Clear Priorities, Steady Progress

Making Life More Affordable

  • Expanded financial supports to residents and businesses, protected public services, restored funding to vital services, and maximized existing infrastructure.

Strengthening Community & Services

  • Invested in our community so every resident can thrive.

Preparing for the Future

  • Protected our natural and historical assets to keep Medicine Hat strong for generations.

Experienced & Thoughtful Leadership, Working on Your Behalf

Medicine Hat is an exceptional city, but is not immune to the pressures impacting communities across our country. Strong themes that continue to be a priority for residents include affordability, community services and safety, and economic growth - and these remain priorities for me as well.

Photo of Alison sitting in front of the courthouse in downtown Medicine Hat.

I have a proven track record of thoughtful, informed decision-making and a demonstrated ability to get things done. I’ve seen tremendous success in achieving the goals shared in my 2021 campaign - the groundwork has been laid, and I’m ready to build on that momentum to continue serving the residents of Medicine Hat.

Equity and fairness remain central to my principled decision-making. My focus is on voting for solutions that serve the long-term interests of the entire community. I am eager for the opportunity to continue seeking balance in delivering essential services and valued amenities across Medicine Hat.

Working across difference is one of the greatest challenges facing municipal leaders. Medicine Hat is made up of people with diverse perspectives, needs, and lived experiences, which requires the ability to build consensus, find common ground, and move forward together - something for which I am well-equipped.

Photo looking out of City Hall over the South Saskatchewan River, Finley Bridge, and St. Pat's Church

Experienced Leadership

During my first term, I have enhanced my knowledge and understanding of municipal governance, complementing my previous experience on both local and provincial boards. I have consistently sought to improve my knowledge through training, mentorship, and collaboration with other councillors from across Alberta. I have completed the Elected Officials Education Program and received the Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate from University of Alberta’s Augustana Extended Education, as well as completing the AESO Continuing Education Program.

My work on numerous committees has given me a comprehensive understanding of municipal operations, enabling thoughtful, informed decision-making.

My committee appointments have included:

  • Energy & Infrastructure Committee – Chair

  • Economic, Land and Strategic Planning & Development Committee - Chair

  • Energy, Land & Environment Committee – Chair & Vice-Chair

  • Development & Infrastructure Committee - Chair

  • Public Services Committee – Vice-Chair

  • Audit Committee

  • Emergency Advisory Committee

  • Council Employee Committee

  • Police Commission

  • Shortgrass Regional Library System Board - Vice-Chair

  • Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee

  • Inter-City Forum on Social Policy

  • Alberta Municipal Climate Leadership Council - Municipal Climate Change Action Centre

  • Physician Attraction & Retention

Hatters can be assured that I approach this role with care and commitment. Whether engaging with regional partners, other levels of government, or City administration, I always keep the best interests of our community front and center.

Photo of a mulit-coloured hot air balloon from the Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival
Photo of Alison standing in front of the Esplanade

About Me

Outside of council, I bring decades of experience in community advocacy and nonprofit leadership. As Food Security Coordinator with Community Food Connections Association, I work to make it easier for Hatters to access affordable, nutritious foods and I see firsthand how critical it is to address the rising cost of living through community-based initiatives. This role has deepened my understanding of the social determinants of health and reinforced the vital connection between strong communities and individual well-being.
I was raised on a mixed family farm south of Rattlesnake Dam, where I learned the value of community service early in life through the example set by my family. I have spent most of my adult life in Medicine Hat, where I live with my husband, Mike, our two daughters, and house rabbit.

Work experience and volunteer boards:

Community Food Connections Association 2013-Present

Public Interest Alberta 2011-2014

Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church 1999-2005

Crescent Heights High School Council 2019-2022

Palliser Friends of Medicare Board 2011-2021

Canadian Parents for French Medicine Hat Board 2018-2020

Alberta Food Matters Board 2014-2016, 2018-2020

Ecole St. Thomas d’Aquin School Council and Fundraising Society 2010-2016

End of 2021-2025 Term Report Card

In 2021 I ran on a detailed platform of maintaining and creating social prosperity in our community by providing recreational opportunities, robust government and public services, and an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture focused on social development. I have created a chart with hyperlinks that show specifics of my campaign platform and commitments made to community during my campaign and when those commitments were met.

Contact Me

Interested in getting a lawn sign, meeting for a chat, or donating to my campaign? Please send me a message!

If you’re looking for a lawn sign please include your address in the message box and someone will drop one off at your address, leaving it by your door.

Thank you for your support!

