Medicine Hat, the 6th largest city in Alberta with a population of 63,230, is the first major community along Hwy #1, the TransCanada Hwy, as you enter Alberta from Saskatchewan. Known as 'The Gas City' due to its significant natural gas reserves, 65% of its population falls between the ages of 15-64, with a median age of 40.6. The average household income is $94,556, which is 3% higher than the provincial average.