Neat to Know: January 30, 2024

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Mayor Linnsie Clark delivered the 2024 State of the City address at the annual event presented by the Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat and the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce on January 23 at the Medicine Hat Lodge.

Weren't able to make it? Rogers TV Medicine Hat captured the event and produced a video to watch online.

Watch the video

Big Marble Go Centre upgrades

Camping registration opens February 1

Crews who work with electricity every day are exposed to higher risk for serious harm if things go wrong. Keeping on top of safety procedures, rescue tactics, and technology changes is vital in such a specialized role.

Each year, our electric operation staff devote important time to inspect, test and calibrate specialty tools and equipment, and perform critical staff competency training to ensure they are adequately prepared to work safely.

Highlights from last week's training:

• Rescue competency training: pole top rescue, bucket rescue, bucket evacuation and vault rescue
• Third party training: high voltage cable, splices and tooling
• Mock outages to test and practice new technology for safer and more efficient restoration

How did the Jam Pail Bonspiel get its name?

Registration is now open for the 59th annual Jam Pail Bonspiel February 21 and 22 at the Kinplex. Medicine Hat's longest-running sporting event provides students their first introduction to the concept of curling in a fun activity during the February break.

But have you ever wondered how it got its unique name? In the early years, tin pails used for storing jam were filled with water and frozen and used as curling rocks. Today, we use sturdy plastic jugs filled with water for easier storage and a built in handle. 

Register now

Medicine Hat Economic Development takes a holistic approach, focusing on four pillars of economic development: workforce development (including rural renewal), business development, investment attraction, and investment growth and readiness.

Pillar 2: Business development

Supporting our local businesses is a vital component for fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities.

Watch the video to learn more  opportunitymedicinehat.ca

Stay tuned next week to hear about Pillar 3.

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