Medicine Hat will dip further into its bank account to keep a tax increase to the approved 5.6 per cent after growth in the assessment base – estimated to be zero last year – actually shows a net negative.
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Utility commodity rates could see some growth in 2026
Gas and power commodity rates are hovering around historic lows, but could rise slightly in 2026 as export and other development in Western Canada proceeds, City of Medicine Hat energy officials said last week.
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City to demolish long vacant YMCA jobs centre
The city will demolish the building it owns at the corner of First Street and Maple Avenue, and may need to leave the river-facing property bare for the foreseeable future to accommodate two abandoned natural gas wells near the former YMCA jobs centre.
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Final phase of Sixth Avenue project begins Tuesday
Work along Sixth Avenue SE and Third Street SE will continue Tuesday, as the Downtown Utility and Surface Upgrade Project enters its final phase.
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Local housing starts up a bit over 2024’s big slump
Housing starts beat the last year’s pace in the first three months of the year, according to new figures from the City of Medicine Hat’s planning department, though 2024 marked a continued slump in the local homebuilding market.
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Motz seeks fourth decisive election win
Medicine Hat’s Conservative Party candidate says he’s motivated to solve Canada’s problems during another term in office.
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Local tourism aligns with record numbers reported by province
Alberta’s tourism industry is booming, according to recent figures released by Statistic Canada. And while Medicine Hat may not be located in the “Heart of the Rockies,” local tourism is showing consistent growth and aligning with provincial trends.
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Power developers turning more to battery storage strategies
Power developers are switching focus to battery storage proposals on the Alberta grid as new wind and solar plants are largely on hold until after the provincial transmission and market undergo a regulatory overhaul.
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Prices for homes in Medicine Hat on the climb recently
Home prices in Medicine Hat continue to rise coming out of winter.
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City funding proposal for Stampede upgrades could be ready in coming weeks
A final proposal for the city to help fund Stampede grandstand redevelopment and expansion could come forward next month, a committee heard Monday.
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