Neat to Know: December 19, 2023
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Thank you for bearing with us while we work out some of the kinks in launching our Neat to Know feature.
We know the December 12th issue included some very large photos when it hit your inbox and didn't look as pretty as planned. We are working on managing those errors in the future and may even try some other tools that will help our Neat to Know feature fit into our established news distribution system. So stay tuned!
Holiday break
This will be our last edition of Neat to Know in 2023. We want to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season. May your days be filled with joy, warmth and peace. We look forward to catching up with you in January as we embark upon a fresh new year.
Medicine Hat flood study
The Government of Alberta has launched an interactive flood hazard map (currently in draft) and wants your feedback. This map will be used as a tool for enhancing public safety and supporting emergency management. The survey is open until Feb. 12, 2024.
Council highlights
Highlights of the December 18th City Council meeting are available on our City Council meetings page. Learn who was appointed to City advisory boards and commissions, and how grant funding was distributed for festivals and community projects. Council also approved the 2024-2026 corporate strategic objectives.
Environmental framework
On December 18th, Council approved the environment topics and related goals presented in the draft Environmental Framework as the initial step in Environmental Framework implementation, and received the remaining draft Environmental Framework for information. Administration will return to council with a final Framework complete with related funding requirements for approval by April 30, 2024.
View the Environmental Framework project page on Shape Your City
Holiday hours of operation
Check out the holiday hours page to find out when various City facilities are available over the holidays.
Remember: turkey fat doesn't go down the drain
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) do not belong in our sanitary sewer system. Don't pour it down the drain!
Here are a few tips to prevent sewer backups:
- Before washing your dishes, scrape leftover food off your plates into the trash.
- For liquid FOG, including gravies, sauces, and excess grease, pour them into an empty container like a jar or can. Once they've cooled down, dispose of them in the trash.
- Be aware that using a garbage disposal or soaps that claim to combat grease won't reduce the impact of FOG on the sewer system. Instead, they may spread it further down the pipeline, where it can reconvene and solidify, potentially causing blockages and backflows in your and your neighbors' sewers!
We take our customer service skills seriously so we need you to let us know how we're doing! Help us by filling out our Customer Satisfaction Survey. It's only 5 online questions.
Did you know that we're not alone in this effort? All Alberta utility providers must conduct the same survey regulated by the Alberta Utilities Commission. This let's us know how we compare to provincial benchmarks and ensures you receive reliable and efficient service when you call in to our Customer Care department.
Similarly, we must ensure you can understand your utility bills and that they are accurate and arrive on time. This one is only four questions and we'd be so grateful if you let us know what you think.
Become a Lifeguard
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