Everything was golden during the District of 100 Mile House 50th Anniversary Celebrations, July 18-26.
The eight-day birthday party was packed with fun and interesting events for every member of the family.
The organizing committee and all of the volunteers did an outstanding job in presenting all the important things that make 100 Mile House a great community to live in.
They also highlighted the great places to visit in our municipality: the South Cariboo Rec. Centre where the Guns & Hoses Ball Hockey game between our RCMP members and firefighters and the Drive-in Movie were held; the Mural Tour, which showed off all of our murals on walls around town and, of course, our green-space jewel – Centennial Park – where most of the events were held.
These are certainly places we can take visitors to show off our community, or just for a stroll with family and friends to appreciate what we have in our own backyard.
The District also built the new Legacy Park at the corner of Horse Lake Road and Cariboo Trail, which will offer a shaded resting place for seniors and families with toddlers as they make their way to and from the downtown core.
The Hot July Nights Show ‘n Shine weekend brought a lot of people to 100 Mile House and it was a great way to kick off the week, with a variety of events for the competitors, including a public street party downtown.
Folks also got to enjoy the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market and the Flea Market at the community hall – some for the first time.
There was a great turnout for the Canim Lake Band Cultural Day, which included traditional storytelling, bannock sales, drumming and dancing and a Lahal demonstration, as well as cultural demonstrations and displays
Music was key for the week with a cowboy concert, Music in the Park, and two tribute bands – Now and Then Beatles Tribute Show and the Louisiana Hayride, which persevered through the rain and never missed a beat.
There was a great Lumberjack Show, a Kids Day with a lot of activities and children’s favourite Uncle Chris the Clown.
For many people, the entertainment highlight of the celebration was the Party at the Park, which had a lot going on for every member of the family, including the hilarious Mascot Races and the Duck Race.
The celebration wound up with a pancake breakfast and an inter-denominational outdoor church, which was well attended.
There were smiles of pride throughout the celebration. It was a shot in the arm for 100 Mile House residents, and it was appreciated.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this celebration happen – a job well done.
It would be great to incorporate some of these events during an annual summer celebration.
