Collection Recollection - A Cookie Jar Exhibition
A long, long time ago, in the early 1900s, Medalta was a bustling factory where cookie jars (amongst many other wares) were made. These jars found their way into homes across the country, filled with the comforting aroma of home-baked cookies. It was a magical era, one that still lingers in the collective memory.
Now, a century later, artist Elaine Zimmer revisits, reviews, redirects, and condenses the classical urn form of the Medalta cookie jar. Her reimagined creations are small, intimate porcelain jars that fit in the palm of your hand. These new forms are playful, toy-like, and echo the original Medalta cookie jars, resonating with the nostalgia of the past. Alongside Zimmer’s contemporary pieces, the show will also feature original Medalta cookie jars from our collection, offering a unique juxtaposition between the historic and the contemporary.
Zimmer’s jars tell a story; they are keepsakes. These reimagined cookie jars become treasures, their surfaces treated in the manner of naïve or folk art. Each jar is decorated with intent, a collaboration of materials, and a collection of memories. They are covered with pictures, words, stories, old-fashioned sayings, and recurring motifs from Elaine's artistic practice.
Join us to celebrate the legacy and modern reinterpretation of the Medalta cookie jar. Meet the artist, Elaine Zimmer, and explore her delightful creations that bridge the past and present with charm and creativity.
Municipal Planning Commission
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When published, Agenda Packet can be found here.
Activities: Advises and recommends land use planning matters to Council; exercises sub development and development powers
Meeting details: First and third Wednesday of each month, 2:30 p.m.(sic) (2+ hours)
Contact for more information: City Clerk Department, 403-529-8220
Medicine Hat Police Commission
The Medicine Hat Police Commission typically holds open public meetings on the third Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00 PM. The meetings will also be live-streamed.
To enhance transparency and accountability to the citizens of Medicine Hat, the Police Commission welcomes members of the public to attend the Open meetings to hear updates on policing activities and matters concerning community safety.
There is a standing “public consultation” opportunity on the agenda of the open meeting for members of the community to provide their input to the Commission about policing in the community or to ask a question.
During the Public Consultation portion of the meeting agenda, citizens may pose questions or provide brief comments to the Commission directly. Any questions forwarded to the Commission by the Friday preceding the meeting date will be addressed by the Commission during the Public Consultation session. Questions from citizens in attendance that were not forwarded in advance will be allowed, however, responses may be deferred to a later date.
Questions from the public can be forwarded to the Chair of the Police Commission, Ms. Sarah Scahill, at sarah.scahill@mhpc.ca (email) or 403-502-8908 (phone). The written option is preferred as it provides the Police Commission ample time to research the question or concern to provide an informed response.
Please note that complaints about officer conduct and MHPS policies are not topics for this forum as there is a process under the Alberta Police Act for such matters.
Ongoing investigations and personnel matters are not to be discussed in Open Meetings as per the provisions set out in the Alberta Police Act.
Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting
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This is a public meeting, you can join by attending in person at City Hall in the Ted Grimm Conference Room (Boardroom 2-1) or join online with MS Teams. Link is in the Agenda and the Agenda Packet, when published it can be found Here
Development and Infrastructure Committee
The Development and Infrastructure Committee is responsible for matters related to water, waste water, solid waste and waste diversion, storm collector systems, roads, airports, municipal engineering, business licensing, safety codes and administrative matters relating to the City’s land use and planning responsibilities, and any other matters referred to it by Council.
Members
Councillor Shila Sharps, Chair
Councillor Andy McGrogan, Vice-Chair
Councillor Alison Van Dyke
Development and Infrastructure Managing Director (Advisor)
Gorden James and the Jimmy Deans Concert
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A pay what you can event with a suggested donation of $20.
Mike Dambra Live in Medicine Hat
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Mike Dambra established himself as a comedic force in 1987, kicking off a career to be reckoned with that now spans over three decades in the business. Hailing from Rochester, New York, and now stirring up laughs in the chilly embrace of Edmonton, Alberta, he's been the talk of many towns across the US and Canada.
They call him the "Smartass King of Comedy," and for good reason. Mike's unique concoction of wit, charm, and irreverence is as rare as a sober clown at a wine tasting. He's a master of adaptability, effortlessly turning any crowd into putty in his hands, and leaving them begging for more.
Each performance is a rollercoaster of unpredictability, ensuring that no two shows are ever the same—much to the delight (and sometimes terror) of his adoring fans. Mike's interactive style keeps audiences guessing. They keep coming back for more, probably because they never know what fresh hell he'll unleash on stage next.
Having shared the spotlight with legends like Russell Peters, Howie Mandel, Adam Sandler, and Chris Rock - Mike's been there, done that, and made the audience snort with laughter while doing it. He's even rubbed elbows with music icons Foreigner, Michael Bolton and Joan Jett. Not bad for a guy from Rochester, huh? Mike's got the resume to make you snort with laughter. So, grab a front-row seat if you dare. Just don't say we didn't warn you.
But Mike's ascent to comedic success didn't come without its fair share of pomp and circumstance. In 1987 he snagged the "Funniest Person In Rochester” title, launching him into the stratosphere of local news fame, dozens of free drinks at the local pubs, and industry attention. Then he won the title again a decade later in 1997, locking in his staying power like a badass.
Whether he's shooting punchlines like a comedy gunslinger or engaging in impromptu banter with the masses, Mike Dambra's performances are more than just entertainment—they're a unique experience. With rave reviews trailing behind him as he continuously tours, Mike continues to stake his name as a true master of the craft.
So buckle up, folks. The Mike Dambra comedy train is rolling into town, and you won't want to miss it. Catch him live and join the ranks of his loyal fans who can't get enough of his sharp-tongued humor.
