June 15 drowning
Independent review to begin Thursday into the drowning death of a child at Echo Dale Regional Park
An independent review will begin this week into the drowning death of a child at Echo Dale Regional Park.An 11-year-old boy was taken to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in the afternoon on June 15, 2026, after being located at the bottom of a lake by firefighters.Police said officers responded at about 2:17 p.m. to ...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration
City of Medicine Hat hosting National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at City Hall on Friday
The public is invited to attend the City of Medicine Hat's National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at City Hall on Friday starting at 1 p.m.The event is set to highlight the history, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in the community.It will take place at the City Hall pl...
Jun 19, 2026
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Swim lake to be drained
Echo Dale Regional Park to reopen on Friday morning, Swim Lake to remain closed
Echo Dale Regional Park is set to reopen Friday morning, but its swim lake will remain closed until further notice as the City of Medicine Hat continues to respond to the aftermath of a tragic incident earlier this week.The city announced Thursday that the park will reopen at 7 a.m., with all amenities available except...
Jun 18, 2026
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telephone hotline and online reporting portal
City of Medicine Hat announces third-party whistleblower service
The City of Medicine Hat has launched a new confidential whistleblower reporting service that allows employees, contractors, suppliers and members of the public to report suspected wrongdoing through an independent third party.The service follows the council's approval of a new whistleblower policy in May.Its intent, a...
Jun 16, 2026
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Medicine Hat City Hall
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Medicine Hat council adopts airport strategy and hears Special Olympics update at its meeting Monday
Medicine Hat city council adopted the first phase of a long-term airport strategy at Monday's meeting, while also receiving an update on preparations for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games and approving support for multiple community initiatives. Council unanimously approved Phase 1 of the Airport Strategic ...
Jun 16, 2026
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City Hall
Athletic events, airport, and water management included in City of Medicine Hat council meeting on Monday
Medicine Hat city council has a busy agenda on Monday night.It features discussions on major sporting events, infrastructure and water management.Council will hear an update from organizers of the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games and consider a budget amendment to support the 2026 Grand Slam of Curling Masters...
Jun 15, 2026
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Medicine Hat appeal board hears presentations on long-running Primrose Drive development
Medicine Hat's Subdivision and Development Appeal Board heard presentations on Wednesday for and against an appeal of an approved 40-unit residential development at 352 Primrose Dr. SE. Board members heard an appeal of a development permit that was approved on March 17 for NewRock Developments Inc. to proceed with the ...
Jun 11, 2026
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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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Open until June 19
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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City Hall
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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City Hall
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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