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. 
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
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
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
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.
If you grew up in the 60’s,70’s or 80’s in Mediicine Hat,you will remember the “Royal” as popular bar with regular entertainment both on and off the stage. But it had a much more storied past…..Here is a nostalgic look back in time at this hotel and some related stories about my hometown
In the late 1890’s and early 1900’s, Medicine Hat was known as a “wild and wooly place” and many unique and interesting characters lived in or near or passed through the town. This is a story about one of the more notorious individuals that may have been a frequent visitor to Medicine Hat and it is another interesting chapter in its history.
As is often the case, I went down another “rabbit hole”, which resulted in this brief historical episode.
Let me explain!
History Is important!
Here is another interesting chapter in the history of Medicine Hat. It is a story about a existing local street or roadway, which has imporant historical connection to the wild wild west!
