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General agriculture material 2000-2001
2020.4.3.05 · File · 2000-2001
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • Dan Wiebe's draft "Presentation to Agricultural Advisory Committee of the Township of Langley" (17 May 2001)
  • "Northern Grass Seed Development" (Spring 2001)
  • Email about Agri-Food Futures Fund
  • "A History of Change: The Next Decade for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries" (9 May 2001)
  • Winter 2001 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
  • "Canada's Beef Industry Fast Facts"
General agriculture material 1999-2000
2020.4.3.04 · File · 1999-2000
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • GRVD bulletin on "Greater Vancouver's Agriculture"
  • "Farm Fresh Products Guide 2000" published by the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association
  • Informational newspaper for the International Bison Conference 2000 in Edmonton
  • Winter 2000 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
General agriculture material 1998-1999
2020.4.3.03 · File · 1998-1999
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • BC Forest Service pamphlet "Industrial / Agricultural Burning: General Guide to Responsible Burning"
  • "Wildlife Damage Control in Agricultural Areas of British Columbia" pamphlet
  • "Bird Netting - Catch the Profits : A Blueberry Production Factsheet" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food
  • Spring 1999 issue of "Agriculture in the Classroom"
  • An internet printout of the November 1998 "Agricultural Lease Review Report"
  • Pamphlet for the "British Columbia Whole Farm Insurance Pilot Program (WFIP)"
  • Photocopy of the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Strategic Plan 1997-1998"
  • Printout of 11 June 1999 news article "Sawicki Calls for Stricter Food Safety Measures, Gets Promise of Labelling Legislation"
  • Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) Grain Transportation Fact Sheet about grain freight rates
  • Pamphlet for "The BCARA Organic Certification Program"
General agriculture material 1996-1997
2020.4.3.02 · File · 1996-1997
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet
  • Fall 1997 issue of "Strengthening Farming", a periodical of the BC Provincial Agricultural Land Commission
  • A photocopy of the "Census of Agriculture 1996 and Historical Comparisons - B.C. Summary" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture
  • Material for the Agricultural Land Symposium: Food, Farms and the Future: A Symposium on Farm Classification, Taxation and Assessment and the Use of Farmland
  • "Celebrating Agriculture in Greater Vancouver September 14 to October 15, 1997" pamphlet
  • List of "Alternate Crops - Plantlist of Potentials for British Columbia" by Al Oliver (July 1996)
  • "Farm Population" bulletin from the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission containing urban, rural, and farm population data
General agriculture material 1986-1990
2020.4.3.01 · File · 1986-1990
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • A draft report to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee from the Agriculture and Food Task Force
  • Draft appendix material for "Land Requirements for 150 Head Cow/Calf Operations" in British Columbia (excerpted from unknown report)
  • Handout for Agricultural Sciences 110 Lab Section discussion on "Rural/Urban Conflicts - Who is the Culprit?" (6 Feb. 1986)
Gary Runka MSc academic papers
2020.4.2.2.03 · File · 1966-1967
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of academic papers written by Gary Runka during his 1966-1967 Master of Science in Natural Resource Management and Land Use Planning at Cornell University, New York.
Gary Runka BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator papers
2020.4.2.2.05 · File · 1967-1973
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of papers written by G. Gary Runka during his role as BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator. Selected works include:

  • "Comments on General Soil Characteristics related to B.C. Industrial Zoning Maps",
  • "Ektachrome Infra-red and Ektachrome Aerial Photography Project - Pitt Meadows",
  • "A Short Course on Mapping Forest Lands Sept. 21-23, 1972, Prince George, Glacial Landforms and Surficial Materials",
  • "Soil Stability Ratings - South Okanagan", "East Kootenay Soil Capability for Agriculture - Agriculture Sector Review - Report to B.C. Intersector Evaluation Committee",
  • "Bulkley Intersector Analysis Area - Section I: Agriculture Sector Report - Report to B.C. Intersector Analysis Committee",
  • "Dryland and Irrigated Agriculture Capability Ratings - Sept. 1, 1971",
  • "Report on Land Capability for Agriculture and Forestry Prince George - Quesnel, Special Sale Area, B.C.",
  • "East Kootenay (Region 13) Soil Capability for Agriculture and the Intersector Evaluation",
  • "Tentative Correlation of Soils of British Columbia with Climatic Criteria", and,
  • "Urban Suitability vs Resource Conservation an Interpretation of British Columbia Land Inventory Data, 14 May, 1973".
G. Gary Runka resume
2020.4.1.04 · File · 1975
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a copy of Gary Runka's resume prior to the creation of his consultancy business G. Gary Runka Land Sense Ltd.
"Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" speech by Gary Runka
"Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.31 · File · Dec. 1978
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" for the Agricultural Engineering Branch of the BC Ministry of Agriculture.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"In the letter dated December 29,1978, from GGR to Pat Brisbin (Secretary, Engineering Science Lead Committee), GGR refers to the enclosure as "the notes pertaining to my submission" that presumably was made at a meeting of the Engineering Science Lead Committee on December 21,1978.

