Council Highlights

April 7 City Council highlights include electric rate changes, key tax bylaws, community vibrancy grants,

urban hens, and public participation updates.

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

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

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 the Transportation Master Plan and associated strategies, while re‑starting engagement on the Riverside Corridor with a renewed focus on trust‑building.

City Council advances the $131.5M Saamis Solar project and receives a Notice of Motion to pause transportation policy engagement until late 2026.

Three Public Hearings were held to discuss the proposed rezoning of several residential lots, a pause on the RFP for a new recreation facility, and the appointment of Joseph Hutter as Interim City Manager.

Council authorized the Mayor to appoint a new Interim City Manager, approved several public member appointments to advisory boards and commissions. Public Hearings were held to amend the Gas Utility and Electric Utility bylaws. The Medicine Hat Police Association collective agreement contract was ratified with corresponding budget amendments, and first reading was given to four rezoning bylaws. 

Council approved amendments to the Procedure Bylaw and utility rate bylaws, and heard a delegation from the Destination Marketing Organization. A public hearing was held and approved for the demolition of the former Riverside School building to allow future residential development.

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.