Life Energy

If you look up the definition of Energy, it comes up with many definitions. None of them really define the kind of Energy that describes Medicine Hat.

Living in Medicine Hat seems to have its own kind of energy. What I have experienced by living here for over 30 years is….

Physical energy: Medicine Hat is a very active community that caters to the health and wellness of all its’ citizens. I feel blessed that we have many opportunities to participate in team sports, clubs, family, group and individual activities as well as great facilities to watch exciting sports events. This community supports and fosters budding athletes who want to push for greater achievements. I love that we have produced many athletes who made their way into professional sports careers. Yearly our community honours athletes that have grown up here and achieved great things by recognizing them on our sports wall of fame. The future dreams of young and old are always supported.

Creative energy: Medicine Hat has a variety of uniquely talented musicians, actors, artists, photographers, writers, designers, builders, and entrepreneurs. We are known for our Festivals like Jazzfest, Tongue on the Post Folk Music festival and Quonset Days. Local entertainers share their amazing talent at more intimate locations all around the city. Other entertainers from all over the world grace us with performances at various places around the city including our big events centres like Co-op Place & the Esplanade. Medicine Hat is a magnet for people who want to share their music. As for our local artists, we acknowledge them by displaying art around the city in cafes, art studios, at Medalta, in parks, on the streets and buildings for our own enjoyment. We celebrate our very gifted photographers and other media artists that create inspiring works of art. We are lucky to have some very creative clothing designers. We enjoy Markets that feature people who create very impressive crafts, tantalizing food and provide the freshest produce at many locations around the city. There are numerous entrepreneurs that delight us with their remarkable skills of making unique ice cream flavors, craft beer, gin, etc. Medicine Hat offers abundant opportunities for creativity. If there is something worth celebrating, you can be sure Medicine Hat will step up and make it available for all to enjoy.

Cultural energy: You wouldn’t even have to leave Medicine Hat to travel the world as we have such a diversity of cultures here. You can enjoy a variety of events put on by different ethic groups such as Indigenous celebrations, Cinco De Mayo, Diwali, salsa dancing, etc. Ethnic restaurants share delicious food recipes from their own countries. Just getting the opportunity to meet new people expands my world. Medicine Hat also honours its own local history with special attractions like Medicine Hat Tourism trolley tours and other tours that highlight our community, past and present. Our Library is a place that doesn’t just lend books. It is also involved in serving our community through various programs designed for all ages. The best part is that most of it is free because many citizens and corporations of Medicine Hat generously donate funds to create a community experience through the library.

Gravitational energy: People who are looking at moving to our fair city love the small town vibe but enjoy the fact that we are a progressive community. They say things like “We were just drawn to this place with its sunny skies, warm friendly people, the diversity of things available to enhance our families lives and the feeling of being home”. There is a strong pull for people to come live in Medicine Hat. I felt that pull when I moved here.

Emotional energy: People here seem to come together for anyone in need. They have hearts of gold in this city. People living here open their hearts by donating their time or money to those in need. You can feel the determination to make this city great through volunteerism and donations. They also support kindness and wellness to animals. No cause is too little or too big for our citizens to tackle. I love that you can walk down the street, and someone will smile and say hi. They care about each other, and they don’t even have to know you. I am very proud of this.

Life energy: Medicine Hat thrives on community filled with family, friends, hopes, dreams, hardships and making peoples lives more meaningful. We excel at being a great place to live by being creative, physical, cultural, gravitation and emotional. To me that is Life energy and that’s a different kind of energy. That is why I love living here.