated Engineering Services Ltd. on the metropolitan traffic of Prince George.
File consists of an oral history given by Mike Lamanes, 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.
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
Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.
Floppy directories and file listing:
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Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.
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File consists of a draft report by the Regional District of Fraser Fort-George on the place of mobile homes in municipalities.
File consists of a correspondence sent by the Nechako Improvement District to the Regional District of Fraser Fort-George regarding concerns about zoning mobile home sites.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Mud River Elementary School. Also includes photographs depicting old Mud River buildings and roads.
File consists of zoning and property information including Regional District of Fraser Fort-George public hearing notifications, Quesnel subdivision and zoning bylaws, subdivision application guide, land use assessments, and multiple topographic and lot maps for Prince George, Burns Lake, Quesnel, and Fraser Lake.
File consists of an oral history given by Murray Krause, 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.
File consists of Carrier Sekani Tribal Council correspondence, briefs, plans, register population data, cost estimates, maps, planning background report, and physical development plan.
File consists of a physical development plan for the Nadleh Whut'en Band prepared by the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council.
File consists of a draft of the Nak'azdli Band physical development plan and a copy of the final version.
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the naming of the city of Prince George and the origins of the name. Includes: "Proclamation" photocopy of British Columbia Gazette discussing the naming of the city of Prince George (1915); "Prince George needs a new name" print of pgcitizen.ca article by Neil Godbout including comments on the article (July 2009); "Prince George" in Prince George Citizen, Northern Explorer (May 2006); and "History of Prince George" in a Prince George Towncenter Business Association publication (July 1985).
File consists of a brochure for Nelson Homes, a home construction company with a range of predesigned homes to choose from, with a business card of Prince George based home specialist R.J. (Bob) Fines stapled to the brochure.
File consists of photocopied newspaper articles about Island Cache (Cottonwood Island) and the relocation of its residents.
File consists of documents pertaining to the sale of North Meadows Subdivision lot no. 10, prepared by Heights Land Development Co.
File consists census data from the North West and Peace River regions between 1966 and 1968. Also includes population data from 1951, 1956, 1961, and 1966.
File consists of photocopied lot maps for multiple locations including Porcher, Naikoon Park, Prince Rupert, Cranbrook, Nelson, and Comox.
Photographs within this file document stern wheelers operating in Northern BC from ca. 1901 - 1915.
File consists of a guide to Northern BC parks and attractions.
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 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]."
File consists of an offering memorandum on the 48 suite strata-title Westwood Apartments.
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 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.