Small booklet containing handwritten notes of what appears to be a speech prepared by W.H. Collison on the topic of traditions and events he had been witness to along the northwest coast of British Columbia.
This West Fraser Timber Company Ltd. 50th anniversary video covers the history of the company through interviews, narration, and historical images.
Collection consists of a 50th anniversary video about the history of the West Fraser Timber Company Ltd.
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Close up of man against corner of unidentified building. Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Workman Truck Driver". Handwritten annotation on recto of photo reads: "John [Jmeson?] Edmonton".
This fonds encompasses the planning career of Chander Suri. The head planner for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George from 1969 to 1977, Chander Suri embarked on numerous community plan projects in the Prince George area. Suri also worked as an independent planning consultant for local businesses and organizations. Chander Suri's records encompass numerous urban and rural projects facilitating population and industry growth within the RDFFG that spanned beyond Suri's career.
Textual records comprise official and draft planning documents, development reports, planning proposals, contracts, published regulations, socio-economic studies of regions near Prince George, financial and other studies for development sites, illustrated promotional packages/proposals for developments, regional/provincial guides and standards, and correspondence relating to Suri's professional consulting activities. The fonds contains a wide array of maps, architectural plans, and technical drawings ranging from municipal planning layouts, industrial land developments, and private property (commercial and residential) development projects, mainly from in and around Prince George.
These records are relevant to researchers of the subjects of land use, land development and land planning issues in the Prince George and Fraser-Fort George Regional District in the second half of the 20th century.
Series include:
Series consists of planning material created or collected by Chander Suri during his career as an independent planning consultant predominantly active in the Prince George area. These records include zoning and subdivision bylaws, Official Community Plans, Prince George property data and housing studies, environmental studies and information, and development plans for various municipalities and Indigenous communities. This series also contains photographs, maps, and plans related to Suri's consultancy work.
Series consists of planning material created or collected by Chander Suri during his employment as a planner for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) between 1968 and 1977. These records include land development research, population data, economic studies, promotional material for the City of Prince George and Regional District, and long-term plans for the municipality of Prince George. This series also contains photographs, maps, and plans related to projects of relevance to RDFFG.
Series consists of planning documents relating to the British Columbia Lower Mainland collected by planner Chander Suri, reflecting his early career activity in that region. These records include metropolitan transportation and housing studies as well as industrial, residential, and agricultural land reports.
File consists of an official regional park plan for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.
File consists of a physical development plan for the Nadleh Whut'en Band prepared by the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council.
File consists of a physical development plan prepared by Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd. for the Burns Lake Band, currently known as Ts'il Kaz Koh.
File consists of a physical development plan report for the Takla Lake Band, prepared by Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd.
File consists of a physical development plan for the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, prepared by David Nairne & Associates Ltd.
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 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 a draft copy of the Official Community Plan for the Willow River-Upper Fraser Valley through the 1990's.
File consists of a draft of the Nak'azdli Band physical development plan and a copy of the final version.
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 four aerial photographs of the Broman Lake area.
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 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 planning study of Broman Lake prepared by Tera Environmental Consultants Ltd. for the Broman Indian Band, currently known as Ts'il Kaz Koh.
File consists of an analysis of Prince George's timber supply, prepared by the ARA Consulting Group.
File consists of cost estimates, forest cover maps, a blank population and social survey, and some handwritten notes for the physical development plan of the Broman Lake Band, currently known as Ts'il Kaz Koh.
File consists of three maps of Prince George area crown land plan, prepared by the Ministry of Forests and Lands.
File consists of a study on the management of small scale wastewater for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, prepared by Associated Engineering Services.
File consists of crown land plan for Vanderhoof by the Province of BC's Ministry of Lands, Parks, and Housing.
File consists of a final report on the Fraser River Action Plan prepared by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
File consists of information booklets on contaminated site development required for permitting.
File consists of a report from Northern Interior Health regarding sewage disposal. Includes a press release and lagoon survey.
File consists of correspondence regarding the Forest Health Development Plan and maps from Canfor Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor).
File consists of note handouts from a workshop on woodlot profitability in Prince George and Dawson Creek.
File consists of correspondence and maps regarding the Windrew Creek dam.
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 a gas safety act and regulations booklet from the Province of BC.
File consists of a brochure package advertising Prince George to investors, prepared by the Prince George Region Development corporation.
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.
File consists of a guide to Northern BC parks and attractions.
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 financial statements for the Peden Hill Store compiled by Rose, Gale & Co. Charted Accountants.
File consists of multiple coloured photographs of properties and building construction in Prince George and Kelowna.
File consists of correspondence and investor information from Central Equities Ltd. regarding the Westpine Apartment Strata.
File consists of an offering memorandum on the 48 suite strata-title Westwood Apartments.
File consists of an information package detailing the Public Auction of Agricultural Crown Land in Prince George with property maps and general terms and conditions included.
File consists of a survey appraisal undertaken by Harvey D. Erickson of North Country Apprasials Ltd for Myles Breadner of Massey Property Corporation. Appraises a cross section survey of Multiple Family Dwellng Units availible for rent in Prince George.
File consists of documents pertaining to the sale of North Meadows Subdivision lot no. 10, prepared by Heights Land Development Co.
File consists of photocopied lot maps for multiple locations including Porcher, Naikoon Park, Prince Rupert, Cranbrook, Nelson, and Comox.
File consists of financial statements, a lease, and an indenture for Pine Centre Market Inc.