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Medicine Hat council approves land use bylaw refresh while advancing regional industrial planning
Medicine Hat city council has approved a refresh of its Land Use Bylaw, completing a long-running review of development regulations while signalling further discussions with regional partners on future industrial planning.Council unanimously passed second and third readings of Bylaw 4853-2026 on Monday's council meetin...
Jun 02, 2026
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Medicine Hat City Council to hold public hearing on Land Use Bylaw refresh on Monday
Land-use changes, economic development and housing incentives are among the topics before Medicine Hat city council during Monday's meeting. The City of Medicine Hat's annual report will be accepted for information early in the meeting. Council will hold a public hearing on the final phase of its Land Use Bylaw refresh...
Jun 01, 2026
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City of Medicine Hat launches public survey on long-term water strategy
The City of Medicine Hat is requesting resident feedback to understand how community members view water-related challenges and priorities to develop a long-term Water Management and Adaptation Strategy (WMAS).Something they say will help ensure the management of the water resource is reliable and resilient into the fut...
May 21, 2026
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Medicine Hat city council approves Ranchlands rezoning and $21M in electrical upgrades
Medicine Hat city council approved a northeast residential rezoning, directed administration to revisit liquor store business licensing fees and signed off on more than $21 million in electrical infrastructure upgrades during its meeting Tuesday night.Council unanimously passed all three readings of Bylaw 4883-2026 fol...
May 20, 2026
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Medicine Hat City Council meeting to include a public hearing and a decision on funding substations
Medicine Hat City Council will meet on Tuesday with one public hearing on the agenda and several other items, including one to fund end-of-life substation replacements.The public portion of the meeting begins in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.-Electric Substation Infrastructure ModernizationThe Electric Utility Distribut...
May 19, 2026
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Public engagement begins as City of Medicine Hat explores Urban Hens Pilot Program
The City of Medicine Hat has begun public engagement as they explore the development of a two-year Urban Hens Pilot Program.They have launched an Urban Hens project page and a public survey on their Shape Your City webpage.The background information section on the project page will give residents insight before taking ...
May 19, 2026
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Medicine Hat council advances rezonings, backs parks alcohol pilot and urges pause on AISH changes
Medicine Hat city council approved four rezoning bylaws at Monday's meeting following a series of public hearings, paving the way for new housing and commercial development across the city.The hearings covered sites in Riverside, Saamis Heights and Ranchlands, as well as a commercial corridor along Gershaw Drive. All f...
May 05, 2026
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Medicine Hat city council approves tax rate bylaw while debating tax penalty changes on Monday
City of Medicine Hat council has approved a reduced property tax increase for 2026, while rejecting a proposed hike to tax penalties and advancing two other bylaws following a debate over affordability and long-term costs at its meeting on Monday.The council passed the 2026 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax R...
Apr 21, 2026
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Medicine Hat City Council expected to set 2026 property tax rate on Monday
Medicine Hat City Council is expected to set the 2026 property tax rate during their meeting on Monday.The City has said they need to collect $99.88 million in municipal property taxes in 2026 to maintain services.Services that include Police, Parks and Recreation, Fire and Emergency Services, Infrastructure and Airpor...
Apr 20, 2026
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Medicine Hat council faces wide-ranging agenda at it's meeting Tuesday from tax bylaws to urban hens
The Medicine Hat city council will tackle a wide-ranging agenda at its regular meeting Tuesday, including tax bylaws, community grants and a potential new urban hens policy.Council will consider the first reading of multiple tax-related bylaws, including the 2026 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw. ...
Apr 07, 2026
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Business and community data portal
New data platform launched by Medicine Hat Economic Development
A new business and community data portal has launched through Medicine Hat Economic Development (MHED).The data portal is designed to provide the local business community, residents and potential investors with relevant, up-to-date and accurate data.MHED states that the new platform significantly expands the City's pre...
