Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark spoke to a crowd about the Intermunicipal Development Plan back in Sept. 2024. Eli J. Ridder/CHAT News

By Jesse Gill

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Cypress County, Medicine Hat, Redcliff adopt joint development plan

Apr 30, 2025 | 2:28 PM

The Tri-Area Intermunicipal Development Plan has officially been adopted by Cypress County, the City of Medicine Hat, and Town of Redcliff

The IDP represents a collaborative effort between the municipalities to coordinate long-term land use planning, foster responsible growth, and enhance regional cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

A boundary amendment to the current plan is also being jointly pursued by the municipalities.

A news release from Cypress County said the amendment aims to better reflect planning priorities and development realities within the region, with a goal to finalize and adopt this updated boundary by the end of June 2025.

—

WHAT'S ON

Here's what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat: March 6-8

Mar 06, 2026

Local Author

Former Medicine Hat resident Johnson set to showcase novel 'Chipped' at mall

Mar 06, 2026

In the Community

Medicine Hat Public Library to host March Book Sale

Mar 03, 2026

READ: Officials unveil proposed regional blueprint for Medicine Hat, Cypress and Redcliff

—

“The adoption of the Tri-Area IDP highlights our continued dedication to regional collaboration and thoughtful planning,” said Cypress County reeve Dan Hamilton.

“We look forward to building on this foundation as we work with our neighbours in Medicine Hat and Redcliff on the forthcoming boundary amendment,” he added.