City News

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is starting the preliminary steps for a provincially-mandated water sampling program that will test the concentration of lead in drinking water. In 2019, Health Canada reduced the maximum acceptable concentration for lead in drinking water from 0. 010 milligrams per litre to 0. 005 milligrams per litre (or 5 parts per billion).

Medicine Hat – City Council will allow Bylaw #4637 (Mandatory Face Coverings bylaw) to expire on March 4, and instead defer to the provincial mask mandate announced by Alberta Health on December 8, 2020. .

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has confirmed there is no pending sale of the electric generation assets under consideration, and that any future possible sale would be subject to an appropriate consultation and approval process. On January 12, 2021, the City announced an active exploration of strategic alternatives with electric generation assets (GENCO) in an ongoing effort to evaluate asset portfolios in terms of both opportunities and risk management in the rapidly evolving energy industry.

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has reviewed the updated restrictions provided by the Province of Alberta and is working to reopen our recreation facilities to the greatest extent possible on Monday, February 8, 2021. The Big Marble Go Centre will reopen for pre-registered minor sports, club bookings and private rentals, for one-on-one training by certified coaches, as outlined in the new guidelines.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.