Unofficial list of event cancellations in the Hat

By Medicine Hat News on March 14, 2020.

The Alberta government has asked that all gatherings of 250 people or more be suspended until further notice in an effort to slow the potential spread of COVID-19.

This recommendation affects numerous events in Medicine Hat area, including smaller events which organizers are employing extra caution for.

This list is current as of 5 p.m. on Friday, but please check with organizers of your particular event for further information.

— Western Hockey League – All games suspended until further notice, including at the Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat. Upcoming games included

— Canalta Centre – All WHL games until further notice. Friday’s Brad Paisley concert, postponed, details on potential rescheduling to follow, Roseanne Barr (May 1), Baby Shark Live! (June 23)

— Esplanade – Canada Ballet Jorgen’s Anne of Green Gables the Ballet (Friday), refunds available

— Medicine Hat College – Journey Towards Healing and Reconciliation Conference (March 23-27) and regional science fair (March 21) have been postponed indefinitely

— The Hat Grannies for Alberta Fabric, Yarn and More Sale on Saturday, has been postponed until further notice.

— All Raising the Curtain events have been postponed.

— Saturday’s Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Alberta has been cancelled.

— The annual Stars of the Festival concert during the Rotary Music Festival has been cancelled. A winner of Friday’s Rose Bowl will be published in Monday’s News.

— The annual Cabane A Sucre was slated to run March 21 at Crescent Heights High School. The event has been cancelled, with full refunds being offered on tickets.

— The Pecha Kucha event planned for the upcoming Friday has been cancelled. Event staff will work with speakers to get them in at different events.