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The second annual Lettuce Smash! Memorial Scrimmage and Social, held Sept. 14 in memory of Leslie Lynne McLennan, raised $3,560 for Medicine Hat Family Service. The event brings together the community along with Medicine Hat College Rattlers alumni to raise awareness for mental health Proceeds go toward honouring McLennan’s legacy by supporting vital mental health ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday saw the Man Van return to Medicine Hat for the day, offering free blood testing that for many men could mean all the difference when it comes to the early detection of prostate cancer. The van, hosted by the Rockyview Hospital out of Calgary, spent several hours parked outside London Drugs in town. ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com As of Monday, influenza vaccinations are now available to eligible Albertans. Immunization appointments, both for influenza and for COVID-19 vaccines, can be booked via the Alberta Vaccine Booking System, calling 811, or by directly contacting a nearby pharmacy. “As fall approaches, it’s important to plan ahead against circulating respiratory viruses,” said Health Minister Adriana ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U15AAA South East Athletic Club Tigers opened up October with a pair of wins. The Tigers beat the South Side Southgate Lions 3-1 Friday at the Hockey Hounds arena. Gibson Studer tallied a goal and an assist, and both Carter Gilchrist and Chase Droeske scored solo markers. Lucas Fisher had two assists and ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have tabbed their coaches for next summer’s WCBL season. On social media Monday, the Mavs’ announced the hiring of a head coach and two assistant coaches for the 2025 season. The Mavs have hired Jonathan Thornhill of Valley City State University to fill the head coach position. They’ve signed Ryan ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts were recognized by Alberta Football after wins Friday. The Hawks, entering last week ranked No. 4 among 4A schools, beat Chinook High School 46-6 on Oct. 4. They remain ranked No. 4 in 4A. McCoy worked their way into the rankings with a 21-9 win ... Read More »

I recently saw a quote on Google Images that felt like a sucker punch to the gut. It says “A cancer diagnosis changes you forever. You always remember the moment it came.” I remember vividly the day they told us he had cancer. It is something you never forget. I was the one who fell ... Read More »

There are a number of great reasons why we live in one of the best places on earth, but perhaps the most important one is weather. I know, I know, 40-below with a wind in the dead of winter is no treat, but it’s rarely a killer or a destructive force. Southern Albertans generally know ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant In business, the word “new” is probably the most important to use when wooing the masses, any ad exec will tell you. In investing however, “boring” and “disciplined” have more tangible track records. And so the Hat’s Heritage Savings Fund could soon be “rebranded” as the Medicine Hat Endowment fund, and given an official ... Read More »

Dear editor, Utility fees continue to rise aggressively more than the actual cost of the commodity; specifically electric energy and natural gas costs. One condominium corporation’s total electric costs, including fees (multi-resident building) year to date is $96,614. The actual energy used cost was $58,232, leaving $38,382 as fees, or 65.91 per cent of the ... Read More »

Dear editor, I see that the reopening of the pool area at the Big Marble Go Centre has now been delayed from Sept. 15 to Oct 11. The problem is, the last three visits I’ve had to the centre, I’ve seen a grand total of no more than two people working in the area each ... Read More »

Dear editor, I would like to congratulate the city on its foresight regarding the purchase of Saamis Solar Park. All municipalities will be looking at extra expenses as we transition toward a zero-carbon future (Medicine Hat’s were estimated about a year ago at $300+ million). Our city has started the work of planning for these ... Read More »