Medicine Hat may lag as Alberta’s population grows, report indicates

Medicine Hat, Alberta, faces stagnant population growth, with projections suggesting minimal change over the next 25 years. While other cities in the province are expected to thrive, Statistics Canada predicts Medicine Hat’s population could remain flat or even decline, contrasting sharply with Alberta’s overall growth. Despite these challenges, Mayor Linnsie Clark emphasizes a commitment to strategic growth, aiming to enhance infrastructure and attract new residents. However, the city has experienced more deaths than births since 2018, raising concerns about its future demographics.

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