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2020.4.2.3.119 · Item · 2000
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

This unpublished document from the BC Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks Communications Branch collates information about the issue of climate change circa the year 2000. Includes polling highlights from a poll of BC residents about climate change in 1998; a summary of points about media interest in climate change circa 1998-2000; and a short listing of supportive business comments on climate change circa 1999-2000.

2020.4.2.3.126 · Item · 2008
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of the presentation booklet "Celebrating 35 Years of the Agricultural Land Reserve: 1973-2008" created by Farmland Defence League of BC for an anniversary event. Includes an article by G. Gary Runka entitled "BC's Agricultural Land Reserve - Its Historical Roots".

Professional Records
2020.4.3 · Series · 1970-2013
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Series consists of records relating to G. Gary Runka's professional career development, interests, and involvement beyond his Land Sense Ltd. work. Runka was involved in many professional associations, including the Agricultural Institute of Canada, the B.C. Federation of Naturalists, the B.C. Institute of Agrologists, the Bella Coola Watershed Conservation Society, the Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association, the Canadian Institute of Forestry, the Canadian Society of Landscape Ecology and Management, the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia, the Lambda Alpha International Society for Range Management, the Soil and Water Conservation Society, and the Wilderness Tourism Association, among others. Records include material relating to Runka's involvement with these professional associations, as well as collected professional resource material relating to agriculture and environment topics. Also includes Runka's business card collection.

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)
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
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
2020.4.3.12 · File · 2002-2003
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter, Society for Range Management (SRM) "The Trail Boss News" Newsletter, and the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter. Also includes Gary Runka's 2002 record of professional development for BCIA membership and Gary Runka's response to the CCAA Continuing Professional Development Needs survey. Contains a CD-ROM with the "Proceedings of the Society for Range Management International Affairs Committee Symposium" of February 17, 2002 "Rangeland Professionals and Policy: Prospects for Effective Influence in the Developed and Developing Worlds".

2020.4.3.13 · File · 2003-2004
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, SRM BC Chapter Newsletter, the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, and the "Examiner" newsletter of the Public Services Employees for Environmental Ethics. Also includes a report of the 57th annual meeting of the BCIA and Gary Runka's 2002-2003 professional development record submitted for CCAA membership.

2020.4.3.08 · File · 2008-2013
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:

  • The British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) Cattle Loss Survey for 2010, 2011, and 2012
  • "West Chilcotin Gardens" farm information
  • "British Columbia Premises Identification (BCPID) Registration of Livestock and Poultry Premises"
  • "BC Angus Association Breeder Directory 2010-2011" booklet
  • "The Hereford Influence" Spring 2011 publication of the British Columbia Hereford Association
  • "Growing Forward" newsletter
  • "Guidelines for Dealing with Compromised Cattle, Sheep & Goats"
  • "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
  • 2009 Horse Council BC Equine Industry Study survey
  • Issues of "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
  • "Canadian Johne's Disease Initiative - Beef Cattle" pamphlet
  • "Agriculture Wildlife Program: Wildlife Damage to Standing Forage" pamphlet
2020.4.3.14 · File · 2004-2005
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, and the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter. Includes letters from Moura Quayle, Dean of the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

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"
2020.4.3.06 · File · 2001-2004
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:

  • "Rural Resource Guide for Beef Producers" pamphlet
  • "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) communication regarding the 2004 Beef Industry Survey
  • BCCA Newsletter issues
  • BCCA information pamphlet "B.C. Wild Predator Loss Control & Compensation Program for Cattle
  • Canadian Cattlemen's Association "BSE and the Beef Cattle Industry Strategy for Recovery" information releases Fall 2003 and Fall 2004
  • "Fishing for Trouble" June 2003 column by Wendy Holm in Country Life in BC
  • Issues of the "Growing Together" newsletter from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia
  • British Columbia Agri-Tourism information bulletin Fall/Winter 2002
  • "BC Country Fairs 2003 Schedule" pamphlet
  • "Growing Places: Classroom Ideas and Agriculture Resources for British Columbia Educators" Winter 2003 issue
  • "BC Raspberries" pamphlet
  • "2002-2003 Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Association Farm Fresh Guide"
  • "Discover Chilliwack's Agri-Tourism Attractions" pamphlet
2020.4.3.09 · File · 1989
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected mailings, minutes, and news releases. Includes British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) news releases and a Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) news release.

