Medicine Hat is situated in southeastern Alberta, 300 kilometers Southeast of Calgary and 160 kilometers north of the US (Montana) border. A river, the South Saskatchewan, runs through it. The Trans Canada Highway (#1) and Highway #3 intersect at Medicine Hat. Most surface transportation heading across the country passes through our City, which is located on the CPR main line. Sometimes referred to as the “Hidden Jewel of The Prairies”, Medicine Hat offers a quality of life highly appreciated by residents, young and old. It’s a great place to raise a family, with a wide range of education and recreation facilities; it also provides a variety of recreational and cultural amenities for retirees. Medicine Hat citizens, young or old, enjoy the affordable cost of living and moderate climate.