After eight years of at times rancourous debate, the issue of whether Medicine Hat will build a new large spectator arena in Medicine Hat could be settled tonight. City Council members will be asked to vote of a proposed design for the Event Centre, a recommended construction plan and also approve a facility operator for
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Sunny skies beamed down on the town of Redcliff and its citizens, as they celebrated community over the weekend with their annual Redcliff Days. “It’s been going well, we’ve had a great turnout, and there’s lots activities and the weather has held out, so we’re happy,” said Cindy Murray, community services director for the town, ... Read More »
19 hours agoSeeing the disparity between Canada and other nations with food is what James Smith, chairman of Prairie Gleaners, says inspired him to help start the charity. “We’ve got so much here, and there’s so little in other parts, and we thought this would be a small way to alleviate the disadvantages in the world,” he ... Read More »
19 hours agoNational Aboriginal Day is coming up on Friday, but on Saturday, Saamis Aboriginal Employment and Training Association will be celebrating the event with a full afternoon of ceremonies in Kin Park off Allowance Avenue. “It’s been coming together nicely,” said Anita Neefs, executive director of Saamis Employment. “We’re going to have a great afternoon of ... Read More »
19 hours agoThe Medicine Hat Mavericks proved they could get over a bad loss quickly.While they had been cruising though the Western Major Baseball League season with a 10-1 start, the Mavericks ran into a wall in Okotoks on Friday night. The host Dawgs thumped the Mavs 10-0, giving up only two Medicine Hat hits at Seaman ... Read More »
14 hours agoAppropriately, prior to the start of the dash for cash at the Half Mile of Hell Chuckwagon races, the skies turned dark over the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede.It was also appropriate the wagon sponsored by Hellfire Suppression Services was in the final race, and ended up victorious.Rick Fraser, currently the number one ranked chuckwagon ... Read More »
14 hours agoThe Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs won their second weekend tournament in a row on Sunday. In round-robin play at the Lethbridge Elks Invitational Tournament on Saturday, the Monarchs downed the Saskatoon diamondbacks 13-4, but were shut-out by the Edmonton Cardinals 4-0.Needing to win without giving up more than four runs, the Monarchs held off the ... Read More »
15 hours agoIt’s been a long and winding road to her status as one of the rising stars on the jazz scene, but Jaclyn Guillou believes she’s exactly where she’s supposed to be — again.Early last week that was Vancouver, but on June 26 that will be at the Medicine Hat Jazz Festival.Since stepping full time into ... Read More »
3 days agoThomas Enhco - FireFliesJaclyn Guillou - To The CityMedicine Hat JazzFest is a little more than two weeks away, and as it has done for 17 years, the city gears up to welcome the world. Many past JazzFest performers have gone on to notoriety in the jazz world, and once again there’s a good chance you may ... Read More »
4 days agoSTAN ASHBEE Special to the NewsFiddle me this? Who is a multiple Canadian Open & Grand Master Fiddle Champ? Who has been named the Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the Year? And who can turn somersaults and step dance while playing the fiddle? Scott Woods is his name and fiddlin’ is his game. Woods and his ... Read More »
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Jesus Jim did you switch to coke? We are not going to discuss the "dog and pony show" reference as that is without doub... Read More »
Greg....you make comments that reveal your true intentions then when I point that out you soften your stance or change y... Read More »
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I have said many times that I believe in freedom of religion. I do however believe that the world would be a b... Read More » Ghost...Facts? On what? I'm not the one making statements, that would be you...have asked you twice now to back up your ... Read More »Premier Alison Redford’s announcement that Alberta is entering a “new frontier” in funding capital projects, should send a shiver down the backs of us all. P3 is a term used to describe so called public-private partnerships. Basically, it involves the private sector funding the project and charging the government rent over the life of the ... Read More »
19 hours agoPrivacy is a concern as the Internet becomes a larger part of our lives, but it has risen to the forefront in the past week after the leak of the PRISM program run by the United States National Security Association by Edward Snowden. The program, which has its origins in 2007, allows the NSA and ... Read More »
19 hours agoThe average taxpaying Albertan applauded the health minister’s decision on Wednesday to fire the Alberta Health Services board. The unelected board had the job of administering around $13 billion of taxpayers’ money each year for health care required by the people of this province. Stephen Lockwood, chair of the AHS’s now-defunct board, locked heads with ... Read More »
4 days ago“Direct assistance will be offered by Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services,” said Fred Horne. So is Alberta Health the political arm of health care in Alberta and Alberta Health Services the physical arm of health care in Alberta? AHS is a crown corporation separate from the Redford Conservatives and therefore under little or no ... Read More »
19 hours agoIn one of my favourite movies, Mel Gibson plays a gentleman in colonial America. The character is outspoken, honest and known for his common sense. In one scene this character speaks out stating, “an elected assembly can trample a man’s rights, just as easily as a king can!” I think this statement is a resounding ... Read More »
4 days agoThe Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat is in its final weeks of our 30th annual Home Lotto project with a final ticket sale cutoff of June 30. This project has been the primary source of revenue for our service club and the proceeds raised from it have supported a substantial number of programs, facilities and ... Read More »
4 days agoTicked OffWhen businesses put me on hold and their music is ridiculously loud.Tickled PinkI’ve figured out why our tourism figures are down. Nobody wants to come back here because either they get a speeding ticket or parking ticket. Our police are money hungry.Ticked OffAt all the cats who kill the beautiful birds in Medicine Hat.Ticked ... Read More »
5 days agoTicked OffAt gas prices. What they’re charging people right now, how do you get away with theft? If I tried to steal money like that, they’d throw me in jail. Paying $1.31.9 is ridiculous. People should boycott or they’re as stupid as the gas companies.Ticked OffWhy are we paying $1.31.9 a litre for gas in ... Read More »
7 days agoTicked OffThat people aren’t embarrassed to not have a yard that’s decent to look at. When you don’t even attempt to control weeds it makes the whole neighbourhood look bad. If you can’t afford grass seed, put up a sign and I’ll pay for it for you.Tickled PinkA special thank you to a very friendly ... Read More »
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