The Yuill family history is well documented as the family played an prominent role in the political, industrial and commercial development of the city of Medicine Hat. Harry Clinton Yuill was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, on July 16, 1863, the son of Joseph M. and Charlotte Amelia (nee Corbet) Yuill. Harry received his education there before apprenticing as a carpenter. In 1885, Harry came west to Medicine Hat where his brother Silas B. Yuill, had previously established a jewelry business. A sister, Elta J. Yuill, also came to Medicine Hat and became a well known school teacher. Harry was contracted, for a brief time, by the CPR to build CPR homes here. Later, he entered the local building trade as a self employed contractor, constructing some of Medicine Hat's most well known landmarks. His efforts as builder, were only to be surpassed by his astute business sense and his accomplishments in helping to establish and locate numerous industrial and commercial developments here. In 1900, Harry built the Medicine Hat Milling Company and served as the company's Vice President with owner and President John McNeeley, until it was sold to the Lake of the Woods Milling Company. He was also instrumental in helping to establish the Alberta Clay Products Limited, where he served as President, the Alberta Linseed Oil Company, where he acted as Director and the Alberta Foundry and Machine Company, of which he became part owner and President. He is also credited in encouraging the building of the Medicine Hat Brewery, the Monarch Theatre Company and the Medicine Hat Potteries. In 1915, Mr. Yuill acquired large tracts of agricultural land, an estimated 10,000 acres leased from the Canada Wheat Lands were cultivated in that same year. As well, Mr. Yuill owned a significant portion of city land. Harry Yuill served on Medicine Hat's first City Council for two terms from 1899-1901. He was a dedicated Mason, a member of the I.O.O.F., and helped to establish the Al Azhar Temple in Calgary. Mr. Yuill was a staunch Liberal, but did not extend his political interests beyond the city. Mr. Yuill was also instrumental in establishing the Elkwater area as a recreational spot, being among the first to develop personal vacation property there. He and his family were members of St. John's Presbyterian Church. Harry Yuill was married to Elizabeth M. Yuill (nee Price), at Everett, Mass., in 1892. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Price, formerly of St. John, New Brunswick. Her family had later relocated to Boston. The Yuill's had four children: John Woodman, Joseph Harlan, Willard Clinton and Marjorie Amelia. John Woodman Yuill was trained as a Chemist and later practiced in Chicago and Los Angeles. Joseph Harlan or "Hop" Yuill stayed in the Medicine Hat area and was employed in many of the families business ventures. He was married to Margery Elizabeth (nee Van Buskirk), on January 27, 1932. The couple had three children: Harry Harlan, Willard and Susan Carol (Mrs. Gifford of Vancouver). "Hop" Yuill passed away on July 3, 1971, at Medicine Hat. He was predeceased by his wife Margery, on August 16, 1965. Sons, Harry and Bill continued to reside in Medicine Hat, actively involved in the established family businesses created by their Grandfather and Father, but the brothers also established new businesses, particularly in the broadcasting and sports fields. Son Harry passed away in July 24, 1990. Bill continues to act as General Manager of Monarch Broadcasting and other broadcasting companies throughout the province. He is also the Company President of Consolidated Sports Holdings Ltd. who holds the franchise of a number of minor league baseball teams and has interests in the World Basketball League and the Western Hockey League.