World War II
The Cypress Club was in continuous operation from 1903 (when it was incorporated) until Sept. 1, 1943 when its premises and effects were leased to the Empire Club for the benefit of our armed forces camped in the Medicine Hat area during the Second World War.
#34 Service Flying Training School opened in Medicine Hat on the site of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds south-east of town. It began operation as a Royal Air Force school on April 8, 1941. Auxiliary facilities were established at Holsom County Road (paved runways) and in the District of Whitla (grass runways). The aircraft used included Avro Ansons, Oxfords and Harvards. Over 2000 airmen were trained at the school and 48 airmen were killed flying from the station. The school closed November 17, 1944. Today the site is the Medicine Hat Municipal Airport.
When the Empire Club’s lease expired at the end of 1945, the ordinary and life members of the Cypress Club (as it had been dissolved in 1943) resolved on Feb. 8, 1946 to sell the property and assets of the Club to a holding Company – Cypress Club Assets Ltd.
The holding company, however, had to issue each of the members of the Cypress Club (those who were in good standing) a fully paid-up share worth $100 in the Cypress Club Assets Ltd. It also had to agree to lease the property and assets that the club had before dissolution to the Cypress Club for $1 a year. The Cypress Club, meanwhile, had to assume all the obligations of Cypress Club Assets Ltd.
Cypress Club Assets Ltd. was duly incorporated on Aug. 21, 1946 and sold additional shares in the past to provide funds for the complete renovation of the club’s premises.
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What a great way to enjoy a meeting. Fabulous meal in a great atmosphere. A nice change from the cookie cutter restaurants.
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Amazing place. Staff is great and it has a great atmosphere. Live music and you feel normal with the staff not wearing masks and make you feel alive again.
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Good lunch in a great atmosphere. Prices lower than I expected.
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Cypress club has great food, and even better Staff! They've made me feel so welcome. Thanks guys! Can't wait to be back.
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Chef Mike prepared an absolutely fabulous turkey dinner with all the fixings for our Thanksgiving this year. My wife and I were blown away with the quality of the meal and the generous portions. We will definitely make use of The Cypress Club again for our next holiday meal.
Nick Punko
We thoroughly enjoyed the Thanksgiving turkey dinner. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was just right-not rushed and very professional. It was excellent value for what was included. The soup was wonderful, as usual. Chef Mike has a real talent for making delicious homemade soups.
Dr. Ken Blair and Rev. James Farrell
That our wedding was a huge success, everyone had a spectacular time. Your venue and staff are amazing. You all did an excellent job. The space was beautiful, the food and drink absolutely perfectly tasty and the service outstanding. Thank you for your attention to detail and hard work.
Anonymous
Bridal Review
It was great finding the Cypress Club, what a treasure with its historic decor, so much history within those walls which should be shared. My husband Dave, friend Caroline and myself would like to express our thanks to the Bar Manager and Chef for their amazing customer service, their kindness and delicious food which we all enjoyed very much.