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By Prina Atwal

Medicine Hat’s Co-op Wellness Commons opens

Oct 25, 2022 | 5:27 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The Medicine Hat College did its grand opening of the Co-op Wellness Commons today.

“This project has been years in the making and we are excited to turn a new page in MHC’s history as we deliver on our purpose of growing a vibrant future with learners and our region,” says Kevin Shufflebotham, Medicine Hat College president and CEO.

The project cost a total of $10.37 million. Where the Government of Canada, Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program gave $1.56 million, the Government of Alberta gave $4.9 million, and Medicine hat College gave $3.91 million.

This project has allowed the college to address critical infrastructure upgrades. It features an expanded fitness center with tech-enhanced equipment to support college and community users; increased learning spaces focused on training future health and helping professionals and a new passenger elevator.

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The heart of the project is a unique gathering space dedicated to Indigenous teaching, learning, and events. The space formally received its Blackfoot name – Ómahksípiitaa (Big Eagle) – from Blackfoot Elders at a special naming ceremony last month.

“Within the new space, students will gain valuable hands-on simulation experience to support health and helping professions, students and members of the community can access the state-of-the-art fitness facilities, that promote an active and healthy lifestyle, and people from across the region can grow in cultural knowledge and understanding,” says Shufflebotham.

Shufflebotham adds that Medicine Hat College is excited to announce its partnership with South Country Co-op, as it will support future opportunities for learning, wellness, and growth.

Premier Danielle Smith was at the opening of the facility with cabinet ministers Demetrios Nicolaides and Jason Copping. NDP advanced education critic David Eggen also attended.