Transit planning for detours to accommodate construction season

On Oct. 16, 2023, City Council passed an amendment to the Electric Utility Bylaw 2244 to establish a single best-of-market electricity rate for Residential, Farm, Small and Medium Commercial, Unmetered Services and Rental Lighting customers, not to exceed a maximum of 11 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) or go below a minimum rate of seven cents per kWh.

The City of Medicine Hat will formally observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, introduced in 2021, was established in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action. Its purpose is to honour the survivors of residential schools, along with their families and communities, and to ensure the tragic history of these institutions is never forgotten.

The City of Medicine Hat will begin an asphalt crack sealing project on select roadways around the city beginning Thursday, September 26. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed by the end of October 2024.

During the afternoon of September 21,2024, the MHPS received information that he was at a residence located in the 400 block of 8th Street SE. Officers attended the area and upon arrival found the man outside of the home and in possession of firearms.

The new washroom will provide more convenience for families and a private changing space

The small, permanent location will help MHPL find ways to deliver services that meet community needs

The space for teens and by teens at Medicine Hat Public Library about to turn one year old

Municipal Mingle is a public engagement event that is designed to foster a collaborative environment between City staff and community members. The open house format allows for informal interaction where attendees can engage in discussions that interest them the most. It's an opportunity to ask questions directly to those involved in the forefront of the city's development and services.

The City of Medicine Hat applied to the Alberta Utilities Commission to obtain ownership of the 325-megawatt (MW) Saamis Solar Park project within Medicine Hat’s municipal boundary. The solar power plant and accompanying substation were approved, with conditions, by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on July 18, 2024 under the ownership of Saamis Solar Park Ltd, part of the Irish-headquartered DP Energy Group. The current AUC approval enables construction to begin in 2025 and to be in service by 2027.

The City will be replacing storm sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Maple Avenue SE and 4 Street SE beginning Tuesday, September 3.