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Medicine Hat gets a shoutout on Netflix series ‘The Ranch’

By Medicine Hat News on July 11th, 2017

Medicine Hat has had its fair share of mentions in pop culture. The city gets a mention in the chorus of the Guess Who’s “Running Back to Saskatoon” and native son Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar co-wrote and sings an ode to his hometown in “All Hell For a Basement.” A few years back Medicine ... Read More »

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Fred Eaglesmith brings ‘Standard’ to a non-standard Redcliff show

By Chris Brown on July 11th, 2017

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown The only thing standard about alternative country rock ‘n’ roll troubadour Fred Eaglesmith is that there is no standard. You see, Eaglesmith’s latest album, ironically titled “Standard,” is unlike anything he’s ever done, and that’s the way he’s been doing it for more than 20 albums and more than 40 years on the ... Read More »

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Burton Cummings coming back to Medicine Hat

By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2017

Canadian music superstar Burton Cummings is returning to the Esplanade this fall. Cummings brings his Up Close and Alone tour to the Gas City on Oct. 27. His list of hits reads like a best-of of Canadian music hits with such radio staples as “These Eyes,” “American Woman” and “Clap For the Wolfman” all in ... Read More »

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The Esplanade is getting down to the Nitty Gritty this fall

By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2017

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 50th anniversary tour will stop at the Esplanade on Oct. 17. The band’s most recent album is “Circlin’ Back: Celebrating 50 Years,” a live album on which the band teams up with artists such as Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell and Alison Krauss on some of the band’s most-loved songs. With ... Read More »

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Update: Bob Dylan’s Medicine Hat show cancelled

By Medicine Hat News on March 20th, 2017

Update: Canalta Centre officials announced on May 1 the show has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase. Ticketmaster will automatically issue refunds for those who purchased tickets online and by telephone, while anyone who purchased tickets at the Canalta Centre can get a refund at ... Read More »

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