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
Enter At Your Own Risk
An Examination of the current state of the law regarding the ability of Canadians to enter into the United States of America by air. READ ON
By William J Anhorn K.C. ICD.D
“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
This is a second in a series of recent articles relating to the Canadian Visitor to the United States and the Impact from the Executive Order dated January 20th, 2025 entitled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” READ ON
Some FAMILY Names that Made History in Medicine Hat- Mitchell, Hargrave and Sissons and a Bear named “Nancy”. READ ON
The Canadian Visitor to the United States and the Implications of the Recent Trump Executive Order and Its Implications Going Forward READ ON
-The story of three “Long Tall Texans” who, at the turn of the 20th century, called “Medicine Hat” home. READ ON
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
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
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