Mar 11, 2026
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Event Applications
New festival and event application process launched by City of Medicine Hat
The City of Medicine Hat has introduced a new festival and event application process, based on feedback from event organizers.The City states that the new process is designed to make planning and hosting new and returning events easier, clearer, and more efficient for organizers.Event organizers who worked through the ...
Mar 05, 2026
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Municipal Election
Medicine Hat Mayoral and Council candidates combined to spend over $258k during 2025 election
The campaign disclosures have come out for Medicine Hat's 2025 Municipal Election. In total, just under $258,500 was spent by the six mayoral and 39 council candidates. Mayoral candidate Drew Barnes was the biggest spender at just over $53,500 in expenses. The council candidate with the most expenses at just over $11,5...
Mar 05, 2026
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Borrowing costs for Saamis Solar Project in front of Medicine Hat City Council on Monday
Medicine Hat's City Council is expected to make a decision Monday on the second and third readings of a bylaw allowing it to incur $65.75 million in debt for the Saamis Solar Project.Council has stated that the project is expected to be profitable, improve the City's financial position and increase dividends from its m...
Mar 02, 2026
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Medicine Hat City Council will discuss Transportation Master Plan pause and rezonings on Tuesday
Medicine Hat City Council will meet on Tuesday, following the Family Day weekend. A notice of motion regarding the Transportation Master Plan will be discussed, as the council decides on pausing further policy engagement until the fourth quarter of 2026. The agenda noted that recent transportation engagement has demons...
Feb 14, 2026
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Indigenous Voice
City of Medicine Hat inviting applications for Indigenous Advisory Circle
The City of Medicine Hat is inviting Indigenous community members who live or work in the community to submit expressions of interest for participation on an Indigenous Advisory Circle.Encouraged by the City are individuals who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.The City states that the Indigenous Adviso...
Feb 05, 2026
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Decision on Saamis Solar Park in front of Medicine Hat City Council on Monday
The City of Medicine Hat is expected to decide on the approval of funding for the 75-megawatt Saamis Solar Park during its city council meeting on Monday.In April 2025, the energy division requested and was approved for funding of $675,000 for a third-party project analysis of the solar project's viability.The City's a...
Feb 02, 2026
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Medicine Hat city council committee meeting recordings will be posted online
Recordings of Medicine Hat city council committee meetings will be posted online as part of the city's ongoing efforts to improve access to information and increase public awareness of city activities. Those committees include: Administrative and Legislative Review and Government RelationsAuditCorporate ServicesCouncil...
Jan 23, 2026
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Medicine Hat City Councillor Young appointed acting mayor
The Medicine Hat city council held a meeting of less than half an hour in length on Monday to appoint Councillor Stuart Young as acting mayor for the period of February 3, 2026, to March 19, 2026.During the meeting, the council also discussed items on the consent agenda for clarification, but all remaining reports were...
Jan 20, 2026
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Medicine Hat City Council have a light public agenda on Monday
The agenda for the public portion of the Medicine Hat City Council meeting on Monday appears to be light.The only new business listed is a recommendation for the appointment of Coun. Stuart Young, as Acting Mayor from Feb. 3 until March 19, 2026.The position would act as fulfill the duties of the Mayor or the Deputy Ma...
Jan 19, 2026
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Three public hearings set for Medicine Hat City Council on Monday
Medicine Hat City Council will have its first meeting of the new year Monday night. Three public hearings are scheduled regarding rezoning applications in three residential locations in the city. First up is 1064 First St. SW, located in the Harlow area of the city. The Municipal Planning Commission recommends that the...
Jan 05, 2026
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New role announced for former Medicine Hat City Manager Mitchell as lawsuit against City, Mayor emerges
Former Medicine Hat City Manager Ann Mitchell was announced as the new Chief Administrative Officer for Lac Ste. Ann County on Tuesday. The same day that the CBC reported that she is suing both the City of Medicine Hat and Mayor Linnsie Clark in separate filings with Calgary's Court of King's Bench. It was also reporte...
Dec 31, 2025
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