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Neat to Know: December 5 2023

December 05, 2023

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Thanks for reading Neat to Know - a new feature from the City of Medicine Hat to ensure you don't miss important info and some that is really, well... neat to know!

You can expect to see this feature regularly as we round up the week's most interesting content and even some that may not have been delivered through our regular channels.

 

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2024 Waste Collection Schedule

 

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Who's like me and still prints out the garbage schedule and pins it to your fridge? Well, don't miss a pickup during the holiday hustle and bustle while the calendar flips from 2023 to 2024.

 

Download the 2024 Waste Collection Schedule

Prefer a more digital approach? You're in luck, there are a variety of ways to be reminded of your pickup days:

  1. Download the Recycle Coach App on your mobile device - you can customize the app to send notifications and reminders about collection day and schedule changes and even report issues or submit requests.
  2. Login to the MyMH Portal - just add your property address and the Garbage and Recycling widget will list your next three upcoming pickups for your collection zone.

Shape Your City

Have you visited Shape Your City recently? This is the City of Medicine Hat's online engagement hub to learn about projects and topics that affect your community. Here's what's currently in the works:

Visit Shape Your City

Council mid-term report - Priority 2: Economic Evolution

 

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Halfway through their term, Council has shown their support for building a strong, diversified economy by: 

 

  • Supporting a refreshed vision for economic development for the City of Medicine Hat focusing on business retention and expansion, workforce development and investment attraction
  • Cultivating an environment conducive to business development, welcoming several noteworthy businesses including BEVO Farms and S3 Group
  • Achieving a Rural Renewal Stream designation to attract, recruit, screen, and retain newcomers who intend to live, work, and settle in Medicine Hat

Read the mid-term report in full

Resident Feature Story

Meet Gerry Ehlert, Medicine Hat's very own 'Lorax', who devotes much of his retirement to helping protect the natural grasslands in the Medicine Hat area.

“I believe that by helping to care for our natural spaces, we're not only leaving a legacy for our youth but also teaching them the importance of stewardship actions, and the profound positive impacts we can have on our local community and world. My hope is that through our collective efforts, we can continue to protect the natural wonders of Medicine Hat. This benefits our economy, health and wellness, and our environment for present and future generations.”

Read the full story 

 

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The Great Disconnect: A Documentary
Thursday, December 7 - Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre at 1 p.m.
Seating is on a first come, first serve basis - Watch the trailer 

Mahoney and Friends
Friday, December 8 - Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre at 7:30 p.m.
Dance area or Seated area, $42.25 each - Get Tickets

The Great Disconnect: A Documentary 
December 14 - Esplanade at 7 p.m.
Free, reserved seating - Get Tickets

 

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Fair Entry

On December 4, City Council approved the following for the Fair Entry program:

  • amendments to the Fair Entry Policy 0161 for the purpose of increasing the application renewal length from one year to two years. The amendment is intended to reduce barriers for those applying, as well as administrative time to process applications.
  • a 2024 Fair Entry Rebate Credit of $100 per month. Funding for this program will be from the unused portion of the 2023 Fair Entry Rebate Program ($1.2M). 

The Fair Entry program helps low-income families and individuals afford popular city programs. 

 Learn more   Apply to Fair Entry

Community Warmth

Give warmth to someone in need this holiday season. The City of Medicine Hat offers a convenient way to contribute as little as $1 per month on your utility bill to help low income individuals, families and seniors who are struggling to pay their utilities. Lump sum donations are also welcome and all donations are remitted to the Salvation Army. Tax receipts are available for donations greater than $10 per year.

Donate and learn more

If you or someone you know is unable to pay their utility bill due to financial hardship, please request assistance

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