City seeking applications for Resilient and Inclusive Task Force

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is seeking applications for public members on the new Resilient and Inclusive Task Force, formed earlier this year.

The task force was formed, following an update to City Council’s strategic plan in October 2024, in response to growing concerns in the community related to public disturbances, and other anti-social behaviours. The task force is intended to develop and implement strategies and actions to bolster community capacity, enhance community safety and promote social cohesion. Terms of reference for the task force were approved at the February 3, 2025 meeting of City Council.

The task force currently includes Mayor Linnsie Clark, Councillor Cassi Hider, MLAs Danielle Smith and Justin Wright, MP Glen Motz, as well as representation from City administration, Medicine Hat Community Housing Society, the Mustard Seed, MHPS, AHS and the Chamber of Commerce. The group is now seeking public members to ensure broader community perspectives and experiences are represented within the group.

“The task force had its inaugural meeting on March 12 and the group confirmed the need to have public members at the table,” said Joe Hutter, Managing Director of Public Services. “We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about our community and want to share their expertise as we develop our strategy and actions.”

Members of the task force are expected to attend two-hour meetings every two weeks for the next six months. The application can be found on the City of Medicine Hat website at medicinehat.ca/committee, and applications will be accepted until noon on Wednesday, March 26.

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