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Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has purchased and commissioned two additional electric fleet vehicles and completed the installation of a Type 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station, as part of an ongoing effort to find operational cost savings and efficiencies within the organization. A grant program available through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) provided $30,000 towards the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt and a 2020 Hyundai Kona, as well as the type 2 charging station.

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Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has lowered flags to half-mast in honour of the 215 children whose lives were taken at the former residential school in Kamloops. In addition, the Saamis Tepee will be lit orange for 215 hours beginning June 1 to commemorate the lives of each child.

Medicine Hat – As the province enters Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan, the City of Medicine Hat will reopen public buildings and facilities to residents and visitors. While the COVID-19 virus is still present and is likely to be for the foreseeable future, the risk is significantly lower than last year.

Medicine Hat – Shop YXH takes home the ‘Business Retention and Expansion’ award for medium-sized communities at the Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Annual Awards of Excellence last night on May 20, 2021. .

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Medicine Hat – Construction on a 20-court pickleball facility, located southeast of the Big Marble Go Centre, is set to begin later this spring. Community members and the Medicine Hat Pickleball Club previously approached the City about the development of a multi-court facility to advance and address one of the fastest growing sports in North America.

Medicine Hat – On Tuesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 13, taxpayers of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy voted with respect to the disestablishment of the City Centre Development Area (CCDA). .

Medicine Hat – Construction at Athletic Park is now underway, following the announcement earlier this year of more than $3M towards upgrades for the ball diamond, part of the recently proposed Waterfront District. .

Medicine Hat – City Council will meet virtually on Monday, May 17 at 6:30 p. m. to ensure alignment with current Alberta Health restrictions related to COVID-19.

Medicine Hat – Beginning this week, taxpayers of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy will be voting for or against the disestablishment of the City Centre Development Area (CCDA). .

Medicine Hat – Medicine Hat was incorporated as a city on Wednesday, May 9, 1906. Though no formal celebrations are planned due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the province and the accompanying restrictions, officials mark the 115 anniversary with reflection and reverence to the community’s past.

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Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat’s newest power generation station, known as Unit 17, is now under construction. Contractors occupied the work site on April 15, 2021.

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Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is beginning tree removal operations during the week of March 15, 2021, as part of a project to construct a three-metre wide multi-use trail that spans 550 metres from Kingsway Avenue SE to 5 Street SE downtown. .

Medicine Hat – In August 2020, the federal government announced the new COVID-19 Resilience funding stream under the existing Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The federal and provincial government adjusted previous ICIP parameters in response to COVID 19, allowing municipalities to choose whether to continue to use their approved funding for eligible projects under the original Public Transit Stream, or to reallocate for projects that would stimulate local construction and support economic recovery from the pandemic.