Saamis Tepee temporarily closed tomorrow

Jun 24, 2020 | 11:06 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The City of Medicine Hat will conduct its annual inspection of the Saamis Tepee on Thursday, forcing the site to close for about eight hours.

Work will begin at 6 a.m. and, weather permitting, will be finished by 2 p.m.

The areas directly below and around the tepee will be off-limits. The parking lot and nearby trails will be open.

Originally constructed for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, the Saamis Tepee is a tribute to Canada’s native heritage. Built entirely of steel with a concrete foundation, the tepee is ringed with 10 large circular story-boards depicting aspects of native culture and history.

Saamis Tepee temporarily closed tomorrow

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