Public Matters: A City of Medicine Hat Podcast
Welcome to “Public Matters”, a monthly podcast that does a deep dive into municipal government topics in Medicine Hat that affect you. Mayor Linnsie Clark and Jay Hitchen are your hosts as we interview guests from our community and organization to help our citizens understand the issues that matter to you. To submit your question to “Public Matters” email us at publicmatters@medicinehat.ca.
Podcasting since 2023 • 7 episodes
Public Matters: A City of Medicine Hat Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 6: Medicine Hat Public Library
For the final episode of our podcast pilot project, host Jay Hitchen, Mayor Linnsie Clark, and Councillor Ramona Robins speak with Medicine Hat Public Library’s Chief Librarian, Ken Feser about the very important role that public libraries play...
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Episode 6
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Episode 5: Homelessness
The very real concerns around homelessness, housing, drug use, and mental health are rearing their head across North America, and Medicine Hat is no exception. This week on Public Matters, joined by Jaime Rogers, Manager of Housing and Homeless...
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Episode 5
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Episode 4: Parks
This month we are talking about everything from goats to disc golf to the upgrades at Echo Dale Park – it’s everything you want to know about parks in Medicine Hat this summer. Joined by Councillor Cassi Hider and Director of Parks, Dave Genio,...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3: Tax Assessment
This week Mayor Clark and Jay are joined by Sue Sterkenburg, City Assessor and Manager of Assessment, and Denise Schmaltz, Manager of Customer Care and Billing, to talk all about TAXES. Learn how tax rates are set, how your assessment i...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2: Potholes & Road Construction
This week catch Pat Bohan, Director of City Assets, and Councillor Alison Van Dyke, Chair of Energy and Infrastructure, as they join us on the podcast to talk everything from potholes to road construction to upcoming and ongoing innovations in ...
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