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Willie Desjardins to lead hockey academy for PRSD
By Collin Gallant on July 23rd, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Complete with a contract inking and a Sportscentre-styled top 10 delivered by administrators, Willie Desjardins has been signed to lead a new hockey academy program of the Prairie Rose School Division. The former Medicine Hat Tigers, NHL, Team Canada coach will begin the program this fall, with registration starting this week. It would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATE: Police say missing Medicine Hat woman found, sister says otherwise
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2018
UPDATE 3: At 8:15 p.m, an inspector with the MHPS reconfirmed that Shelby is no longer considered missing. As far as they know, she is in hospital in Edmonton. The News recently spoke with a family member in hopes of connecting them with police. —————————— UPDATE 2: There are conflicting reports as to whether or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!29th annual Chili Cookoff a hit with Hatters
By Mo Cranker on July 23rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Chili lovers took over downtown Medicine Hat Saturday afternoon during the 29th annual Chili Cookoff held by the City Centre Development Agency. “I think, judging off of last year’s numbers, we’ll likely see around 3,000 people downtown today,” said CCDA operations manager Robin Anton. “The event has five different categories this year: The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat couple gearing up for unique trip to Saskatchewan
By Mo Cranker on July 23rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker We quite often hear how kind and generous strangers can be — we just don’t usually test it. ‘We’ are not Bart and Lisa Campbell. The Hat couple will be making a multi-week trip to Hague, Sask. in September solely off the generosity of others. Oh, and they’re making the 1,000-plus kilometre trip ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta on Strike showing twice Thursday
By Mo Cranker on July 23rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Less than one year ago James Johnson and some colleagues ran through the very first reading of his play “Medalta on Strike.” The play will have two full showings Thursday at the Historic Clay District. “It’s very exciting for me, and for all of us to see this come to life,” said Johnson. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar July 23-29
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2018
July 24 — Play Guides, Southview School Playground, 10-11 a.m. July 24 — Mavericks vs. Lethbridge Bulls, Athletic Park, 7:05 p.m. July 25-28 — Medicine Hat Exhibition &Stampede July 25 — Play Guides, FLC Viking Playground, 5:30-7 p.m. July 25 — Mavericks vs. Edmonton Prospects, Athletic Park 7:05 p.m. July 26 — Medalta on Strike, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New look for Midway this year
By Jeremy Appel on July 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The 2018 Medicine Hat Stampede Midway will have a new look this year. The carnival, which occurs from July 25-28 from noon to midnight each day, will have four new games, two refurbished rides, as well as new lights and uniforms for staff. West Coast Amusements, which puts on the carnival, are introducing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Low flow caused sewage woe
By Collin Gallant on July 21st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Current work on sewer lines under Carry Drive is, at least in part, a lingering result of failed real estate development on the other end of town, the News has learned. Utility officials confirm a $4.5-million repair project, now underway, is needed due to the type of piping used in an expansion 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Owner watches coyote take her dog
By Gillian Slade on July 21st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It was a terrifying moment for Diane Galvez as her little Yorkshire Terrier being carried off in the jaws of a coyote. The Connaught area resident had her dog Little Man at her side one minute and then it all went wrong. “I turned my head for a second and turned back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz calls for immediate trade action
By Collin Gallant on July 21st, 2018
cgallatn@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The region’s Member of Parliament says action is needed in the Commons this summer on a lingering trade pact with Asian nations, trade in general, pipeline development and border security. “I’d even give up pancakes to knock a few of these things off,” said Glen Motz, the MP in Medicine Hat where the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Chili Cookoff has Down Under flair
By Mo Cranker on July 21st, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat chili lovers will be getting a taste of Australia today. Christine Bridgman has lived in Australia for the past 13 years and is in town this weekend with two of her sisters for a camping trip. In the name of fun, the trio decided to enter the Chili Cookoff. “Every year ... Read More »
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