To be considered, all requests must be:

• received via on-line application of the ‘Lighting for a Cause’ request form
• completed by a management representative of the official organization making the request
• received by the Community Development Department at least 30 days in advance of lighting date requested

Lighting will be considered for:

• nondenominational events/causes
• nonpolitical events/causes
• registered charitable and not-for-profit events/causes

Lighting cannot be considered for:

• personal occasions (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries)
• political events or observances
• religious figures, events, organizations or institutions
• commercial requests (i.e., product launches, corporate events, advertising)

The City of Medicine Hat reserves the right to use discretion when determining if a cause is deemed eligible.

Saamis Tepee:

• $100 per day (minimum) or $250 per week 

Towne Square:

• $50 per day (minimum) or $150 per week 

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:

• the nature of the cause
• history and background of the organization, cause or event
• how the lighting will be used to benefit the cause or event
• marketing plan to educate the public on why Tepee is illuminated in colour

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.