01/08/2026
When I lived in Medicine Hat Alberta this building and grounds were one of my favourite little urban tracking locations! Theres something about brick. Ontario has so many brick buildings but they are not common in Alberta. Maybe some of you have tracked there in clinics during those years.
I’m sad when these beautiful historic buildings are demolished. I read in comments it may be incorporated into the development. Medicine Hat is a beautiful city and has so many lovely urban tracking and trailing locations. It’s where I first discovered trailing with my young GSD Micah! And it’s where Ben finessed his UTDX (advanced urban tracking) skills.
When we lose these lovely training areas it’s sad. Sad to lose them and see them paved over. But lovely memories and thanks for their use for training when we had them.
Constructed in 1916, Riverside School was the first permanent school built on the north side of the river. It was also one of the few public buildings constructed in Medicine Hat during the First World War.
Today, as the old building awaits its fate, many of the embellishments, like the name plate, cornerstone, and date marker above the door, have all been removed. It's a shame to see these beautiful brick buildings fall out of use.
