The Medicine Hat Retired Teachers’ Association (MHRTA) was incorporated as an ARTA branch on August 1, 1972. The organizational meeting, chaired by Fiona Milne, took place at the Medicine Hat Junior College March 29, 1972, with nineteen members present. A telephone volunteer list was compiled and an executive elected: Reg Johnston–President, Fiona Milne–Vice-President, Barbara Hooper–Secretary-Treasurer and Peg Morrison–Proxy Secretary. Fees of $1.00 per year were levied, and it was agreed to have three meetings annually.