The nearly warm weather will continue into what is a relatively quiet weekend in Medicine Hat.
Friday will bring a high of 12 C, Saturday is 7 C and Sunday is slated for 10 C, according to the Environment Canada forecast.
Here is what’s on in Medicine Hat and area this weekend.
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Tigers’ final home gameSaturday
The Medicine Hat Tigers are wrapping up their regular season schedule this weekend.
Tigers play the Lethbridge Hurricanes at Co-op Place on Saturday, their final outing at home before the playoffs.
To control their own destiny, the Tigers need to win both the Saturday matchup and Sunday against the Hitmen in Calgary.
READ: Tigers riding wave of support into final games
Tickets for Saturday are sold out. Tune in for live coverage on Wild 94.5 radio with Will Bryant and Lance Doll.
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Feminine lived experienceFriday
The Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre is hosting E Talk: The Feminine Lived Experience on Friday at 7 p.m.
Organizers invite residents to immerse themselves in an evening of compelling conversation, culture, and connection.
Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the rich narratives and powerful themes of The Feminine Lived Experience visual art exhibition.
More information is available on the event page.
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Hipfest 2025Saturday
Tone Bellydance is hosting Hipfest 2025 at Medicine Hat High School this weekend.
It’s by dancers, for dancers, say organizers. The show will feature small and large group routines, solos, duets and more.
The event is free for audience members to attend and there are 242 seats available.
Hipfest starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
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Adoption eventSaturday
Medicine Hat SPCA is hosting a pet adoption event at Animal World.
Organizers say people can meet Mocha, a playful one-and-six-month old Australian Shepherd mix, and Raisin, a sweet two-year-old Akita Husky mix, both looking for their forever homes.
It will run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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SEAC Tigers Playoff GameThe SEAC Tigers U17 AAA hockey team host a second round playoff game against the Calgary Flames on Saturday at the Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre at 6:30 p.m.
The Tigers dropped the first game in the best of three series with the Flames in Calgary on Thursday night in overtime by a 5-4 score.
The winner of the series moves on to the U17 AAA Provincial Championship in Okotoks April 3-6.
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Cypress Skates BroadwayThe Cypress School of Skating Presents: Cypress Skates Broadway at the Kinplex Arena on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m.
About 120 skaters will be involved from youth to adults.
It is free for the public to come watch with an optional donation box at the entrance.
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Federal election callA federal election call is expected Sunday.
It comes as the Liberals lead in the polls amid economic pressure from the U.S.
That polling doesn’t worry MP Glen Motz, who will run again for Conservative Party in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner.
READ: Motz says he isn’t taking a Conservative election win for granted
If Prime Minister Mark Carney does launch the writ on Sunday, Canadians could be at the polls as soon as April 28.
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What else is on?Here’s what else is going on in the city.
– Saturday: Teepee light up for World Down Syndrome Day
– Friday and Saturday: Kickin’ Dirt band at Redcliff’s Hylton
– Sunday: Inner Calm pop-up
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If you have an event taking place this weekend or next that we have not listed here, please email CHATNews@pattisonmedia.com to potentially get your event added.
