In a report released Thursday, the city says its residential electricity and natural gas customers have paid on average $688 less than customers in other Alberta cities in 2025.
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Category Archives: Medicine Hat (Alberta)
Council candidate would make low taxes top priority
Medicine Hat’s own Gordon Cowan has put his hat in the ring to become a member of the city’s next council, citing affordability as his flagship issue.
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County of Newell carbon monitoring pilot project receives $3.8 million
The government has announced it will provide Carbon Management Canada with $3.8 million to test a new system designed for monitoring, measurement and verification of carbon dioxide geological storage.
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Coun. McGrogan will challenge for mayor
Coun. Andy McGrogan will seek re-election in Medicine Hat this fall, albeit for a different chair this time.
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Redcliff town council receives review of 2024’s financials
Redcliff Corporate Services Department recently presented Redcliff councillors the town’s 2024 annual financial report outlining the town’s performance and financial status, as well as reviews of important projects from 2024.
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UCP Caucus putting $1M into Cypress County utility infrastructure
The United Conservative Caucus is investing more than $1 million into Cypress County, as part of a larger support effort for rural Alberta.
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First Street section closed throughout August for water main installation
City crews will begin the installation of a new water main Tuesday that will cause a small section on First Street SW to temporarily close until the end of August.
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Natural Gas rate drops as utility rates set for August
The August natural gas default rate is down more than 50 per cent from last month, set at $0.624 GJ, down from $1.238 GJ in July.
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Funding available for downtown businesses looking to update their space
In August, Medicine Hat’s downtown businesses with plans to spruce up their commercial spaces can apply for a maximum of $30,000 in funding and internet free loans through the City Centre Vibrancy Program.
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Solar project aligns with Cancarb’s emissions goal
A local manufacturer has announced it will move forward with a 7,000-panel solar project that will generate self-supplied electricity fed directly into its plant utility load.
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