I would like to share the story of seven awesome people. Last Friday, my husband Keith and I decided to take our last camping trip of the year. At the time, going to Elkwater in late September didn’t seem to be a bad idea. The fire ban was still on but we were now allowed ... Read More »
Re: “New party still has lots left to do,” Aug. 26 According to Faron Ellis and George Rigaux, the federal and Alberta conservative parties are out of power because populists and social conservatives destroyed them. They say that the first thing the United Conservative Party must do, in order to get elected, is to purge ... Read More »
When the sitting council was first elected four years ago, there was much optimism in Medicine Hat and we expected big things from them. They certainly made some big waves! One of their very first priorities was to fly a rainbow flag over city hall in order to persuade residents of the wonderful benefits of ... Read More »
When we talk about wielding power most of us think of people in positions of authority exercising that power over us, telling us what we can and cannot do. This week nobody, not even the prime minister, was a match for the weather when it came to dictating. Snow and wind collapsed trees, caused road ... Read More »
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The day has finally arrived for Jordan Hollett. After waiting nearly five months since being traded from the Regina Pats to the Medicine Hat Tigers, the 18-year-old netminder is set to make his debut at the Canalta Centre tonight against his former franchise. “I think the excitement just to get my first game ... Read More »
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers added more than 25 years of scouting experience to their staff Thursday with the hiring of former Winnipeg Jets scout Carter Sears. After two Western Hockey League titles, one Memorial Cup and five seasons as a scout with the Jets, Sears steps in as Medicine Hat’s new director of ... Read More »
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A family of four is spending between $850 and $1,100 a month on food, according to Medicine Hat’s 2017 Vital Signs report that was revealed this morning. There are statistics giving the pulse of the community plus individual stories of people who moved here from afar and what keeps them here in ... Read More »
1935 ~ ISIDORE “IZZY” BONOGOFSKY ~ 2017 Isidore “Izzy” Paul Bonogofsky, beloved husband of Shirley Bonogofsky of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, September 28th, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 6:00 to ... Read More »
You know how some families go around the table at Thanksgiving and everyone shares what they’re grateful for? Yeah, we don’t do that. However, if we did, I’d have to say I’m thankful for my kids, and not just for all the obvious reasons. See, there are so many interesting, odd, gross, awe-inspiring and terrifying ... Read More »
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken After a 19-month hiatus from the Western Hockey League, Jaeger White is ready to prove he still has what it takes to thrive on the ice. A dislocated collarbone forced the 19-year-old Medicine Hat product off the ice near the end of the 2015-16 season. While the road to recovery was an arduous ... Read More »
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers cut their import count down to two on Tuesday with the release of German forward Mick Kohler. The move makes room for the return of Latvian blueliner Kristians Rubins, while officially giving Swedish defenceman Linus Nassen full-time status in the Gas City. “With losing so many players from last ... Read More »