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Medicine Hat voters can expect a few changes when they head to the polls on Monday. From a new digital List of Electors that updates in real-time across all polling locations, to a shift back to hand-counted ballots, and to the return of the Election Sign Recycling Program, this year’s municipal election will look a little different than years past.

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For the first time in Big Marble Go Centre’s history, Medicine Hat’s premier recreation facility is hosting a professional art exhibition. This offering has been made possible through collaboration with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts’ Travelling Exhibition (TREX) program.

With support from a grant from the Government of Alberta delivered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s (MCCAC) Municipal Electricity Generation Program, the City of Medicine Hat installed a small solar array on the new shade structure at Hill Pool.

Medicine Hat electors can now check their voter registration status, update their information, or register to vote using a new City of Medicine Hat online voter registration tool.

Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW), taking place Oct. 5–11, 2025. The campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion batteries in your home,” highlights the importance of buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely.

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The City of Medicine Hat’s Rec and Ride Youth Pass concluded last month, marking an incredible inaugural year for the initiative.

Medicine Hat voters will have the first opportunity to cast their votes this weekend at Advance Polls. Additionally, voters who are unable to pick up Special Ballots in person will receive their ballot packages via courier. 

The City of Medicine Hat has set its October energy commodity rates.