By Medicine Hat News on March 14, 2020.

The Alberta government has asked that all gatherings of 250 people or more be suspended until further notice in an effort to slow the potential spread of COVID-19.

This recommendation affects numerous events in Medicine Hat area, including smaller events which organizers are employing extra caution for.

This list is current as of 5 p.m. on Friday, but please check with organizers of your particular event for further information.

Western Hockey League All games suspended until further notice, including at the Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat. Upcoming games included

Canalta Centre All WHL games until further notice. Fridays Brad Paisley concert, postponed, details on potential rescheduling to follow, Roseanne Barr (May 1), Baby Shark Live! (June 23)

Esplanade Canada Ballet Jorgens Anne of Green Gables the Ballet (Friday), refunds available

Medicine Hat College Journey Towards Healing and Reconciliation Conference (March 23-27) and regional science fair (March 21) have been postponed indefinitely

The Hat Grannies for Alberta Fabric, Yarn and More Sale on Saturday, has been postponed until further notice.

All Raising the Curtain events have been postponed.

Saturdays Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Alberta has been cancelled.

The annual Stars of the Festival concert during the Rotary Music Festival has been cancelled. A winner of Fridays Rose Bowl will be published in Mondays News.

The annual Cabane A Scure was slated to run March 21 at Crescent Heights High School. The event has been cancelled, with full refunds being offered on tickets.

The Pecha Kucha event planned for the upcoming Friday has been cancelled. Event staff will work with speakers to get them in at different events.

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