Medicine Hat's Halloween weekend brings haunted houses, charity events and mixed weather
Several haunted attractions across Medicine Hat are raising money for local causes this weekend, while Environment Canada warns of flurries, freezing drizzle and overnight rain.
Medicine Hat is marking Halloween weekend with a lineup of haunted houses and themed events running October 30 to November 1. Nightmare on Cartwright in Veinerville runs Friday through Sunday, collecting food and cash donations for the Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub, with free admission for children. The YMCA of Southeastern Alberta's Haunted Ever After offers a fairy tale-themed attraction Friday and Saturday, with proceeds supporting its Y Connect Campaign that helps families access programs regardless of financial circumstances.
Other events include a second-year haunted house at Purrfectly Splendid Creations, which donates half its proceeds to the Medicine Hat SPCA and features bake sales, craft sales and trick-or-treating. The Silver Buckle is hosting a Brews and BOOs tour Friday evening, combining stops at two local breweries with a basement haunted house and trolley transportation. Rebel Power Yoga is also hosting its first Yoga and a Movie event Friday, combining a yoga session with a Halloween film and snacks.
Environment Canada forecasts a cloudy Friday with a 30 per cent chance of flurries, freezing drizzle and fog clearing in the afternoon, with a high of 4 C and rain showers moving in overnight alongside a risk of freezing rain. Saturday should see a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 8 C, while Sunday turns cloudy with rain overnight and a daytime high of 7 C.
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