Medicine Hat in Cypress County, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Medicine Hat Flood Memorial

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 21/2/22

1. Medicine Hat Flood Memorial

Inscription. On June 9, 1995 at 9:00 P.M., the south Saskatchewan River overflowed its banks and peaked at 9.8 meters (32 feet). Hundreds of people were affected by the "100 year" flood. Several families lost their homes. This wall is to commemorate that tragic event but also to recognize the tremendous community spirit that resulted.

The goal of the mural construction was to raise funds for the victims of the flood. It was made possible by the generosity of the citizens of Medicine Hat who purchased bricks, and a matching donation from an anonymous donor.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1995.

Location. 50° 2.525′ N, 110° 40.586′ W. Marker is in Medicine Hat, Alberta, in Cypress County. Marker is at the intersection of First Street (National Highway 41) and 6th Ave. SE, on the left when traveling east on First Street. marker is in Riverside Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 1st Street SE, Medicine Hat AB T1A 2V1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Medicine Hat WW I 1914 - 1918 Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Medicine Hat Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dutch Canadian Society of Medicine Hat and District (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Historical Reflections (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Pacific Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Medicine Hat Sherman Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Motors, Empress Theater, Medicine Hat News (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Finlay Bridge (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medicine Hat.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 21, 2022

2. Medicine Hat Flood Memorial

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 21, 2022

3. Medicine Hat Flood Memorial

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 21, 2022

4. Medicine Hat Flood Memorial

the Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.