Medicine Hat News Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that blue-green algae is no longer a health concern atReesor Lake in Cypress Hills Provincial Park near Medicine Hat, says Alberta Health Services. Effective immediately, AHS has lifted the blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom advisories forReesor Lake. As always, visitors ... Read More »
NewsCanada When kids return to school, it usually comes with the routine of extracurricular activities and many school assignments. Parents can set up their kids for success by buying new school supplies and replacing outgrown sports equipment. However, in the busy mornings of packing lunches and school drop offs, some parents may have overlooked a ... Read More »
This may seem like a topic that is just plain wrong for the middle of summer, but before we know it we will back into a fall routine that this year will be intersected with a municipal election. If you know me at all you know I am a political person. I believe in public ... Read More »
The saying “Cash is King” is a common phrase when it comes to analyzing the value of a business or an investment, the idea being that cash has great value. The same holds true for insurance policies. Does your insurance policy have cash available for you? Over the years I have found many people do ... Read More »
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Timing is everything. Mirabel Diamond Academy infielder William Brault and Port Arthur Nationals outfielder Danchuk both found the bleachers twice in Friday afternoon’s Canadian Little League Championship semifinal at Lovell McDonnell Field. The difference, Brault’s two swings came with 7 RBI, and included a sixth-inning grand slam that held up as the difference ... Read More »
1927 ~ AFINA LUCA ~ 2017 Afina Luca of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ion Luca, passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Afina leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Radu (Ana) Luca, Viorel (Milena) Luca and Emil (Lore) Luca; two daughters, Flora (John) Petrehele and ... Read More »
Medicine Hat News Saskatchewan band The Northern Pikes will make its way to Medicine Hat this fall. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album “Big Blue Sky” and 33 years of playing together the band will perform at the Esplanade on Nov. 20. Tickets go on sale today. Tickets, $35 plus service charge and GST, ... Read More »
Every day of one’s life is important but there are four that I believe have particular significance. Birth — On the day you are born, your whole family tree was altered. The fact that you had arrived was a very momentous occasion, not only for you but for everyone around you. Much thought was likely ... Read More »
Medicine Hat News Mirabel Diamond Academy and the Lethbridge Southwest All Stars will be out to prove the numbers wrong today at Lovell McDonnell Field. The pair of major AAA ball teams are slated as the underdogs entering their Canadian Little League Championship semifinal matchups — with Lethbridge (3-3) taking on undefeated White Rock (6-0) ... Read More »
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown As summer winds down, things are ramping up at Medicine Hat Musical Theatre. The group recently announced its lineup for the 2017-18 season and tickets for the first show, “Sister Act,” go on sale Aug. 15. Opening night is Oct. 27 The fall show typically ends up being the biggest of the season ... Read More »
Now I may get a bit of backlash for admitting this out loud, but I’ve found myself starting to dream about the end of summer. Sure, it’s early to start thinking about fall and there are plenty more warm summer nights ahead, but I can’t help but crave the normalcy and routine that the fall ... Read More »