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We are removing the portable skate ramps recently installed at the East Glen Rink, and temporarily pause the pilot proje...
06/19/2026

We are removing the portable skate ramps recently installed at the East Glen Rink, and temporarily pause the pilot project.

The decision to move the ramps was made based on resident feedback, which indicated that the ramps produced excessive noise levels when in use.

Pausing the pilot project provides staff with the opportunity to further enhance the all-around enjoyment of this exciting new outdoor recreational amenity for all residents.

We can't wait to find the right solution and get these ramps back out for all to enjoy!

Read more about the decision and what's next: medicinehat.ca/news/posts/portable-skate-ramp-pilot-project-paused-set-for-enhancement/

As our community continues to process the events of the tragedy at Echo Dale Regional Park, we would like to take a mome...
06/18/2026

As our community continues to process the events of the tragedy at Echo Dale Regional Park, we would like to take a moment to highlight the importance of prioritizing health and wellbeing during difficult times.

A range of mental health support services are available within our community, and at provincial and federal levels, for those who may be in need of assistance.

We encourage everyone to take care of themselves and one another, and to reach out to the resources below if support is needed. Our thoughts remain with the family and all those affected during this challenging time.

For a list of counselling services in Medicine Hat visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/ab/medicine-hat

Medicine Hat Family Services provides counselling service on a sliding scale
https://www.mhfamilyservice.com/
403.504.8026

Rapid Access Counselling provides free, single session counselling
https://www.racalberta.ca/
1-877-244-2360

Alberta Health Services has a variety of grief support resources available on their website
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page15944.aspx

Recovery Alberta provides free short-term goal oriented therapy (6-8 sessions)
1-888-594-0211 (select south zone)

The Mental Health Help Line is available 24/7 for mental health support and advice
1-877-303-2642

211 Alberta can help you connect with community, social, and government services
Call 211
Text INFO to 211

The Palliser Primary Care Network website has a list of available community mental health resources https://www.palliserpcn.ca/local-resources/

We continue to grieve collectively and extend care and support to everyone impacted by the tragic incident at Echo Dale ...
06/18/2026

We continue to grieve collectively and extend care and support to everyone impacted by the tragic incident at Echo Dale Regional Park. We want to thank residents for the compassion, understanding and support shown to one another, the family, our schools, and our City teams during this difficult time.

Though our hearts and minds are overcome, we remain devoted to providing municipal service to our community and want to share a few updates through Neat to Know. Please take a moment to read: https://www.medicinehat.ca/news/posts/neat-to-know-june-18-2026/

There's still time to set up your Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) for taxes (which are due June 30).TIPP applications...
06/18/2026

There's still time to set up your Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) for taxes (which are due June 30).

TIPP applications are accepted until June 30 to pay this year's taxes in monthly instalments by pre-authorized transfer of funds from your bank account.

Visit medicinehat.ca/TIPP to apply.

We want to thank you for your patience as we devoted our resources and attention to the distressing incident this week. ...
06/17/2026

We want to thank you for your patience as we devoted our resources and attention to the distressing incident this week. Council highlights took a back seat, but they are now ready for you to read.

During Monday's Council meeting, City Council approved:
💠 amendments to the City's Hedging Policy,
💠 a $25,000 budget amendment to highlight the City of Medicine Hat through sponsoring the Grand Slam of Curling
💠 an amendment to the City of Medicine Hat's Water Management and Adaptation Strategy to capture $245,000 approved grant funding towards the project (no new City funds).

Council also adopted Phase 1 of the Airport Master Plan Project and gave first reading to a bylaw to subdivide and redesignate two legal parcels of land to enable the Department of National Defense to purchase the land they currently lease for their local armouries.

A delegation from the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026 made a call for volunteers and provided an update about the games that will occur in Medicine Hat this August.

Read more: https://www.medicinehat.ca/news/posts/council-highlights-june-15-2026/

Echo Dale Regional Park will reopen on Friday, June 19 at 7 a.m.As the City continues to support staff affected by Monda...
06/17/2026

Echo Dale Regional Park will reopen on Friday, June 19 at 7 a.m.

As the City continues to support staff affected by Monday’s tragic event, the swim lake will remain closed until further notice. The lake will be drained, as staffing levels are currently insufficient to safely supervise the site or manage restricted access. All other park amenities will reopen.

Keeping the swim lake closed will allow the City to focus available aquatic staff and resources on safely operating other open pool facilities while maintaining appropriate supervision standards.

We thank our community for its patience, understanding, and compassion during this difficult time.

All City aquatic facilities, with the exception of Echo Dale Regional Park, have now resumed operations. City operated p...
06/17/2026

All City aquatic facilities, with the exception of Echo Dale Regional Park, have now resumed operations. City operated pools had been temporarily closed to allow staff to connect with supports and resources following the tragic incident at Echo Dale Regional Park.

Operations have resumed at public aquatic facilities, including:

Kinsmen Aquatic Park at Big Marble Go Centre
Crestwood Pool
Strathcona Pool
Hill Pool

We appreciate the patience and understanding of our community as our staff work through this difficult time. While facilities have reopened, future service interruptions may be required as we continue to support our employees and accommodate their needs.

Echo Dale Regional Park remains closed at this time. We will share additional updates as information becomes available.

Our staff continues cleanup around the city today after yesterday’s severe weather incident. Work is ongoing to removed ...
06/17/2026

Our staff continues cleanup around the city today after yesterday’s severe weather incident.

Work is ongoing to removed downed trees found in parks and public spaces. We’re also inspecting all our parks to identify any additional hazards brought on by the wind, rain and hail.

And, whether it’s after a storm like this, or any time year-round, we encourage residents to use our Report a Problem portal. If you spot any hazard or issue on City property, these can be submitted as a service ticket or by giving us a call.

Submit a ticket on the Report a Problem portal: https://reportaproblem.medicinehat.ca/

Or view a list of commonly required numbers on our Report a Problem webpage: medicinehat.ca/home-property-utilities/utilities/report-a-problem/

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while we work hard to clean up the damage from yesterday.

Update: 5:12 p.m. June 16Power is now restored. Thank you for your patience. --5 p.m. June 16, 2026 We are aware of a p...
06/16/2026

Update: 5:12 p.m. June 16
Power is now restored. Thank you for your patience.

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5 p.m. June 16, 2026
We are aware of a power outage affecting 1,700 customers in the airport and SE/SW Hill areas. Crews are investigating and working to restore.

We'll provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Medicine Hat, AB
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