The thrust of this item is to address the matter of intensive livestock farming in areas within close proximity to urban uses - e.g. in the ALR and along the urban / rural edge.

The 'notes" include a list of twelve "considerations" that should be taken into account when dealing with livestock enterprises on the urban edge.

Six 'actors' and their responsibilities are identified including:

  • The Agricultural Land Commission;
  • Ministry of Agriculture;
  • Local Governments;
  • BC Federation of Agriculture;
  • Intensive Livestock Operators; and
  • Non-farming Public.

It is emphasized that there is a need for communications between these actors and a need for education to avoid conflicts but makes clear that intensive agriculture shall be retained in the ALR.

The paper ends with a series of considerations - Philosophical / Social and Political Pressure / Financing and Tenure / Environmental - Pollution / Waste Disposal.

This paper demonstrates the long standing nature of concerns associated with intensive livestock operations near urban areas and the need for "edge planning"."
Freda Evans
2003.11.1.10 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Freda Evans, 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.
Forts of British Columbia
2000.23.1.042 · File · 1972-1992
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of reproduced newspaper clippings and articles on the history of forts in British Columbia. Includes a 1982 Parks Canada booklet entitled "Historic, Guide to Canada's National Historic Parks".
Fort St. James
2000.23.1.045 · File · 1977-1999
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of collected research materials regarding the settlement of Fort St. James. Materials include booklets, postcards, pamphlets, maps, an information placemat, newspaper clippings, a newsletter, and reproductions of a map, articles, and images. Highlights include:

  • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1981 (booklet)
  • "Fort St. James National Historic Park", [197-?] (postcard)
  • Chamber of Commerce, "Fort St. James", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • "Fort St. James, B.C., Canada Chundoo Motor Inn", [197-?] (postcard)
  • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1985 (pamphlet)
  • Parks Canada, "National & Historic Parks Guide", 1985 (pamphlet)
  • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1977 (pamphlet)
  • Environment Canada Lands Directorate, "Soil Capability for Agriculture, Fort St. James", 1974 (map)
  • Fort St. James, "Murray Ridge Ski Hill", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James, Mount Murray in the distant background", [192-?] (print photograph reproduction)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James Pageant, heft to the right, Norman Mathews in costume of Clark at old post, Sir George Simpson as Chief factor, CH. French; AC Murray as C.F. Arch, McDonald', 1928 (print photograph reproduction)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James-Celebrations-Dominion Day: Tug-of-war-Fort St. James", July 29,1911 (print photograph reproduction)
  • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Indian Village at Fort St. James-Stuart Lake", 1913 (print photograph reproduction)
  • Caledonia Inns, "The History of New Caledonia Established 1806", [198-??] (placemat)
  • National Historics, "Fort St. James", Vol.1 1999 (newsletter)
Fort St. James
2012.13.2.19.17 · File · 1984, 2004-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Fort St. James, the community and historic site. Includes material regarding the development of the community as a trading post for Hudson's Bay Company and the development of the historic site. Includes: "Fort St. James National Historic Site" pamphlet prepared by Parks Canada (1981); "Fort St. James National Historic Park" pamphlet prepared by Parks Canada (1974 and 1978); and photographs entitled "UNBC Student trip" and depict a snowy landscape and wooden cabin (Mar. 2004).
Flora Gervais
2001.58.07 · File · 1997-1998
Part of Prince George Metis Elders Oral History Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Flora 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.
"Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
"Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.47 · File · Mar. 1981
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" for the Manitoba Land Use Conference Land User for the 80's - Private Rights and Public Interests, March 11 & 12,1981.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The conference theme of "Private Rights and Public Interests" is one that GGR often turned to. In this fairly lengthy speech GGR pulls together, in one paper, many of the themes and positions he has turned to in other speeches. He explains the 'land and water maze' and lists 12 uses competing for limited land and water resources. It is noted that the imbalance between agriculture vs urban uses, due to urban uses commanding much higher values resulting in agriculture finding itself in a defensive position, is discussed.

As the conference theme enunciates - GGR explores the tug-of-war between the myth of limitless land and community needs vs property rights and the fallacy that individual land use decisions do not impact the larger community. GGR emphasises the slowness of changing attitudes and the even slower political response and policy change. The confusion of jurisdiction concerning what level of government is best positioned to deal with resources issues is considered. GGR emphasizes the need to plan the use of land resources in an integrated and comprehensive fashion and the need for shared decision making.

Policy 3 of Manitoba's Regulation #217/80 - "Rural residential development should not be thought of, nor normally planned, as an evolutionary step from a rural landscape to an urban development" is noted. It is emphasized that the planning process has to catch up with the rural reality.

