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Hoping for another chance: 2022 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games cancelled
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 10th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The 2022 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat have been cancelled. Special Olympics Canada made the call earlier this week due to the prolonged effects of COVID-19, but local organizing committee chair and city councillor Brian Varga says there is still a chance for the Gas City to serve as host in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moll tops Boutkan to win Hat Lawn Bowling Club’s ladies singles title
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2020
Barb Moll claimed her first Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club ladies singles championship Tuesday by defeating Ann Boutkan 15-3 in the final. Moll and Boutkan traded points for the first four ends before Moll took over, ending the game two ends early in the 10th. Moll – who has been lawn bowling for four years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Prevent non-contact knee injuries from hampering your habits
By Ed Stiles on September 10th, 2020
Non-contact knee injuries have always been a part of sport but trends have been increasing over the last decade. Greater training demands, earlier specialization, and year- round competitive play have all been cited as contributors especially when coupled with a lack of physical readiness and imbalances in the musculoskeletal system. Thankfully, this trend has sparked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schlemko bests the field in Speedway’s Rumblebee class
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2020
Dennis Schlemko completed a climb up the podium on Saturday at the Medicine Hat Speedway. After finishing third in each of the Speedway’s first race days this summer, Schlemko bested the field Saturday in his No. 7 car to take top spot among the Busy Bee Rumblebees Saturday. Brittney Young followed up for second in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin, Batsel defend Southeastern titles
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 9th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Becky Martin and Dillon Batsel defended their crowns at the 87th annual Southeastern Golf Classic, Monday at Connaught Golf Club. Martin shot a 75-74-78-227 to cruise to her fourth straight title, while Batsel went 68-71-70-209 to collect his fourth championship over the past five years. “I always have good vibes being where I learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bresee duo wins lawn bowling championship
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2020
After winning the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club’s abbreviated pairs league regular season title, Wes and Jean Bresee held on to win the Memorial Trophy on Thursday. The Bresees came up against some fierce competition in the final, but ultimately managed to defeat Curt and Barb Moll 6-5 to take the championship. Over on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangeland Bantam Football Conference cancels its season
By Justin Seward Alberta Newspaper Group on September 4th, 2020
Redcliff’s Parkside Pythons bantam football team will not be hitting the gridiron this fall. Medicine Hat – Hawks and Colts – and Brooks also have teams in the league. The local Rangeland Bantam Football Conference 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions set out by the local school boards on Aug. 29. “We were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Tennis Club’s Open Doubles tennis tournament results
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2020
The Medicine Hat Tennis Club’s annual Open Doubles tournament came to a close this weekend, with some familiar names competing. Boris Holan and Trevor Riddell took down Calvin Heller and Jin Shin 75. 6-2 in the Men’s Open championship match. Imran Ahmed and Shah Ahmad defeated Joe Ciona and Miles Pfeifer in the consolation match. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs hire Randy Wong as HC/GM
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 29th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Randy Wong’s fingerprints have been on the Medicine Hat Cubs for the past two seasons – now his hands are on the helm. The local junior B hockey club announced Friday that Wong had been hired to step in as head coach and general manager after helping load up the Cubs with young talent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Lawn Bowling Club pushes into playoffs
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2020
Wes and Jean Bresee clinched the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club’s J. Gibson Trophy last week as champions of the pairs round robin league, but there are still playoffs ahead. Three of the four teams involved tied for top spot with a 2-1 record, but the Bresee duo broke the tiebreaker with the strongest point ... Read More »
3 responsesCubs hire Randy Wong as head coach and GM
By Ryan McCracken on August 28th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Cubs announced Friday that they have hired Randy Wong to serve as head coach and general manager of the junior B hockey club. Wong comes to the team with previously established ties after guiding the Medicine Hat Hounds U18 AA squad to a provincial championship in 2019, then sending a significant crop ... Read More »
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