Neat to Know: February 19, 2026
Your weekly roundup of City news, updates, and other important information.
Send your condolences to Tumbler Ridge
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Linnsie Clark invited the community to submit letters or cards that will be included with a letter that City Council will send to Tumbler Ridge City Council.
We encourage you to join us in showing this steadfast support to a community looking to heal from an unimaginable tragedy.
Residents who wish to have their condolences accompany City Council’s letter to Tumbler Ridge can do so one of two ways before 12 p.m. on Monday, February 23.
🏢In-person: Drop off a letter or card at the City Clerk’s office on the third floor of City Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
📧Email: Send your condolences, and any letters or cards to clerk@medicinehat.ca.
Animal Pound Services facility near capacity
Our Animal Pound Services (APS) facility is nearing capacity with a lot of adorable, adoptable animals still searching for their forever home – and you can help!
Help spread the word – the APS team is still running their Valentine’s Day Sale until February 28. Save 25% on the adoption cost for all adult and senior dogs in the facility. Check out all the available dogs on their Facebook page.
Interested in adopting a cat or a puppy instead? Visit their Facebook page to view all other available animals not included in this sale. Learn more about the APS and check out a list of all adoption fees at medicinehat.ca/APS.
If you’re interested in meeting any of their animals, or if you have any questions, send them a message on Facebook or call 403-487-5671.
Commemorative Drilling Rig removal
In the coming weeks, the City of Medicine Hat will remove the display drill rig located near Tourism Medicine Hat’s Visitor Information Centre due to safety concerns.
The rotary rig was built in 1948 and drilled City of Medicine Hat gas wells between 1950-1969 and used until 1981 to service existing gas wells. In 1998, the Medicine Hat’s Oilmen’s Association restored the retired rig to commemorate their organization’s 25th Anniversary and placed fencing and lighting at the prominent display location. It has stood since as a beacon of Medicine Hat’s proud legacy in the oil and gas industry.
For more information, email Jody Smith at jodsmi@medicinehat.ca. To learn more about the history of Medicine Hat’s public gas utility, visit medicinehat.ca/gas or the Esplanade Archives.
Municipal Matters - Welcoming the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
Hear from Kara Brake, Business Improvement Analyst for the City by day and Games Manager for the upcoming Special Olympics by night.
In our most recent Municipal Matters article from this past Friday, Kara dives into the positive impact hosting the games will have on community, what makes the Special Olympics different from traditional sporting events, and how the City is working behind the scenes to support.
Kara also shares about the important role volunteers play in bringing these games to life.
February 17 City Council meeting
On Tuesday, City Council received a presentation on the 2026 Property Assessment results, gave first reading to two bylaws, approved an updated Community Funding Framework, and approved a motion to pause further work on the Transportation Master Plan and associated strategies, while re‑starting engagement on the Riverside Corridor with a renewed focus on trust‑building.
Family Day Fest impressed
Thanks to everyone who attended another great Family Day Fest event up at Big Marble Go Centre on Monday! We say everyone, because it felt like everyone was there.
We wrapped up the day with nearly 1700 attendees! What an incredible atmosphere once again for this annual family-favourite event sponsored by Big Marble Farms.
Check out more exciting events, programs and activities in our Upcoming Events section below.
Rooted in Action: Volunteerism Learning Series
Learning to Unlearn Volunteerism
Tuesday, Mar. 3 | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Esplanade
The final session in our popular volunteerism learning series is just around the corner!
The Rooted in Action series is facilitated by Volunteer Alberta. It is a free opportunity for all volunteer-utilizing organizations in the community looking for resources to boost their capacity to engage and benefit from a strong volunteer base.
We're excited to welcome Miki Stricker-Talbot, Executive Director of Volunteer Alberta, to lead the fifth and final session in-person at the Esplanade!
This learning session will examine today's fast-changing world when it comes to volunteerism. It will provide the ability to (un)learn outdated habits and embrace new ways of thinking which has become essential to attracting, recruiting, retaining and recognizing volunteers. This may transform how we use volunteerism as an important resource to strengthen organizations in our community.
If you missed any previous sessions, no worries! Each session provides tremendous individual value. If you only have time to attend even just the final of five sessions, it will benefit your organization.
Register and learn more on the event page at Tixx.ca.
Kids Passport to the World
Saturday, Mar. 7 | 1 p.m. | Esplanade
Travel with us around the world and celebrate traditions – the Kids Passport to the World is back!
At this free family fun event, take part in a selection of hands-on activity stations exploring cultures from around the world. Collect stamps in your Passport to the World book by visiting the tables of collaborating community organizations.
Learn about and play games from Latin American and Thailand, make crafts inspired by China, Mexico and India, explore our galleries with a special themed scavenger hunt, and so much more!
Check out all the details of this exciting opportunity on the event page at Esplanade.ca.
The Unofficial Tribute Show – Taylor: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music
Saturday, June 13 | 2 p.m. | Esplanade
Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with THE UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE SHOW - TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music!
Showtime presents Josette with international band and dancers in this joyous, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 exquisite renditions of Taylor’s biggest hits from every era of her career, including Shake It Off, Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, You Belong With Me, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Bad Blood, Our Song, Lover and more.
Learn more and get tickets on the event page at Tixx.ca.
Want to see more upcoming events, programming and activities?
View all options at City of Medicine Hat facilities:
Or, check out Big Marble Go Centre, the Esplanade, and Co-op Place on social media.
Indigenous Advisory Circle
Indigenous community members living or working in Medicine Hat are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for participation on an Indigenous Advisory Circle.
The Indigenous Advisory Circle will provide guidance, advice, and lived-experience perspectives which support respectful relationships, meaningful engagement, and informed decision-making between the City of Medicine Hat and Indigenous peoples.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by Friday, February 27 at 3 p.m.
Learn more about the application process and the Indigenous Advisory Circle on our website.
To view all our career opportunities at the City of Medicine Hat, visit our Careers webpage and sign up for job alerts.
Technical Assistant (Parks and Recreation)
Seasonal | Full-time | On-site
The City of Medicine Hat is seeking a driven and dependable individual to join our Parks and Recreation team as a Technician Assistant, anticipated to run from April through October.
This role provides essential technical, research, and data collection support to the Parks Operations and Asset Planning teams, helping ensure our parks, trails, and recreational assets are well managed, maintained, and supported by accurate, timely information.
Learn more and apply on our Careers webpage.
Archives & Education Assistant
Temporary | Full-time | On-site
We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Archives & Education Assistant to support archival organization and preservation. This 16-week term position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in archival work, working both with historical records and digital environments.
As part of the team, you'll assist in improving public access to historical records through digitization and populating our online catalogue, assisting staff and the public with research, and performing preventative conservation.
Learn more and apply on our Careers webpage.
Engineering Co-op Student
Temporary | Full-time | On-site
Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor and working in collaboration with the Engineering team, the Engineering Co-op Student will support and contribute to various exciting projects, supporting the design of electric distribution projects.
Your responsibilities will extend to material specification and research, electric service design, and various assignments to develop your engineering skill set.
If you are a motivated, self-driven Engineering student excited to tackle meaningful and challenging assignments, we want to hear from you!
Learn more and apply on our Careers webpage.
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