Neat to Know: May 8, 2025
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Your weekly roundup of City news, updates, and other important information.
Go get ‘em, Tigers!
The Medicine Hat Tigers are set to host the opening two games of the 2025 WHL Championship Series tomorrow and Sunday!
It’s a battle of the Beast from the Southeast, and the Best from the Pacific Northwest. The Tigers welcome the Western Conference-winning Spokane Chiefs to Co-op Place.
Transit shuttle service
Want an easy way to get to and from these games? You can take the Co-op Place Express to go watch the Tigers take on the Chiefs!
Medicine Hat Transit is pleased to offer the Co-op Place Express service to Medicine Hat Tigers home games in round three to make your trip as easy and pleasant as possible.
Confirmed home games in the WHL Championship Series are set for Friday, May 9 and Sunday, May 11 – both at 7 p.m.
- Pickup location: Medicine Hat Mall
- Cost: $5 round trip
- Ways to buy: Tixx.ca, cash, MHTgo! card or use your monthly bus pass
Playoff Patio Party
Join us pre-game before Games 1 and 2 for a Playoff Patio Party!
The party starts at 5 p.m. both games, and is free for all ages with a gameday ticket.
View all the event information including live music, food and beverage options, and more below.
Hitting the road
The Tigers will leave Co-op Place Monday at 9 a.m. after the first two games of the WHL Championship Series, as they head to Spokane for Games 3, 4, and 5 (if necessary).
The Tigers will have a ceremonial escort led by Medicine Hat Police Service, Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services, and HALO Air Ambulance.
Come find a spot along the route (in the link below), and cheer on the Tigers as they head southwest to Washington!
Free compost day #2
The second of three SureGrow compost giveaway days in 2025 is set for this Saturday! Bring a shovel and container, and come load up (limit of 10 gallons per household).
Event details:
- Saturday, May 10
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 1453 Hutchinson Avenue SE (View location)
Can’t make our May 10 event? Our third and final date is set for Saturday, September 13 – same time, same place.
Our SureGrow multi-purpose compost is an all-natural soil amendment produced by the City from materials in our annual organics collection program. We gave away over 15,000 kilograms of SureGrow compost at our first event on Easter Saturday!
Our crews are moving so quickly through the residential portion of our 2025 Spring Street Sweeping Program, that they’ll probably be a zone ahead by the time you read this!
Crews began Zone 9 this morning.
View the street sweeping zone map, and stay up to date on all the latest progress by visiting medicinehat.ca/streetsweep
Victoria Day hours of operation
Hours and services at various City of Medicine Hat facilities will be affected by the Victoria Day statutory holiday on Monday, May 19.
Visit our holiday hours page to view what to expect for City facilities, Medicine Hat Transit, and Waste Collection on Victoria Day.
Community well-being gaining “Momentum”
The City’s Community Well-Being Plan, titled Momentum, was adopted at the May 5 City Council meeting.
The Community Well-Being Plan lays the framework for the community to collectively respond to ongoing and emerging issues and align and allocate resources based on identified priorities and actions that support well-being.
Check out the full plan, or the summary version at the link below!
May 5 City Council meeting
With another jam-packed agenda, Council pondered changes to non-union salary grids, the sale of the former Food Bank property, code of conduct and indemnification, business license fees, transformer upgrades, and even appointments of public members to advisory boards. See what they decided by watching online or reading the highlights.
Tickets go on sale Friday!
Two incredible nights of entertainment are coming to Co-op Place this fall! Co-op Place announced this week that tickets go on sale Friday, May 9 for the following two events:
PBR – Canada Cup Series: Medicine Hat Classic
Saturday, October 18 at 7 p.m.
Get ready for non-stop adrenaline as top cowboys battle the toughest bulls in town! Tickets go on sale Friday at 12 p.m.
Terri Clark and Paul Brandt – Homecoming Tour 2.0
Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.
A heartfelt acoustic evening with two of Canada’s biggest country legends, sharing stories and timeless hits. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
We’re ready to make a splash!
We’re prepping to open spray parks this month for the 2025 season! Our Parks and Recreation team opens our four spray parks in a staggered approach annually, starting the Friday of the Victoria Day long weekend.
Friday, May 16:
- Strathcona Island Park
- Kiwanis Central Park
Friday, May 23:
- Ross Glen Spray Park
- Saamis Rotary Park
Spray parks will begin the season with normal hours of operation (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
Exploring a Municipally Controlled Corporation
Did you know the City of Medicine Hat is exploring the possibility of transitioning our distribution and electric generation energy governance to a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC)?
Our energy business has been central to our identity since the early 1900s, providing employment, affordable and reliable services, and a steady source of municipal revenue. Its success epitomizes the City’s strength, independence and ingenuity, and is a significant source of community pride. However, the conditions under which the energy business flourished are changing, and we’re carefully considering options to ensure that the energy business continues to drive value for the City and the surrounding community.
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20, Council will review a projected model for establishing an MCC and consider next steps moving forward. Council meetings are open for the public to watch in person or online.
Three levels of government
Canada has three levels of government: federal, provincial, and municipal, each with its own responsibilities and powers. Understanding which level handles what is essential, especially as we approach a municipal election this fall that will shape local decisions affecting daily life.
This video by Elections Manitoba is an incredible resource to outline how each level of government shows up in your day-to-day life. Or, if you prefer to read and refer back, check out the information on our website below.
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