This morning I was invited to do a ceremonial kick-off for the Multination Soccer Tournament at Thrive Together. There were a lot of nerves on my part, but I managed to do okay! Once that stressful commitment was met, I enjoyed the “Conversatio
This morning I was invited to do a ceremonial kick-off for the Multination Soccer Tournament at Thrive Together. There were a lot of nerves on my part, but I managed to do okay! Once that stressful commitment was met, I enjoyed the “Conversation with a Cop” session, the community resource & makers fair, a session on Edible & Healing Plants Around the World, and my first drum circle. This was a great event which is still going on until 4pm today with soccer until 5pm. Check it out at @bigmarblegocentre! #medicinehat #medhat #yxh
Another fantastically curated exhibition at @medhatesplanade. The Masculine Lived Experience is the second instalment in a two-part series and open for viewing until November 29th. #medicinehat #medhat #yxh
Another fantastically curated exhibition at @medhatesplanade. The Masculine Lived Experience is the second instalment in a two-part series and open for viewing until November 29th. #medicinehat #medhat #yxh
This evening was the 35th Pecha Kucha. There was a diverse and interesting roster of speakers as always. There is such a feeling of positivity at these events and they are a great opportunity to not only connect with other members of the community bu
This evening was the 35th Pecha Kucha. There was a diverse and interesting roster of speakers as always. There is such a feeling of positivity at these events and they are a great opportunity to not only connect with other members of the community but to learn something new at the same time. The next Pecha Kucha is scheduled for January 17th. As the screen said: Share your passion / Hear local stories / Learn about community / Shake someone’s hand / Feel the love / Leave your house #medicinehat #medhat #yxh
Miywasin Friendship Centre hosted a Demonstration Pow Wow at the Saamis Tepee today. I am always blown away by the amount of detailed work that goes into the creation of the regalia. Unbelievable craftsmanship! @miywasincentre07 #medicinehat #medha
Miywasin Friendship Centre hosted a Demonstration Pow Wow at the Saamis Tepee today. I am always blown away by the amount of detailed work that goes into the creation of the regalia. Unbelievable craftsmanship! @miywasincentre07 #medicinehat #medhat #yxh
It’s lawn sign time! If you kept the sign you had from me in 2021, please feel free to put it out. Otherwise you can now request a lawn sign through my website, which is linked in my bio.
It’s lawn sign time! If you kept the sign you had from me in 2021, please feel free to put it out. Otherwise you can now request a lawn sign through my website, which is linked in my bio.
Thank you to @connectionsmh and @se_chamber for hosting tonight’s Coffee & Conversation on Civic Engagement. It was a great opportunity to visit with newcomers and other candidates!
Thank you to @connectionsmh and @se_chamber for hosting tonight’s Coffee & Conversation on Civic Engagement. It was a great opportunity to visit with newcomers and other candidates!
I am excited to announce my candidacy for re-election to Medicine Hat City Council in the upcoming municipal election this October. I have a proven track record of thoughtful, informed decision-making and a demonstrated ability to get things done. I&
I am excited to announce my candidacy for re-election to Medicine Hat City Council in the upcoming municipal election this October. I have a proven track record of thoughtful, informed decision-making and a demonstrated ability to get things done. I’ve seen tremendous success in achieving the goals shared in my 2021 campaign - the groundwork has been laid, and I’m ready to build on that momentum to continue serving the residents of Medicine Hat. Equity and fairness remain central to my principled decision-making. My focus is on voting for solutions that serve the long-term interests of the entire community. I am eager for the opportunity to continue seeking balance in delivering essential services and valued amenities across Medicine Hat. Working across difference is one of the greatest challenges facing municipal leaders. Medicine Hat is made up of people with diverse perspectives, needs, and lived experiences, which requires the ability to build consensus, find common ground, and move forward together - something for which I am well-equipped. See comments for more.
I feel like Art in Motion just gets better and better every year! It looked like everyone was having a blast today downtown on 1st Street and throughout the grounds of the courthouse and City buildings. Thanks to all the hardworking staff and volunte
I feel like Art in Motion just gets better and better every year! It looked like everyone was having a blast today downtown on 1st Street and throughout the grounds of the courthouse and City buildings. Thanks to all the hardworking staff and volunteers who made this event such a success!
Tonight was the opening reception of “Cross the Ocean” by artists Poul Nielsen & Yulin Wang in the beautiful Yuill Family Gallery at Medalta. This is the second show I’ve seen Yulin Wang’s “Three Graces” in, a
Tonight was the opening reception of “Cross the Ocean” by artists Poul Nielsen & Yulin Wang in the beautiful Yuill Family Gallery at Medalta. This is the second show I’ve seen Yulin Wang’s “Three Graces” in, and I’m so glad that I had the chance to see it a second time. Take the opportunity to stop in until the show closes on November 8.
Residents of the south side have been asking for a pool for years. And many of us have fond memories of days spent at Riverside Waterslide, and have wondered if we’ll ever see the return of outdoor waterslides to our community. I’m excite
