By Matt Pouncy

Medicine Hat Stampede receives $63,555 from the Alberta government

Sep 14, 2018 | 5:42 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede was awarded with a $63,555 grant from the Alberta government.

MLA Bob Wanner presented the cheque to Stampede president Brian Schneider.

The grant is a part of the Community Initiative Program, for Culture and Tourism in the province.

The money will go towards information technology improvements, including upgraded phones, servers, and wireless connectivity.

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Wanner says the money will help with day to day activities and help make everything run a little smoother.

“In this operation here which is several work locations within the site. This kind of technology really helps them to be not only more effective but a lot more efficient in terms of how they communicate with staff,” said Wanner.

Guests and exhibitors that attend trade shows on the grounds will also see an upgrade in connectivity.