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Chomistek named Miss Rodeo Canada
By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Brittney Chomistek has been named Miss Rodeo Canada, according to the contest’s Facebook page. This will be the second consecutive year that a Medicine Hat representative will have won the award, with Ali Mullin winning last year. More to come.. Full Story Chomistek named Miss Rodeo Canada... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk gets first NHL call-up
By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Curtis Valk has gotten his first NHL call-up, according to multiple tweets out of South Florida. The 24-year-old Medicine Hat native was signed by the Florida Panthers this offseason after spending three in the Vancouver Canucks organization. FULL STORY: From Tiger to Panther Valk has posted 15 points in 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Nov. 13-19
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2017
Nov. 13 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 — Learn Mahjong, MHPublic Library, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13 — Tween Night: Creative Crafts, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., (ages 10-12) Nov. 14 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 — Stephen Leacock Festival: “Dr. Leacock, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talking their way to victory
By Jeremy Appel on November 13th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Alastair Linds of Calgary reigned victorious at the Toastmasters District 42 Humorous Speech Contest on Saturday at the Clarion Hotel. “I still am dumbstruck,” said Linds in the immediate aftermath of his win. “I’m at a loss for words right now. I never really thought I’d get this far. “I’ve only been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horticultural society invites public to talk by regional expert
By Jeremy Appel on November 13th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Lethbridge-based horticulture expert Lyndon Penner is giving a lecture at Medicine Hat College tonight at 7:30 p.m. “Horticulture is the study of plants for aesthetic purposes,” explained Penner. “I know about how to use plants for art, basically. “Horticulture is about how to make the world beautiful.” Whereas botanists are focused on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police hope public can help nab bank robber
By Tim Kalinowski on November 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat police are asking for the public’s help to identify an armed individual who robbed the ATB Financial branch on Division Avenue N. Thursday evening. The MHPS released surveillance footage of the robber with the hopes someone might be able to identify him. “A lone male entered the bank at about 5:45 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex signs long-term supply deal
By Collin Gallant on November 11th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Methanex has locked in a 14-year gas supply contract for its Medicine Hat production plant, giving it security to maintain current levels until 2032. The methanol producer and Painted Pony Petroleum jointly announced the deal Thursday, stating it gives both parties long-term cost certainly. That, along with plant refurbishment in 2015, “solidifies the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Navy life was routine, albeit dangerous
By Gillian Slade on November 11th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Living in the cramped confines of a corvette ship, and charged with the duty to protect supply ships journeying across the Atlantic Ocean was the day-to-day ritual — and danger — behind the smart naval uniform during the Second World War. In 1943 John Eccles, a newly married school teacher from Niagara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workshop aims to aid in the grandparent assistance role
By Collin Gallant on November 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Parents and children benefit greatly from a grandparent’s presence and advice, but it can also lead to tension, say local early childhood educators. A workshop on Nov. 18 will discuss potential conflicts and how to improve understanding and communication between the generations. “When there’s a new baby, it bumps everyone into a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toastmasters conference in Medicine Hat this weekend
By Jeremy Appel on November 11th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Toastmasters District 42, which includes southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan, is holding its annual conference in Medicine Hat this weekend. The three-day affair began on Friday and includes a humorous speech competition, which occurs today at 3 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, as well as a table topics contest, where participants must provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City starts installing festive lights next week
By Collin Gallant on November 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News It will be looking a lot more like Christmas on major routes in the city starting on Tuesday. That day city crews will begin installing festive lights on light standards on main roads throughout the city, depending on weather conditions. The seasonal lighting will line a number of routes, including the downtown ... Read More »
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