Medicine Hat News While most of us were filling up on stuffing, two Medicine Hat ringette teams were in St. Albert for the 20th annual Turkey Ring tournament. And wouldn’t you know it, one of them gobbled up all comers en route to claiming their division’s title. The under-16 A Mud Hens went 4-0 in ... Read More »
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney With less than a dozen games together leading up to this past weekend, it’s fair to say Medicine Hat’s Force ringette team had tempered expectations. A handful of the Open C-division players drove from as far away as Calgary to play with their hometown team, and without a regular goalie they got help ... Read More »
Medicine Hat News It doesn’t get much better than winning the last game of the season, regardless of whether it’s for a medal or consolation. Luckily for the Medicine Hat Rogue, there was hardware involved Sunday at under-14 B ringette provincials in Sherwood Park. Rogue beat the Calgary Northwest Outlaws 2-1 for bronze, capping a ... Read More »
Medicine Hat News Provincials are on the menu for two more Medicine Hat ringette teams following a successful weekend of playdowns. The Penguins went 3-0 in under-19 A playdowns in Calgary, though none of the victories were blowouts. Against Calgary’s Mavericks, Medicine Hat came from behind in a 4-2 win with all their goals in ... Read More »
Medicine Hat News The U16A Mission ringette team had a busy but productive weekend — playing and winning four games. The team’s first test was Saturday in Cochrane, against the Rockies. The Mission was able to hold on for a 6-5 win. Cassidy Stock, Jada Harper and Maggie Carrier each scored two goals in the ... Read More »
Medicine Hat News It was a good Saturday for the U12C Ice Breakers. The ringette team played a double header at home against NW Calgary and won both games. In game one, Bella Heinrichs scored five goals and had one assist. She was followed by Grace Ammann, who scored four goals and an one assist. ... Read More »
Dear editor, The end came quickly at the April 3, 2023 regular meeting of the Optimist Club of Medicine Hat as it voted unanimously to disband. The club, whose international motto is “Friend of Youth,” chartered in December of 1961, and has been a major player and supporter of local youth programs in the City ... Read More »
ROBERT “BOB” LEROY LYON ROBERT “BOB” LEROY LYON (August 7, 1943 – March 20, 2024) Robert “Bob” Leroy Lyon of Camrose, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 80 years. Bob leaves to mourn and keep his memory alive his loving wife of 61 years, Margaret ... Read More »
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat was well represented at the 2023 Alberta Winter Games. Eight Hatters won gold and 20 total athletes medaled at the provincial games held in Grand Prairie last weekend. The city’s gold medal count was boosted with four female volleyball champions and three local winners in ringette. Juls Kosinski, Chloe Kube, Teagan Stork ... Read More »
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat had a sporting year that shined bright from Jan. 1 to the end of the calendar. The Medicine Hat News selected the Medicine Hat Mavericks as the top sports story for 2023, here are some honourable mentions. The year started off with the South Alberta Hockey Academy winning their ... Read More »
Tickled Pink The person complaining about people leaving their Christmas lights on all night, There are many people who enjoy the Christmas Lights. Part of the night, some of the night, all of the night. Quit being a complainer. If you don’t like this time of year that’s fine. Don’t spread your negativity on everyone ... Read More »