Dozens of athletes bused in from Kelowna after grounded by wildfiresBy ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 11, 2026. Then as a team perspective, it was all about our team members still making it to the Games. Cruickshank credits her team for expecting the unexpected and being able to ensure the safety and experience of the athletes, coaches and volunteers who needed to reach Medicine Hat. “Medicine Hat is an absolutely incredible community. There’s definitely excitement building, they’re ready to get out there and compete and show everybody how great Team BC is.