Vanderhoof will be celebrating 100 years during a weekend celebration next summer.
Founded in 1926, Vanderhoof has grown from a small railway settlement into the vibrant heart of BC’s geographical centre.
Organizer, Tom Bulmer told Vista Radio the centennial celebration is on the lookout for some star power.
“We are going to be lining up a major act like maybe a Trooper or a Loverboy or a Tom Cochrane to put some sparkle on the day.”
The community, nestled along the Nechako Valley has dealt with its fair share of adversity including the loss of its Canfor mill.
“That was a tremendous blow to our community but everybody is rebounding back. We are looking at other ways to work with things like that and we have our community forest, which is a beautiful community forest.”
Through it all, the small community still finds a way to punch above its weight.
“We still excel at growing some of the greatest hay the world has ever seen. Nechako Valley Hay has shipped the world over and our agriculture industry is important and strong for this area.”
“If you come to Vanderhoof today and you take a look at the things we have done over the past 100 years we opened up our pump park in our recreation area. Our recreation area in Vanderhoof includes the arena, swimming pool, a skate board park, curling and we will be adding a pickelball court to it next year I believe.”
Historical exhibits, Cowboy poetry along food and dancing is scheduled.
The celebration is set for July 4th and 5th of next year.
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