Southern Alberta's Fastest Streetcar Shootout
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Saturday September 21, 2024
Southern Alberta's Fastest Streetcar Shootout 2024
Main class $110
Real Street class $90
Klutch King $90
Daily driver class $65
Bike Class $65
Jr Street $40
Pit Crew/Spectators $20
Kids 12 and under free
License/Testing Doorcars/Bikes only No dragsters/Alters/funny cars, etc $100
Tech 8-9:30
Drivers Meeting 9:30
Cruise starts around 10 am
1st round around Noon
Rules for all classes
Vehicles/Bikes must be licensed, insured and have valid plates
Vehicle/Driver must pass NHRA tech
Must complete 35 km+ cruise in allotted time to qualify for race with no support vehicle
All round pairings and lane choice randomly drawn from hat
No towing to staging lanes or back to pits unless broke
All classes are Heads up, pro tree, no qualifying, 7 second auto start, 1/8 mile, Soft tires preferred, no hard tires
Prizes may vary closer to event
Cash/trophies for 1st and 2nd place
Cash for 3rd and 4th
Cash for
Quickest N/A pass
Quickest Nitrous pass
Quickest Blower pass
Quickest Turbo pass
MAIN CLASS
No rules….run what you brung
Real Street
No cage allowed, roll bar permitted.
Only fibreglass panel allowed is a hood, unless it’s OEM (corvettes,etc)
Full interior - 2 seats, dash, door panels required (will allow no backseat for rollbar cars)
Mufflers required (turbo, diesel excempt)
Klutch King
Must use a manual transmission
Shifts must be made manually by the driver with a mechanical lever.
No air shifters allowed.
A clutch activated by a pedal by the driver must be used.
No torque converters allowed.
No wheelie bars.
Daily Driver
No cage or roll bar allowed
V8 naturally aspirated only
V6 or smaller only SINGLE power adder allowed (no twin turbo)
Hood and trunk will be sealed off at start of cruise, if seal is broken at all for rest of the day your eliminated
2 rounds at a time will be back to back
Full interior- All seats, door panels, dash, rug, etc.
Mufflers required (turbo, diesel excempt)
DOT tires
Junior Street
-9.0 index
-Must have NHRA Junior Street license.
-If you run faster than 9.0 in eliminations, you’re out.
-Parent can drive on cruise if child isn’t old enough
Crazy Bikers
-Dot tire
-No wheelie bars
Any questions call or text Jarett @ 403-581-9927
Historic Walking Tours - Various Locations
SATURDAYS at 10 AM | June 22 - September 28
$20/person Including complimentary tour guide book.
Tours are approximately 1 hour in length.
Be ready to be outside in the sun (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.).
Participants may encounter uneven walking surfaces.
These tours are weather dependent – if raining, the event will be rescheduled.
Space is limited so please book in advance. Low registration numbers may result in tours being rescheduled. Minimum of 6 participants required.
Mike Dambra Live in Medicine Hat
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Mike Dambra established himself as a comedic force in 1987, kicking off a career to be reckoned with that now spans over three decades in the business. Hailing from Rochester, New York, and now stirring up laughs in the chilly embrace of Edmonton, Alberta, he's been the talk of many towns across the US and Canada.
They call him the "Smartass King of Comedy," and for good reason. Mike's unique concoction of wit, charm, and irreverence is as rare as a sober clown at a wine tasting. He's a master of adaptability, effortlessly turning any crowd into putty in his hands, and leaving them begging for more.
Each performance is a rollercoaster of unpredictability, ensuring that no two shows are ever the same—much to the delight (and sometimes terror) of his adoring fans. Mike's interactive style keeps audiences guessing. They keep coming back for more, probably because they never know what fresh hell he'll unleash on stage next.
Having shared the spotlight with legends like Russell Peters, Howie Mandel, Adam Sandler, and Chris Rock - Mike's been there, done that, and made the audience snort with laughter while doing it. He's even rubbed elbows with music icons Foreigner, Michael Bolton and Joan Jett. Not bad for a guy from Rochester, huh? Mike's got the resume to make you snort with laughter. So, grab a front-row seat if you dare. Just don't say we didn't warn you.
But Mike's ascent to comedic success didn't come without its fair share of pomp and circumstance. In 1987 he snagged the "Funniest Person In Rochester” title, launching him into the stratosphere of local news fame, dozens of free drinks at the local pubs, and industry attention. Then he won the title again a decade later in 1997, locking in his staying power like a badass.
Whether he's shooting punchlines like a comedy gunslinger or engaging in impromptu banter with the masses, Mike Dambra's performances are more than just entertainment—they're a unique experience. With rave reviews trailing behind him as he continuously tours, Mike continues to stake his name as a true master of the craft.
So buckle up, folks. The Mike Dambra comedy train is rolling into town, and you won't want to miss it. Catch him live and join the ranks of his loyal fans who can't get enough of his sharp-tongued humor.
Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute
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Back by popular Demand! VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present:
Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute
When The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Grammys, and enjoyed six #1 albums, Hotel California began a pioneering journey through their history-making music that has taken them around the globe and thrilled hundreds of thousands of Eagles fans. Hotel California toured relentlessly from the 80’s straight through to today, setting the standard for world-class tribute productions as they went, and sharing stages with the likes of The Doobie Bros., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gretchen Wilson, REO Speedwagon, and many more. From Japan to Dubai, Toronto to Texas, Hotel California has boldly taken the tribute band where none had gone before them and changed an industry’s collective mind about how good a “tribute” band could really be.
The experience of a Hotel California show isn’t just about the band – it’s about celebrating the music and the memories, and the band gets the audiences involved and on their feet!
