On a Wing and a Prayer…

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

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

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

 

“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.