Hedley, British Columbia
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Hedley is a town in southern British Columbia, Canada with a population of approximately 400 as of 2005. In the early 1900s, Hedley's population peaked over 1,000 people, primarily due to the gold mining industry. The Hedley Mining Museum displays artifacts and photographs from this era.
Princeton is the closest neighbouring city, approximately 38 Km west on the Crowsnest Highway. The nearest community to the east is Keremeos, approximately 29 Km away.
[edit] Trivia
- The Canadian pop scene band Hedley is named after the town.
- Hedley is also a self-titled album by the band Hedley.
- The town was named after Robert R. Hedley, the manager of the Hall Smelter in Nelson.
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