Neat to Know: December 4, 2025 | City of Medicine Hat

Dec 04, 2025

Your weekly roundup of City news, updates, and other important information.

Snow Angels have returned!

We’re pleased to help re-launch the popular Snow Angels campaign for the first time since 2020! The campaign is a collaborative initiative between the City of Medicine, Unison at Veiner Centre, Medicine Hat Police Services’ Municipal Bylaw Enforcement, and Neighbourhood Associations of Medicine Hat.

The Snow Angels campaign encourages Hatters to be good neighbours by helping neighbours in need with snow removal. Keeping sidewalks shoveled, ice-free, and safe is important for all residents, but it can be very challenging to do for many people with disabilities, illnesses, and age-related mobility issues.

Read the full news release to learn more about the program and how to take part.

Animal Pound Services update

Following last week’s Neat to Know update regarding the temporary closure of the Animal Pound Services facility, we’re pleased to update the public on the status.

Our Animal Pound Services facility has reopened to the public as of earlier this afternoon. All services have resumed to their standard level.

We appreciate the public’s understanding and support while this matter was responded to in a timely, thorough manner.

Gift Cards

Gift cards (and event tickets) are great stocking stuffers, especially for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. The City of Medicine Hat offers gift cards that can be used at:

Big Marble Go Centre
Crestwood Recreation Centre
City Hall Main Floor (Customer Care)
Co-op Place
Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre
Gas City Campground
Parks and Recreation Main Office

You can purchase City of Medicine Hat gift cards using cash or debit at City Hall, or at any of the other locations using cash, debit, Visa or Mastercard. (Important note: Gift cards purchased with a credit card cannot be used for utility or tax payments.)

For more information, including terms and conditions, visit our Gift Cards page.

Rooted in Action: Volunteerism Learning Series

Session 2 – Volunteer Screening
Monday, Dec. 8 | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Esplanade

Are you a local organization that utilizes our community's volunteers?

We're pleased to partner with Volunteer Alberta to host a free volunteerism learning series aimed at rejuvenating and educating the volunteer base in the community! These sessions are a mix of in-person workshops and virtual webinars.

After a very well-attended virtual session last month to kick off the series, we’re ready for session two in-person this coming Monday!

This session will provide participants the opportunity to explore processes with the support from Volunteer Alberta facilitators. They will evaluate and prioritize what will help them improve and reduce barriers to onboard volunteers.

Learn more about each of these engaging sessions, and register on our event series page.

Frosty Fun Days

Saturdays| December 6 & 13 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Ages 4-12 | Big Marble Go Centre

These weekend day camps are the perfect opportunity for kids to unleash their festive spirit while parents tackle last-minute holiday errands! The day will be filled with swimming, seasonal crafts, and other fun activities led by our enthusiastic camp instructors!

Just pack a snack, lunch, water bottle, swimsuit and towel, with their indoor shoes, and we’ll take care of the rest. It’s all fun, no stress—perfect for kids and parents alike!

Register here

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 8 p.m. | Co-op Place

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 5 for global comedy superstar Jimmy Carr, who will visit Co-op place next fall as part of his 31-stop Laughs Funny tour across Canada.

Known worldwide for his lightning-quick wit, dark one-liners and unmistakable laugh, Jimmy Carr remains one of the most successful and best-selling comedians on the planet. A master of razor-sharp humour, he has toured to over 40 countries, sold millions of tickets, and continues to be one of the most streamed stand-ups of the last decade. His most recent tour, Terribly Funny 2.0, surpassed one million tickets worldwide and saw him perform 293 shows across 145 cities in a single year—cementing his reputation as one of the hardest-working acts in comedy.

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Emergency Exercise

On Tuesday, December 2, the City of Medicine Hat and many other community partners, held a mock emergency exercise to prepare for real life emergency situations.

The functional exercise simulated the arrival of evacuees from a northern First Nations community displaced by wildfire and focused on testing reception processes, service coordination, and culturally appropriate supports.

The drill involved participation from City staff, Medicine Hat College staff and students, the Miywasin Friendship Centre, Red Cross, Animal Pound Services (APC), the Root Cellar, the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce, the Medicine Hat Accommodation Association (MHAA), Alberta Health Services (AHS), and the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA).

Learn more about the mock exercise and the City’s emergency management plans.

Municipal Matters: Medicine Hat Economic Development marks a year of growth, strategy and momentum

Selena McLean-Moore, Director of Medicine Hat Economic Development, shared highlights of the department’s progress and priorities through 2025 in this week’s edition of Municipal Matters. From launching the Southeast Alberta Economic Opportunity Strategy, which was developed in partnership with municipalities across the region, to reinforcing our position as a national hub for aerospace innovation, MHED remains committed to positioning Medicine Hat among the top economic performers in Alberta and ensuring sustained, long-term prosperity for the region.

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Power Plant Operator

Temporary | full-time | on-site

We’re looking for a Third- or Fourth-Class Power Engineer to join our Electric Generation team for summer relief.

As a Power Plant Operator, you'll play a vital role in the operation of our combined cycle power plant. This is your chance to join a collaborative team, working 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, and embracing overtime when needed.

Check out the job posting and apply.

Customer Service Representative

Temporary (up to six months) | full-time | on-site

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and thrive in a fast-paced environment? As a Customer Service Representative, you will be the first point of contact for residents and businesses, providing support for utility, tax, and general accounts receivable.

This role involves processing customer transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with inquiries. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy helping others, we encourage you to apply!

Visit our careers page to learn more and apply for this job.

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