FAQs
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose of this project is to develop a plan that will guide the City of Medicine Hat in effectively delivering, supporting, facilitating, enhancing, and amplifying the arts, heritage, and entertainment sector in the community.
Why is this project important?
This study will help us identify how we can ensure Medicine Hat is a vibrant, exciting, and interesting place to both live and visit. We need your input to make the plan the best it can be!
When will the project be complete?
The project is scheduled to be completed in October 2024.
How can you provide input toward the plan?
There were several opportunities to provide input toward the plan (see below). All residents, businesses, and community groups in Medicine Hat are encouraged to participate.
1- Community Survey
Fill out the online survey (available from January 15 – July 12, 2024).
2- Digital Input Workshops
Digital Input Workshops are scheduled to take place on February 1 and 6, 2024 through video conference. The sessions will begin with a presentation by the consultant team to introduce the project. This will be followed by facilitated discussions to gather input from participants. Please see the schedule below and register to attend if you would like to participate.
Workshop Schedule
Workshops | Date | Time |
Digital Input Workshop #1 | February 1 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
Digital Input Workshop #2 | February 6 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
We accept registration for workshops up until the start of the meeting; however, we recommend registering at least one day in advance in order to receive and review the presentation slides. Register here!
3- Community Road Show
Members of the consulting team will be in Medicine Hat on January 29 and 30, 2024 to engage with the public through a community road show. Staffed engagement stations with presentation boards and family-friendly activities will be set up throughout the City (see schedule below). Come on by to speak with us!
Road Show Schedule
Location | Date | Time |
Be YOUth Centre (youth pizza party!) | January 29 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm |
Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre | January 29 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Veiner Centre (senior engagement) | January 30 | 9:30am – 11:30am |
Big Marble Go Centre | January 30 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
4- Can’t Make a Meeting? Open Offer to Everyone to Speak with Us
We want to ensure that all voices are heard. If you are unable to participate in any of the planned engagement opportunities, please reach out to Cassandra Gilmore and she will work with you to collect your input. Cassandra can be reached at Cassandra@expeditionconsulting.ca.
A second round of community engagement will be occurring in the fall of 2024 once the draft plan is ready to be shared.