Tickets now on sale for Fire Services’ Gala celebrating 125 years of service

Medicine Hat – Tickets for the Firefighter’s Gala, a one-time event celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services (MHFES), are now on sale. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, at Co-op Place and is open to all members of the public who wish to commemorate this historic milestone.

Guests will enjoy an evening of celebration, including a formal dinner, dancing, a silent auction in support of the Firefighters’ Charitable Foundation, and live entertainment. The evening will feature dueling pianos with Jared Brake, Tyler Casat, and Nic Evangelos, as well as a performance by the Lethbridge Firefighters Pipe and Drum Band, and more.

“The gala is an opportunity to honour the service and sacrifice of our firefighters—past and present—and to thank the community that has supported us for more than a century,” said Fire Chief Chad Eakins. “We invite residents to join us for an evening of reflection, celebration, and connection.”

The Firefighter’s Gala is part of a broader lineup of events marking the department’s 125th Anniversary, including two community open houses and a historical photo exhibit at the Esplanade.

2025 Anniversary Community Events

• June 21 – Open House at Station 2 (1303 Trans Canada Way SE)
• September 13 – Open House at Station 1 (401 Parkview Dr NE)
• October 25 – Firefighters Gala at Co-op Place
• Esplanade photo exhibit on display in the main lobby and second floor until September 30, 2025

Individual tickets or tables of eight are available for purchase online at www.tixx.ca.

For more information about the history of Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services and the upcoming 125^th Anniversary events, visit: medicinehat.ca/fire. 

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