Close your eyes and you’re right back there…You’ll hear all the hits, remarkably replicated, in this spectacular show!
Tickets here
Aparna Nancherla
Aparna Nancherla is a comedian and general silly billy. Her sense of humor is dry, existential, and absurd, with notes of uncalled-for whimsy. Think a wine you didn’t order.
You can hear Aparna as the voice of Moon on Fox’s The Great North, or have heard her as the voice of Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. You can currently watch Aparna in The Drop on Hulu or as Dr. Pocha on Lopez vs. Lopez (NBC). You may have watched Aparna as Grace the belabored HR rep on the critically-acclaimed Comedy Central show, Corporate.
She also has a half-hour special on the second season of The Standups on Netflix, as well as appearances on Late Night with Stephen Colbert on CBS and Two Dope Queens on HBO. Other acting credits include A Simple Favor, Modern Love, Bob’s Burgers, Crashing, Master of None, and Inside Amy Schumer. She’s written for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as Mythic Quest on Apple+.
She released a book in September 2023, Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome (Viking).
Aparna was also named one of “The 50 Funniest People Right Now” by Rolling Stone. In 2019, she was in a Super Bowl commercial with Michael Bublé for sparkling water neé seltzer.
In 2016, she released her debut album, Just Putting It Out There, on Tig Notaro’s label, Bentzen Ball Records, and recorded a half hour special for Comedy Central. She was also chosen as one of Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” that year.
Get your tickets for only $40 all-in! No hidden fee.
Kom Mo Taan - To Recovery From Trauma and All Its Challenges
Experience traditional Blackfoot face painting with Elder Charlie Fox from 12PM to 1 PM for healing.
Join us for land acknowledgment teachings from 1 to 3pm
Bring your own lunch and immerse yourself in this meaningful cultural experience.
FACE PAINTING: Ochre whether it's red, yellow, or blue, it represents or is significant of a blessing acquired from Blackfoot stories and legends of how the Creator taught to use these paints for protection, healing, and survival. Primarily it is a blessing.
Art In Motion
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Celebrate our city’s art and culture with Art in Motion!
Art is on the move at key downtown locations including the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, Towne Square, Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Park and the broader downtown area.
Take in live art demonstrations, get hands on and create it yourself, and support local artisans by checking out the Open Air Art Market. Enjoy live music and cultural performances or get in motion with many community groups!
Interested in taking part in Art in Motion?
Become a part of the celebrations and share your talents with your community! We have spaces available in our Street Market for vendors and info booths/demo spots for sports organizations! Looking for more interaction with attendees? We've included spots for artists wanting to demo their art or have a hands-on activity for festival goers to participate with them.
Who should sign up?
Artists: We have spots for both demonstrating your art skills or facilitating hands-on art activities
Market Vendors: We have spaces for you to be a part of our Street Market
Sports Organizations: Add your MOTION to Art in Motion! Sign up for a spot with an info booth or demo space for your sport
Sign up HERE!
Still have questions? Check out the Vendor FAQs below or send an email experiences@medicinehat.ca
Historic Walking Tours - Various Locations
SATURDAYS at 10 AM | June 22 - September 28
$20/person Including complimentary tour guide book.
Tours are approximately 1 hour in length.
Be ready to be outside in the sun (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.).
Participants may encounter uneven walking surfaces.
These tours are weather dependent – if raining, the event will be rescheduled.
Space is limited so please book in advance. Low registration numbers may result in tours being rescheduled. Minimum of 6 participants required.
Art In Motion
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Celebrate our city’s art and culture with Art in Motion!
This FREE family fun festival returns to the downtown core, bring all of your favourite activities from past years and always adding more into the mix.
Art is on the move at key downtown locations including the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, Towne Square, Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Park and the broader downtown area.
Take in live art demonstrations, get hands on and create it yourself, and support local artisans by checking out the Open Air Art Market. Enjoy live music and cultural performances or get in motion with several on location community groups!
Seniors For Climate
Local event TBA
For more info on the local event, contact TransitionMedicineHat.ca
Info on National event
WHO WE ARE
We’re seniors deeply alarmed by the climate crisis. One in four Canadians – we have outsized political, economic and social power. And we vote!
Our goal is to build a cross-Canada community of seniors to create a liveable future. We have a major role to play and we have motive, commitment and opportunity.
Along with our children and grandchildren, we face a climate emergency. We need faster and better climate action. Later Is Too late!
For more info on national event
On Stage Series with Sarah Hagen
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Wonder Women - Celebrating the Music and Stories of Female Composers
Why hurry over beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them?” So pondered Clara Schumann, remembered as one of the finest pianists of all time.
In “Wonder Women!”, pianist Sarah Hagen delves into the remarkable stories and piano music of forgotten female composers from the classical repertoire. This recital will highlight piano works by 18th and 19th century composers, including Clara Schumann, Cécile Chaminade, Delphine von Schauroth, and others. Included will be stunningly gorgeous music by Marianna Martines, who lived in the same circles as Haydn and Mozart, and often joined Mozart in piano duets at the musical soirées she and her sister held in their Viennese home.
A note from the performer:
I began performing this programme after purchasing a disappointingly thin volume of music by female composers about 20 years ago. After reading through the music, I remember shutting the book and thinking to myself, “There must be more music than this, and certainly more music of a better quality!”. I simply didn’t feel the collection fairly represented the music that had been created by women during the 18th and 19th centuries. So, I set off on a musical treasure hunt, searching online, through old collections of music, and in libraries. I have found that good music is getting easier to find as scholars take more of an interest in researching these remarkable women. So, I am constantly refreshing the programme!
