http://www.medicinehat.ca// This is the syndication feed for City of Medicine HatWed, 19 Jun 2013 08:18:29 -0600The City of Medicine Hat invites you to apply to serve on the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. We currently have one position available with a term to end on December 31, 2014. Your participation will provide valuable community involvement in the decision-making process. This position...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=867Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=867&date=20130617042730For Immediate Release June 13, 2013 Medicine Hat – On Friday June 14, the contractor working on behalf of the Municipal Works Department will be starting on the Pavement Marking Program at various locations throughout the city. The first area scheduled is the Downtown area. Work...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=865Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=865&date=20130613025058For Immediate Release June 11, 2013 Medicine Hat – At today’s Open Public Services Committee meeting, the Committee voted unanimously to support Administrations’ recommendation for the design/build portion of the Medicine Hat Regional Event Centre(MHREC) to PCL Construction...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=863Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:30:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=863&date=20130611033153Medicine Hat – On June 17, 2013, the first phase of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan finally kicks off as the Second Street SE Revitalization Project sees the 600 Block begin its transformation. “The existing Downtown Redevelopment Plan was initiated and subsequently approved by City...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=859Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:30:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=859&date=20130611023925Medicine Hat – The contractor working on behalf of the City of Medicine Hat Environmental Utilities Department will be commencing an infrastructure upgrade in the hospital area as part of the 2013 asset management program starting Tuesday, June 11, 2013. The project involves the replacement of...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=857Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=857&date=20130611094105For Immediate Release June 10, 2013 Medicine Hat – Medicine Hat Transit in partnership with the Medicine Hat Rotary Club and the City of Medicine Hat Parks and Recreation department will once again be providing Beach Bound – a free shuttle service to Echo Dale Regional Park....http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=853Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=853&date=20130610024048Medicine Hat – In their Charter for Recreation and Parks in Alberta, the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association proclaims June as Recreation and Parks Month as a way to recognize, celebrate and advocate the benefits of recreation and parks as they contribute to the quality of life of...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=855Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=855&date=20130610032317For Immediate Release June 7, 2013 Medicine Hat – The Tuesday June 11, 2013 Open Public Services Committee meeting will appeal to anyone interested in the Medicine Hat Regional Event Centre project. On the agenda will be a presentation by the City’s project manager MHPM Project...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=851Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=851&date=20130607042001Medicine Hat – Here’s an exciting opportunity for the children of Medicine Hat ages five to 14 years of age. There’s room in the Mayor’s 2013 Stampede Parade vehicle for two guests. To have a chance to win one of these seats, send in either a minimum 300 word written...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=847Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=847&date=20130605090914Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat’s award-winning HAT Smart program is celebrating five years of energy conservation and renewable energy rebates, customer education, and utility scale renewable projects. In that time, the HAT Smart program has delivered more than 7,700 rebates...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=849Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=849&date=20130605021316For Immediate Release  June 4, 2013 Medicine Hat – The City’s Municipal Works, Building Services and Police departments advise motorists that the lane just the north of the Police Station, adjacent to the Arena parking lot, will be closed starting Friday, June 7, 2013 and will...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=845Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=845&date=20130604091209Medicine Hat – Division Avenue between First and Second Street South will be closed on Tuesday June 4, 2013 for road repair. Detour signage will be in place to assist the motoring public around the work zone. All schedules are weather dependent. - 30 - For further...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=841Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:45:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=841&date=20130603105543For Immediate Release June 3, 2013 Medicine Hat, AB – The City of Medicine Hat has set its June energy commodity rates. Natural Gas The June natural gas commodity rate of $4.20 per gigajoule (GJ), up from $3.80 in May, for all customers is based on the average of the monthly gas...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=838Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=838&date=20130603095726For Immediate Release June 3, 2013 Medicine Hat – Starting Tuesday, June 4, traffic signals at Strachan Rd. SE & 13th Ave. SE intersection will be changing to improve the intersection’s operation. The southbound left Turn from 13th Ave. onto Strachan Rd eastbound will now...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=843Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=843&date=20130603010033City of Medicine Hat is current testing Social Media feeds. Please disregard this post. Thank you.http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=836Fri, 31 May 2013 12:15:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=836&date=20130531122616Medicine Hat – Residents are invited to attend a public information session to learn about the redevelopment of the water playground at Central Park planned for this summer and view the concept plans Residents who are unable to attend the Public Information Session may view the concept...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=834Fri, 31 May 2013 10:15:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=834&date=20130531115409For Immediate Release May 30, 2013 Medicine Hat – As part of a national movement for municipalities to support Canadians in living an active and healthy lifestyle, Mayor Norm Boucher has proclaimed Saturday, June 1 National Health & Fitness Day. To celebrate, the City of Medicine Hat...