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Gas, electric, wind energy rates set for May 2025

Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 08:51 AM

Medicine Hat - The City of Medicine Hat has set its May energy commodity rates.

Natural Gas – all customers

The May natural gas default rate is $2.322 per gigajoule (GJ), down from the previous month of $2.488 per GJ. 

The rate is based on the weighted...

Public Notices - April 26, 2025

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 04:26 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
  • Fire hydrant inspection and water main flushing
  • Shape Your City public engagement event (formerly...

Medicine Hat Southwest Substation application approved

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 09:50 AM

Medicine Hat – On April 25, 2025, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approved the application for Medicine Hat Southwest Substation (otherwise known as MHS-11) under Proceeding No. 29734. The decision grants approval to construct and operate the...

Residents invited to come 'Shape Your City'

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 09:32 AM

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is inviting residents to its Shape Your City public engagement event. The in-person multi-departmental event, formerly called Municipal Mingle, will be hosted in the main lobby of Big Marble Go Centre on...


Annual roadway resurfacing program underway

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 11:34 AM

Medicine Hat – Preliminary work has begun on the City of Medicine Hat’s annual roadway resurfacing program. Each year, select roads are planned for resurfacing in the City’s capital budget based on the priority identified within a comprehensive...


City to observe National Day of Mourning

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 11:06 AM

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat will recognize the National Day of Mourning on Monday, April 28. The observance remembers workers whose lives were lost in the workplace and acknowledges those who were disabled, injured, or afflicted with...

Crews complete repairs on water main break downtown

Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 03:24 PM

Medicine Hat – The Environmental Utilities Department has completed repairs on a water main break located in the 400 block alley between 3 Street and 4 Street SE downtown.

Crews worked diligently through the night after shutting down the affected...


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Neat to Know: April 24, 2025

Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 02:41 PM

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

Property Tax Bylaw passed 

The 2025 Property Tax Bylaw was passed by City Council on April 22. The approved new tax rates will result in a 5.6% increase to the municipal tax...

7 Street SW scheduled for deep utility replacement

Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:57 AM

Medicine Hat – A section of 7 Street SW will undergo deep utility replacement beginning in late-April. The 7 Street SW Deep Utility Replacement project is part of the City of Medicine Hat’s continued commitment to strategic, proactive replacement of...


Council Highlights April 22, 2025

Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 02:28 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...