About Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of over 65,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Visit Tourism Medicine Hat for more information on things to do and see in our beautiful community.
Flag of Medicine Hat
On April 1, 1974, City Council approved Medicine Hat's current city flag.
It is a deep blue, with a white and blue circle in the middle containing "City of Medicine Hat, Alberta" around a depiction of an Indigenous Cree man. Permission was asked and received from the Medicine Hat News for use of their copyrighted 'Indian Head' on the City flag.
For more information on the City's flag, contact City Clerk.
View reports on municipal and federal census information for Medicine Hat.
Learn more about Medicine Hat's history.
Read the City of Medicine Hat's statement of acknowledgement, recognition and respect.
City of Medicine Hat Visual Identity
The official Visual Identity Guidelines are a framework that guides visual elements and ensures consistency across all City of Medicine Hat corporate materials. The Visual Identity Guidelines allow corporate messages, marketing materials and other business assets to be clearly recognizable to residents.
City of Medicine Hat Photo Gallery
These photographs are free to use, no attribution required. Images may be used in advertisements or other commercial materials, but resale or use for financial gain is prohibited. Click the photos to view in full resolution.