Residents of the south side have been asking for a pool for years. And many of us have fond memories of days spent at Riverside Waterslide, and have wondered if we’ll ever see the return of outdoor waterslides to our community. I’m excited to share that community members can now provide feedback about a proposed southside aquatics centre! Check out our Shape Your City site to see information about the proposal and then share your opinions through a variety of avenues: 1. Complete a brief survey available on the site before September 21, 2025. 2. Sign up for the contact list and be entered to win Big Marble Go Centre passes. 3. Attend a meet and greet with the project team on Wednesday, September 17: 2-4pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library 6-8pm at the Big Marble Go Go to my link in bio to find out more. *graphics are concept only!* #medhat #medicinehat #yxh
It was a beautiful day to celebrate the grand opening of @kickstand.medhat - a new youth hub for our community. This project saw the partnership of the Mental Health Foundation, the Government of Alberta, Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta
It was a beautiful day to celebrate the grand opening of @kickstand.medhat - a new youth hub for our community. This project saw the partnership of the Mental Health Foundation, the Government of Alberta, Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta, Medicine Hat Health Foundation, and McMan South to provide much needed youth services in our community. This new hub will provide young people ages 11 to 25 access to free, inclusive, and judgment-free services to support their mental, physical, and social well-being. #medicinehat #medhat #yxh
It was a great honour to participate in the Grand Opening of the Dunmore Equestrian Community Ranch Arena, as well as to watch a bit of the Little Britches Rodeo. This facility will be of enormous benefit to our region. It’s exciting to hear ab
It was a great honour to participate in the Grand Opening of the Dunmore Equestrian Community Ranch Arena, as well as to watch a bit of the Little Britches Rodeo. This facility will be of enormous benefit to our region. It’s exciting to hear about all the collaborations and plans for this space. Huge kudos to the board and volunteers for their tenacity in seeing this facility built and work accomplished.
Congratulations to @mhwomensshelter on their Grand Re-opening ribbon cutting today to celebrate the completion of their major renovation. The facility updates will enable them to better serve our city and region by providing more beds and greater acc
Congratulations to @mhwomensshelter on their Grand Re-opening ribbon cutting today to celebrate the completion of their major renovation. The facility updates will enable them to better serve our city and region by providing more beds and greater accessibility to people fleeing domestic violence. #medhat #medicinehat #yxh
Beautiful dancing at today’s 8th annual International Overdose Awareness Day event. Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers for sharing information, care, and hope with our community. #medhat #medicinehat #yxh
Great food and deals to be had at Downtown Days! Don’t miss this evening’s live music and beer gardens. @the_downtown_voice_mh #medhat #medicinehat #yxh
This morning I was invited to do a ceremonial kick-off for the Multination Soccer Tournament at Thrive Together. There were a lot of nerves on my part, but I managed to do okay! Once that stressful commitment was met, I enjoyed the “Conversatio Another fantastically curated exhibition at @medhatesplanade. The Masculine Lived Experience is the second instalment in a two-part series and open for viewing until November 29th. #medicinehat #medhat #yxh This evening was the 35th Pecha Kucha. There was a diverse and interesting roster of speakers as always. There is such a feeling of positivity at these events and they are a great opportunity to not only connect with other members of the community bu Miywasin Friendship Centre hosted a Demonstration Pow Wow at the Saamis Tepee today. I am always blown away by the amount of detailed work that goes into the creation of the regalia. Unbelievable craftsmanship! @miywasincentre07 #medicinehat #medha It’s lawn sign time! If you kept the sign you had from me in 2021, please feel free to put it out. Otherwise you can now request a lawn sign through my website, which is linked in my bio. Thank you to @connectionsmh and @se_chamber for hosting tonight’s Coffee & Conversation on Civic Engagement. It was a great opportunity to visit with newcomers and other candidates! I am excited to announce my candidacy for re-election to Medicine Hat City Council in the upcoming municipal election this October. I have a proven track record of thoughtful, informed decision-making and a demonstrated ability to get things done. I& I feel like Art in Motion just gets better and better every year! It looked like everyone was having a blast today downtown on 1st Street and throughout the grounds of the courthouse and City buildings. Thanks to all the hardworking staff and volunte Tonight was the opening reception of “Cross the Ocean” by artists Poul Nielsen & Yulin Wang in the beautiful Yuill Family Gallery at Medalta. This is the second show I’ve seen Yulin Wang’s “Three Graces” in, a Residents of the south side have been asking for a pool for years. And many of us have fond memories of days spent at Riverside Waterslide, and have wondered if we’ll ever see the return of outdoor waterslides to our community. I’m excite It was a beautiful day to celebrate the grand opening of @kickstand.medhat - a new youth hub for our community. This project saw the partnership of the Mental Health Foundation, the Government of Alberta, Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta It was a great honour to participate in the Grand Opening of the Dunmore Equestrian Community Ranch Arena, as well as to watch a bit of the Little Britches Rodeo. This facility will be of enormous benefit to our region. It’s exciting to hear ab Congratulations to @mhwomensshelter on their Grand Re-opening ribbon cutting today to celebrate the completion of their major renovation. The facility updates will enable them to better serve our city and region by providing more beds and greater acc
Beautiful dancing at today’s 8th annual International Overdose Awareness Day event. Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers for sharing information, care, and hope with our community. #medhat #medicinehat #yxh
Great food and deals to be had at Downtown Days! Don’t miss this evening’s live music and beer gardens. @the_downtown_voice_mh #medhat #medicinehat #yxh