I am also continually fascinated by the stories of the strong women behind the music. These are the women who fought for equal pay as their male colleagues, who insisted that they could also have a life and a career outside of the kitchen, who chose to shockingly forgo marriage to be able to fully focus on their art. These are the trailblazers who are an invaluable part of our journey to gender equality.
Get your tickets for only $37.50 all-in. Get an even better price when you buy the whole On-Stage Bundle! The bundle price is only $31.50 per show! No hidden fee.
RUMOURS, The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! - RUMOURS, The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present a return engagement of
“Rumours” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute show based in Los Angeles, California.
The group recreates the legendary band in its youthful heyday from 1975-1979.
“It’s been said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I say THANK YOU!”- Richard Dashut Record Producer - Fleetwood Mac albums including Rumours, Tusk, Live, Mirage, Tango In The Night, and Time.
After finding huge success in Los Angeles, selling out their regular Roxy Theatre performances month after month, the band moved from the world famous Sunset Strip to Casinos, Theatres, and clubs all over Canada and the United States.
Rumours has meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. From period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, “ Rumours" takes you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands weren't afraid to put on a show.
Relive the rock and roll magic with “Rumours” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show!
Tickets here
God is a Scottish Drag Queen
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HILARIOUS TWO ACT COMEDY OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS!
God, dressed in a floral power suit, comes down to set the record straight and expound on everything from Noah's Ark to Star Wars and answer humankind's most asked questions in a hilarious and unforgettable night of comedy! Loved by Preachers and Atheists alike, this show has quickly become one of the most popular one man shows touring today and has received critical acclaim for its non-stop brilliant look at pop culture and humanity through the eyes of a silly, foul mouthed, and very loveable Scottish Deity.
Get your tickets for only $40 all-in! No hidden fee.
PBR - MEDICINE HAT CLASSIC
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The PBR 2024 Canada Cup Series showcases Canada’s top cowboys and some of the top PBR international athletes as they battle the rankest bucking bulls. Its man vs. beast wrapped in the glitz and glamour that only the PBR can provide.
For one night only, fans will witness exhilarating 8-second rides and wrecks throughout the action-packed event as the PBR’s courageous bull-riding athletes face off against their 2,000-pound opponents.
Tickets here
Morgan Klaiber
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Raised in the cottonwood desert of Southern Alberta, Morgan embodies everything it means to be a country loving cowgirl in both her music and day to day life. Growing up on the ranch with singer/songwriter Reese Klaiber for a father, her passion for music was instilled at a very young age. The importance of storytelling and music has always been an important part of the cowboy culture and the two are heavily intertwined for her watching Reese write his songs from the back of the horse and seat of the tractor. This ultimately paved the way for her to wear her heart on her sleeve as she began pursuing her own independent career. She now sings her lungs out about her own life’s adventures with her heartfelt writing style and upbeat attitude. Her authenticity and honesty stem from the realities of life as a rancher and being a hardworking female in an old boy’s world. Her powerful, resonant voice paired with her approachable lyrics earns her rapport with every show she plays. Many genres and artists have influenced her style, and although a country artist through and through, she includes these influences along with her country western roots to create the sound and energy you feel and hear as Morgan Klaiber.
Singing harmonies came as naturally as the rhythm did and her performance career began at a very young age alongside Reese. In later years she became a member of the Reese Klaiber Band performing rodeos and festivals as well as opening for Travis Tritt at a local show. She then began branching out on her own as the lead singer of her rock band project, Stolen Horse. Stepping into the genre gave her even more vocal confidence as she learned to really let her hair down and captivate audiences with powerful rockstar vocal notes. The combination of covering songs by bands such as Heart, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and many other classic rock artists, alongside an experienced band of players, earned the group a spot opening for Alberta Legend, Paul Brandt, when his show came to town. But upon moving back to the family ranch, she got together with her old friends back home and became a member of the local country band, Fox and the Hounds. They began making waves covering a wide variety of popular and nostalgic country music, in which Morgan felt it was the right fit to start playing her original work with.
In November, with the help of her down home proper country band, Morgan was awarded the title of the 2023 Ranchman’s Rising Star, which she feels has been one of her most joyous music accomplishments to date. After playing for many years individually, alongside her dad, and with various cover groups, she is now bringing her own music to the table heading for bigger stages, such as Country Thunder Alberta in August 2024. When she’s not belting it out on stage, or singing her favourite songs around the campfire, you’ll find her back home on the family ranch with her dirty boots and hat on, living through another day’s adventure that she might even write a song about.
Get your tickets for only $40 all-in! No hidden fee.
Gas City Entertainment Expo
A non-profit group that runs an annual convention in Medicine Hat for fans of Fantasy, Sci-fi, Comics, Video Games, RPG, Card Games, Steampunk, Anime, Manga & more.
Corb Lund Acoustic Trio
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Experience the raw authenticity of Alberta’s Corb Lund and his acoustic trio! Hailing from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Lund embodies the spirit of a long line of ranchers and rodeo people. Seamlessly weaving between outlaw country, Western, and indie-folk, the Canadian singer-songwriter brings an honest curiosity and rowdy devotion.
Raised with a DIY sentiment, Lund epitomizes the mantra 'if you want something done, do it yourself.' From recording in his basement to booking his own tours, he's been his own manager and publicist, demonstrating unparalleled dedication to his craft.
Having toured with indie-metal band The Smalls before diving into Western songwriting, Lund's journey has been as eclectic as his music. With multiple award nominations and wins under his belt, including a 2022 Canadian Country Music Award, and a debut at the Grand Ole Opry earlier this year, Lund continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Don't miss the chance to witness Lund's latest creations from his 2024 album 'El Viejo' live on stage. Join us for an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring melodies and genuine storytelling.
