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Medicine Hat. Alberta. There's a spirit here that's hard to explain. Unmistakable when experienced. At the heart of our community lies a different kind of energy, a pulse that sets us apart and makes us PROUD to be Hatters. Ours is a community that is built differently. Our resolve is carved from the banks of the South Saskatchewan River and brick by brick, we've crafted a place where ingenuity grows, good ideas thrive, and people prosper. A place where tradition meets innovation. Where the spirit of the prairies collides with the drive for future progress. Where the days run longer, the sun shines brighter, and the air feels warmer.
We're not just another city; we're Medicine Hat. Ours is a different kind of energy.
Share your stories of Medicine Hat's #DifferentKindOfEnergy for the chance to win a $1,500 'Experience the Energy' prize package procured by Tourism Medicine Hat! The prize draw includes the following:
A hot air balloon ride for two provided by the Rise Up Festival organizers in the summer of 2025
Golf Package from the Medicine Hat Accommodation Association
JazzFest tickets
A tour on the Sunshine Trolley
Indy coffee shops and bakeries tour with gift cards to spend at those establishments
$200 in tixx.ca credit to attend an entertainment experience at the Esplanade or Co-op Place
Outdoor Xcape paddle rentals
Medalta museum passes and gift shop credit
One night stay in a comfort cabin at the Gas City Campground
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede passes, wrist bands, and cash for food
Passes to John’s Butterfly House
$100 gift card to South Country Co-op (food or fuel)
Punch card to the Big Marble Go Centre
Pride of place swag package (sweater, t-shirt, hat, stickers, magnets & locally made chocolate)
Draw date: Wednesday, June 5.
>> CONGRATULATIONS to KatinHat! You are the lucky winner of the 'Experience the Energy' prize pack for submitting the story titled, Home Sweet Home.
Medicine Hat. Alberta. There's a spirit here that's hard to explain. Unmistakable when experienced. At the heart of our community lies a different kind of energy, a pulse that sets us apart and makes us PROUD to be Hatters. Ours is a community that is built differently. Our resolve is carved from the banks of the South Saskatchewan River and brick by brick, we've crafted a place where ingenuity grows, good ideas thrive, and people prosper. A place where tradition meets innovation. Where the spirit of the prairies collides with the drive for future progress. Where the days run longer, the sun shines brighter, and the air feels warmer.
We're not just another city; we're Medicine Hat. Ours is a different kind of energy.
Share your stories of Medicine Hat's #DifferentKindOfEnergy for the chance to win a $1,500 'Experience the Energy' prize package procured by Tourism Medicine Hat! The prize draw includes the following:
A hot air balloon ride for two provided by the Rise Up Festival organizers in the summer of 2025
Golf Package from the Medicine Hat Accommodation Association
JazzFest tickets
A tour on the Sunshine Trolley
Indy coffee shops and bakeries tour with gift cards to spend at those establishments
$200 in tixx.ca credit to attend an entertainment experience at the Esplanade or Co-op Place
Outdoor Xcape paddle rentals
Medalta museum passes and gift shop credit
One night stay in a comfort cabin at the Gas City Campground
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede passes, wrist bands, and cash for food
Passes to John’s Butterfly House
$100 gift card to South Country Co-op (food or fuel)
Punch card to the Big Marble Go Centre
Pride of place swag package (sweater, t-shirt, hat, stickers, magnets & locally made chocolate)
Draw date: Wednesday, June 5.
>> CONGRATULATIONS to KatinHat! You are the lucky winner of the 'Experience the Energy' prize pack for submitting the story titled, Home Sweet Home.
Tell us what makes Medicine Hat unique for the chance to win a $1,500 local prize package! Submit your story here and/or tag us in your photos/videos using #DifferentKindOfEnergy on social media.
You have been entered to win the $1,500 Made Local prize package. We will contact the winner directly after the draw is made on Wednesday, June 5. Good luck!
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For me, Medicine Hat has been the only place I have lived that has felt like home. Moving back to the Hat with two young children in tow almost 17 years ago was one of the best decisions I have made as it is the perfect place to raise a family. I love hitting the trails and enjoying the beautiful parks. It's fun to paddle the river or one of the many lakes in the area. There are numerous entertainment options to partake in: a Tigers or Mavericks game, a show at the Esplanade or community event. It's the sunniest... Continue reading
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As we approached retirement, my wife and I looked at Vancouver Island - Nanaimo to retire at.
But soon realized we could not afford Nanaimo as it was way to expensive.
Good friends of ours who lived in Medicine Hat for many years, highly recommended we look at Medicine Hat for retirement.
Our friends called Medicine Hat a "Hidden Gem"!
After visiting Medicine Hat twice, my wife and I decided that this city was a perfect size with a population of 63,000.In Calgary, our FIVE surrounding NW communities had... Continue reading
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I was born and raised in Medicine Hat and had a wonderful childhood in this beautiful city. Went to Calgary for 20 years and then once I had my babies moved back home and never regretted it. Medicine Hat has everything we need with the beauty of the hills and the trees and the bridges and the river. Everyday I go outside for a walk and experience the gorgeousness of Medicine Hat. I love the trails that are carefully maintained by the city and we love kayaking the river. I love walking to work across the bridge. It's nice to... Continue reading
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We moved to the Hat from Calgary four years ago. The lifestyle here is much better. The Esplanade has excellent concerts and events. The historic downtown is charming and the river walking paths and bike trails are exceptional.
No road rage and overstressed people here. Friendly neighbours who immediately made us welcome. You can chat with a stranger here and cars will wait to let you cross the road. All the fresh farm produce and local meat is amazing too. No other small city in Alberta can match the beauty of our deep river valley and coulees. Medicine Hat truly... Continue reading
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I love Medicine Hat for so many reasons. The hearts of people here are generous and kind. The community support is incredible! So many small and big businesses support local events, sports teams or food banks. Everyone is always willing to give a helping hand. Aside from the amazing people, the trail systems are scattered throughout the city, making it a fun adventure to go explore different areas. if you’re not into trails, there are lakes close by or you can explore down by the river. There are always events going on, from markets to art shows to live events... Continue reading
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There are many kinds of different energy out there and we have experienced several of them with our little family. Having grown up in Calgary, to going to school in Regina, and now making Medicine Hat our home for the last 10 years, we can say that there is a tangible difference in the energy of the Sun City.
The first thing we noticed were the smiles. Smiles galore, everywhere we looked. And surprisingly people were smiling our way! Then were the happy greetings from people on the many waking paths, from the friendly faces at the local markets or... Continue reading
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Moving a family is always a challenge, but moving them from the Gulf Coast to Canada, sight unseen in the midst of Covid? Yes, we may have had our sanity questioned a bit, but it's been one of the best decisions we ever made. It's a great place to raise a family between the schools, the parks, recreational paths, paddling down the river, the accessibility to Elkwater and the Rockies and more. The people are great, and while it has the small-town charm it also has all of the essentials you need covered. There's also the part of getting to... Continue reading
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Medicine Hat is an amazing city with a fantastic trail system and gorgeous downtown. I feel so blessed to be living in one of the older neighbourhoods, Riverside. Walking into downtown, crossing our historic Finlay bridge, into one of our fabulous coffee shops, The Station, is one of my favourite things to do. If you like to walk, run, or cycle you’ll fall in love. For pet lovers, you have many off leash areas and places to take your 4 legged friends. Looking to meet some great people, check out parkrun / parkwalk in Strathcona Island Park.
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Love being able to drive or walk a short distance to get onto one of the amazing paths in the city. Living in the river flats, it’s an easy walk to get to Strathcona Park. Walking along the river and on the berm is mind clearing and peaceful. You never know what’s happening down there. You could see handfuls of deer, people fishing, family’s having a nice fire/picnic cookout. In the summer you can even walk by and catch a brief moment of the Mavericks game or even some little league baseball going on at the same time. Just a... Continue reading
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I've lived in Medicine Hat all my life, with the exception of going off to university of Alberta to become a pharmacist. Before that, I attended CHHS and Medicine Hat College (played as a Rattler in both soccer and basketball for 3 years!) I was always active in the community, in sports, in student council, was a contestant in Miss Teen Medicine Hat back in the day even!
So it was a guarantee that I would graduate with my BScPharm and bring my husband with to settle in to practice pharmacy at Boylan Pharmasave in 2001.