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Medicine Hat is a thriving city of 65,949 residents located among coulees and rolling prairie in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley in SE Alberta CAN

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Joined June 2009
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 months
📢 Important Update 📢 We want to let you know that we will continue to post only ⚠️ emergency updates⚠️ here on X. Please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, Instagram and YouTube for City updates and content. Or sign up for e-notifications at .
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine as they defend their homeland. Starting today, the Saamis tepee will be lit blue and gold in collective respect for sovereignty and support of the Ukrainian people.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Earlier this year some older poplar trees in Central Park that were nearing end of life were removed. City #medhat Parks & Rec invited Marina Cole to take on what was left of the tree's trunks. If you haven't been to Central Park for awhile come take a look at the "honey bear".
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Thank you @LethbridgeCity ! In times of need, we always know we can count on our southern Alberta neighbours.
@LethbridgeCity
City of Lethbridge
2 years
We may have friendly rivalries with @medicinehatcity but we help each other in emergencies. The City of Lethbridge's Electric Utility sent 5 personnel with 4 vehicles/equipment to help restore their electrical grid after this week's storm #yql #medhat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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#MondayMemories Were you lucky enough to shop at the Southview Mall (photos 1974) back in the 70's/80's? Kmart, Saan, Robinson's, IGA and Toronto Dominion Bank were some of the retailers located within City #medhat first Mall. What stores do you remember? Share your memories.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
The Saamis Tepee will be lit orange this evening in acknowledgement of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Visit to learn more. #NDTR
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
The first of ten water bottle fill stations will be affixed to fire hydrants this week, as part of a pilot program to deliver clean drinking water in public spaces. But wait! They are not ready for use just yet until water sample results come back clear.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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The Saamis Tepee will be lit orange on Friday, September 30th in acknowledgement of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Visit to learn more. #ndtr
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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#MondayMemories City #medhat Riverside Water Slide. Share your memories of the Slide we'd love to hear them! (photo accesssion no. 1033.0217)
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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City #medhat downtown Christmas decorations circa 1983. This looks to be 2nd Avenue at about 5th Street looking toward the railway tracks......are we right?
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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An announced crowd of 6,178 took in the @tigershockey victory over the @WHLPats yesterday @coopplace . The Tabbies held Connor Bedard to one goal in a 5-1 victory for the Orange & Black!
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
5 years
Have you seen any of the bike fix-it stations around #medhat ? Each station is fitted with all the tools you need to fix your bike. There are four bike fix-it station located around the City.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
7 years
City #medhat has Crokicurl ice! Located by the entrance to Strathcona Park the Crokicurl ice includes coloured jugs to use as rocks. The outdoor lights are on until 10 p.m. but remember no skates or metal cleats allowed! and its slippery so please wear protective gear. Have fun!!
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Our city was blanketed with fog & hoarfrost last week. When the skies cleared, we were treated to some spectacular scenery. #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Fall in downtown #medhat
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Robert Kruk Photography
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Final tweet tonight - pic says it all. Twitter friends, please join us in saying thanks to all our hardworking crews. http://t.co/k9EDN7I7x9
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Ladies and gentlemen, your 2015 Civic Recognition Awards winners. Join us in a round of #medhat Twitter applause! http://t.co/zMxwXXErQo
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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City #medhat and an Aurora Cannabis Inc. subsidiary have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that could lead to a long-term power sale and 450 jobs at a new local cannabis production and processing facility. News release at
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Summer fun in historic downtown Medicine Hat. #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
5 years
We can never get enough of these great City #medhat memories. This one is Downtown 3 St looking east, likely early 1980's. You can see the OK Economy where CORE Association is now located and Woolworth's where the Bargain Shop is now. Any other stores or details you recognize?
