Crews performing annual inspection of Saamis Tepee
MEDICINE HAT, AB — City crews are outside Wednesday performing its annual inspection of the Saamis Tepee.
The Tepee, which has been standing in Medicine Hat since 1991, was closed this morning to allow crews to perform its yearly inspection and install a new item on the 215 foot high structure.
“They’re installing a safety gate at the top of the Tepee where the workers would be doing work from time to time,” said Randy Follett, manager of cultural development with the city. “There’s a need of a safety gate at the top there, and they’re installing it right now.”