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Eye on the Esplanade: The reasons we volunteer
By Joy Thomson on March 6th, 2020
The official definition of a volunteer is considered to be: Taking part in an activity for no financial gain to benefit another person or organization. The reason we volunteer at the Esplanade is as varied as the number of people on the roster. Some volunteer to give back to the community, to some it’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: A man ready for spring
By Trapper John on March 5th, 2020
OK, are we ready for spring yet? I most definitely am. Although I grew up Arctic Cat snowmobiling in snowy small-town Saskatchewan where a chinook was only a figment of my imagination (or maybe because of that?) I am one of those people who could handle a white Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKenzie Porter blown away by chart-topping feat
By Chris Brown on March 5th, 2020
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown MacKenzie Porter is keeping pretty good company on the charts these days. When her single “These Days” reached the top spot on Billboard’s Canada Country chart in December, the Medicine Hat native became the first female country artist to earn back-to-back No. 1 singles since Shania Twain did it more than 20 years ago. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark March 5-11, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 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 »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: The freedom to read is under threat, even today
By Ken Feser on February 28th, 2020
The week of Feb. 23-29 is Freedom to Read Week, a time for Canadians to think about and hopefully support intellectual freedom. You might wonder why we need such an event, in an age when everyone seems quite empowered to have whatever opinion they like on social media and everywhere else. I believe we do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Augustana Choir coming to Medicine Hat next week
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2020
The University of Alberta Augustana Choir will be in the city on March 6. A press release and poster from the college says the choir will perform works by Thomas Weelkes, Felix Mendelssohn, Eriks Esenvalds, Don MacDonald, Kim Andre Arnessen and more. The performance will also feature solos by music majors in voice, piano and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: First impressions
By Poncho Parker on February 27th, 2020
@ponchoparker On average, we use approximately nine per cent our brain though it’s been argued radio announces have a slight disadvantage, using only six per cent. Regardless, that’s like renting a triple car garage to park your red 10-speed in. And it then it dawned on me what all that extra room is being used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to the Esplanade March 7
By Chris Brown on February 27th, 2020
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown The music landscape is littered with dramatic breakups, but none were more dramatic than that of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The pair went from two young friends on the streets of Queens, New York to the most successful musical duo of all-time. Amid rising tension, growing distance and squabbling the two split in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Feb. 27-March 4, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 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 »
Be the first to comment!Bachman and Cummings together again, headed for Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2020
Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings are back together and coming to Medicine Hat. The pair, two of Canada’s most celebrated musicians, songwriters and performers, bring their Together Again, Live in Concert tour to the Canalta Centre on July 3. The show is a celebration the music of The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and Burton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly Prescott sharing a real and true wave of emotions with upcoming tour
By Ryan Dahlman on February 22nd, 2020
rdahlman@prairiepost.com It is all about realization and growth for rising Canadian country singer Kelly Prescott, both with her personal life and her career. Prescott, a native of Ottawa, is currently on tour with Alan Doyle (former front of Great Big Sea). The tour stops in Medicine Hat Feb. 26. “I am so lucky to be ... Read More »
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