Neat to Know: June 25, 2026
Neat to Know is a roundup of City news, updates, and other important information. You can expect to see the week's most interesting content and even some that may have not been delivered through our regular channels.
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Celebrate Canada Day!
Canada Day in Medicine Hat is packed with activities! Make sure you make it down to Kin Coulee Park to celebrate.
Glow up the Globe Festival | *June 30, 2026*
Hosted by The Connection Intercultural MedHat and Medicine Hat Skateboard Association, the festival will feature family crafts and activities, cultural food truck alley, and an evening Glow up the Globe Dance Party, with glow sticks, a live DJ, and dancers!
Medicine Hat Canada Day Festival | July 1, 2026
The annual Canada Day Festival in Kin Coulee Park with feature live performances, food trucks, artisan market, and so much more, including a free concert with Juno award winning Gowan! A full day of celebrating culture, history, and Canadian living in 2026!
Beat the Heat Skateboard Competition | July 1, 2026
Beat the Heat is Canada’s Largest Amateur Skate Competition, hosted by Medicine Hat Skateboard Association (MHSA), and they're celebrating 20 years this year! The thrilling categories have skateboarders from across Canada showcase their skills and speed at the Canada Skateboard sanctioned event!
Head to https://canadadaymedicinehat.ca/ for full details.
Canada Day transit service
Statutory holiday transit service is back for Canada Day!
We’re excited to offer service from 8:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. on July 1 as part of our statutory holiday transit service pilot project. It’s the second of three holidays we’re providing transit service in 2026.
There are no dedicated on-demand or adaptive transit services within this pilot project. However, standard transit buses are wheelchair friendly and able to accommodate those with accessibility needs.
If you’re looking to skip finding parking on your way to Canada Day celebrations next week, check out medicinehat.ca/transit or download the MHTapp to plan your trip.
Canada Day hours
Hours and services at various City of Medicine Hat facilities will be affected by the Canada Day statutory holiday on July 1.
Visit our holiday hours page to view what to expect for City facilities and Waste Collection on Canada Day.
Sponsors and community support bolster Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026
The Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026 celebrated a major milestone Monday, recognizing sponsors and community partners whose support has helped secure more than $2.15 million in funding for the national event.
A group of organizations whose combined contributions exceed $750,000 was celebrated with a special event at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre. Momentum continues to build, with less than 50 days until the August 11-15 event.
Read their news release to learn about the announcement and more leading up to the Games.
Be part of the largest multi-sport event ever hosted in Medicine Hat!
In less than 50 days, the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games begin, and we will welcome athletes, families, and fans from across the country to Medicine Hat. There’s still time for you to join the volunteer team and a variety of ways you can help make these games the best Special Olympics that Canada has ever seen.
Head to https://www.socmedhat2026.ca/volunteers to sign up!
New Exhibit at the Esplanade: Hidebound
Friday, June 26 | 7 p.m. | Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre
For thousands of years, leather has been used to make clothing, tools, and equipment, remaining one of humanity’s most enduring materials.
Drawing on more than 900 leather artifacts in the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre collection, Hidebound explores the history of leather and its role in our local heritage.
Join us this Friday for the opening reception.
Read more about the exhibition on our website.
Want to see more upcoming events, programming and activities? View all options at City of Medicine Hat facilities:
Section of Sprague Way SE set for road rehabilitation
We are set to begin a road rehabilitation project on the westernmost block of Sprague Way SE starting Monday, June 29. This project will have a phased approach to limit motorist impacts.
The rehabilitation project will target the block of Sprague Way SE from South Ridge Drive SE, up to and including the intersection of Shields Crescent SE / Sissons Crescent SE. It includes the following elements:
- Replacing the existing road structure and repaving the roadway
- Upgraded stormwater infrastructure, including catch basins
- Concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement
Read our public advisory to learn more about the project timelines, phasing (with maps), and other impacts.
National Indigenous History Month: Saratoga Park
Located in the heart of Medicine Hat, Saratoga Park was once home to a close-knit Métis community. Beginning in the late 1920s, families built their lives here, forming strong connections rooted in resilience, resourcefulness, and community.
Through oral histories, stories of daily life, hardship, and belonging continue to shed light on the experiences of those who called Saratoga Park home for decades.
As we recognize National Indigenous History Month, it’s an opportunity to reflect on these histories and the enduring connections between people, community, and place.
Read the full story here.
Play a role in developing your community
Join the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
SDAB members play an important role in local decision‑making by hearing appeals related to development decisions and property standards. As an independent, quasi‑judicial board established under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, the SDAB helps ensure decisions are fair, balanced, and rooted in the public interest.
If you’re a Medicine Hat resident who’s interested in civic engagement, community building, or learning more about land use and development, this is a rewarding opportunity to lend your perspective and make a real impact. Apply by July 24.
Why Medicine Hat?
It’s a question our Economic Development team answers every day as they connect with potential partners and investors.
One of our most powerful tools is the Community Profile—a snapshot of the data, stories, and strengths that make Medicine Hat stand out as a place to invest and grow. Highlights include:
- A balanced population with a median age of 42
- An educated workforce, with 57% holding post-secondary credentials
- A unique high school flight training program that completed 4,700 flights in 2025, giving 50+ students annually an affordable pathway into aviation careers
Discover what makes Medicine Hat different: Read the Community Profile
To view all our career opportunities at the City of Medicine Hat, visit our Careers webpage and sign up for job alerts.
Fitness Coordinator
Permanent | Full-Time | On-site
Are you passionate about health, wellness, and helping others achieve their fitness goals?
The City of Medicine Hat is seeking a Fitness Coordinator to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of fitness and wellness programs at our recreation facilities.
In this role, you'll oversee the planning and delivery of fitness and wellness programs that serve a diverse range of participants across our recreation facilities.
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