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newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Young students aged 8-12 will be diving into a “comprehensive curriculum” of theatre arts during a summer drama camp taught by a well-known local speech and drama teacher and director. Deborah Deans, who led TheActrics drama camp at Medicine Hat College for 25 years and has maintained an active private studio in that Hat ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Forestry and Parks is looking for feedback from Albertans as they stare down the future of the Provincial Park System. Until July 26, Albertans can go online and provide feedback on the new draft Plan for Parks via a survey, which makes up the second round of engagement for the proposed plan. “Last summer, ... Read More »

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service has released a public statement warning residents of a text message scam circulating throughout the city that states the individual has an unpaid photo radar ticket. Police say the text message appears to come from “Alberta Drive Safe,” or “Safe Roads Alberta,” and includes a fake phishing link to ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Gavin McKenna entered the Western Hockey League like a lion. A four-point debut, going toe-to-toe with the then top NHL prospect Connor Bedard, besting the Chicago Blackhawks star while wearing a cage, still just happy to be in the league. He tore up his rookie season, taking over as a main producer at the ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Osprey presence at Athletic Park is about to multiply by the dozen. The Medicine Hat Mavericks unveiled an alternate identity on Friday, the ‘Baby ‘Spreys’, paying homage to the franchise’s history and their unofficial third mascot that hangs around the park. The Osprey family that has made a home of a light post ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Break out the Smash Mouth CD, there’s some all-stars who hit the ground running this WCBL season. The Medicine Hat Mavericks will send five players to the WCBL’s all-star festivities July 19 at Okotoks’ Seaman Stadium, representing the East division in a game against the West division. Infielders Tyler Vanneste and Carter Roth, outfielder ... Read More »

@CollinGallant Immediately after I arrived in Medicine Hat 20 years ago – and then for a decade after – Hatters’ first question for me when I was out doing interviews was: How long do you think you’ll stay? After another 10 years, the answer is still the same – What do you mean? I live ... Read More »

Many people are of two minds when it comes to self-checkout aisles at grocery stores or other retail outlets. One, if you have only a few items and the cashier-attended aisles are jammed, it can make for a quick getaway. But two, technology has taken away a job from someone. One of the stores I ... Read More »

Are you familiar with the Stonewall Riots that took place in New York City in 1969? I was only three at the time, so it is not something I had heard of or was familiar with until I purchased the second book in the proposed banning of reading material in school libraries by the UCP ... Read More »

Dear editor, I believe every municipal building in the province, including Medicine Hat, should be flying the beautiful Alberta provincial flag as well as the Maple Leaf. We should always be willing to show our allegiance and pride in our province and to the place we call home. To not show our pride is shameful. ... Read More »

Dear editor, I feel Canada Post is an important Canadian Institution that should be preserved no matter what the cost, much like the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is what brings Canada together and what is uniquely Canadian. It is important to both rural and urban Canada. I admit I am biased. My grandfather was postmaster ... Read More »

Dear editor, It was great happiness to read the recent article on Mrs. Di Ninno’s well earned recognition on 30 years of service to education. Our family personally was influenced and inspired by her dedication and excellence in teaching. Our two sons attended CAPE school for five years and we never regretted a day of ... Read More »