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
October 11-15 PINK and BLUE
Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (PAILRD) is an annual day of remembrance that is observed in Canada on October 15. Throughout the week bereaved parents, their families and friends, unite with each other and others across the world to commemorate the lives of babies who died during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy. The walk to remember is Sunday October 19.
October 16 PURPLE and BLUE
Redi Enterprises: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Light It Up! N-DEAM is a national, one night coordinated awareness lighting event that happens on the third Thursday of every October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (N-DEAM).
Join REDI in celebrating the skills, talents, and contributions of workers with disabilities, and highlighting the importance of removing barriers and creating inclusive employment environments where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
October 17-19 PINK and BLUE
Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (PAILRD) is an annual day of remembrance that is observed in Canada on October 15. Throughout the week bereaved parents, their families and friends, unite with each other and others across the world to commemorate the lives of babies who died during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy. The walk to remember is Sunday October 19.
October 27 BLUE
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
World Occupational Therapy (OT) Day takes place each year on October 27. This is an international celebration of occupational therapists (OTs) and the amazing work they do. There are 20,000 OTs across Canada who improve the health and well-being of Canadians by working in partnership with people and communities that help them participate more fully in activities that are important to their everyday lives.
November 27 PURPLE
Take Action on Radon
November is Radon Action Month. Health Canada estimates that over 3000 people each year are dying of radon induced lung cancer and encourage all buildings to be tested for radon and all high levels reduced. Take Action on Radon is a national non-profit organization tasked with raising awareness on radon.
November 30 PERIWINKLE BLUE
My Gut Feeling
November 30th is Stomach Cancer Awareness Day. Each year, My Gut Feeling - Stomach Cancer Foundation of Canada runs an international awareness campaign "The Power of Periwinkle" to help promote awareness for this orphan cancer. In Canada, non-cardia gastric cancer (NCGC) is particularly prevalent among Indigenous populations in Northern Canada, with rates 2.7 to 3.1 times higher than the national average. My Gut Feeling advocates for increased awareness across our country as well as around the world. For more information: https://www.mygutfeeling.ca/stomach-cancer-awareness-day
Towne Square
October 13-19 PURPLE and WHITE
Canadian Royal Purple Society (CRPS) @ Royal Purple of Medicine Hat #206
Lighting up Towne Square in Purple and White to support Purple Thursday Initiatives in Medicine Hat this year.
In 2022, CRPS adopted Brain Love as its national cause and entered into partnerships with Canada’s Brain Injury Associations to assist in leading brain injury awareness and prevention initiatives.
Purple Thursday is a national event, focused on raising awareness about the intersection of brain injury and Inter-partner violence. It's organized by the Canadian Royal Purple Society with participation from all of the Alberta Royal Purple Lodges which aims to connect communities with brain injury associations and women’s groups. This event encourages people to wear purple to show support for survivors and to raise awareness about the link between domestic violence and brain injury.
October 27 BLUE
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
World Occupational Therapy (OT) Day takes place each year on October 27. This is an international celebration of occupational therapists (OTs) and the amazing work they do. There are 20,000 OTs across Canada who improve the health and well-being of Canadians by working in partnership with people and communities that help them participate more fully in activities that are important to their everyday lives.
November 27 PURPLE
Take Action on Radon
November is Radon Action Month. Health Canada estimates that over 3000 people each year are dying of radon induced lung cancer and encourage all buildings to be tested for radon and all high levels reduced. Take Action on Radon is a national non-profit organization tasked with raising awareness on radon.
November 30 PERIWINKLE BLUE
My Gut Feeling
November 30th is Stomach Cancer Awareness Day. Each year, My Gut Feeling - Stomach Cancer Foundation of Canada runs an international awareness campaign "The Power of Periwinkle" to help promote awareness for this orphan cancer. In Canada, non-cardia gastric cancer (NCGC) is particularly prevalent among Indigenous populations in Northern Canada, with rates 2.7 to 3.1 times higher than the national average. My Gut Feeling advocates for increased awareness across our country as well as around the world. For more information: https://www.mygutfeeling.ca/stomach-cancer-awareness-day
Contact Us
Lighting For a Cause
401 1 St SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 8W2
403-502-8580
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Parks
88 Kipling Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 1Y3
P: 403-529-8333
F: 403-529-8254
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Recreation
2000 Division Ave N
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1C 1X9
403-502-8566
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