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
8 years
$75,000 donation City #medhat FLC Kinsmen Plaza & KINcession from Kinsmen President Matt Wilson & Cameron J. Kemp
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@medicinehatcity
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
4 years
The goats are baaack at Police Point Park, helping control an invasive weed species. Please watch for signs. All trains remain open for public use. For more information:
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Golden hour at Strathcona Island Park, as captured by Val Walker. #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat If you have a photo you’d like to share with the community, please click on the link below!
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
4 years
Act NOW Medicine Hat. Power Plant Operator Cam Drescher has an urgent message to Medicine Hatter's about reducing the spread of COVID-19 to avoid further restrictions and protect our power supply. #medhat #reducethespread #COVID19 #COVID19AB #ActNow
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
Flags at all City of Medicine Hat facilities have been lowered to half-mast to honour the 215 children who were found buried near a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
We are thrilled to announce that the transmission line and substation that were most severely damaged in Monday's storm are back online in the north end of the city. As of 10 p.m. Friday, power has been restored to all but ONE customer! #medhat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
8 years
FLC expansion open in #medhat Mayor announces free admission to facilty until June 30
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Act NOW Medicine Hat. Police Chief Andy McGrogan has an urgent message to Medicine Hatter’s about reducing the spread of COVID-19 to avoid further restrictions and keep our officers on the streets.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Mighty red cliffs as seen from the South Saskatchewan River. #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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@medicinehatcity
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
4 years
Act NOW Medicine Hat. FLC Fitness Coordinator Ed Stiles has an urgent message to Medicine Hatter's about reducing the spread of COVID-19 to avoid further restrictions and keep our recreation facilities open. #medhat #reducethespread #COVID19 #COVID19AB #ActNow
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
5 years
Drivers of the Deluxe Taxi Company in 1948 standing between two taxis in downtown #medhat . The drivers named are from the left, A. Ruck, S Glass, E Gehring, B Bruckner, B Hnatuik, T Hudec. Missing from the image are B Felesky and J Glass. Good view of 1940's style cars.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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View of Highway #1 - from #medhat to Suffield in the winter - a narrow path is packed by vehicles who brave the conditions and drive the road marked only by the telephone poles on the side (undated) courtesy of @MedHatArchives
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
5 years
Last week we featured the City #medhat Central Park's Honey Bear carving by Marina Cole. A truly amazing piece of art. Marina also created a couple other carvings in Central Park using additional tree stumps. How about this actual "tree" house cottage? Incredible!!!
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Flags at City of #medhat facilities are lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset until Saturday, December 17 (the day of the funeral service) in memory of former Mayor Ted Grimm who passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. (1/2) 📷: @MedHatArchives
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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(1/3) 🇨🇦 Flags at City of #medhat facilities will be lowered to half-mast today to recognize the loss of two Edmonton Police Service officers killed in the line of duty. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of their memorial service.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
7 years
#medhat Regional Airport will soon have another option for travelers. WestJet will provide service to Calgary International Airport beginning May 31, 2018. Service will be provided using 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
4 years
City of #medhat crews are working 24 hours a day to plow and remove snow, and apply traction control to ensure Category 1 and 2 roads are maintained in this major winter storm event. Please slow down and maintain a safe distance from mobile equipment.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
The Saamis Tepee will be lit orange for 215 hours beginning today, June 1 to commemorate the lives of each child. For more information:
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Medalta Potteries nestled amongst picturesque cutbanks #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
7 years
So #thishappenshere !! Guess what one of our City #medhat Parks staff found in Strathcona Island Park today....... #sunshinestateofmind
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
5 years
City #medhat would like to thank the person who shovelled the snow off the crokicurl ice this morning. Staff needed to repair a bumper that had been knocked out and were prepared to clear snow off the ice first. When they arrived some thoughtful resident already had it cleared!
