B.C. Ostrich Farmers Say Flock Could Hold Flu-Fighting Secrets as Officers Prepare for Cull
Drug, Weapons Charges Against Amero Dropped, Alledged Biker Released
More than a dozen weapons and drug related criminal allegations against a city man were withdrawn Tuesday a Medicine Hat Court of Justice.
Youth Hockey Club Manager Charged with Theft, Fraud
A 46-year-old Medicine Hat man is facing allegations of theft and fraud over $5,000 involving a youth hockey program, local police announced Tuesday.
Council Holds Closed Meeting, No Decision On “Personnel Matter”
Medicine Hat city council closed its special council meeting held Monday shortly after it began with no substantive vote recorded on the “personnel issue” discussed during the more than two-hour session.
Wanner Receives Chiefdomship From Kainai
Hatter Bob Wanner received a headdress from Kainai elder Wilton Good Striker along with the Blackfoot name One Who Runs In Front during a chiefdom ceremony at Medicine Hat College Monday afternoon.
Owl News Finally Lands on Bluesky – No More Hootin’ Around
Council Meeting Monday To Discuss “Personnel Matter” in Wake of City Mgr. Suspension
City council will be holding a special council meeting this evening to discuss a personnel matter, the third such session in as many months and coming on the heels of a damning municipal inspection report.
Quick Response To Grassfire Saves Rural Homes
Cypress County fire department volunteers sprang into action Sunday afternoon and pounced on an out-of-control grassfire which threatened several homes off Range Road 40, just east of Dunmore.
Reid Ready To Listen, Be Considerate and Make the Tough Decision
Yusuf Mohammed Wants to Bring a World of Experience To The Local Level
“Dumpster Fire,” Former Council Members Speak Out
Former Medicine Hat mayor and city councillor Ted Clugston isn’t mincing his words when it comes to the current state of affairs at the municipality.
“There’s a dumpster fire burning here next door, it’s called City Hall,” said Clugston during an interview with the Medicine Hat Owl by the courthouse. “We need to call 911 and put it out immediately. The first hundred days as far as I’m concerned.”
Urban Hen Debate Ruffles Feathers at City Hall
At Tuesday’s council meeting, Medicine Hat resident Kristen Mann presented on behalf of CLUCK, a local advocacy group pushing for urban hen ownership within city limits. The proposal is simple but controversial: amend the city’s Land Use Bylaw to replace the word “chickens” with “roosters” in the definition of livestock. That change, Mann argued, would effectively allow hens to be kept as pets under existing bylaws while prohibiting noisy roosters.
First Phase of Facilities For The Future Survey Ends Sept 21
City Needs Workers For Historic Election by Sept 21
MPC to Consider New Mustard Seed Location
Medicine Hat, AB The City of Medicine Hat’s Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) is set to deliberate on a significant land-use proposal during its meeting today at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The commission will review a tandem application for a property at 2055 Saamis Drive NW, involving both a Request for Decision on a rezoning bylaw and a concurrent development permit application to establish a combined Community Shelter, Community Social Service, and Community Food Service.
Councillor Wages Rise More Than 30 Per Cent Since 2021
City councillor’s will be getting a more than 13.7 per cent a year raise on top of a 16.5 per cent received over the past four years while maintaining yearly increases tied to inflation.
The more than 30 per cent increase over the past four years has seen part-time councillor wages rise from $45,476 to $52,977 this term and, starting in November, will go up to $60,236.
Monson Wants to Bring Positivity To City Hall
Council tonight - Chickens, Raises, Veteran Tribute
Investment Decision On First Phase Of Saamis Solar Expected By Year’s End
The city is continuing to move forward with the Saamis Solar Project, awarding a contract to provide options to maximize value of the project.
Editorial - Council Continues To Break Its Own Bylaws
The City of Medicine Hat’s position is a meeting which the public wasn’t informed of until after it occurred, was held virtually in a way the public couldn’t attend and a recording of which isn’t publicly available meets the criteria of an open meeting.