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Headstones returning to Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News It was so good last November, why not do it again. Canadian punk-rock icons Headstones are on their way to the Esplanade for a Nov. 12 show. That’s 363 days since the band tore the house down on Nov. 14, 2017. The band is turning back the clock for this tour, celebrating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western music show in October
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Circle Oct. 6 on your calendars, western music fans. That’s the date the Medicine Hat & District Live Music Club presents its annual western music concert. Rose and Owl (Claire Lecocq and Jarred Albright) and Over the Moon (Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell) will be the stars of the show at Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Bien set a strong foundation for teen activities at MHPL
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2018
Michelle Bien, the library’s teen services coordinator, is retiring and her last day is the day this column is being printed. Michelle has done great work and the library is justifiably proud of the teen services she was so instrumental in developing. Our head of youth services Carol Ann Cross-Roen tells me “specialized teen services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Songs to get you through Labour Day
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2018
Well, it’s almost here — the Labour Day long weekend. To some, the end of summer (although the calendar begs to differ) and signifying nothing more than another extra day off. But, for others, it’s much more important. Hopefully you can enjoy some time to relax on this day (or weekend) to honour the worker. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mamma Mia, here goes Medicine Hat Musical Theatre again
By Chris Brown on August 30th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown When you have a chance to bring a worldwide phenomenon to Medicine Hat you don’t waste any time. That’s why the board of directors at Medicine Hat Musical Theatre jumped when the rights to “Mamma Mia!” became available. It was an unusual but worthy step for MHMT, says Lyn Weisgerber, an MHMT board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Aug. 30-Sept. 5
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2018
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Labour Day long weekend. Check with the establishment. THURSDAY – Karaoke, Oly’s Alehouse and Eatery, Johnny with Dynamite Sound, win a $100 gift certificate, 9 p.m., 403-548-6597 – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gord Bamford back in Medicine Hat this fall
By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Canadian country music star Gord Bamford is diving into his upcoming tour, one which stops in Medicine Hat this fall. Bamford, no stranger to the stages in the Gas City, will play at Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse on Oct. 19. It’s one of the early stops on his Honkytonks & Dive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chubby and Skinny to meet in Bow Island tonight
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Blues at the Bow is celebrating 25 years tonight with the help of Chubby Carrier and Skinny’s Smoke House. The group hosts a 25th on the 24th Anniversary Street Party beginning at 5:30 p.m. Skinny’s will supply the food for the street party and Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Summer of completed heritage projects at the Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2018
It is exciting and rewarding to see projects come to fruition. There have been a few such projects this summer. First was the excitement when I opened the box from the printers that contained the Heritage Resources Committee walking tour booklet of the First Street South Municipal Historic Area. After months of research by our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Ready for everything that fall has to offer
By Medicine Hat News on August 23rd, 2018
I don’t know about you, but my expectedly “lazy summer” was anything but, and — please don’t hate me for saying this — I’m totally ready for fall to arrive. I’m ready for the kids to be back in school. I’m ready for my grapes to be fully ripe and picked and turned into jelly. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Small role in film a great experience for Hatter Oulette
By Mo Cranker on August 23rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A Medicine Hatter is getting some time on the big screen in the film “Alpha.” Joel Oulette is 16 years old, attends Medicine Hat High School and says he has been acting since he was a child. “Probably around five is when I started,” he said. “Getting screen time in a feature film ... Read More »
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