Neat to Know: March 19, 2024
Please enjoy this week's edition of Neat to Know, 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.
We made it to the Elite Eight. Keep going!
Hey Hatters, thanks for voting and showcasing your civic pride as we compete in the Strongest Town contest. Medicine Hat has advanced to the third round and are up against Maumee, Ohio this week.
This is the beauty round - visit the Strongest Town website to take a photo tour of our beautiful city. Vote before 11 a.m. local time, Thursday, March 21 to keep us in the running.
Tackling misconceptions about well-being
In order to foster a well-informed and connected community, it's important to address misconceptions. The City has gathered and responded to some myths about well-being unique to Medicine Hat. Let's dive into one here.
Myth: Violent crime is out of control in downtown Medicine Hat
Response:
- Numerous misconceptions circulate about downtown areas being synonymous with violent crime. Nevertheless, the recently launched crime map on the Medicine Hat website challenges these assumptions, shedding light on the fact that service calls in the downtown area do not necessarily indicate violent criminal activities.
- The updated map demonstrates that a significant portion of reported calls downtown pertain to vehicle-related incidents and public assistance, dispelling the notion that all service calls are linked to violent offenses. This information provides a more nuanced understanding of the downtown community, emphasizing that service calls encompass a wide range of situations beyond what might be traditionally associated with crime.
Report a pot hole
Did you know you can report potholes online at reportaproblem.medicinehat.ca? Simply start typing 'pothole' into the keyword box and select the pot hole option that pops up.
You'll need to add a few details (like the location) and once you submit, a service request is immediately distributed to the appropriate department.
The report a problem portal can be used to report a variety of common concerns like sidewalk drainage, streetlight outages, vandalism/graffiti, and more. If you can't remember the URL, you can always find the Report a Problem page from the top menu on our website.
The future of Division Avenue
Have you seen this video yet? Enjoy a simulated flyover of the proposed reconstruction of Division Avenue South this summer. Along with upgrading the underground infrastructure, the road will be completely rebuilt between 3rd Street SE and 12th Street SE. The new design will follow the principles of complete streets, making it accessible for all types of transportation and for people of all ages and abilities.
Fun fact: Did you know up to 10,000 vehicles travel Division Avenue South each day?
Tigers Buffet
Saturday, March 23 at Co-op Place
A fantastic buffet cooked fresh on site, patrons with a Gameday ticket can come early and beat the rush for a delicious pre-game meal, for only $25.
A career with the City of Medicine Hat is an exciting opportunity to be deeply and meaningfully involved with your community. We're currently hiring for:
- Computer Data Input Operator/Traffic Counter
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Manager of Accounting
What's the difference between TIPP and TAPP?
While paying taxes might not be fun, saying TIPP and TAPP sure is! Here's what the acronyms mean:
TIPP is the Tax Instalment Payment Plan which allows taxpayers to pay their property taxes in monthly instalments by pre-authorized transfer of funds from their bank account, rather than one single tax payment. Payments are automatic, convenient and reliable, ensuring that your tax bill is paid even if you are on vacation, out of town on business, or unwell.
TAPP stands for Tax Arrears Payment Plan which is an optional monthly plan that allows taxpayers to make consecutive monthly payments for current taxes and taxes in arrears over a term not exceeding 24 months. If you are behind on your taxes, the TAPP can help you avoid ongoing collection notices or further collection action such as a Tax Sale of the property.
Tax notices will be delivered this May. Investigate these and other methods of payment on our website.
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