Economic Development

Medicine Hat Economic Development staff attended a WestJet Roundtable discussion put on by the Medicine Hat Regional Airport and the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce on October 2. WestJet representatives Jared Mikoch-Gerke, the Director of Alliances and Airport Affairs, and Tara Jago, the Senior Manager of External Affairs, presented the rationale behind changes to WestJet service on their route between Medicine Hat and Calgary.

Medicine Hat has been named the host of the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada’s (AEAC) 16th-annual National Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Competition, held May 9-11, 2025. The event offers students from across Canada the opportunity to address real-world challenges, develop innovative solutions, and gain hands-on experience in simulated situations.

Medicine Hat Economic Development hosted 23 investment attraction professionals for an event called. OpporTOURnity.

Entrepreneurs are known for being out-of-the-box thinkers. Creators who bring businesses to new heights with drive, fresh perspectives, and problem-solving approaches.

The changes to the downtown core – its enhanced vibrancy and usage, the proliferation of summer patios, new businesses opening and staying open – didn’t happen by accident. Rather, the gradual revitalization of our downtown streets and business community occurred as part of the City’s long-term plans.

In Medicine Hat, the rhythms of daily life have long been set by the cycles of agriculture, manufacturing, and the ebbs and flows of the oil and gas industry. Yet things are changing and we're changing with them, through immigration

The busy season for home sales started strong in Medicine Hat this year, with home sales up 22% year over year, according to the Medicine Hat Real Estate Association. This surge is driven by strong demand and an active market, making it an ideal time for developers and home builders.

Station is more than just a café; it’s a place for people to connect. Whether it’s offering a warm and welcoming space for conversation or introducing newcomers to the local business community, Knodel's passion for relationship-building shines through.

January 3, 2023. On August 22, 2022, Medicine Hat welcomed a full-service veterinary clinic in the northwest end of the city,.

BIG MARBLE FARMS. WILL ADD 10 ACRES OF VEGETABLE GREENHOUSE AND A SIX MEGAWATT (MW) CO-GENERATION POWER PLANT TO THEIR MEDICINE HAT GREENHOUSE AND PACKHOUSE OPERATIONS.