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
7 years
Power is restored. #medhat State of Local Emergency cancelled. Thanks for your patience & to our hard working crews
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
5 years
2 Street downtown #medhat 1951, lit up at night with Christmas decorations hanging from storefronts & Christmas trees set up along the sidewalks. Automobiles line the street. The Club Cafe flashing sign can be seen in mid-blink. They don't have much snow for Christmas either.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
Where possible flags at all City of Medicine Hat facilities will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, December 6, to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
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@medicinehatcity
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Please note where possible, flags at all City #medhat facilities will be lowered from sunrise to sunset until the date of the funeral service on Saturday, April 14 honouring the memory of the late Garth W. Vallely, our former Mayor from 2001-2007 who passed away on April 7.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Thank you all for your continued patience. City crews are heading home for the night as work cannot safely continue in the dark, and workers must rest before resuming work at 7 a.m. Please note the following:
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
The City of #medhat will formally observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday on September 30. The Saamis Tepee will also be lit orange to bring awareness to this important day. Read more at
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@medicinehatcity
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
7 years
Today Canada is leading the world #WorldEnvironmentDay ! To celebrate City #medhat is pleased to release its new Heritage Trail Network Map!
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
Ahead of upcoming concerts and events scheduled at City venues, the City of Medicine Hat will be following artist’s requests regarding COVID protocols, including if proof of vaccination is required for attendees. For more information:
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
9 years
Many thanks to our customers for their patience tonight as our awesome #medhat City crews worked hard to restore service and clear debris!
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
The official swearing in ceremony of the new City Council will take place on Monday, November 1. The event will be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel: The video will be archived and available to watch following the livestream.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
5 years
The Pink Lantern Restaurant was located at 639 Third Street in downtown #medhat . Have memories of this iconic restaurant? We'd love to hear them! #MondayMemories
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@medicinehatcity
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
Congratulations to the City of #medhat ’s new Mayor Elect and Councillors Elect who will soon set to work leading our community through the next term. And thank you to all of the candidates who put their name forward for consideration.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
5 years
We hope you enjoyed our sampling of historical photos, documents and info, available from the @MedHatArchives over the past 2 months. We'll leave you with this final photo Kennard's Downtown Esso Service. Anyone remember its location? (Accession N0. 0583-6334-6356)
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
4 years
Act NOW Medicine Hat. Water plant operator Tom Smithson has an urgent message to Medicine Hatter's about reducing the spread of COVID-19 to avoid further restrictions and to protect our water supply. #medhat #reducethespread #COVID19 #COVID19AB #ActNow
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
4 years
The Face Coverings Bylaw introduces the mandatory use of face coverings in public places and public vehicles in an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19. For more information:
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
4 years
A cool thread showcasing photos of the iconic Finlay Bridge. #medhat #brightlights #photography
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Colton McKee
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Please continue to avoid the downtown area, specifically the 100 block of South Railway Street until further notice as emergency crews are on scene of a fire.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
8 years
400 block of #medhat Downtown 2nd Street now open! Decorative work is still being completed
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Today, November 11, we honour those who served and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy. #lestweforget Join us this morning at 11 a.m. for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony taking place at the cenotaph in Riverside Veterans' Memorial Park. #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
We're excited to announce this free, one day event taking place downtown later this month! Four Canadian headliners will perform on the main stage and two local fan-favourites will perform at Veterans park. Find out more: #avibeworthcelebrating
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
#medhat City officials joined representatives from South Country Co-op today to mark the official re-opening of the regional event centre under its new name: Co-op Place.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
8 years
#medhat couples Schnider & Propp donate James Marshall mural off leash area @ Saamis site. Visable from T/C Hiway SB
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
2 years
Flags at all City of #medhat facilities will continue to remain lowered to half-mast in memory of Qualified Officer Curtis Noble who passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and Brothers in Local 263. @MH_Firefighters #yxh
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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City #medhat - Look who came out to play at Echo Dale today only to find no swimmers in sight. I guess he decided to just swim alone anyway.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
6 years
A moose and her calf have been very mobile and spotted in the river, Strathcona Island, Police Point, and near #medhat waste water treatment area. All wild animals can be dangerous if frightened, injured or protecting their young so please keep your distance.