Corb Lund VIP experience available at checkout for $192
Limited time availability
Acoustic Performance and Q+A Package including:
One premium reserved ticket in the first 5 rows
Pre-show 3 song acoustic performance
Access to an intimate Q&A with Corb Lund
Autographed 8x10 photo
Specially designed Corb Lund merch item
Commemorative VIP laminate
Palliser Chapter Friends of Medicare Board Meeting - Everyone Welcome
Since 1979, Friends of Medicare have played an important role in protecting and strengthening universal public health care in Alberta and across Canada. We are a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of seniors’ organizations, labour organizations, cultural, faith and community groups, and physicians and patients.
Our members share a concern for the preservation of the five principles of Medicare:
comprehensive coverage
universality
accessibility
portability, and
public administration on a non-profit basis
Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss items but only members can vote.
Regular City Council Meeting
Public meeting, attend in person or view on the City Youtube channel.
Length of meeting is dependent on Agenda Packet, found here when published.
Healthcare Town Hall
Join us for an informative and engaging discussion about health care policy in Alberta. This event will feature expert speakers, and opportunities to ask questions. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation with:
Dr. Luanne Metz, MLA-Calgary Varsity & NDP
Critic for Health
Janet Eremenko, MLA-Calgary Currie
NDP Mental Health & Addictions Critic
Free event, register here
Hosted by the New Democrats of Southeast Alberta
Medicine Hat Culture Days 2024
Please join us on Sunday, September 15 from noon to 5 pm at Big Marble Go Centre as we bring culture to life in our community through sport, the arts, workshops, vendors, and more!
This FREE event is intended to offer opportunities to participate in many unique activities which would not be possible without the time and talents of artisans and athletes who will be offering demos and workshops. Some of these activities will require registration in advance so please watch for more details coming soon!
What Matters to Hatters Coalition is grateful to our amazing partners: Brooks and County Immigration Services, EverActive Schools, and the Medicine Hat Local Immigration Partnership.
This event is funded in part by the Government of Canada. We wish to acknowledge the generous support of the Big Marble Go Centre. Big Marble Farms is also a contributor for Medicine Hat Culture Days 2024.
Terry Fox Run
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He ran. #NoMatterWhat.
No matter the distance. No matter the obstacles. No matter the journey. No matter the odds. No matter what...
Join us to run for him on Sunday, September 15 at 10:30 a.m. on the Sunrise Rotary Trail at the Medicine Hat College. Register now to start raising vital funds for cancer research:
RUN DAY DETAILS
Registration: 9:30am
Start Time: 10:30am
Location: Medicine Hat College - Main Entrance
Join us for a family oriented event, warm up fun, water stations and post run snacks!
ROUTE INFORMATION
Route will travel along the Sunrise Rotary Trail, around the college campus and beside the Cultural Centre pond.
Distance: 3km loop
Accessibility: Bicycle, Rollerblades, Wheelchairs, Dogs on leash
Event details are subject to change. Please check back before Run Day to confirm.
A Cabaret & Drag Show
Get ready for an evening of glamourous & captivating performances presented by The Lodge & The Calgary Cabaret Company! Enjoy feature cocktails, sultry burlesque artists, gorgeous drag queens, and end the night with our DJ and dance the night away! Spice up your Saturday Night! Must be 18+.
7:30pm ~ Doors open
8:30pm ~ Performance begins
10:00pm - 2:00am ~ DJ & Dance
The Performers:
Nearah Nuff ~ Canada's Drag Race Season 4 Finalist
Karla Marx ~ YYC Burlesque & Drag Queen
Dayna Hart ~ YYC Drag Queen
Smokey Waters ~ YYC Drag King
Prairi Cherri ~ YYC Burlesque Performer
DISCLAIMER: The table you pick is where you will be seated but individual seats are not guaranteed. Seating at each table is first come first serve.
Tickets here $35 plus fees
Shop Local at The Yard Downtown
Join us for another amazing day at The Yard!
Shop local vendors and try out the new menu!
Fun for the whole family with face-painting, kids table, bubbles and more.
Vendors can apply early - space fills quickly
Historic Walking Tours - Various Locations
SATURDAYS at 10 AM | June 22 - September 28
$20/person Including complimentary tour guide book.
Tours are approximately 1 hour in length.
Be ready to be outside in the sun (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.).
Participants may encounter uneven walking surfaces.
These tours are weather dependent – if raining, the event will be rescheduled.
Space is limited so please book in advance. Low registration numbers may result in tours being rescheduled. Minimum of 6 participants required.
38th Annual Santa Claus Fund Toy Run
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Please join us for the 38th Annual Santa Claus Fund Toy Run on Saturday, September 14th!
The event starts with a pancake breakfast at the Irvine Hotel at 9:00am!
The ride leaves Irvine at 11:30am, with a parade through town ending at the Stampede grounds.
Minimum $5.00 donation gets you a burger, chips and a cold drink!
Live music, beer gardens, 50/50 and draws! Family friendly event! Bring your entire family!
Santa will be onsite collecting toys and monetary donations to help make Christmas brighter for our local families!
** NEW THIS YEAR - OFFICIAL TOY RUN AFTER PARTY WILL BE AT DAYZ OFF PUB!** Hope to see you there!
Opening Reception for Collection Recollection - A Cookie Jar Exhibition
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A long, long time ago, in the early 1900s, Medalta was a bustling factory where cookie jars (amongst many other wares) were made. These jars found their way into homes across the country, filled with the comforting aroma of home-baked cookies. It was a magical era, one that still lingers in the collective memory.
