New fire agreement talks to begin soon
MEDICINE HAT, AB — Negotiations haven’t started yet between the city and Cypress County when it comes to a new fire service agreement.
The county gave notice they were terminating the existing deal in April after councillors voted unanimously to do so.
At issue from the county’s standpoint was the “significant” increase to the yearly retainer fee for city fire services says Ward 4 councillor Garry Lentz, who adds it was an increase the city wouldn’t budge on.