Neat to Know: June 4, 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.
Highlights from the June 1 meeting of City Council
- Council approved updates to the Land Use Bylaw following a public hearing - improving clarity, reducing appeals, and creating clearer expectations for development.
- Council is supporting housing growth by maintaining incentives that help offset utility upgrade costs for backyard and secondary suites.
- Residents can explore the city like never before: the new Parks and Recreation Explorer is now live, making it easy to find parks, playgrounds, pools and more. Find it here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c1216ca58cbd42e7b466bf8ff8104c65
- Council approved additional funding for the Gas Meter Transfer Program to ensure compliance with federal regulations and maintain accurate, reliable service.
- Medicine Hat Tourism shared its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a strong year for local tourism.
City set to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day
The public is welcomed to attend our annual National Indigenous Peoples Day event at City Hall on Friday, June 19.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is officially held annually on June 21 in conjunction with the summer solstice. The event celebrates the rich history, traditions, cultures, and important contributions of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents who make Medicine Hat their home.
The National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration opens with a formal program beginning at 1 p.m. at the City Hall plaza by the clock tower. The event will move into the Helen Beny Gibson Lounge if the weather does not allow for an outdoor celebration.
Read our news release to view the details of the formal program, and to learn more about National Indigenous Peoples Day.
New interactive Parks and Recreation mapping tool
We’re making it easier than ever for residents and visitors to discover parks and outdoor amenities with the launch of the new Parks and Recreation Explorer interactive mapping tool.
The online tool provides an engaging, easy-to-use way to explore some of the community’s most popular destination parks, playgrounds, pools, spray parks and recreation facilities. Residents can browse locations, discover amenities and get inspired to explore the city’s diverse offerings - whether close to home or within a neighbourhood they’ve never visited before.
Read our news release to view the new Explorer tool, and to learn more.
Portable skate ramp initiative launching tomorrow
Starting Friday, June 5, our Parks and Recreation department will install yet another exciting new outdoor recreational amenity for the public to enjoy.
Portable skate ramps will be coming to two outdoor rink locations this summer, starting with the recently rebuilt East Glen Rink on Friday. These ramps allow residents to enjoy more versatile, year-round use at outdoor rink locations around the community.
Read our news release to learn more on the summer schedule for these skate ramps.
Municipal Matters
Honouring Indigenous heritage and advancing reconciliation in our community
Our latest Municipal Matters article is out today in the Medicine Hat News.
In this article, Shona Dickie, Manager of Community Supports, shines a light on the important role Municipal governments play in fostering inclusive, respectful and connected communities.
This work begins with acknowledging the histories, cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples whose traditional territories our communities are built upon.
The City of Medicine Hat has introduced several vital initiatives which help advance Reconciliation and honour these important elements.
Read the full article to learn more.
Sports Wall of Fame Inductees celebrated at May 31 Ceremony
The City of Medicine Hat proudly welcomed three new inductees to the Sports Wall of Fame during a special ceremony held at Big Marble Go Centre this past Sunday, May 31.
This year's inductees—Robert Grisonich, Wade Peterson, and Wes King-Hunter—were recognized for their outstanding achievements, dedication to their respective sports, and lasting contributions to our community's sporting legacy.
Family members, friends, fellow athletes, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the inductees and reflect on the lasting influence they have had both on and off the field of play.
Congratulations once again to Robert Grisonich, Wade Peterson, and Wes King-Hunter on this well-deserved recognition. Their achievements and commitment to sport will continue to inspire future generations of athletes and community leaders in Medicine Hat.
Photos from the induction ceremony can be viewed on Big Marble Go Centre's Facebook page and the full ceremony is available to view on the City’s YouTube channel.
Pay your property taxes your way
There are many convenient ways to pay your property taxes.
- Online banking
- In person at City Hall
- By mail or drop box
- Credit card (online fee applies)
Choose the option that works best for you at medicinehat.ca/paymentoptions.
Want to skip the lump sum?
The Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) lets you pay your property taxes in easy monthly instalments automatically withdrawn from your bank account.
Apply today and make budgeting simpler: medicinehat.ca/TIPP
Arts and Culture Legacy Award
Do you know someone who’s made significant arts and cultural contributions in Medicine Hat?
Don’t forget to nominate them for the newly created Arts and Culture Legacy Award!
The award was created to serve as a visual memory of arts and culture contributions and achievements, and to ensure the individuals behind them receive due recognition.
The nomination period closes July 15 annually.
Visit our website to submit a nomination and learn more about the award and its criteria.
Water Management and Adaptation Strategy survey
The City is developing a long-term Water Management and Adaptation Strategy to help plan for future water challenges. With pressures like extreme weather, population growth, and aging infrastructure, long-term planning is more important than ever and we want to know what matters to you.
Head over to medicinehat.ca/waterstrategy before June 19 to complete a short online survey that seeks to understand:
- which water challenges matter most to you
- how urgent you think action is, and
- your level of support for different approaches
When filling out the survey, you can enter to win a $75 prepaid credit card.
Big Truck Day
Friday, June 20 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Co-op Place parking lot
The Medicine Hat Public Library is hosting the second annual Big Truck Day at Co-op Place. The parking lot will be packed with big trucks for the second annual Big Truck Day. Kids of all ages can climb aboard, explore construction vehicles and other heavy equipment, and discover how these powerful machines help get the job done every day.
Extra activities include Facepainting and Pedal Tractors (partially funded by the City of Medicine Hat) and a FREE BBQ sponsored by Save-on-Foods!
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
Temporary (up to 6 months) | Full time | On-site
As a Water Treatment Plant Operator, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and supporting essential municipal infrastructure.
In this position, you will help ensure the safe, efficient operation of equipment used in the production and distribution of the community's water supply, while also supporting the treatment of process residuals before safe return to the river.
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