Council Highlights

During the November 17 City Council Meeting, Council received the Tri-Annual Management Report, providing an overview of municipal finances, investments, and workforce statistics. Council also discussed proposed 2026 budget amendments, utility rate changes, and heard a presentation from the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society in recognition of Family Violence Prevention Month.

During the November 10, 2025 City Council Meeting, Council received presentations about the 2025-2026 City Budget and the Energy Production and Distribution business unit. These presentations were designed to provide Council with an understanding of the budget framework, the key components that have been included in the 2026 approved budget, additional insights into the City's financial position, as well as an overview of the rate based energy production business units. The intention of these presentations is to give Council the background and context needed to make informed decisions during the upcoming meetings related to the 2026 budget updates.

Highlights from the November 3, 2025 City Council meeting.

The City of Medicine Hat has published the council highlights from the October 10, 2025 City Council Meeting.

Highlights from the October 6, 2025 City Council Meeting.

Under Councillor Announcements:

• Councillor Sharps shared that she and Mayor Clark had the opportunity to meet with Just Serve, a group that coordinates volunteer opportunities within Medicine Hat, and encouraged the community to visit their website.

City Council received the following items into the corporate record: 

• Public Services Committee Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2025
• Energy, Land and Environment Committee Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2025
• Municipal Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 16

Council held a Special Meeting on July 25, 2025 to discuss a Personnel Matter and sought legal advice over the weekend. On July 28, 2025, Council held another Special Meeting to discuss a Personnel Matter.