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The Medicine Hat Police Service Municipal Bylaw Section welcomes back Community Standards Assistants, Emilee Jackson and Taylor Vorra! Emilee and Taylor will once again be working with residents throughout the summer to address community standards concerns.

Their role will be to bring education and awareness to community neighborhoods and they will be sharing information about how to keep yards and alleys tidy and weeds under control. Along with attending to concerns identified by the public, Emilee and Taylor will also be visiting neighborhoods and working with property owners in an effort to maintain or improve the appearance of our neighborhoods.

If you see a property in our City that you feel would benefit from a visit from our Community Standards Assistants please call 403-529-8481 and they will be happy to help.

Media Contact:

Heather Trail
Supervisor
Municipal Bylaw Enforcement
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8436

The Medicine Hat Police Service is now accepting applications from individuals interested in participating in a Citizen’ Police Academy (CPA). This outreach program is intended to provide community members with the opportunity to learn more about the MHPS, and gain an increased awareness of current policing issues and community safety concerns, through a series of lectures, hands on learning and practical demonstration.

The CPA will start on September 11, 2019 in the MHPS Community Boardroom and will run weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, for ten weeks. The final class will be held on November 13, 2019. The presentations, delivered by police personnel, will be interactive and provide insight into the diverse nature of policing, with topics including; an overview of uniformed operations, specialty teams, major crime investigation, community safety initiatives, and emerging crime trends.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and successfully pass a security clearance check. There will be no cost to register or participate. Class size will be limited to 20 participants. The Academy will conclude with an official graduation ceremony where participants who have successfully completed the program will be presented with a certificate.

Acknowledging the diversity of our community, and understanding that each sector of the community has its own unique policing needs, participants of the CPA will be selected to reflect the broadest possible range of individuals and efforts will be made to ensure a diverse class based on age, gender, ethnic or religious backgrounds. Participants who have an interest in police related issues or work alongside police are encouraged to apply. This includes; community leaders, police family members, members of the media and those interested in a career in law enforcement or future police volunteer opportunities. For those interested in learning more about policing as a possible profession this program could be helpful however the CPA is NOT intended to train people to be police officers and will not be considered as part of the MHPS recruiting and selection process.

For those interested in learning more or applying to participate, Sgt. Mike Fischer, Facilitator of the CPA, will have a booth at the MHPS Open House held on Saturday, June 08 from 11 AM until 3:00 PM or click here for more info. The application deadline for Fall CPA 2019 session is June 26, 2019.

For more information contact:

Sgt. Mike Fischer
Citizen Police Academy Facilitator
Ph: 403-529-8451
Email: michael.fischer@mhps.ca

The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has charged a 17-year-old in connection with a weapons-related incident that occurred April 20, 2026, in the Southeast Hill area of Medicine Hat. Police received reports that a male was allegedly threatening others in the area with a machete.

Police responded to the complaint and, following an investigation, one youth was arrested without incident.

The 17-year-old has been charged with:

• Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Assault with a Weapon

The youth was remanded into custody and later released with conditions. The accused is scheduled to appear in Youth Justice Court on May 25, 2026. Due to provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the identity of the accused cannot be released, and no further information will be provided.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and the MHPS is requesting public assistance to identify a person of interest. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the person in the attached photo is asked to contact MHPS at 403-529-8481. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or the MHPS mobile app.

Media Contact:
Patrol S/Sgt.
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

On May 6, 2026, around 8:49 a.m., police responded to the 1000 block of Ross Glen Drive SE after a report that a truck and trailer had been stolen overnight. The missing items included a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 truck and a Mirage trailer.

During the investigation, officers reviewed surveillance footage, which assisted in identifying the suspect vehicle and one of the individuals believed to be involved. Later that morning, police located the suspect vehicle and arrested an adult male driver. A second adult male was located and arrested in the downtown area later the same day in connection with the investigation.

As a result, Ryan Bowden, 47, from Medicine Hat, faces charges of:

• Theft Over $5000
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

Bowden was held for a judicial interim release hearing and subsequently released on a release order, to appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on May 21, 2026. The second accused, Gilbert Monte, 48, also from Medicine Hat, was charged with possession of stolen property under $5000 and released on an undertaking to appear in court on June 30, 2026.