A True Bow Island Mystery! READ ON
“Gone But Not Forgotten”-The Inexplicable Disappearance of the Reverend Robert Ross and the Captivating True Life Story of His Wife Pearl Ross and Her Young Family
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The First Original Medicine Hat Maverik
The First Original Medicine Hat Maverik- The Life and Times of Ivan Cleveland Rand
Here is another interesting chapter in the history of Medicine Hat, for which many would be completely unaware. Enjoy this step back in time…..Read On
“What’s in a name? What is meant by the word “District’ in the Historical Society of Medicine Hat and District
Those interested in the history of Medicine Hat may find this article of interest. It is entitled, “What’s in a name? –What is meant by the word “District’ in the Historical Society of Medicine Hat and District
Pashley and the Canadian Version of the Cage Green Farm- A Historical Vignette
Here is another interesting chapter in the history of Medicine Hat and District entitled “Pashley and the Canadian Version of the Cage Green Farm- A Historical Vignette”
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“The Apple Does Not Fall Far From the Tree”
The Story of George Lyall Arbuthnott McIntosh and his son John “Jack” McIntosh and their Very Special and Unique Connection to Medicine Hat READ ON
The story behind a WWII Halifax bomber and its unique nose art and the young pilot who flew the aircraft is another interesting chapter in the history of Medicine Hat. 
Raw Recruit: The Story of “Captain” William Randolph Johnston and his Unique Connection to Medicine Hat
The march west in 1874 by the NWMP to bring law and order to the Northwest Territories created a lasting legacy and brought with it a collection of interesting characters, many of whom had an important impact on the history of Medicine Hat. This is the story of one of these young “recruits”. READ ON
“Some Old Glass Negatives Found in the Sommer’s Cabin”-The Story of the Jenkins Family from Medicine Hat and an Interesting Historical Discovery
A rare discovery in an abandoned cabin resulted in the author going down a geneolgoical and historical “rabbit hole” to borrow a phrase from the ‘Adventures of Alice in Wonderland’. It tells the interesting story about the Jenkins family from Medicine Hat
“Navigating through Life’s Final Passage-The History of Funeral Services in Medicine Hat
The funeral services industry remains a crucial part of our society by supporting families during times of grief and it continues to adapt to societal shifts and technological advancements.
From a historical perspective, the funeral services is often overlooked but is an important and integral part of our culture and its history needs to be better documented and preserved for the future.
The funeral services in Medicine Hat is no exception and thus, this article creates another interesting chapter in its storied past. READ ON
Porter’s Hill, Stoney Creek, the RP Ranch and the History of the Porter Family of Medicine Hat -A Ranching Legacy
A Mother’s Lament-“A Boy of My Heart”
The history of Medicine Hat, Redcliff and the surrounding area provides some interesting and compelling stories, which for some brings back memories from yesteryear. My interest in genealogy and history often intersects with some amazing results. History is important!
Here is a story of a young man from Redcliff who paid the ultimate price on the battlefield of France and it is a story which should be told … .Lest We Forget!
It is entitled “A Mother’s Lament -Boy of My Heart” and places the horrific loss of a young patriot in greater historical context.
