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Eye on the Esplanade: Trust the source?

By Sandi Reimer on January 24th, 2020

Often, these days, I come across information and opinions that just make me wonder. Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell said, “The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd.” The source of the information we use to form our opinions is important. Whether provided by news ... Read More »

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Bringing ‘The Obscured’ out in the open

By JEREMY APPEL on January 23rd, 2020

jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat College’s One on One Gallery is hosting a reception Friday to honour its most recent exhibit, “The Obscured,” which showcases the experimental artwork of second-year visual communication students. Shayanne Summers, the social media representative for the Visual Art Student Society (VASS), says the exhibit was devised by four students in the visual ... Read More »

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Radio Ramblings: Does it rock?

By Shelby Emro on January 23rd, 2020

The big news in the music industry this past week was the announcement of who’s being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Generally, you don’t hear too much once the names are announced, but there’s been a bit of talk going around this year. This year’s inductees include Depeche Mode, the Doobie ... Read More »

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After Dark Jan. 23-29, 2020

By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2020

THURSDAY – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – DJ jam nights, Corona, 9 p.m. – Karaoke, Mainliner Pub – Cozy Comedy’s Netflix & Chill comedy special on the big screen, Mad Hatter Comedy Club, 7-9 p.m. FRIDAY – DJ music, Corona, Night ... Read More »

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‘Baby Shark Live!’ swimming here

By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2020

Shark attacks can happen on the beach, but in the Prairies? Yep. “Baby Shark Live!,” the concert experience built of a viral sensation from a couple of years ago, will be at the Canalta Centre on June 23. Tickets go on sale today. “We’re thrilled to bring Baby Shark Live! to so many new markets ... Read More »

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Hatterland bringing ‘Puss in Boots’ to the stage next week

By Chris Brown on January 17th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Lilas Litousky dug deep into the past to come up with Hatterland Children’s Theatre’s next show. From Jan. 23-25 the group will present “Puss In Boots.” The classic tale has roots about 500 years old, and Hatterland, celebrating its 55th year, has its roots firmly entangled with “Puss in Boots.” “‘Puss in Boots’ was ... Read More »

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The Queen musical ‘We Will Rock You’ is a theatrical event

By medicinehatnews on January 16th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown “We Will Rock You” will most certainly live up to its name. But the musical based on the music of Queen and with a book by Ben Elton will do so much more. It’s not just a typical Broadway show says Kevin Doe of the production that will be at the Esplanade for shows ... Read More »

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After Dark Jan. 16-22, 2020

By Medicine Hat News on January 16th, 2020

THURSDAY – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – Top 40 DJ music with Ryan Stewart, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – DJ jam nights, Corona, 9 p.m. – Karaoke, Mainliner Pub – Cozy Comedy’s Netflix & Chill comedy special on the ... Read More »

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Radio Ramblings: Social media and the wildfires

By Tony Draper on January 16th, 2020

If you haven’t heard by now, there are some pretty brutal wildfires going on over in Australia the last couple months and things have not been looking great over there. Firefighters have been battling these flames non-stop since they’ve started, and even with the reinforcements of other firefighters from the United States; the fires don’t ... Read More »

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County resident hopes ‘Dirt to Dinner’ book will teach kids about farming, agriculture

By Justin Seward on January 15th, 2020

A Cypress County author has published a non-fiction book for kids in Grades 2-6 that allows them to learn about agriculture. Conny Kappler’s first book “Dirt to Dinner” was launched this past weekend in Rolling Hills where she currently resides. “I’m a grandmother and I do a lot of reading to my grandkids on Facebook. ... Read More »

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