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"
2020.4.3.07 · File · 2004-2008
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:

  • "Water Wise Plant Guide for this Area" pamphlet by Water Wise, a Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society Project
  • "Producing Livestock for Meat in British Columbia: Regulations and Resources" pamphlet from the BC Food Processors Association (March 2008)
  • Colour computer printout of "The British Columbia Agriculture Plan"
  • "Enhanced Animal Health Protection from BSE: Requirements for Canadian Cattle Producers" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
  • "A Guide to Age Verification" pamphlet from the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
  • "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) 2006 pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Cattle Industry Development Council (CIDC) newsletter
  • "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
2020.4.3.10 · File · 1997
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, periodicals, and pamphlets. Includes:

  • "A Tribute to the BCFA British Columbia Federation of Agriculture 50th Anniversary 1936-1986" supplement to the December 1986 issue of Country Life in BC
  • An invitation to participate in transforming and evolving the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at UBC, with an included 'Scenario Workbook'
  • BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet
2020.4.3.11 · File · 1998
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected periodicals, reports, and leaflets. Includes:

  • "Archipelago" Spring 1998 newsletter issue of the Galiano Conservancy Association
  • "Landmark" Winter 1997-1998 newsletter of the Land Conservancy of British Columbia
  • "Certification of Consulting Agrologists Next Steps" report prepared for the Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association
  • "The New Farmland Defense League" leaflet
2020.4.3.20 · File · 1985
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of correspondence, research material, and drafts regarding Runka's participation in the SFU Research Workshop on Environmental Ethics. Includes a copy of Runka's paper, "Response to Environmental Management as a Bargaining Process: For Better or Worse?".

2020.4.3.16 · File · 2006-2008
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, the Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia Newsletter, the Fall 2007 Farm Folk City Folk Newsletter, and "Farmland & Wildlife" newsletter of the Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust. Includes conference and seminar materials related to the Mountain Pine Beetle.

2020.4.3.18 · File · 1998-2013
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected professional development declarations and records submitted to the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) and the Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association (CCAA). Submission of these professional development records was required for ongoing membership with the associations. These records also provide a record of Gary Runka's ongoing professional involvement in the disciplines of resources management, environment and climate, land use and reclamation, agriculture, and soil science. Also includes a version of Gary Runka's resume circa 1998.

2020.4.3.19 · File · 2009-2013
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, SRM BC Chapter Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, and the ReachOut newsletter of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. Also includes a November 2010 issue of "aq: The Magazine of Simon Fraser University" which includes a tribute to Warren Gill, Gary Runka's son-in-law.

2020.4.3.15 · File · 2005-2006
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) BC Chapter Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, and "Farmland & Wildlife" newsletter of the Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust. Includes a short biography of Gary Runka and a report of the BCIA 59th Annual General Meeting (2006).

2020.4.3.25 · File · 2006-2008
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of working records of the Central Coast Plan Implementation Monitoring Committee. The purpose of the committee was to monitor and report progress toward implementation of the British Columbia Central Coast land use plan and make recommendations on plan revisions to Provincial and First Nation governments. The land and resource management planning (LRMP) process in the Central Coast area began in 1996. In April 2001, an interim agreement was signed by the Province and stakeholders. Includes a promotional DVD created by the provincial government.

2020.4.3.17 · File · 2008-2012
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and workshop information from the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). Gary Runka was a long-time BCIA member. Includes issues of the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the BCIA Special Report for the 65th Annual General Meeting, workshop materials for the BCIA 2012 ethics workshop, and the BCIA Committee on Principles of Stewardship Report to Council (29 March 2010).

2020.4.3.21 · File · 1990-1992
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, discussion papers, and conference materials. Includes:

  • "Rural Community Development in Canada: an AIC Discussion Paper" (1992)
  • "The Role of the Agricultural Professional in Rural Development: Report of the Task Force on Rural Community Development in Canada" (1993)
  • "Focus on the Future: A Supplementary Paper for the Rural Development Symposium" by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (1992)
  • "The Nature and Structure of Future Rural Communities" by Dr. Harold P. Baker (1992)
  • "The Family Farm in the 21st Century" by Dr. Clay Gilson (1992)
  • "Rural Jobs: Trends and Opportunities" by Bollman, Fuller, and Ehrensaft (1992)
  • "Development of the Rural Areas: An International Perspective" (1992)
  • "New Technology and Part-time Farmers: Their Impact on the Family Farm" (1992)
  • "Canada-Ukraine Agri-Food Partners in Progress" (1992)
  • June 1990 commemorative issue of AgriScience
2020.4.4.02 · File · 1978
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records relating to the Conference on Integrated Management of Resources in Vancouver, November 2-4, 1978, at which Gary Runka chaired a session in his role as Chairman of the BC Agricultural Land Commission. Includes correspondence, speaking notes, conference material, and attendee resumes.

