Lighting For a Cause
The City of Medicine Hat's Lighting for a Cause program is an initiative designed to bolster community spirit while shining a light on important social causes.
Aligning with City Council's Strategic Plan, this unique program has three core objectives:Together, we can brighten the lives of residents!
The City has two venues available to book. Rent one or both to promote your event/cause.
Saamis Tepee
Towne Square
To be considered, all requests must be:
Lighting will be considered for:
Lighting cannot be considered for:
The City of Medicine Hat reserves the right to use discretion when determining if a cause is deemed eligible.
Saamis Tepee:
Towne Square:
Lighting time can span a duration from one day up to one week.
An approval of any illumination is at the sole discretion of the City of Medicine Hat and not subject to appeals or negotiation.
All requests will be evaluated based on meeting the above-mentioned guidelines as well as:
Applicants will receive an email response stating whether or not an application has been approved. Due to the high volume of applications, not all requests may be accommodated. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications may be submitted up to six months in advance.
The City of Medicine Hat wishes to stress that if an application is declined, it is not a reflection of the merits or importance of any requests.
If after reading the guidelines you are still uncertain if your project is eligible, please contact the Lighting for a Cause program administrator for clarity and assistance.
Saamis Tepee
April 22, 2026 RED & YELLOW
Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub
The Tepee will be lit in red and yellow in honour of National Volunteer Week to celebrate volunteerism in Medicine Hat and surrounding area.
April 23, 2026 GREEN
Fertility Matters Canada
Light the Night symbolizes hope, support, and awareness for the more than 6 million Canadians experiencing fertility struggles. Monuments and landmarks across Canada will be green in support of fertility. Learn more.
April 24, 2026 YELLOW & BLUE
School Age Care Directors Association of Alberta
Shining a light on the positive impact out of school care programs create for children, families, and communities across the province and to educate policy makers on these impacts so they may focus their efforts to improving recognition, availability, affordability, accessibility and quality for our sector and the educators that work in it. Learn more on YouTube.
April 25, 2026 GREEN
Give Life Albera
Celebrating National Organ and Tissue Donation Week. Give Life Alberta is dedicated to increasing awareness about organ and tissue donation - and access to life-saving transplants. Registering as a donor can save lives - and restore the quality of life - of hundreds of people in Alberta each year.
May 12, 2026 YELLOW & GREEN
Environmental Health Association of Canada
May is internationally recognized as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month, with May 12 recognized globally as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Day. This observance is specific to MCS and reflects long-standing international efforts to advance recognition, accommodation, and inclusion for people living with this disability.
May 16, 2026 GREEN
Calgary Celiac Association
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month and May 16th is Celiac Awareness Day. The Calgary Celiac Association serves our local community through programs of awareness, advocacy, community events, education and research. While based in Calgary, our chapter proudly supports individuals and families across southern Alberta, including rural and underserved communities — ensuring that no one navigating a gluten-free lifestyle feels alone.
May 18, 2026 PURPLE
Porphyria Association of Canada
Global Porphyria Day on May 18 shines a light on a family of rare disorders related to the way your body makes an important molecule called heme. Some types of porphyria can cause attacks with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and paralysis. Other types cause intense pain, burning or blistering when skin is exposed to sun and some indoor lights. It can take years, sometimes decades to get a diagnosis, and during that time someone with porphyria may be told that their pain and symptoms are “all in their head”.
Towne Square
April 19-25, 2026 GREEN
Fertility Matters Canada
Light the Night symbolizes hope, support, and awareness for the more than 6 million Canadians experiencing fertility struggles. The green color represents both fertility awareness and the importance of supporting those navigating infertility, as well as promoting open dialogue about this often-private issue. On Thursday, April 23 monuments and landmarks across Canada are lighting green in support of fertility.
May 6, 2026 TEAL
Alberta Association of Physiotherapy
May is National Physiotherapy Month, and the Alberta Association of Physiotherapy is proud to recognize the vital role physiotherapists play in supporting the health and well-being of individuals and communities across the province. Physiotherapists help people recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence at every stage of life—enhancing patient quality of life while contributing to a stronger healthcare system. Throughout the month, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and impact of physiotherapists in helping Albertans move better and live well.
May 12, 2026 YELLOW & GREEN
Environmental Health Association of Canada
May is internationally recognized as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month, with May 12 recognized globally as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Day. This observance is specific to MCS and reflects long-standing international efforts to advance recognition, accommodation, and inclusion for people living with this disability.
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The City of Medicine Hat acknowledges that we live and work on treaty territory. The City pays respect to all Indigenous Peoples and honours their past, present and future. We recognize and respect their cultural heritages and relationships to the land. Medicine Hat is situated on Treaty 7 and neighbour to Treaty 4 territory, traditional lands of the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan), Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina (Sarcee) as well as the Cree, Sioux, and the Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa peoples, and homelands of the Métis Nation District 2 Battle River Territory. Learn more.
