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Julie Lacasse (founder of CWA Medicine Hat), Dan Hagar and Jane Williams-Hu (Executive Director Of CWA Canada).
Healthy Aging Alberta representatives, Dan Hagar, Julie Lacasse (founder of CWA Medicine Hat) and Jane Williams-Hu (Executive Director Of CWA Canada).
Healthy Aging Alberta Gathering in Medicine Hat
(May 21, 2026)
For the first time, Cycling Without Age Medicine Hat attended the Healthy Aging Alberta Gathering, held in Medicine Hat on May 21. This annual in-person event brings together community organizations, care partners, senior facilities, and older adults to foster connection, share ideas, and explore community-driven approaches to healthy aging.
The trishaw, brought on site by Dan Hager, CWA bike mechanic lead and pilot, generated a great deal of interest throughout the event.
Besides providing excellent visibility for our program, the gathering also gave us the opportunity to connect with key leaders, including site leaders and Board Chairs from the facilities we serve. They spoke very highly of our program, sharing positive feedback from both residents and families.
We were also honored to be joined by Jane Williams-Hu, Executive Director of Cycling Without Age Canada and our national ambassador.
Reflecting on her visit, Jane shared: "Spending time with the incredible team from Cycling Without Age Medicine Hat at the Healthy Aging Alberta event filled my heart with pride. What this community continues to build goes far beyond rides on a trishaw.It is about connection, dignity, inclusion, and reminding seniors that they are seen, valued, and loved. The impact being made in Medicine Hat is a reflection of a community that truly cares for one another. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all caregivers, health professionals, volunteers, care home staff, families, and community champions who show up every single day to support others. The work you do often happens quietly behind the scenes, but it changes lives in ways that matter deeply. A strong community is one where people take care of each other, where generations stay connected, and where kindness is treated as essential infrastructure. Cycling Without Age Medicine Hat is proving what is possible when compassion meets action. Thank you to everyone involved for sharing your stories, your passion, and your commitment to helping older adults. I am grateful to be part of this team that is building together.”
Cycling Without Age Rolls Into Second Summer, Enriching Lives Of Medicine Hat Seniors
CHAT New (June 5, 2024)
Cycling Without Age Medicine Hat is back for a second summer, breaking down barriers and allowing more seniors to get outside.
The non-profit uses trishaws to give senior’s rides around Medicine Hat, with the goal of positively impacting their mental health.
Gerry Aitken and Dorothy Csikany went on seven trishaw rides last summer when Cycling Without Age launched in Medicine Hat. Wednesday morning they were first in line to get back on.
Company’s Donation Expands Cycling Without Age Trishaw Program For Seniors - Medicine Hat News (September 19, 2023)
A program that provides bicycle tours for residents of local nursing is expanding thanks to a donation from an oil company that operates in the region.
“Cycling Without Age” volunteers use a stable “trishaw” pedal bike to take seniors on outings and will now add another vehicle thanks to a $10,000 donation from International Petroleum Corp.
“I’ve seen the success of Cycling Without Age in a number of cities and am happy that we could support such an impactful volunteer organization,” said Kevin Golem...
Pitching In - CHAT News August 2023
Pitching In is a CHAT TV segment that covers volunteer-powered organization in Medicine Hat and the surrounding area.
Segments detail the history of the organization, their goals and ways that Hatters can help by volunteering with a given organization to promote community involvement and betterment.
‘Trishaw’ accessible cycling experience officially launches for Medicine Hat seniors - Medicine Hat News (May 28, 2023)
Members of Bike Medicine Hat, Cycling Without Age Canada, Cypress View Foundation and the community gathered Wednesday for the launch of a new accessible cycling program for seniors.
First reported by the News in October 2022, the local Cycling Without Age program allows seniors, as well as people challenged with mobility, to .......
Cycling Without Age launching in Medicine Hat - CHAT News (April 25, 2023)
MEDICINE HAT, AB – A new volunteer-run program is aiming to help seniors and people with mobility challenges get outside.
This program is currently operating in 80 countries around . . . . . . . .
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Bike Medicine Hat launching ‘trishaw’ ride program for seniors - Medicine Hat News (October 6, 2022)
A local cycling advocacy group is working to expand biking accessibility for Hatters of all ages with its new trishaw program, expected to launch next spring. Created and operated by Bike Medicine Hat, the program allows seniors, particularly those in care facilities, to enjoy the experience . . . . . . .
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Cycling Without Age brings new possibilities to those with limited mobility - CHAT News (April 6, 2022)
MEDICINE HAT, AB – Residents in care centres will soon be able to reconnect with their community through a cycling program aimed at breaking social isolation. Cycling Without Age was created in Copenhagen . . . . . . . .
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Grants target two groups focused on caring support - Medicine Hat News -BY KELLEN TANIGUCHI ON JUNE 26, 2021.
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta presented two local initiatives with a $25,000 grant funded by its Smart and Caring Community Grant on Friday afternoon.
The grant, part of the Community Impact Award, is designed for organizations with innovative project ideas showing creativity, leadership and . . . . . . .
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Seniors Trishaw Cycling Initiatives hope To Launch In Medicine Hat - Bridge City News May 2021
Bike Medicine Hat is a non-profit society that pursues a collaborative approach to make cycling better and safer in the gas city. They have recently partnered with Cycling Without Age. This program allows seniors to go for bike rides on custom-built trishaws operated by volunteer pilots and feel the wind in their hair. Carter Gramlich who is the chair of Bike Medicine Hat says the initiative is a great opportunity to help seniors get outside more.
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