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City Finalizes Sale of Glauc C Oilfield

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has successfully closed on the sale of the non-operated working interest in the Glauc C oilfield. .

FLC to Undergo Annual Maintenance as Province-Wide Restrictions Remain in Effect

Medicine Hat – The Kinsmen Aquatic Park and the Cenovus Arena at the Big Marble Go Centre will undergo annual maintenance as the provincial restrictions remain in place. This annual maintenance is necessary to help ensure the facility remains at the highest possible standard for the community.

City Continues to Evaluate Opportunities with Commodity Assets

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat, through its Energy & Utilities Division, continues to explore commercial opportunities to evolve its asset portfolio when economic advantages are evident. Starting in 2017 with the Horizon disposition of all non-operated gas properties in Saskatchewan to the recently announced planned disposition of the city’s interest in the non-operated Glauc C oilfield, the city is executing on the strategic vision of its administrative and political leadership.

New Water System to Lower Utility Costs, Provide Improved Ice Surface at FLC

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has completed the installation of a new water treatment system at the Big Marble Go Centre as part of an on-going effort to find operation cost savings and efficiencies within the organization. A grant program available through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) provided $29,200 towards the total investment.

City Receives Approval of Municipal Stimulus Program Funding

Medicine Hat – Earlier in 2020, the Government of Alberta announced additional capital infrastructure funding to municipalities and Metis Settlements through the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP). The City of Medicine Hat submitted five projects for consideration, and has received approval to proceed with the projects as submitted.

City Announces New Measures Following Additional Provincial Restrictions

Medicine Hat – In accordance with the additional province-wide restrictions announced by the Government of Alberta, the City of Medicine Hat will close all entertainment, cultural and recreational facilities effective Sunday, December 13, 2020. These mandatory restrictions include art galleries, museums, gyms, studios, fitness and recreation centres, as well as indoor rinks and arenas.

Safety Notice - Water World Tubs

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is issuing a safety warning to residents who have received services provided by Water World 2062939 ALBERTA LTD. , also known as “Water World Tubs. ”. Hot tubs, spas or swimming pools that were incorrectly installed or serviced may present an unsafe condition, posing a safety risk to persons or property.

2021 Budget Update Aims to Address $23M Gap

Medicine Hat – On Monday, December 7, City officials will present the 2021 Budget Update to City Council for approval. The 2021 Budget Update reflects the City’s enhanced Accelerated Financially Fit Initiative, which aims to address a $23M gap created by the loss of oil and gas dividend revenues from City-owned assets.

City Provides Clarification of Face Coverings Bylaw

Medicine Hat – Effective Friday, December 4, 2020, Bylaw #4637 – Mandatory Face Coverings will come into force, introducing the mandatory use of face coverings in all public places and public vehicles. This bylaw does not apply to privately owned vehicles and private dwellings.

City Adopts Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw

Medicine Hat – On Wednesday, Dec. 2, City Council passed Bylaw #4637 - Mandatory Face Coverings, which introduces the mandatory use of face coverings in public places and public vehicles in an effort to decrease the rate of COVID-19 virus transmission.