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May 23rd, 2013

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LONDON – Two men accused of butchering a British soldier had featured in previous investigations by security services, a British official said Thursday, as investigators searched several locations and tried to determine whether the men were part of a wider plot to instil terror on the streets of London. The men, suspected of hacking the

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  • Three local nominations for Seniors Service Award

    There are three local nominations for the 2013 Health Minister’s Seniors Service Award. Marie Niwa volunteers at St. Joseph’s Seniors Residence and lends a listening ear to those with concerns or needing assistance. As a former nurse... Read More »

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  • City in process of dandelion control with limited budget to work with

    Spring marks the return of Medicine Hat’s most hated weed – dandelions, the yellow menace.Randy Taves, operations manager for Medicine Hat Parks and Recreation, says dandelions always pose a challenge for his crews.“They’re a tenacious weed,” confirms Taves... Read More »

    7 hours ago
  • Renaming TCH portion may not be City’s call

    City council members unanimously agreed to study the possibility of renaming a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway that runs through the City as the “Highway of Heroes” to commemorate the sacrifice of Canada’s war dead, but there’s still... Read More »

    7 hours ago

Local Sports

  • End of an era for Vikings

    There was a tearful goodbye, and one by one, it was followed by what seemed like an embrace with every player that he coached this season. Lee Woodward, the head coach of the Vikings senior boys basketball... Read More »

    7 hours ago
  • Colts throw two no-hitters

    How dominant are the Monsignor McCoy Colts in high school baseball? Aside from the success their junior varsity team had, the senior team is far and away the best bet for a provincial title. On Tuesday night... Read More »

    7 hours ago
  • Volleyball teams return from nationals

    Medicine Hat News The Seven Person Wolves under-16 girls’ volleyball team was the underdog that had a big bite. The Wolves entered the Canadian West Open volleyball tournament, which wrapped up Monday in Calgary, as the 26th... Read More »

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Local Entertainment

  • To the beat of our own ‘Drums’

    Medicine Hat has a piece of music to call its own.The Medicine Hat Concert Band Society will premiere “Drums (of the Saamis)” June 2 at What’s in a Name, a concert at the Esplanade that will tell the... Read More »

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  • After Dark May 23-29

    – Karaoke, Oly’s Alehouse and Eatery, Johnny with Dynamite Sound, win a $100 gift certificate, 9 p.m., 403-548-6597 – Tacoma, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 :30 p.m., plus ride the Mechanical Bull, 9 p.m., and music... Read More »

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  • Poncho’s Ponderings: The Doors and Ray Manzarek were pure rock

    The very first compact disc I ever purchased was The Doors’ “L.A. Woman.” Although I had been swaying and bopping to their jazz and blues influenced rock long before digital music almost single handedly killed the vinyl record,... Read More »

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Opinions

  • If this is Tories’ AdScam, then let’s have a Gomery-type inquiry

    Tuesday’s Conservative caucus speech by Prime Minister Stephen Harper may have been open to the media but it failed to provide insight into what transpired to see his chief of staff resign over the weekend.It was, in short, a classic political dodge on display.Sure, the requisite “accountability” and “transparency” claims were made ... Read More »

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  • Wind farms proposal in France an affront to memories of Canadian soldiers

    The French government’s proposal to build wind farms off the coast of Normandy, including Juno Beach, where so many allied soldiers died freeing that country from Nazi tyranny, is an affront to all Canadians.The French government is asking for feedback on the proposal from representatives of the allied nations who took part ... Read More »

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  • Around Alberta: Many issues surround seniors’ facility in Brooks

    The horror stories surrounding the Sunrise Garden seniors’ home in Brooks have made headlines around the province and beyond. Led by Strathmore-Brooks MLA Jason Hale, there are reports of physical and mental abuse of residents, nutritional issues and neglect of care. Stories include a patient left in his own vomit, uncooked meat ... Read More »

    2 days ago

Letters to The Editor

  • Bodychecking ban for 11- and 12-year-olds was long overdue

    Hockey Alberta’s decision to ban bodychecking for those players 11 and 12 years old is long overdue. In a perfect world, checks are clean with no intent to injure, but reality is different. The act of checking often degenerates into an effort to either temporarily or permanently remove another player from the ... Read More »

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  • AHS grateful for efforts of foundations and auxiliaries

    We are writing to publicly recognize and thank our 12 foundations in AHS South Zone and all auxiliaries for their continuous efforts to enhance health care services in the communities they serve. Foundations and auxiliaries are important partners of AHS and we are grateful for their support. Raising more than $4.2 million ... Read More »

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  • ‘Left-wing media bias’ claim an attempt to shift blame

    Re: “‘Left wing media biased’ in Duffy case,” May 18. Can you believe LaVar Payne? He knows nothing about Duffy but has “heard stories” about Justin Trudeau. He says the CBC is biased. They have a lot to hide. Huh? Once again Mr. Payne has attempted to shift the blame so that ... Read More »

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Ticked & Tickled

  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 21

    Ticked OffAt dog owners who leave their barking dogs in their back yards or their garage where they howl all day long while the owners are at work.Ticked OffI bought an item from a home-based business and it said “satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.” I wanted a refund and was made ... Read More »

    2 days ago
  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 16

    Ticked OffOur MP says he is fine with mailout attacks on the Liberals. Please don’t waste money by sending us the garbage.Ticked OffThat the general population is losing the battle against terrorism by allowing themselves to become subjects of paranoia.Ticked OffWhen are the freight engines going to be redesigned so they don’t ... Read More »

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  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 14

    Tickled PinkWith the political cartoons by Greg Perry.Tickled PinkWith the columns by Alex McCuaig; wisdom, insight and the courage to write good stuff.Ticked OffAll of a sudden three businesses come forward with “safety concerns” about the Box Springs location? Where were they long before this when discussions started ages ago? Thiscity councilneeds ... Read More »

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