Two years later, Syrian refugee family thrives in the community
MEDICINE HAT, AB – It’s been around two years since Canada welcomed 25,000 refugees fleeing the Syrian crisis. At that time, Medicine Hat became home to 242 Syrian refugees.
According to Saamis Immigration Services Association, that number has dropped to 152. 90 individuals have relocated to other cities where they had family or community connections that they wanted to be closer to.
One family who arrived in December 2015 and continue to live in Medicine Hat say they have quickly grown to love the community.