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Changes to the Competition Act imposed by Bill C-59 in June 2024 affected the way businesses may communicate their efforts to reduce their impact on the environment, their environmental goals for the future, and their performance against those goals.

To maintain transparency and accountability, information posted to this website prior to June 21, 2024 does not constitute an active representation of the City of Medicine Hat and remains solely for historical information and reference purposes. The City of Medicine Hat fully disclaims any liability for the use of such information and undertakes no obligation to update such information except as required by applicable law.


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Community resilience during a disaster

Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 04:15 PM

We hear the terms wildfire, evacuation, flooding, and tornado more often these days. Multiple communities across Alberta have faced hard times over the past 10 years, with the severity and frequency of these incidents on the rise. Despite the...

Gas, electric, wind energy rates set for September 2024

Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 10:13 AM

Medicine Hat - The City of Medicine Hat has set its September energy commodity rates.

Natural Gas – all customers

The September natural gas default rate is $0.8352 per gigajoule (GJ), down from the previous month of $0.912 per GJ.

On Nov. 20, 2023, City...

Old Cemetery Road hill re-opening; Division Avenue construction progresses

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 02:26 PM

Medicine Hat – Old Cemetery Road hill will re-open to motorists by Sunday, September 1 as construction progresses on the Division Avenue South Rehabilitation project. Once open, motorists will be able to access Division Avenue S up to and including...

Meet the MH Economic Development Team

Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:12 AM

We are excited to introduce our fully staffed Medicine Hat Economic Development team! Over the past year, we’ve grown into a dynamic group of seven, each bringing unique skills, perspectives, and passions to support our city’s growth. Meet the team:

City invites community to mingle at upcoming public engagement event

Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 01:47 PM

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is inviting residents to ‘Municipal Mingle’ at Towne Square on Thursday, September 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Municipal Mingle is a public engagement event that is designed to foster a collaborative environment between...

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Neat to Know: August 27, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 02:16 PM

Please enjoy this week's edition of Neat to Know, a roundup of City news, updates, and other important information. You can expect to see the week's most interesting content and even some that may have not been delivered through our regular channels. 

City of Medicine Hat seeks approval to acquire Saamis Solar Park project

Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:34 PM

Medicine Hat – Today, the City of Medicine Hat applied to the Alberta Utilities Commission to obtain ownership of the 325-megawatt (MW) Saamis Solar Park project within Medicine Hat’s municipal boundary.

The solar power plant and accompanying substation were...

Echo Dale Swim Lake closing for the season

Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:38 AM

Medicine Hat – The swim lake at Echo Dale Regional Park will close for the season after what is forecasted to be a beautiful, sunny Labour Day long weekend.

After the swim lake closes at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 2, that will spell the end of the...

Maple Avenue, 4 Street SE intersection receiving storm sewer replacement

Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:32 AM

Medicine Hat – The City will be replacing storm sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Maple Avenue SE and 4 Street SE beginning Tuesday, September 3.

This two-phased project is part of the City’s commitment to a proactive approach to...

Public Notices - August 24, 2024

Posted on Monday, August 26, 2024 10:40 AM

The weekly public notices that appeared in Saturday's Medicine Hat News can be viewed at the link below. This notice includes:

  • Approved development permits
  • Water conservation tips
  • Fire hydrant inspections and water main flushing

Medicine Hat News Public...