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State of the Industry report released on manufacturing in Southeast Alberta

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 07:54 AM

Medicine Hat – Medicine Hat Economic Development (MHED) has released the second of two industry-specific business retention and expansion studies (BREIS), focusing on the manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution industries in Southeast Alberta.


Tickets now on sale for Fire Services’ Gala celebrating 125 years of service

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 07:46 AM

Medicine Hat – Tickets for the Firefighter’s Gala, a one-time event celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services (MHFES), are now on sale. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, at Co-op Place and is open...


Become informed ahead of the 2025 municipal election

Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 09:37 AM

Medicine Hat – Now that the dust has settled on Canada’s federal election, residents can turn their attention to Medicine Hat’s 2025 municipal election. Preparations are well underway for election day on Monday, October 20 and the City of Medicine...

City announces change to Animal Pound Services

Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 08:50 AM

Medicine Hat – Following a decision to not renew the contract with Alberta Pound and Rescue Centres (APARC), the City of Medicine Hat has confirmed it will operate the Animal Pound Services facility on an interim basis while assembling a request for...


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Neat to Know: May 8, 2025

Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 04:54 PM

Your weekly roundup of City news, updates, and other important information.

Go get ‘em, Tigers!

The Medicine Hat Tigers are set to host the opening two games of the 2025 WHL Championship Series tomorrow and Sunday!

It’s a battle of the Beast from the...

Public Notices - May 3, 2025

Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 01:43 PM

The weekly public notices that appeared in Saturday's Medicine Hat News can be viewed at the link below. This notice includes:

  • Approved Development Permits
  • Gas, Electric and Wind Energy Rates for May

Medicine Hat News Public Notices PDF

Council Highlights May 5, 2025

Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 05:00 PM

This summary provides a brief overview of City Council meetings and does not reflect all discussion and debate. For full details, download the agenda package or watch the full meeting on the City of Medicine Hat’s YouTube channel .

Mayor Clark advised...

Safety Codes Bulletin: Use of non-certified plumbing fixtures

Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 01:25 PM

Plumbing Code Regulation (A.R. 119/2007)
National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020 (NPC) Purpose

This bulletin has been issued to address the increasing installation of non-certified plumbing fixtures in buildings throughout the City of Medicine Hat.


Safety Codes Bulletin: Professional involvement and schedules

Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 12:01 PM

Purpose

This guideline is intended to help homeowners, contractors, and applicants determine when professional involvement is required under the National Building Code – Alberta Edition (NBC(AE)), and to clarify situations where it may not be...

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Neat to Know: May 1, 2025

Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 11:23 AM

Your weekly roundup of City news, updates, and other important information.

We’re at Shape Your City!

Pop on by Big Marble Go Centre today and say hi!

Over 15 departments and teams are in the main lobby from 4 to 7 p.m. for this drop-in Shape Your City...