Premier Smith is Looking Into Calgary's Closed Meetings -Will She Look Into Her Own Riding?
News Analysis Premier Danielle Smith says she's concerned about Calgary city council using closed meetings too much…closed-door sessions should be "very rare." She said it's "not good practice" when councils debate things in private and then…vote in public without telling anyone what was actually discussed... Medicine Hat has the exact same problem... We've been documenting this for over a year.
Medicine Hat's Proposed Urban Chicken Bylaw
The Development & Infrastructure Committee is sending the Urban Hens Pilot Program to full Council - likely at the September 21 meeting - where they can accept it, reject it, or send it back for more tinkering.
Walking for Respect: the Citizens Walk about
On Friday Sept 4, the Citizens Walkabout brought about 200 people together at Rotary Park on Maple Avenue to raise awareness for those with disabilities.
🎥 One Year Later - Still No New Shelter Location
A year ago, on August 28, 2025, the City issued a notice announcing they and the Mustard Seed had agreed to explore 2055 Saamis Drive NW as a potential new shelter location. The Mustard Seed withdrew their rezoning application less than a month later - on September 25, 2025 - after "numerous inquiries and concerns related to the appropriateness of this site" .
Medicine Hat Marks 9th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day August 31
Medicine Hat is set to observe the 9th annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) with a free community event focused on remembrance, education, and harm reduction. The gathering is scheduled for August 31 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, taking place beside the Medicine Hat Public Library.

