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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence regarding "Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" and "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence".
Date Range
1988-1993
Reference Code
M224 / 51
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 51
Date Range
1988-1993
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence regarding "Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" and "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence".
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
"Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" Membership List April 30, 1990 Members of the Association of BC Heli Ski Operators and their Respective areas Photocopy of letter and attached documents from J. R. Bezzola from the Standards Committee, including qualifications, ovservations, problem areas, and suggestions. June 20, 1990. Note: “Pat Can you Please Fax the Attached to Bernie Haushka” 90.04.07. Fax to Bernie regarding resource road issues. Jan 11, 1990. Fax from Bernie Haushka re Tourism with attached letter from Pieter Bekker from Tourism Resources Planning to Mike Jacobson. Dec 24, 1989. Fax and attached “A Brief History of Heli-Hiking in British Columbia,” sent to Roger Madson for edits, August 17, 27, 1989. Fax and attached proposal sent to Bernie Hauschka on 09/05/89. Letters dated Sept 5, 1989 to Howard Dirks, and August 27, 1989. Letter to Bernie Hauschka re cost of housing Premier and ministers, and amendment to Mike Wiegel’s license. July 24, 1989. Letter from Howard Dirks, Minister regarding heli-ski tenures and renewal clauses. May 31, 1989. “Director’s of the ABCHSO Discussion Guideline Suggestions,” with six points signed by Vic Hamm and John Gerbrandt. Fax and draft position paper for meeting with BC Lands. July 12, 13, 1989. Email from Bernie Hauschka re Ministry of Crown Lands invitation to the Directors of the Association to meet July 18, 1989 in Vancouver. Dated July 4, 1989. Letter to Daryl Brown regarding year round licenses of occupation for Heli-Skiing and Hiking. May 17, 1989. Collection of letters that “were not mailed as policy branch was mailing a similar submission.” To members, Howard Dirks. “Association of British Columbia Heli-Ski Operators Report on Inspection of Heli-Ski Operations” by Scott Flavelle and Peter Schaerer March 1988.” First letter dated Oct 6, 1988. Letter to Howard Dirks regarding the making of the association as a statutory society. May 14, 1989. Letter to Howard Dirks regarding disappointment over modification fo the renewal clause in the new commercial mechanized ski guiding policy. April 27, 1989 and March 31, 1989. Announcement of a Director’s Meeting for May 10th at the Kananaskis Lodge. April 26, 1989. Email on follow up on last Directors Meeting. Revised policy, safety act and four possible options. Jan 30, 1989. Letter re Clyde Newsome Letter. Jan 16, 1989. Letter re Director’s Meeting for Jan 26 in Revelstoke, BC, and proposed changes to the Commercial Ski Guiding Policy. Jan 7, 1989. Letter to Phil Hein Secretary Treasurer regarding the agenda items for the next general meeting. Oct 6, 1988. Letter to the Directors RE “Legal Opinion on Inspection System and Agenda for next General Meeting.” Oct 6, 1988. Meeting Planner- Agenda/Outcomes- 03.04.10.88 at Vance Creek Hotel, Vernon. Three double sided pages of handwritten notes in pencil. Meeting Planner- Agenda/Outcomes- 15.08.88 at Golden Rim Motel. Two double sided pages of handwritten notes in pencil. Letter to Rudi Gertsch in thanks for accepting the position of director of the Association of BC Heli-Ski Operators. Sept 8, 1988. Re: Directors Meeting for August 15, 1988, with list of items to discuss. July 22, 1988. "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence" Three stapled business cards- Jim Doswell, Ivan Messmer, T. O. Moore, and phone number handwritten for Minister of Lands. Letter from Philip G. Halkett announcing the appointment of Rod Harris, Assistant Deputy Minister, Tourism. Nov 8, 1993. Photocopied newspaper article re: Harcourt’s new cabinet by Canadian Press. With notations in green ink. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding regulation of safety in the heli-ski industry. March 7, 1991. Letter to Dave Parker reiterating points regarding the creation and calling for a more serious consideration of the BC Heli-Ski Operators Association in becoming a statutory society. Jan 11, 1991. