49 YEARS AGO (1975): Quesnel doctor Lyon Appleby planned to open the first indoor movie theatre, the Rangeland, in 100 Mile in February. The long-time movie buff looked at 100 Mile as Quesnel and Williams Lake already had one. The first movie scheduled to play at the 352-seat movie house was Cabaret. Other top films slated for the first three months included Blazing Saddles, Serpico and American Graffiti. While Dr. Appleby said he preferred dramas, film distributors had warned him he would have to watch movies he did not like in order to get the ones he did.
36 YEARS AGO (1988): Over 130 moose were illegally shot by poachers in 1987 which worked out to an estimated loss of $1.8 million from the Cariboo economy according to conservation officer Colin Nivison. He compared poaching to thieving. Senior conservation officer Roy Slavens said there was still a frontier mentality on the Cariboo with some people believing it was their god given right to hunt. The bottom line would be a reduced deer and moose population and if that happened, a reduced hunting season with more restrictions.
25 YEARS AGO (1999): Snowmobile enthusiasts prepared for the second annual 100 Mile Snowcross race at the 99 Mile Track. The two-day races were sanctioned by the British Columbia Snowmobile Federation. Machine inspections started at 8 a.m. with races getting underway at 10 a.m. with four main classes. Race organizer Christine Grigg encouraged local participation saying that the event was going to be a great way for riders who did not ordinarily get out on the track to do so. Plus, the spectators love it. She added that all entrants had to sign a waiver for insurance purposes to take part in the event.
10 YEARS AGO (2014): The British Columbia Soccer Association approved a bid by 100 Mile House to host the 2015 U13-U15 Les Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial Cup. Werner Heine of the 100 Mile House and District Soccer Association said the tournament would not only be a highlight for youth soccer in the community but would also fill up the town which would be a benefit to businesses in 100 Mile House and the surrounding areas. Twenty-four teams from around the province were expected to compete.