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asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Big Marble Go Centre celebrated Friday with special care not to get icing on the bookshelves, as the Medicine Hat Public Library cut the ribbon on its “micro” library space. This set of shelves and couches just outside the Kinsmen Aquatic Park is a permanent addition to the centre, stocking both fiction and ... Read More »

The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting ghosts, goblins and ghouls out for a special seasonal offering. The Forest of Fear, a Haunted Forest Walk, will run from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Police Point Park. MHIP encourages those who “enjoy a good scare, love some thrills and are up for an adventure in ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com This coming weekend holds an entire day of wonder and discovery for youths and their families, as the 32nd annual Family Science Olympics finds its way to the city on Saturday. The Family Science Olympics is one of the Praxis Science Outreach Society’s signature events, said Patty Rooks, senior scientific consultant. “We always really ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb What a difference a week made for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Tigers were 1-4 on Oct. 5 after a 6-3 loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors at Co-op Place. It was the first appearance of Harrison Meneghin in net after being acquired earlier in the day and was the fourth straight loss for ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs kept momentum flowing with a pair of 5-2 wins this weekend. The Cubs won 5-2 Saturday at Cochrane over the Generals before topping the Rocky Rams on Sunday at the Kinplex by the same score. It’s a pair of wins that puts the Cubs atop the HJHL standings with a ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat College Rattlers women’s cross-country team equalled their top finish of the season over the weekend. Racing at the Augstana Open in Camrose, the Rattlers’ women’s team finished in third, with two top-10 finishes from captain Maddie Scrimger (ninth) and rookie Ellie Barlow (10th). The team finished a mere four points behind ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant The greatest threat to native grassland in southern Alberta might not be solar energy facilities but instead, irrigation. That might seem counterintuitive, after all the definition of “prime” ag land varies greatly from buyer to seller and from solar developer to neighbouring opponent. There’s no secret the province is keen to boost irrigated acres ... Read More »

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Day long weekend I have been reflecting on what I must be thankful for. First, my partner’s health is improving every day. Second, I have a roof over my head and food in the fridge. Third, I am employed and can pay my bills. I might have fewer bills ... Read More »

I recently saw a quote on Google Images that felt like a sucker punch to the gut. It says “A cancer diagnosis changes you forever. You always remember the moment it came.” I remember vividly the day they told us he had cancer. It is something you never forget. I was the one who fell ... Read More »

Dear editor, The Alberta Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides, recently advised of the government’s intention to change the funding model for K-12 education. This proposal should be viewed in the context of the UCP Annual General Meeting scheduled for early November. Much has already been said about the premier’s need to appease the Take Back ... Read More »

Dear editor, Well, time is up to think about a ring road or do something about Bylaw No 4353. It does say, “No person shall use retarder brakes to slow down or stop a motor vehicle at any time…” This bylaw is a farce and as far as I can tell is not enforced at ... Read More »

Dear editor, In response to the article ‘Children and Family Services Ministry says it does provide funding for Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter.’ The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society has not received an operational funding increase from the Government of Alberta in over 10 years. Despite the growing demand for services and rising operational costs, our ... Read More »