Economic Development

Local entrepreneur and downtown property owner Andrew Fast explains what our City Centre Vibrancy program has done for his business and the downtown core.  

What We Heard – Summary of Key Findings captures insights from 44 agri‑businesses and industry enablers across Southeast Alberta, gathered as part of the Regional Agriculture and Agri‑food Investment Strategy. The engagement was designed to better understand the region’s strengths, opportunities, and barriers to growth within the agri‑food sector.

The City of Medicine Hat is launching the Downtown Enhancement and Safety Grant, a new program designed to support local businesses and property owners in making practical improvements that contribute to a safer, more welcoming city centre in response to feedback from the downtown business community. 

A structured process designed to fairly balance multiple priorities that don’t always naturally align, enabling effective development while protecting the public interest.

Taking a closer look at our new, more comprehensive community data module with enhanced accuracy, depth, and accessibility, as well as interactive maps and customizable report exports 

The City Centre Vibrancy Program, a funding initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and property owners in enhancing the visual appeal of their commercial space, will launch on April 1, 2026.

Medicine Hat Economic Development (MHED) has launched a new business and community data portal designed to provide the local business community, residents and potential investors with relevant, up-to-date and accurate data.

Behind every strategy, proposal, and announcement are people – professionals building relationships, navigating complexity, celebrating entrepreneurs, and steadily advancing Medicine Hat’s future.

Medicine Hat Economic Development is developing Competency Match, a pilot initiative focused on creating practical resources to help local businesses better assess and connect with internationally trained jobseekers. 

James Lu explains his journey as a newcomer in Canada and playing a role as an unexpected successor to a Medicine Hat institution and small business that's been open for over 80 years.