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".

2020.4.4.04 · File · 1979-1982
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of Gary Runka's records relating to the Agricultural Land Commission after departing his role as Chairman. During this period he consulted for the ALC and continued on as a part-time Commission member. Includes correspondence, papers, informational material, and newspaper clippings. Highlights include:

  • Joan Sawicki's notes on the history and overview of the Canada Land Inventory
  • Pamphlet on Railway Right-of-Way Abandonment Problems for Farmland
  • David Stupich MLA Nanaimo Legislative Report 16 Oct. 1979 "An Open Letter to the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists, BC Federation of Agriculture, the United Church of Canada and SPEC and to all other individuals and organizations that support the concept of preserving agricultural land under the aegis of the BC Land Commission"
  • Telegraph from Rafe Mair, Minister of Environment, to ALC staff
  • Gary Runka's 1979 resignation letter (to end his involvement with the ALC)
  • ALC In-house discussion paper drafts
  • "Farm Taxation - A Growing Concern"
  • "Bibliography of Articles Pertaining to Agricultural Land Preservation in British Columbia"
  • "Farmland in British Columbia: A general fact sheet by SPEC Society Promoting Environmental Conservation"
  • Newspaper article featuring interview with Gary Runka "Saving farmland shouldn't have to be a political issue"
  • "The Land - Always the Land" film proposal by Robert Nichol (1980)
  • "The Effects of Zoning and Development Controls on Rural Landowners and Users" by Edward Manning (Oct. 1979)
  • "Farmland and Farming in British Columbia" by Raymond Rodgers
  • "Submission to the Agricultural Land Commission by John Rogers, Commissioner, re: Homesite Severance"
  • "The B.C. Land Commission: Keeping the Options Open" informational booklet
  • Joint statement by BC Institute of Agrologists and BC Federation of Agriculture opposing land use policy recommendations in the final report of the Select Standing Committee on Agriculture
  • "B.C. Land Commission critical Path of ALR Plans" prepared by Joan Sawicki (1978)
  • Vancouver Sun front page news article "Ex-chairman resigns from land commission" (5 Oct. 1979)
  • Newspaper article " 'B.C. agriculture threatened' says former land commissioner"
  • "In Defence of Rangeland" by Geoffrey Paynter, presented to the Regional District of Central Okanagan (June 1979)
  • "Submission to the Regional District of Central Okanagan from the BC Federation of Agriculture, the BC Fruit Growers Association, the Association of BC Grape Growers, and the BC Cattlemen's Association pursuant to By-law #22 (Oct. 1979)
2020.4.4.10 · File · 2001-2007
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records relating to the Agricultural Land Commission. Includes correspondence, news releases, background information, papers, drafts, newspaper clippings, and memoranda. Highlights include:

