Neat to Know: June 26, 2025
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Your weekly roundup of City news, updates, and other important information.
Canada Day hours
Hours and services at various City of Medicine Hat facilities will be affected by the Canada Day statutory holiday on Tuesday, July 1.
Visit our holiday hours page to view what to expect for City facilities, Medicine Hat Transit, and Waste Collection on and around Canada Day.
Please note: There will not be a Neat to Know edition on Thursday, July 3 due to the shortened week after Canada Day.
Exciting transit changes
We’ve started a North Zone Pilot today! Routes 10 and 11 will have altered routes with enhanced hours, removing Route 12. We are aiming to best serve the NE and NW Crescent Heights neighbourhoods, and ensure all routes remain on time. This pilot will run from June 26 to August 28. During that time, we are seeking feedback from users on your preference and experience. If the pilot is not an improvement, feedback will allow us to consider alternative changes.
Transit’s Saturday service has been extended by two hours and Sunday service added to Route 56. Transit is looking to add service for Statutory holidays and would like rider feedback on preferences. Take the survey to share your top three options for stat holiday service starting in the fall.
Hill Pool upgrades
Hill Pool is set to re-open to the public on Saturday, June 28 and we’re excited to showcase this beautiful, newly-upgraded facility!
Hill Pool now features upgraded change room facilities, a new accessible washroom and change room, updated lobby space, new sunshades with solar panels, new perimeter fencing, deck lighting and so much more.
Property Tax deadline
The property tax deadline is quickly approaching – they are due Monday, June 30.
For your convenience, multiple forms of payment are accepted, including:
- Automatic bank withdrawal
- Telephone or Internet banking
- In person at City Hall with cash, debit or cheque
- At Charted Banks, Trust Companies, Treasury Branches, Credit Union Offices
- In the Night Depository Box located at the west entrance of City Hall
- By mail to the City of Medicine Hat, 580 1 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E6
- Online by credit card through PaySimply (2.5% convenience fee charged by PaySimply applies)
Visit our Payment plans and options webpage for more information.
Additional Microgrant funding!
An additional $10,000 was added to the Neighbourhood Connections microgrant stream following a recommendation from the Community Vibrancy Advisory Board.
The neighbourhood connections stream supports building neighbourhoods and fostering social connection and inclusion.
Microgrants have been used for block parties, community beautification gatherings, workshops, BBQs, concerts, and cultural celebrations! Community Microgrants are available up to $500. The grant intake is ongoing, and applicants are encouraged to apply for funding at any time throughout the year. Apply for an event in your neighbourhood today!
Community Vibrancy Grant applications close July 18
A reminder that the Community Vibrancy Grant application window is open until Friday, July 18 at 3 p.m.
The application intake has two funding streams: Community Project and Activities and Annual Festivals and Special Events. The Community Project and Activities stream has $52,000 in available funds for 2026. The Annual Festivals and Special Events stream, for larger-scale events, has two-years of funding available. There is $83,000 available for 2026, and $83,000 is available for 2027.
Visit our grants webpage for more information, including grant criteria and how to apply.
Downtown underpass closure – Tunnel Vision
The downtown pedestrian underpass will have a two-day closure the weekend of July 12-13 to accommodate some new artwork as part of Tunnel Vision and Mural Fest.
Pedestrians are encouraged to detour down to 1 Street SE during this closure. Thank you for your understanding!
Some minor prep work will also be required for artists to paint on the outside of the underpass entrance structures on South and North Railway Street. No closures are required, but if you see people on site scraping and priming, don’t worry – the event hasn’t started early!
Municipally Controlled Corporation public hearing
On June 24, 2025, City Council heard from members of the public who were for or against the proposed plan to establish a Municipally Controlled Corporation and Rate Review Committee for the City’s electricity generation, electricity distribution, and natural gas distribution business units. Following the public hearing, City Council approved a motion to defer deliberations to the July 21 meeting of City Council.
Division Ave detours discontinued
Division Avenue South reopened to motorists on Tuesday, June 24 as road construction wrapped up on the Division Avenue South Rehabilitation project. The project began in 2024, with a portion of work outstanding for the 2025 construction season.
No further traffic restrictions or road closures are required as part of the remainder of work on this project.
Learn more on the remaining work adjacent to the roadway and its timeline below.
Residential Tax Exemption program
Following the approval of Bylaw 4851 at the June 16 City Council meeting, the City of Medicine Hat will officially launch a new Residential Tax Exemption Program on July 2, 2025.
