The World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) will be held in Winnipeg, MB from July 28 to August 6, 2023. The WPFG is an Olympic-style competition with more than 8,500 athletes, representing 50 countries, will be competing in over 60 unique sports. The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is proud to have three officers participating this year, Constables Lisa Gervais, Mitch Young and Garreth MacPherson.

Cst. Gervais had the opportunity to participate in the WPFG last year in Europe where she placed third in the CrossFit competition. During that first year, Lisa created many long-lasting friendships, and she is looking forward to reconnecting with them at the 2023 games. Thrilled by the overwhelming support she received from the service and community last year, Lisa is excited to once again have the opportunity to represent the MHPS. Competing with a few of her colleagues who have all spent a considerable amount of time training to participate and she excited to leave it all out of the competition floor.

Cst. Young will be competing in the Toughest Competitor Alive event which consists of eight tests of overall fitness. He is very excited by the opportunity to represent the community of Medicine Hat and the MHPS and is most looking forward to meeting other competitors from around the world.

Cst. MacPherson will be competing in CrossFit. He is also looking forward to meeting fellow competitors from all over the world and representing MHPS!

All of us at the MHPS are bursting with pride for each of them. In addition to being incredible athletes they are all dedicated officers who provide that same effort and focus into serving and protecting our community. Please join us in wishing them good luck during their events! We hope you have a wonderful time at the Games, and we know that all of your hard work and dedication will pay off! Good luck!

Media Contact:
Rita Sittler
Administrative Services Manager
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416