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=832Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=832&date=20130530094612For Immediate Release May 29, 2013 Medicine Hat – Starting Thursday, May 30, 2013 South Ridge Drive will be closed from Strachan Road / Sierra Boulevard to Vista Drive as crews complete top lift paving. The road closure is expected to last approximately four days, weather permitting....http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=830Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=830&date=20130529093713For Immediate Release May 28, 2013 Medicine Hat – The Heritage Resources Committee is excited to share with the community the completed Phase One Heritage Resources Inventory that has been worked on with Luxton & Associates this past year. The Heritage Inventory Project has...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=824Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=824&date=20130528092747For Immediate Release May 28, 2013 Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat’s Gas Utility will begin replacing the gas main on a portion of 1st St. SE and Maple Ave. SE on June 3. The work will involve: • Installing new main under the CPR tracks and through Riverside...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=826Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=826&date=20130528114741For Immediate Release May 28, 2013 Medicine Hat – Spectrum Festival will be taking place from Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2, 2013. As part of this event, road and lane closures will be in effect for the downtown area. Motorists are reminded to obey all posted signs and to take...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=828Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=828&date=20130528115159For Immediate Release May 24, 2013 Medicine Hat – Spring street sweeping program has been completed. The Municipal Works Department would like to thank the residents for their cooperation during this time, as it helped the program run smoothly this year. Crews will continue to...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=822Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=822&date=20130524090209Medicine Hat – World Wrestling Entertainment just released more tickets, including floor seats, for the WWE SmackDown World Tour at the Medicine Hat Arena on Sunday, May 26 at 5 PM. Here is your chance to see your favorite WWE Superstars LIVE including*: World Heavyweight Champion - Alberto...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=820Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=820&date=20130523123428Medicine Hat – The contractor working on behalf of the City of Medicine Hat Environmental Utilities Department will be proceeding with the full closure of construction work zone 1A (see attached map) starting on Friday, May 24, 2013 for approximately 2 weeks. When construction commences there...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=818Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=818&date=20130522105852Medicine Hat – Two stops on one of the Medicine Hat Transit routes will be changing immediately due to construction of the Government of Alberta’s Dunmore Road and Highway 1 interchange project. The Medicine Hat Transit service stop southbound on Dunmore Road, located near Tim...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=814Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=814&date=20130517040606Medicine Hat – Construction of the Dunmore Road and Trans-Canada Highway interchange by the Alberta government has been underway since mid-April 2013. Construction to date includes: • Utility relocations • Excavation of stormwater storage ponds • Culvert and stormwater...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=816Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=816&date=20130517041814Medicine Hat – Repairs to the trail at the Saamis Archeological Site (off-leash area west of Kin Coulee Park) will begin on Thursday, May 16. Portions of the trail damaged in past flood events, will be removed and relocated. Work is expected to take two to three days to complete....http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=812Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=812&date=20130515023006Medicine Hat – Over the next 2-3 days, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., City Electric crews will be activating new battery backup systems that allow traffic signal lights to continue functioning during electric power outages. The system will enable traffic signals to stay energized for...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=810Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=810&date=20130514024230Medicine Hat - Three Medicine Hat firefighters presented a cheque to representatives from Alberta’s Children Hospital for $7,000 thanks to the sale of their 2012 Medicine Hat Firefighters Calendar. Real firefighters from Medicine Hat Fire Services regularly pose for the 12 month spread...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=808Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=808&date=20130514010335Medicine Hat –City of Medicine Hat water features, water parks, spray decks, and fountains will be fully operational beginning Friday, May 17 in time for the May long weekend. Water playgrounds/spray decks are located at: • Strathcona Island Park • Ross Glen Towne Centre...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=806Mon, 13 May 2013 09:45:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=806&date=20130513100253http://www.medicinehat.ca/index.aspx?page=1134http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=804Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=804&date=20130510083508For Immediate Release May 9, 2013 Medicine Hat – Full Event Passes for the 2013 Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling go on sale at the Esplanade Box Office Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. The international five day event will take place November 13 – 17 at the Medicine Hat Arena and...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=802Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=802&date=20130509111331WHAT: As construction has begun on the first-of-its-kind-in-Canada concentrating solar thermal project in Medicine Hat, members of the general public are invited to a short celebration of the project. WHEN: Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. WHERE: Beside the Gas City Campground...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=800Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=800&date=20130508092041For Immediate Release MAY 7, 2013 Medicine Hat – The Veiner Centre will be hosting the Grand Opening of the new Information & Resource Centre on May 13, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. The Information & Resource Centre is made possible through a grant from the New Horizon’s for...