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Stampede Royalty bring instant chemistry to roles
By KENDALL KING, Reporter on August 4th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Though several days have passed since Shaylyn Hunt was crowned Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s 2022 Rodeo Queen, the 20-year-old Medicine Hat native still feels disbelief over her new role. “It’s sort of surreal,” Hunt told the News. “Going into the competition, you obviously hope for the best … but you never know how ... Read More »
1 responseNon-fixed power price climb, while non-fixed gas price drops
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2022
Rising non-fixed power rates are cause for concern for some southeast Albertans as the region continues to battle daily temperature highs in the 30s, but a decrease in non-fixed gas rates provides some reprieve. The City of Medicine Hat’s non-fixed utility rates for the month of August show power will be charged at 17.2 cents ... Read More »
1 responsePolice happy to report low-key long weekend
By KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Despite a flurry of activity this past week as the return of Medicine Hat’s Stampede coincided with the Heritage Day long weekend, Medicine Hat police are reporting no serious occurrences in the city. “The fact that we didn’t have any significant incidents, we’re very pleased,” Brian Bohrn, acting staff sergeant with the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
1 responseLions Club hosting three more barbecues at Rattlesnake following early success
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on August 3rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club is gearing up for its next three barbecues of the summer out at Rattlesnake Lake in Golden Sheaf Park. The first one will be Saturday, followed by one two weeks later on Aug. 20 and a final one on Sept. 4. “We had a fantastic response to our ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA provides free summer programs for teens
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 3rd, 2022
The YMCA of Medicine Hat is offering a free teen summer program each day of the week until Aug. 31 for those aged 10-17. These drop-in programs are open to all teens in the community and anyone interested can drop in at the downtown YMCA to take part, there is no need to pre-register or ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil touts storm response, still wants review
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city council members conveyed thanks Tuesday evening for those who assisted in cleanup efforts following the July 18 tornado, during the first public meeting since the devastating storm. Coun. Robert Dumanowski first raised the topic of the tornado during the energy and infrastructure committee review portion, following a verbal service area update ... Read More »
1 responseLast Light at Kin Coulee a vibrant choice by the people
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS on August 3rd, 2022
Shelley Ewing wasn’t going to enter the 2022 Visual Arts Show but changed her mind, bringing in the painting that won the People’s Choice Award for adults, Last Light at Kin Coulee. It is a ‘wow’ painting, a scene that brings inner calm when viewed, the vibrant colours and soothing play of light drawing one ... Read More »
1 responseVintage trailers converge in August
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Vintage trailers from across North America will soon be rolling into Gas City Campground for the inaugural Medicine Hat Vintage Trailer Rally, taking place Aug. 18-21. The goal of the rally, inspired by the 2018 Boler trailer 50th anniversary celebration event, is to both bring together trailer enthusiasts and promote the city of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede claims Twitter ‘hacked’ over ‘offensive’ post
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2022
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede officials are conveying apologies after a tweet criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was posted to the Stampede’s official Twitter account Sunday. The tweet – a reply to Trudeau’s July 29 tweet about Canada’s involvement in a U.S.-proposed electric vehicle tax incentive – read; “You are the worst prime mister this ... Read More »
1 responseBudweiser wagon takes People’s Choice Award at Better Living
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on August 2nd, 2022
It was a project that took half a century to complete, spanning two generations and an extended period of downtime. On Saturday, Cyril Bender was awarded the People’s Choice Award for the Budweiser wagon, its second ribbon at the Better Living show at the Medicine Hat Stampede. Bender’s father, who died about 40 years ago, ... Read More »
1 responseOrganizers celebrate Stampede success
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com After two years of limited operations, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede returned full force this summer, as did supporters, Stampede officials say. “I don’t know how to explain it other than the feeling has been really good here,” general manager Ron Edwards said when the News caught up with him Friday. “We had ... Read More »
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