The program will provide a municipal tax exemption to the increase in municipal property taxes resulting from new construction.
Transportation Master Plan Public Hearing
Monday, July 7 - 6:30 p.m. - City Hall Council Chambers
The public is invited to speak to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and associated strategies at an upcoming Public Hearing on July 7, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Written/electronic submissions must be received by end of day Monday, June 30 to the City Clerk Department at City Hall or at clerk@medicinehat.ca. Learn about the public hearing process below.
The TMP is an overarching policy document that provides guidance and a framework for managing and improving the transportation system. Its vision is to develop a transportation system that is more economically and environmentally sustainable, supports a spectrum of land uses and intensities, and provides more efficient, healthier, and safer ways for Hatters to get around using different modes of transportation. This plan is guide for development until 2050.
Heritage on 1 Street SE
On Saturday, June 28 at 10 a.m., enjoy a guided Historic Walking Tour of an iconic Medicine Hat Street! Walk the tree-lined boulevard of First Street Southeast, once known as the Esplanade, and discover the stories of the city's earliest settlers. Marvel at the well-preserved architecture and delve into the lives of the people who once called this area home. Can’t make it this weekend? There’s a different tour every Saturdays this Summer until September 27.
Experience First Street Southwest or check out the Railroad District. Each tour is unique, with our guides sharing their own anecdotes and memories, offering you a true sense of the neighborhood's past. Get your tickets today at tixx.ca.
Also, this Saturday is the last of the Ewart-Duggan House Open Days from 1-4 p.m. Explore this remarkable residence and immerse yourself in the stories of those who once lived here through hands-on, heritage-inspired activities. Wander through this storied home, enjoy the atmosphere of a bygone era, and connect with history in a truly unique way.
Hill Yeah! Park & Pool Party
Monday, July 14 | 4-8 p.m. | Hill Park and Pool
Division Avenue and Hill Pool have received some exciting upgrades and are back open! We’re ready to celebrate this revitalized area on the South Hill.
Join us at Hill Pool and Park to celebrate summer in style with a FREE high-energy community party you won’t want to miss. Get ready for:
Come out and reconnect with friends, meet local businesses, and make some unforgettable summer memories — we’re ready to party!
Flea-p of faith
Our Parks and Recreation department has employed around 2000 helpers to work around the clock cleaning up Police Point Park!
No, we’re not talking about summer students – we released flea beetles (Aphthona lacertosa and Aphthona nigriscutis) into the park as a method of targeting and controlling a noxious invasive plant species called Leafy Spurge. The flea beetles were provided by the Alberta Invasive Species Council. Leafy Spurge has been increasing its presence and density in Police Point Park, and these beetles are a great proven method of biological control for it.
So, how do little 3.5-millimetre-long bugs help our Parks staff battle invasive species?
These flea beetles are home to the same locations that Leafy Spurge is a native plant species. Leafy Spurge is their primary food source, and in North America, they would die out without it. They instinctively target Leafy Spurge and will slowly begin to eat away at the supply in Police Point Park. It may take three to five years for populations to take noticeable effect, but these flea beetles are a great natural way to get a handle of that unwanted guest!
Municipal Election Opportunities (multiple roles)
Want to contribute to your community and be part of the democratic process for the 2025 Municipal Election in Medicine Hat?
The City of Medicine Hat is hiring a variety of paid temporary positions to support the upcoming Municipal Election on October 20, 2025.
We're looking for dedicated individuals to fill the following roles:
- Poll Supervisor (Presiding Deputy Returning Officer)
- Assistant Poll Supervisor (Assistant Supervising Officer)
- Ballot Clerk (Deputy Returning Officer)
- Registration Clerk (Registration Officer)
- Counting Assistant
Recreation Facility Worker
Join our team and take pride in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our recreation facilities!
As a Recreation Facility Worker, you'll play a key role in ensuring a welcoming environment for our community by upholding high standards of cleanliness and assisting with minor maintenance tasks.
Your work will help create a great experience for everyone who visits our facilities.
Hospitality Worker I & II
Are you looking for flexible, casual work that keeps you close to the action at concerts, hockey games, and community events?
The City of Medicine Hat is hiring Hospitality Workers I and II to support food and beverage service at our premier facilities. These casual, event-based roles are perfect for outgoing, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team to create outstanding guest experiences.
Curious where this job can take you? Read Kira's story to see how a role at Co-op Place became the start of an exciting journey in hospitality.
Read more on these positions and their requirements on our website.
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