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister in thanks for a calendar. Jan 18, 1991. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding options for regulation of safety in the heli-ski industry. Jan 10, 1991. Facsimile Transmission Routing Form and fax from Dave Parker, Minister regarding foundation of the Association of British Columbia Heli-Ski Operators as a statutory body for safety regulation is inappropriate. 10/01. Fax to Dave Parker, Minister Jan 8, 1991, urging him to respond to Gmoser’s fax, letter, and phone call. Page with notes and numbers written in pencil: “Assoc. to Small…opponents are those who time had the most serious accidents in the last.” Two pages, of notes, one with note from phone call with Rod Silver, Minister 90.11.21. Second page working on ideas for votes and membership on council. Copy of Bill __ - 1990 (Chapter __) Heli-Ski Operators Act, 7 pages. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding conversation over “Draft Heli-Ski Operators Act” and set up follow up meeting for Sept 24, 1990. Letter dated Aug 13, 1990. Letter on behalf of Duane Crandall in receipt of package of information, Aug 14, 1990. Letter to Duane Crandall requesting Duane follow the actions of Dave Parker throughout the passage of the act. Letter on behalf of Dave Parker thanks for constitution of the Association of British Columbia Heli-Skiing Operators and on the Operating Guidelines. Aug 17, 1990. Attached letter to Dave Parker in response to meeting. July 26, 1990. Letter to Ed McGregor in response to meeting, in hope that the people against the motion will make the motion go forward, July 26, 1990. Letter to Dave Parker, Minister sending draft legislation for the Heli-Ski Operators Act, July 24, 1990. Letter to Ivan C. Messmer, Minister of Parks, regarding “Tenures for Commercial Wilderness Outdoor Recreation Activities.” July 26, 1990. Letter from Ivan Messmer, Minister of Parks in thanks for their meeting, July 12, 1990. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding the Kootenay Commercial Winter Recreation Opportunities Study, June 15, 1990. Attached photocopy of letter to Dave Parker asking for discussion over expropriation of terrain without notification to the current operator, May 11, 1990. Fax transmission dated May 10, 1990 from Roger Madson to Dave Parker, Minister. Fax from W. E. Lloyd to Dave Bulter Senior Lands Officer, April 12, 1990. Letter from Dave Parker to Roger Madson, May 30, 1990. Letter to Clifford Michael regarding his future comment on the self regulation and/or statutory creation of the society. April 5, 1990. Letter to Freddy Beruschi enclosing documents for the agents meeting. April 5, 1990. Letter to Dave Parker regarding heli-skiing tenures, heli-hiking and uniform operating and safety standards. Dec 21, 1989. Letter to Dave Parker as follow up to previous fax and forwarding letters from the Premier regarding this continuing issue. Dec 4, 1989. Letter to Dave Parker enclosing a brief, and brief attached, as per Roger Madson of Invermere. Nov 29, 1989. Letter from Howard Dirks in thanks for proposal and assurances that it would be considered. Oct 31, 1989. Letter from Premier William Vander Zalm regarding thanks for his mountain experiences and forwarding the matter to Howard Dirks. Attached is a copy of Gmoser’s letter to Zalm. Oct 24, 1989 and Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Neil Vant Minister of Highways thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Dwayne Crandall, MLA thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter from Jim Doswell Assistant Deputy Minister in thanks for hospitality and a briefcase. Doswell notes that the briefcase’s invoice was not enclosed and Doswell requests another so he can send payment. Feb 28, 1990. Attached letter from Gmoser does not mention an invoice. Jan 31, 1990. Letter to Jim Doswell thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Howard Dirks in follow up to proposal. May 14, 1989. Letter from Ladner Downs Barristers and Solicitors evaluating the waiver and release of liability for Heli-skiing and found that the attached document would exclude liability of the operator and Province. Nov 17, 1989. Two names written in pen, with phone numbers, for Dave Parker and Rod Silver. Page from the Globe and Mail No 2, 1989 “BC shuffle adds five new ministers.”
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