50th Anniversary of the Beaver Valley Arena
When: May 25 5-10pm
Where: Beaver Valley Arena
What: The 50th anniversary celebration is sponsored by Beaver Valley Recreation, Teck, Columbia Power, Columbia Basin Trust, RDKB, City of Trail and Hall Printing. It promises to be a memorable occasion for all who attend, with a lineup of activities and entertainment that pay tribute to the arena's rich history and vibrant community spirit. Admission to the event will be free and once the doors open at 5pm, the first 150 people through them will receive an original BV Minor Hockey Jersey and button. Draw prizes will include an original retro BV Minor Hockey Hat. Visitors will also be able to check out the new electric Zamboni!
5:00pm: Doors Open, Food by Kim's Creations & Drinks by Vintage Pour - on sale from the start.
5:00-6:00pm: Welcome (Radio Host Wayne Kelly/Area A Director Ali Grieve/Mayor Steve Morissette, and Mayor Mike Walsh)
6:00pm: Family Game Show by Altitude Entertainment
7:30 - 8:00pm: Volunteer Appreciation Presentation
8:00- 10:00: DJ Dance by Throwdown Productions
In the lead-up to the main event, BV staff are calling on locals to contribute to the celebration. Nominate a BV volunteer to receive a special limited edition gift and share your photos of the arena's journey over the years. From construction phases to iconic events such as hockey games, figure skating competitions, and community festivals, every snapshot tells a story. Please email your volunteer nominations as well as scanned photos to bvevents@rdkb.com, as soon as possible. Alternatively, older originals can to be copied and returned.