City Council Meetings

City Council typically meets on the first and third Monday of each month. See Agendas and Minutes for official Council documentation or read the brief meeting summaries in the Council Highlights section below.

Upcoming Council Meetings

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Public hearings

The City of Medicine Hat holds public hearings to give residents a chance to share their thoughts on important decisions.

City Council Meeting Highlights

Council Highlights offer a quick summary of the decisions made by City Council at each meeting and do not reflect other discussions that may occur. For full details, you can watch the entire meeting on our YouTube channel. See Agendas and Minutes for official Council documentation.

  • Council Highlights May 4, 2026

    City Council approved the Whistleblower Policy, updated the Procedure Bylaw, passed four rezoning bylaws following public hearings, and more.

  • Council Highlights April 20, 2026

    City Council approved 2026 tax bylaws, reviewed the Community Survey, and received a notice of motion for a pilot to allow alcohol in City parks.

  • Council Highlights April 7, 2026

    April 7 City Council highlights include electric rate changes, key tax bylaws, community vibrancy grants, urban hens, and public participation updates.

  • Council Highlights March 16, 2026

    City Council addressed utility rate governance, approved key bylaws following public hearings, and reduced the dishonoured payments fee effective April 1.

  • Council Highlights March 2, 2026

    March 2 City Council highlights: Sports Wall of Fame inductees, new Downtown Safety Grant, and the 2025 Parks & Recreation Report.

  • Council Highlights February 17, 2026

    During the February 17 City Council meeting: Council received a presentation on the 2026 Property Assessment results, gave first reading to two bylaws, approved an updated Community Funding Framework, and   approved a motion to pause further work on ...

Request to address City Council

Pursuant to section 16.4 of the Procedure Bylaw #4725 section 7.21, any individual, delegation or special interest group requesting to make a presentation at a Council meeting shall complete and submit an application form to the City Clerk. The City Clerk, in consultation with the mayor, will determine when such applications will be referred to Council or a standing committee for consideration.

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