Neat to Know: January 16, 2024
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Adopt-a-rink volunteers
The City of Medicine Hat is still seeking volunteers for the 2024 ‘Adopt-a-rink’ program at the following locations: Celebration Park, East Glen, Jeffries, Kensington, Kiwanis Central Park, Lienweber, Palliser Water, Southlands, Upland, and Viterra!
Community Vibrancy Grant accepting applications
Stay warm and safe in the cold
It's important to understand that even brief exposure to extreme weather conditions can be dangerous. Here are some tips to keep safe and stay warm:
- Stay indoors and check-on friends and family, especially the vulnerable
- Dress in layers and watch for frostbite signs
- Avoid overexertion to prevent hypothermia
- Keep pets in warm places
- Visit Big Marble Go Centre, Medicine Hat Public Library, or Medicine Hat Mall for shelter during regular business hours
Track your bus with MyRide
Stay warm and informed! Track your bus in real-time with MyRide by entering your stop number or selecting a route, and using the 'Live Map'. You might also trying downloading the Transit App on your smartphone for up-to-date bus locations by inputting your destination and route number.
Annual tree trimming
Trees are a beautiful and vital part of the City’s landscape. But they are also the leading cause of power outages and can pose a serious public safety hazard if they grow too close to power lines.
Once this cold snap is over, you'll find the trimmers in and around Dunmore this January, working their way into southeast Medicine Hat. The program should be complete by the end of February or early March.
Council highlights
Council met for the first time in 2024 on Monday and approved a motion for the City to continue operating Co-op place rather than seeking a third-party operator in order to capitalize on synergies with operating the Esplanade event space as well. There were many other items discussed which are outlined in the Council Highlights.
We need your feedback
Shape Your City is the City's online engagement hub to learn about projects and topics that affect our community. Here's are some current projects:
- JUST LAUNCHED! Arts, Heritage, and Entertainment Master Plan - establishing a direction for the City's arts, heritage, and entertainment sectors - Link to online survey
- Transportation Master Plan - establishing the vision for Medicine Hat's transportation network
- East Ring Enhancement Project - upgrading Medicine Hat's electricity transmission lines
- ...more to come!
Struggling to pay your utility bill?
If you or someone you know is experiencing financial hardship or crisis, you may be eligible for one-time emergency funding to assist with utility bills through the Community Warmth program.
Servus Family Free Skate featuring the characters of FROZEN
January 21 from 12 - 4 p.m.
Co-op Place
Event Details
Medicine Hat Tigers Pre-Game Buffet
January 27 at 5 p.m.
Co-op Place
Buy Tixx
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