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City of Medicine Hat
9 years
Inside look @mh_eventcentre bowl, concourse, Marshall mural, concession & more. Who's excited? http://t.co/jnnVGlmbaJ http://t.co/CBwmlp0Uoc
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Yellow bins of sand are now available for the public to use to help keep residential sidewalks safe and accessible. Check the City’s iMap for locations . Bring your own shovel and container and limit to a max of one 5-gallon bucket per visit. #medhat
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A stunning view of downtown from across the river. #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
The new natural playground in Kiwanis Central Park is open to children and their families all year long! This innovative playground allows children to climb, jump and explore a replicated forest environment and continues to draw people of all ages to Kiwanis Central Park.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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‼️ Heads up drivers! 🚗 The right-turn only lane on Dunmore Rd SE when turning onto Spencer St SE is now in effect. Use caution as drivers adapt to the modified traffic flow and patient with your fellow commuters if they have to merge over unexpectedly. #MedHat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
Crews are responding to weather-related power outages. Updates will be shared as more info is available. Thank you for your patience. #medhat
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City of Medicine Hat
7 years
Thanks to designer Kevin, City #medhat #FLC facility operator, this one of kind bike rack maximizes space & lists sports available inside.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
Effective immediately, a fire ban is now in place for the City of Medicine Hat. No open burning, including wood burning fire pits, or charcoal BBQ use, is allowed until further notice. For more information: @MH_Firefighters
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City of Medicine Hat
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The City of Medicine Hat has launched a new community page, outlining the numerous supports and resources available as part of the COVID-19 response.
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
3 years
Crestwood Rec Centre was busy this morning! Swimmers were lined up at 6:00 am and both aquafit classes were full! The fitness area and racquetball court are also open. For more information about the facility, including lane swim and program times, visit
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City of Medicine Hat
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So this happened at City #medhat #KinCoulee Park Toboggan Hill last night. The lights are installed and functioning. Lights will be powered on with a solar cell from 4 pm to 10 pm - 7 days a week. So.... all we want for Christmas is snow??
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City of Medicine Hat
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Finlay Bridge, another Medicine Hat icon #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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City of Medicine Hat
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Another recently completed (and amazing!) mural in our community. Stunning work from @youngjarus . So many beautiful murals in this city. #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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City of Medicine Hat
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Storm over City #medhat July 2019
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
4 years
Have you seen the goats at Police Point Park? They're here as part of a pilot project to control leafy spurge, an invasive, noxious weed. For more information:
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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Let's CHOOSE to build optimism in our city and spread positivity across the community. "I pick Medicine Hat." - Willie Desjardins ☀️Take action - positive change starts with you! What will you choose for today? ☀️
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City of Medicine Hat
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Construction at Athletic Park is now underway! The ball diamond will see $3M in upgrades this summer, including the addition of a shade canopy, new seating, fencing, as well as upgrades to the gate system and ticket office. @investmedhat
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City of Medicine Hat
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City #medhat is introducing 11 new 30' buses to MHT. On #triviatuesday ...prior to construction of the Downtown Transit Terminal in 1987, where did MHT buses gather for patrons to get on, off or transfer? Correct guesses by Thurs. Jan. 23 will be entered for a bag of City SWAG
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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It may be foggy today, but these photos snapped yesterday at Strathcona Island Park help demonstrate the beauty for all to see on our trail system. #choosepositivemh #yxh #medhat #medicinehat
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@medicinehatcity
City of Medicine Hat
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City #medhat is making changes to Medicine Hat Transit to support passengers and drivers as part of the City’s COVID-19 response. Effective immediately, fare payment is not required to use Transit services. For more information:
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City of Medicine Hat
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The City's economic diversification efforts are bringing new jobs to #medhat . The City has signed a long-term electricity supply and lease agreement with @Hut8Mining Read the news release at
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City of Medicine Hat
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Please note flags at City #medhat facilities lowered Fri, Oct 27 in honour of the late James Hargrave, Cypress County Fire Fighter.
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