On a Wing and a Prayer…

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If you do something on a wing and a prayer, you do it hoping that you will succeed, although you may not be fully prepared for success.

This is a story about a part of Canadian history, for which I, like many others, was completely unaware. It is a story, which should be told, as it has been often suggested in political discourse that learning and understanding world history helps avoid repeating past mistakes. Winston Churchill is famously quoted as saying, “those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”. READ ON

 

Dunmore-More Than Just A Blink of an Eye

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Dunmore-More Than Just A Blink of an Eye

For most Hatters travelling east on the Trans-Canada Highway or for those simply passing through our city in that direction, the small hamlet of Dunmore, despite having a posted “speed” limit sign, is often just but a “blink” of an eye. Yet despite its somewhat innocuous appearance from the highway, it has a very unique and special history for which many are unaware and its “close” connection to Medicine Hat is worthy of a closer examination. READ ON

“E.T. Phone Home”

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“E.T. Phone Home”-Update on the Alien Registration Requirement for Canadian Snowbirds Present or Future

By William J Anhorn K.C. ICD.D

The Government of Canada has now issued an updated travel advisory to Canadians as it relates to the “alien” registration requirement for those after April 11th, 2025 who wish to travel to the United States for a period of longer than 30 days. April 11th is the critical date as that is the date that the Regulations under the Executive Order issued on January 20th come into effect. READ ON

How Medicine Hat Got Its Famous Title

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Several theories have developed over time as to how “Medicine Hat” got its famous title. Oldtimers and amateur historians have debated the issue for years without arriving at a clear consensus. Here is my effort to bring perhaps,(?) some clarity to the matter. Regardless, this much is clear, and that is that the heralded name is rooted in Indigenous culture and mythology. READ ON 

The Shamrock Bottling Works-A Historic Medicine Hat Business and Local Landmark

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Shamrock Bottling Works was one of those small diverse industries, which became a Medicine Hat business success story, and which will be ever remembered by those growing up in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s as both a historical landmark and a successful local industry. It is yet another chapter in the history of Medicine Hat … one which for many brings back fond memories of yesteryear. READ ON