“E.T. Phone Home”

“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

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

 

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 

Beny’s Medicine Hat -A Legacy in the Automotive Industry and Another Important Medicine Hat Historical Narrative

Anyone who grew up in Medicine Hat in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s would be well familiar with the automotive dealership simply known as “Beny’s Medicine Hat”. From very humble beginnings, the Beny name became synonymous with the automotive industry and its history reflects an iconic business success story, which is worthy of being documented as another important chapter in the history of Medicine Hat. READ ON