Medicine Hat is a unique city that sits within the gorgeous South Saskatchewan River Valley. Known for its ravines and rolling prairie, the city is home to an abundance of wildlife. Dating back to 1883 when the Canadian Pacific Railway stopped in the lands to build a bridge across the river, Medicine Hat was born, but back then it was just known as a tent town. Once the Canadian Pacific Railway accidentally discovered gas just outside of the town, one of the biggest gas fields in North America was unveiled. By 1903, residents of the town were supplied with gas and by 1906, Medicine Hat became a city. Known to many as The Gas City. The origin of ‘Medicine Hat’ however comes from the Blackfoot word ‘Saamis’ which describes the eagle tail feather headdress that was worn by medicine men. Today, the city of Medicine Hat is home to more than 60,000 people and it is known for its vibrancy, historical downtown core and great spirit. In recent years, the city has grown to be a place where people love to work and play with a dry climate that consists of warm summers and dry and windy winters. Downtown Medicine Hat has recently experienced a rebirth with lots of vacant areas becoming the home of new businesses. A beautiful liveliness has come back to the city, making it a desirable and ideal place to live.

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