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=798Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=798&date=20130507093251For Immediate Release May 6, 2013 Medicine Hat –  Residents and users of the Heritage Trail System are advised that construction is beginning on the trail system to overlay a number of trails throughout the City. The main areas affected are trails in Police Point Park and Rotary...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=796Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=796&date=20130506102849For Immediate Release May 2, 2013 Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat's Land and Properties Department will be commencing phase two of the Baby's Breath removal project from the Ranchlands 2F and 2G lands north of the new Parkview Drive NE extension and east of 11 Avenue NE....http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=792Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=792&date=20130502113749For Immediate Release May 1, 2013 Medicine Hat, AB – The City of Medicine Hat has set its May energy commodity rates. Natural Gas The May natural gas commodity rate of $3.80 per gigajoule (GJ), up from $3.51 in April, for all customers is based on the average of the...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=790Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=790&date=20130501121334Medicine Hat – The Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat presented a cheque today to Mayor Norm Boucher in the amount of $40,500 to sponsor free Public Swimming and Public Skating times for our community. “In the world we live in today, it is important to promote every opportunity for our...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=788Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=788&date=20130430023818For Release Monday April 29, 2013 Medicine Hat – The washrooms located in city parks will be fully operational beginning Thursday May 2. Washroom facilities will be available during the day and locked each evening. Park gates close each evening at 11 pm and open each morning by 8...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=784Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=784&date=20130429115745FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 29, 2013 Medicine Hat – City crews have begun the 2013 line painting program. The line painting program will focus on pedestrian crossings and lane lines throughout the city. The program will operate throughout the year. Lines on major routes may be...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=786Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=786&date=20130429012800For Immediate Release April 26, 2013 Medicine Hat –The City of Medicine Hat would like to advise the public that construction will start up on the South Ridge Drive Upgrade Project on Monday April 29, 2013, weather permitting. The contractor will be working in the area south of...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=778Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=778&date=20130426092253For Immediate Release April 26, 2013 Medicine Hat - The Community Development Department offers grants to non-profit groups for innovative projects meeting social needs in the community. Grant monies of up to $13,600 per project may be available, while sponsoring group must provide at...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=780Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=780&date=20130426093015For Immediate Release April 26, 2013 Medicine Hat – The installation of underground conduit for the Downtown Lighting Upgrades project requires a full road closure of Sixth Avenue SE between First Street SE and Second Street SE. The road closure will be on Sunday, April 28, between...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=782Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=782&date=20130426094353http://www.medicinehat.ca/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=4272http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=772Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=772&date=20130425100522For Immediate Release April 25, 2013 Medicine Hat – On Wednesday April 24, 2013, a member of the Medicine Hat Fire Service passed away from an occupational related illness. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Members of Medicine Hat Fire Service are deeply...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=774Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=774&date=20130425101841For Immediate Release April 23, 2013 Medicine Hat – Rogers Sportsnet has selected the city of Medicine Hat to host the 2013 Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open at the Medicine Hat Arena Nov. 13-17, 2013. The Grand Slam of Curling is an elite series of four men’s and...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=776Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=776&date=20130425103736For Immediate Release April 24, 2013 Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is assessing a humane and environmentally-friendly method of pigeon control on City facilities called the “Jackite”. The “Jackite” is mounted on the roof of a building depicting a...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=768Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=768&date=20130424095508Medicine Hat – The contractor working on behalf of the City of Medicine Hat’s Environmental Utilities Department will be proceeding with the full closure of construction work zone 8 (refer to Map A) starting on Monday, April 29, 2013 for approximately 7 weeks. Once construction...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=770Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=770&date=20130424042531Medicine Hat –The City of Medicine Hat Gas Utility will be replacing gas mains and house services to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to customers. Construction is set to begin April 29, 2013 and is expected to take approximately 4 weeks, barring inclement weather or...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=764Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:15:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=764&date=20130422112321For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 Medicine Hat – Community input concerning the new Land Use Bylaw is being sought and residents are welcome to submit comments and suggestions. Written submissions may be dropped off in person at the Planning, Building & Development Services...http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=762Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600http://www.medicinehat.ca//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=762&date=20130422104540