Central message - the importance of planning land and water use must be in keeping with the natural characteristics of the land and the needs and values of the local community. This latter point is of interest from the point of view that local community values and plans may dash with provincial values or policy."
Eva Stafford
2001.58.21 · File · 1997-1998
Part of Prince George Metis Elders Oral History Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Eva Stafford, 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.
Encouraging settlement and immigration to Prince George
2012.13.2.02.50 · File · 2004-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to encouraging settlement and immigration to Prince George. Includes material on Dutch settlement in Prince George; the Hornby Plan, a 1933 settlement plan by the Canadian National Railway to develop communities and stimulate business for the railway, particularly in Prince George; promoting Prince George for settlers; reserved land for veterans; and auction of lands to cover delinquent taxes in British Columbia.
Elsie Christenson
2003.11.1.05 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Elsie Christenson, 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.
Elizabeth Williams
2003.11.1.46 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Elizabeth Williams, 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.
"Effects of Urban Decision Making on Rural Issues" speech by Gary Runka
"Effects of Urban Decision Making on Rural Issues" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.52 · File · [July 1982]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Effects of Urban Decision Making on Rural Issues".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The introduction begins by stating that urban-oriented people are making decisions that impact on rural issues and land / people relationships. This paper provides a perspective largely from a rural point of view although, at the very end it is concluded that people in rural areas are often unaware of the dynamics of urban needs and priorities.

While the examples of urban influences on rural areas are too numerous to comprehensively outline even in a 16 page speech, GGR does cover a lot of ground in this regard in the paper. He feels that through careful planning built on understanding we can, as a society, achieve a comfortable balance.

The question is asked, who is rural and who is urban - there is a degree of blurring. The paper considers urban decision-making in the broadest context - whether political, economic or social.

The paper is broken into a consideration of urban decision making and its effects on rural areas from a number of points of view - (1) Political; (2) Economic; and (3) Lifestyle.

It is noted that there is a need for greater understanding of agriculture from both a rural and urban point of view and the spin-offs of food and fibre production in providing jobs in the urban community is not widely recognized by urban citizens or elected officials.

As the number of urbanites take up residence in rural areas their power at the local ballot box also increases. Three examples of urban decision making on rural issues are explored including:
(1) The "Killer" Mall;
(2) The "Suburban" Horse; and
(3) Soil Conservation.

Interdependence is specifically emphasized - there is seldom any decision taken that does not impact to some degree somewhere else along the urban-rural continuum."
Ed Letendre
2001.58.14 · File · 1997-1998
Part of Prince George Metis Elders Oral History Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Ed Letendre, 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.
Duke of Sutherland in newspapers
2012.13.2.20.04 · File · 2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to mentions of the Duke of Sutherland in newspapers in British Columbia. File primarily consists of Kent Sedgwick's handwritten notes regarding mentions of the Duke of Sutherland in newspapers and printed articles from newspapers mentioning the Duke of Sutherland.
Duke of Sutherland
2012.13.2.20.03 · File · 2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Duke of Sutherland. Also includes photographs depicting the area of White's Landing in Strathnaver (2010).
Downtown Prince George photographs
1996.8.4.52 · File · [between 1970 and 1990]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of twenty one photographs of downtown Prince George, some taken from Connaught Hill, Cottonwood Park, and 6th Avenue as well as one photograph of the Pentecostal Tabernacle and a few going up Foothills to the Hart.
Dorothy Lamb
2003.11.1.23 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Dorothy Lamb, 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.
Doreen Tosoff
2003.11.1.44 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Doreen Tosoff, 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.
Donald Prince
2003.11.1.38 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Donald Prince, 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.
Digital records laptop backup 2011
2020.4.9.2.12 · File · 1999-2011
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains a backup of Gary Runka's business and personal digital records. Includes records relating to client jobs, Land Sense Ltd. company records, brochures, invoices, correspondence, drafts, reports, and other documents. Includes digital records for client files 593, 594, 595, 596, 598, 600, 601, 602, 604, 606, 623, 626, 628, 630, 633, 644, and 649, among others.
Digital records laptop backup 2009
2020.4.9.2.10 · File · 2001-2009
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains a backup of Gary Runka's and Joan Sawicki's business and personal digital records. Includes records relating to client jobs, Land Sense Ltd. company records, brochures, invoices, correspondence, drafts, reports, and other documents. Includes digital records for client files 593, 594, 595, 596, 598, 600, 601, 602, 604, 606, 623, 626, 628, 630, 633, 644, and 649, among others.
Digital records laptop backup 2006
2020.4.9.2.04 · File · 2001-2006
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains a backup of Gary Runka's and Joan Sawicki's business and personal digital records. Includes records relating to client jobs, Land Sense Ltd. company records, brochures, invoices, correspondence, drafts, reports, and other documents. Includes digital records for client files 568, 587, 590, 601, 615, 622, 626, among others.
Digital records backup 2011
2020.4.9.2.11 · File · 2006-2011
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This CD-ROM contains a backup of Gary Runka's business digital records. Includes records relating to client jobs, Land Sense Ltd. company records, brochures, invoices, correspondence, drafts, reports, and other documents. Includes digital records for client files 622, 628, 644, 650, 658, and 660, among others. Also includes a full email backup.