Here is a brief historical vignette about Medicine Hat and one which demonstrates how closely we are all connected. For some, it may bring back some vivid memories of yesteryear. It is entitled ” Six Degrees of Separation” READ ON
As a member of the Medicine Hat and District Genealogical Society, I volunteered to be Chairman of the Family History Research Group (Queries). From time to time, we receive outside requests for assistance in finding a lost relative or other information regarding a friend or family member, who may have had at one time a connection to Medicine Hat and the surrounding area.
A recent request caused me to examine in greater detail an important part of Medicine Hat history for which many are unaware or which for some, is only a distant memory. The role of #34 SFTS in WWII cannot be underestimated and for the many pilot graduates their contribution to the war effort should not be forgotten. It also had an enormous impact on the community.
This is also the story of a pilot graduate of #34 SFTS, who like many others tragically gave his life for love of country. Hopefully this brief historical vignette about an important part of the history of Medicine Hat, will encourage others to explore this important part of our history and which remind us about all of the young men who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of freedom. READ ON
Lest We Forget!
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
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
Some FAMILY Names that Made History in Medicine Hat- Mitchell, Hargrave and Sissons and a Bear named “Nancy”. 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
A True Bow Island Mystery! READ ON
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