  • "The Exclusion of Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): A Focus on the 1997 to 2000 Period - Summary Points" by Barry Smith
  • "A Commitment to the Future: A Proposal for the Protection and Management of Richmond and Delta Farmland and Fraser Wetlands" (2007)
  • "Protecting Agricultural Land in British Columbia: A Citizen's Guide"
  • "Protecting the Working Landscape of Agriculture: A Smart Growth Direction for Municipalities in British Columbia" by Deborah Curran, West Coast Environmental Law (2005)
  • "Smart Growth BC's Position on the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)" (2003)
  • "Use It or Lose It" article in BC Business by Katherine Gordon (2006)
  • "The Rural-Urban Connection: Growing Together in Greater Vancouver" by Barry E. Smith and Susan Haid (2004)
  • "Threats to Your Foodlands: Protecting B.C. Food Security" pamphlet by the ALR Protection and Enhancement Committee (2005)
  • "Protecting the Agricultural Land Reserve: Our Foodlands under Threat" paper by the ALR Protection and Enhancement Committee (2005)
  • "BC Cattlemen's Association Agricultural Land Reserve Information Brief"
  • "Bill 21 - 2002 Agricultural Land Commission Act"
  • Land Reserve Commission of British Columbia local government seminars informational material
  • Job advertisement for the position of the Chair of the Agricultural Land Commission
  • "Agricultural Land Commission/Oil and Gas Commission Delegation Background Note" (2003)
  • "ALC Reserve Opinion: An Information Bulletin from British Columbia's Agricultural Land Commission" Spring 2003 (Vol. 1, No. 7)
2020.4.4.18 · Item · 1979
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of a 1979 promotional booklet produced by the BC Agricultural Land Commission entitled "The Agricultural Land Reserve: Protecting B.C.'s Farmland". The booklet was prepared for the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission by J.M. Sawicki. Photographs by G.G. Runka.

2020.4.4.06 · File · 1981-1993
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of Gary Runka's records relating to the Agricultural Land Commission after ending his direct involvement with the Commission. Includes correspondence, papers, informational material, and newspaper clippings. Highlights include:

  • Bill 42 - 1993 "Cabinet Appeals Abolition Act"
  • Bill 33 - "Golf Course Development Moratorium Act"
  • Signed letter from Premier Mike Harcourt responding to Runka's letter regarding golf course development in the ALR
  • Agricultural Land Commission comments on the Forest Resources Commission Report of April 1991
  • Planning Institute of British Columbia position paper on Agricultural Land Preservation
  • "Framework Approach - Okanagan Similkameen - Land Suitability for Specific Agricultural Crops" for BC Agricultural Land Commission by Gary Runka, G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. (March 1993)
  • "ALR Advisory: An Information Bulletin from the B.C. Agricultural Land Commission" Vol. 1 No. 1 (Jan. 1993)
  • Debates of the Legislative Assembly, Thursday, May 7, 1992 Afternoon Sitting, the Hon. Joan Sawicki, Speaker
  • "Farmland Protection Options for the 1990s" pamphlet
  • "The land: To reserve or let go?" weekend special article in the Vancouver Sun featuring Gary Runka (22 March 1986)
  • "Ex-ALC boss: Golf course decision bad" news article in the Times Colonist (28 July 1992)
  • "Restoring the Integrity of the ALR" by Bill Barlee, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1992)
  • "Voter Turnout Signals Support for the ALR" news release (7 Oct. 1992)
  • "Socred Abuse of Power and the ALR" New Democrats Campaign backgrounder (1991)
  • "Time to Stop Socred Interference in Farmland Decisions" New Democrats Campaign news release
  • "Agricultural Land Commission Fencing Specifications"
  • "A Sad Story of Good Politics and Poor Land Use--The Agriculture Lease Rush of the Late 1960's and Early 1970's in the North-Central Interior" by W. (Bill) Young, BC Forestry Association president (1987)
  • "British Columbia Agricultural Land Commission: An Overview Report" (Feb. 1990)
2020.4.4.08 · File · 1993
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records relating to the Agricultural Land Commission and Gary Runka's consulting work for the ALC in 1993. Includes a G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. Invoice to the ALC for his services for the 1993 ALC symposium and the "preparation of a framework approach to land suitability for agriculture mapping for a range of crops within the Okanagan Valley, as follow up to the land suitability for tree fruits initiative of the Okanagan Valley Tree Fruit Authority", as well as a copy of the government contract for the latter. Also includes correspondence, news clippings, data, and background information.

2020.4.4.05 · File · 1980
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of Gary Runka's records relating to the trial of Regina v. Edward Murphy and Douglas Holme, for which Runka was subpoenaed as a witness. Includes subpoena notice, transcript of Runka's examination in court, and newspaper articles about the trial.

2020.4.4.11 · File · 2008-2013
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records relating to the Agricultural Land Commission. Includes correspondence, news releases, background information, papers, and memoranda. Highlights include:

  • "ALC Technical Report Review Process Executive Summary, July 16, 2013 Meeting with Commission"
  • "Agricultural Land Commission: Development of a Qualified Professional Roster" (2013)
  • "Changing the Way We Do Business: An Update on the Transition of the Agricultural Land Commission" (2012)