New theatre at the Medicine Hat Public Library opens
MEDICINE HAT, AB. – The Medicine Hat Public Library opened their newly renovated Theatre space. On Saturday, November 25th the Theatre welcomed guests of all ages to come and view the new space while taking in a viewing, ‘Despicable Me 3.’
Shelly Ross, Chief Liberian said they are thrilled to have the new space open to the public after almost 8 months of renovations.
“It’s gorgeous, it’s entirely a new envelope, acoustically beautiful, ascetically beautiful, the seats are comfortable, it smells new; it’s just wonderful,” she said.
The 152 seat theatre received $620,000 in private donations, provincial and federal government grants to cover some of the renovate and Ross said they are excited to host a variety of different events.