Now, a century later, artist Elaine Zimmer revisits, reviews, redirects, and condenses the classical urn form of the Medalta cookie jar. Her reimagined creations are small, intimate porcelain jars that fit in the palm of your hand. These new forms are playful, toy-like, and echo the original Medalta cookie jars, resonating with the nostalgia of the past. Alongside Zimmer’s contemporary pieces, the show will also feature original Medalta cookie jars from our collection, offering a unique juxtaposition between the historic and the contemporary.
Zimmer’s jars tell a story; they are keepsakes. These reimagined cookie jars become treasures, their surfaces treated in the manner of naïve or folk art. Each jar is decorated with intent, a collaboration of materials, and a collection of memories. They are covered with pictures, words, stories, old-fashioned sayings, and recurring motifs from Elaine's artistic practice.
Join us to celebrate the legacy and modern reinterpretation of the Medalta cookie jar. Meet the artist, Elaine Zimmer, and explore her delightful creations that bridge the past and present with charm and creativity.
Blanket Exercise: Guided by Brenda Mercer
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Are you ready to take a step forward on our collective reconcili-action journey?
Join Brenda Mercer as she guides you through the Kairos Blanket Exercise. This meaningful learning experience explores the nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
About the Host
Brenda Mercer is an Indigenous artist-storyteller who has been sharing her knowledge for over a decade with communities situated on the traditional lands of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut’inaas well as the Cree, Sioux, and the Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa peoples, and homelands of the Metis Nation within region III. For more information on her artistic practice, find her on Instagram @redcliffperson and Facebook at White Horse Rider Co.
The Kairos Blanket exercise is an important tool in the journey for Truth and Reconciliation.
Aspects of the difficult history recounted throughout the exercise may trigger strong emotions in participants.
It is free to attend but seats are limited.
Get your ticket to secure your spot.
Municipal Mingle Moved to the Esplanade
The City of Medicine Hat is inviting residents to ‘Municipal Mingle’ at Towne Square on Thursday, September 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Municipal Mingle is a public engagement event that is designed to foster a collaborative environment between City staff and community members. The open house format allows for informal interaction where attendees can engage in discussions that interest them the most. It's an opportunity to ask questions directly to those involved in the forefront of the city's development and services.
Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend and connect, engage, and share their feedback on a range of local initiatives. The goal of the event is to receive insights, gather feedback, and encourage community participation in new and ongoing projects that shape the future of Medicine Hat.
The departments and projects currently involved in Municipal Mingle include the following:
Airport – Promotion of local scheduled air service
Communications, Engagement and Marketing – Ways to engage with the City
Community Development; Community Supports team – Community Well-Being Plan update
Economic Development – Learn about the Rural Renewal Program, business retention program, incentive information, and business attraction plans
Environmental Strategy and Compliance with Strategy and Analysis – Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
Environment, Land and Gas Production; Land and Real Estate team – Information on single family residential lots and multi-family lots
Environment Utilities – Update on Food Waste Pilot Program and Water & Sewer Capital Projects
Executive Leadership – Ask Me About Local Government
Finance; Financial Control & Reporting team – 2025/26 Budget
Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services – Public education, demonstrations and view Fire Truck
Medicine Hat Police Service; Bylaw Enforcement team - view side-by-side vehicle and information for residents
Municipal Works; Engineering team – MioVision Traffic Camera Display
Municipal Works; Operations team – Snow and ice control program, Name the Fleet campaign, equipment show and tell: snow plow and sander
Planning and Development Services – Update on the Land Use Bylaw Refresh
For more on this event, including prize giveaways, visit the event page on Shape Your City.
Market at Medalta - Last One of the Season
Get ready for the final market of the season! Join us on September 12th to celebrate movement and fitness with some amazing local businesses and 15 fantastic local vendors.
Join Yoga You4ia for a flow session in the iconic Kiln (6 PM | Book your spot through the link in our bio!)
Take a spin and test ride a bike with Gravity Sports (FREE)
Watch a dynamic kickboxing demo by S.A.C.A Kickboxing at 7 PM (FREE)
Catch artist Grace Warren as she creates a movement-inspired painting!
Face painting with Painter Girl (FREE)
Live DJ - Coach Fernley
Plus, browse and shop from 15 incredible local vendors, all in one place. Don’t miss out on this lively event—come move and shop with us!
Vendors:
Clay-Girl
KC Dazzles
Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue
Miller Craft Market
NB Creative Crafts
Tickle Your Shelf
Burnt Earth Pottery
Sweet Pure Honey
Cactus Coulee Designs
August Dawn Timber Co
7 Rivers Trading Co.
MacPherson Meats
Beppe's Treasures
More vendors to be announced! If you are interested in being a vendor you can register here: medalta.jumbula.com/Markets/SummerMarketMedalta
Relive the Music 50s & 60s Show
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
One of a kind “50s & 60s Jukebox Musical Concert with a Broadway feel with Band, Singers, Dancing, Tributes, Video and Trivia” A one of a kind show that takes the audience through Music History, Trivia & Memories. (this is version 6 of the show)
***91 STANDING OVATIONS in a row across Canada**Sold out Shows***
***Grandma wants to party after watching this show***
Millennials buy tickets to this show for your parents and grandparents. They will have a blast with memories.
One of the founding members and star singers of this show, World Champion Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall as seen on Oprah & ELLEN is performing as numerous artists including Tina Turner in the show.
Tickets here
Administrative and Legislative Review Committee
The Administrative and Legislative Review Committee is responsible for matters related to legislation, Administration and City organization referred to it by Council.
Members
Councillor Andy McGrogan, Chair
Councillor Allison Knodel, Vice-Chair
Councillor Robert Dumanowski
View Online or attend in person
Link to join online is in the Agenda packet found here
Public Services Committee Meeting
You can attend in person or watch online, link on pg 1 of the Agenda Packet which can be found here when published.
