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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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PAW Patrol Live will bark at the Canalta Centre next week

By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2020

It will be all paws on deck at the Canalta Centre. The popular children’s program PAW Patrol brings its live show The Great Pirate Adventure to Medicine Hat for shows Jan. 14 and 15. The adventure begins when Ryder and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n ... Read More »

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Two upcoming interactive shows at the Esplanade

By Chris Brown on January 10th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Grease is the word, and the second word is sing-a-long. Experience the hit movie musical “Grease” like never before as the Esplanade hosts Sing-a-long Grease night on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Programming and operations superintendent Trampas Brown says sing-a-long nights are new to the Esplanade but have become quite popular elsewhere. “You see ... Read More »

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Eye on the Esplanade: What’s up with the HRC in 2020?

By Karen-Anne Cherwonogrodzky on January 10th, 2020

As the city’s heritage assistant, working out of the Esplanade, I anticipate and look forward to another busy year supporting the Heritage Resources Committee (HRC). Let me share some of what they are up to in 2020. Over the last few years, a big focus of the HRC has been evaluating a variety of historic ... Read More »

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Radio Ramblings: And justice for you

By Ryan Cowitz on January 9th, 2020

January is a month known for being a depressing time; holidays are over and it’s back to the grindstone for the new year. You’d think having some time off to reset would help, but alas you are feeling more burnt out than ever. Burning out can get the best of us; it even got the ... Read More »

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Winter surfing, Antarctica climb on film fest’s Medicine Hat lineup

By Chris Brown on January 9th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown With temperatures forecast next week to get as low as -30 C, the best way to get your outdoor fix might be inside. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Medicine Hat for two nights of adventure at the Esplanade beginning at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 14. The films are ... Read More »

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After Dark Jan. 9-15, 2020

By Medicine Hat News on January 9th, 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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Library Chat: An exciting years lies ahead for MHPL

By Ken Feser on January 3rd, 2020

This year is going to be exciting for the library. Our Co-op Developmental Play Space is opening Feb. 1. The space is not visible yet, although lots of adults and kids have been observed trying to peek through the paper on the windows. I’ll tell you what is happening in there: The playground flooring is ... Read More »

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