The Public Services Committee is responsible for matters related to community development, arts and culture, cemeteries, transit services, events programming, emergency services, fire safety codes services, 911 communication, parks and recreation, asset planning, facility operations and business and innovation and any other matters referred to it by Council.
Members
Councillor Ramona Robins, Chair
Councillor Robert Dumanowski, Vice-Chair
Councillor Cassi Hider
Public Services Managing Director Brian Stauth (advisor)
Vintage Vehicle Club Poker Run
The Medicine Hat Vintage Vehicle Club is hosting their 3rd annual Fun Poker Run on September 8, 2024.
Proceeds will be supporting HALO Air Ambulance
Registration: $20.00 per person.
No poker experience required. Event is open to all modern and vintage vehicles.
Start: 1:00pm - 2:30pm @ Murray Chev Cadillac NW Parking Lot
Finish: 4:30pm @ Irvine Hotel
Prizes: Cash for the top 3 poker hands. Door prizes following (must attend to win)
For More Information, please contact Henry @ 403-594-1512 or Les @ 403-504-9138.
Tyler Casat: Live in Concert
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A high energy spectacle concert featuring Medicine Hat's own Tyler Casat.
Joined onstage by the band One To Walk and special guests including a brass section and feature choir, this show is guaranteed to be one you won't want to miss!
Come sing and dance to a night of crowd favourites, a few requests, and a debut performance of some original music from the band's upcoming album release.
Visit buy.tixx.ca/tylercasat for more details and to buy your tickets.
The Buckle Party Lot - Snakes and The Riot
HUGE weekend @ at The Buckle!!
Introducing, PARTY LOT!! Sept 6 & 7, we will be extending The Buckle OUTSIDE for 2 nights of loud live fun!!
DJ ORANGEMAN is the DJ you know and love from our Medicine Hat Tigers games, and will be keeping the action going between sets all night long!!
Fri Sep 6 features VANITY TRIP kicking things off!!
The ‘trip have a tremendous line up of tunes to play and are some of our most talented musicians in town!! As seen by their recent announcement to open for Sam Roberts Band and The Strumbellas!!
Sat Sep 7 brings the high energy and crowd favorite, SNAKES AND THE RIOT!! Non atop action by a group who loves to entertain, these guys put on one of the best shows in town!! The ‘riot will keep you out of your seat and loving each song more than the last!!
We are thrilled to put on this event together with local brews and bands!! While the live music takes over outside, THE BUCKLE will be open indoors for you to enjoy a bite to eat, play some of our bar games, or just to take a little break. And our friends across the street, GRIT CITY will have the overhead door open for “hydration” stops too…
Live music outside and so many other options to fill your night in One Location!!!
Towne Square Block Party
This summer, discover the heart of our community at Towne Square's Block Party - Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. It's where neighbours become friends, and the community comes alive.
Guests can expect a changing lineup of free activities and games for all ages, loosely centered around a new theme each week.
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
• June 15 – Celebrating Nature
• June 22 – Celebrating Indigeneity
• June 29 – Celebrating Childhood
• July 6 – Celebrating Art & Creativity
July 13 – No Block Party, attend the Chili Cook Off instead (presented by the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Collective)
• July 20 – Celebrating Sport & Movement
July 27 – No Block Party, attend the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede instead!
• August 3 – Celebrating Dance & Culture
• August 10 – Celebrating Car Culture
• August 17 – Celebrating Heritage
• August 24 – Celebrating Music
• August 31 – Celebrating our First Responders
• September 7 – Celebrating our Teens & Youth
your block
your party
your Towne Square
Something For Everyone Market
Date:September 7,2024
Time:10 AM - 4 PM
Registration Closing Date: August 23, 2024 @12 PM
Location:Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Auditorium
Info: We have booths to fill with crafters, artists, direct sales and small businesses. And as always, there will be FREE ADMISSION to the public. Please READ all Terms & Conditions prior to booking
Something For Everyone Market
Date:September 7,2024
Time:10 AM - 4 PM
Registration Closing Date: August 23, 2024 @12 PM
Location:Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Auditorium
Info: We have booths to fill with crafters, artists, direct sales and small businesses. And as always, there will be FREE ADMISSION to the public. Please READ all Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
Historic Walking Tours - Various Locations
SATURDAYS at 10 AM | June 22 - September 28
$20/person Including complimentary tour guide book.
Tours are approximately 1 hour in length.
Be ready to be outside in the sun (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.).
Participants may encounter uneven walking surfaces.
These tours are weather dependent – if raining, the event will be rescheduled.
Space is limited so please book in advance. Low registration numbers may result in tours being rescheduled. Minimum of 6 participants required.
Pecha Kucha Night
Learn, share, meet. Pecha Kucha is all about growing community and developing a culture of understanding. Presenters will share their short 20 secs x 20 slides presentations on whatever it is that makes them tick. In the next volume presenters share all kinds of stories, from end of life doulas to tarot card truths. Bring friends and family as we celebrate culture days here at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre. Everyone is welcome!
DJ Vekked
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DJ Vekked | 2024 Summer Tour last stop
With:
Coach Fernley [Medicine Hat]
DJ Grubb [Medicine Hat]
Sweet Lou [Calgary]
$20 at the door (cash only) | Limited Seating
18+ (must have valid ID for entry)
With 7 World DJ Championship titles to his name, Vekked is the most decorated competition DJ of all time and the only DJ to win titles in every category of the DMC World Championships. In addition to his competition success, a video of his winning routine went viral gaining coverage from mainstream media and shares from various celebrities. To date it has amassed over 5 million views on YouTube making it one of the most watched DJ sets ever.
http://vekked.com/
https://www.instagram.com/vekked/
https://www.facebook.com/djvekked
https://www.instagram.com/coachfernley/
https://www.instagram.com/djgrubb/
https://www.facebook.com/SweetLouTunes
The Buckle Party Lot - Vanity Trip
HUGE weekend @ at The Buckle!!
Introducing, PARTY LOT!! Sept 6 & 7, we will be extending The Buckle OUTSIDE for 2 nights of loud live fun!!
DJ ORANGEMAN is the DJ you know and love from our Medicine Hat Tigers games, and will be keeping the action going between sets all night long!!
Fri Sep 6 features VANITY TRIP kicking things off!!
The ‘trip have a tremendous line up of tunes to play and are some of our most talented musicians in town!! As seen by their recent announcement to open for Sam Roberts Band and The Strumbellas!!
Sat Sep 7 brings the high energy and crowd favorite, SNAKES AND THE RIOT!! Non atop action by a group who loves to entertain, these guys put on one of the best shows in town!! The ‘riot will keep you out of your seat and loving each song more than the last!!
We are thrilled to put on this event together with local brews and bands!! While the live music takes over outside, THE BUCKLE will be open indoors for you to enjoy a bite to eat, play some of our bar games, or just to take a little break. And our friends across the street, GRIT CITY will have the overhead door open for “hydration” stops too…
Live music outside and so many other options to fill your night in One Location!!!
Energy, Land and Environment Committee
This is a public meeting, you can join by attending in person at City Hall in Tedd Grimm Conference Room (Boardroom 2-1) or join online with MS Teams. Link is in the Agenda and the Agenda Packet, when published it can be found Here
The Energy, Land and Environment Committee is responsible for matters related to energy (including but not limited to electric generation, oil and gas production and related well management, electric distribution, natural gas distribution, and energy marketing and analysis), the City’s land and property management (including but not limited to real estate transaction and land development), and the City’s environmental services (including compliance and strategy leadership) and any other matters referred to it by Council.
Members
Councillor Darren Hirsch, Chair
Councillor Alison Van Dyke, Vice-Chair
Councillor Shila Sharps
Energy, Land and Environment Division Managing Director (Advisor)
Regular City Council Meeting
Public meeting, attend in person or view on the City Youtube channel.
Length of meeting is dependent on Agenda Packet, found here when published.
K-OS Live in Medicine Hat
Join 6 time Juno award winning & Grammy nominated artist "k-os" for a night of live music & entertainment!
K-OS Artist media
Sunday Morning
https://youtu.be/3nDgnNUJe6s?si=KGtnSyoTgEK0QynU
Man I used to Be
https://youtu.be/ryAeRXArVHY?si=F4GuRJLq1Gi7yYX7
Crabbuckit
https://youtu.be/MtSzpKiARrI?si=8uDEYpePMzutAmQ9
BIO
K-os is a rapper, singer and songwriter hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who was born on February 20th, 1972. Since debuting in 1993 he has released five studio albums and become one of the most acclaimed and respected Canadian rappers of all time.While many rappers point to hearing N.W.A for the first time as their formative musical experience, or owe their entire career to Nas, but far more of them than one might expect have a voracious appetite for all kinds of music, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Kevin Brereton.
Brereton grew up enamored with Slick Rick and A Tribe Called Quest, but was also a devoted fan of New Order, Depeche Mode, The Beatles and RX Bandits, and all of them would go on to deeply influence his music when he debuted as k-os in 1993.
Thanks to a grant by the MuchFACT foundation, Brereton was able to release his first single “Musical Essence” independently, which was a big success around his native Canada.In 1995. Brereton was invited to join that year's Hip-Hop Explosion Tour, sharing the stage with Rascalz and Ghetto Concept. Off the back of this tour Brereton would meet Raphael Saadiq, with whom he would partner up to record his debut album “Missing Links”. He finished the album, and even got an offer for a record deal from BMG after the release of his second single “Rise Like The Sun”. However, it was at that point that Brereton decided to withdraw from the music industry indefinitely, completely demoralized by its politics and dissatisfied with his own output. At the time, he was living with his manager in Los Angeles, California, but was invited back to Vancouver, Canada by Red1, of the aforementioned Rascalz.
While he was there, the band convinced him to guest on their album “Global Warning”, and after much convincing, agreed to do it. By the time of their album's release in 1999, Brereton had regained his confidence and was back making music again, making his live debut in the same year.
k-os's debut album “Exit” came out in 2002 on Astralwerks and was an enormous critical hit that was hailed as one of the finest hip-hop records to ever come from Canada. It wasn't a huge commercial success, but by 2003, it was being nominated for Juno's, Grammy's and Source awards, securing Brereton's future as a force to be reckoned with in hip-hop.
To this day, k-os remains a rapper who commands the kind of respect reserved for true icons of the genre, and while he might not have the sales certificates that they have, his music is still just as, if not more vital, and truly important, as any rapper who's ever gone Platinum. For that, he comes highly recommended.
Featuring: DI$TINCT
MUSIC|VIDEOS|TOURDATES|MERCH
www.DistinctOnTheBlock.com
Support:
Desean Jackson
dak-b
OPENERS:TBA (Locals)
The Band of the Household Calvary
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Free Concert - Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada!
After a resounding success last year, The Band will be retuning to The Esplanade - Arts & Heritage Centre for a concert on Saturday 31st August at 7pm.
This is the first engagement on The Band's tour of Alberta and we can’t wait to play in this fabulous concert hall again.
Throughout the evening there will be a variety of music, featuring solos, duets and the world-famous Cavalry Trumpeters.
No tickets are required, so please turn up and enjoy a fabulous evening of entertainment.
For more information please follow the link or scan the QR code.
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The Royal Corps of Army Music
Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre