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On his way up
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat’s Dawson Murschell shocked the world of darts on Friday at the Tropicana Las Vegas. The 21-year-old Hatter advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2017 US Darts Masters with a massive underdog victory over England’s James Wade. “It’s insane,” said Murschell. “It’s all pretty crazy. I’m just starting to come down from ... Read More »
Knights fall back to earth
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat K of C Knights had their nine-game American Legion Baseball A conference winning streak snapped on Friday night at the hands of the Lewistown Redbirds. The Redbirds defeated the Knights 6-1 in back-to-back games to complete a doubleheader sweep and drop Medicine Hat to 17-9 with their first conference ... Read More »
July 14, 2017
1928 ~ WILLIAM “BILL” BOETTCHER ~ 2017 It is with broken hearts that the family of William “Bill” Boettcher announce his passing on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Sunnyside Care Centre. Bill was born on March 16, 1928 in Schuler, Alberta. He married his beloved Florence on April 23, 1952. Their early years together ... Read More »
All Psyched Up: It’s easy to be a good influence for future generations
We had three graduations in our family this year so spring was busy! Andrew turned 18 in May and graduated from Grade 12 in June. I was surprised to watch all the goings-on to prepare him for the ceremonies and celebrations. His brother gave him a suit to wear. His father took him shopping for ... Read More »
String quartet performing at local church
Medicine Hat News The Thalea String Quartet, featuring Medicine Hat’s Kumiko Sakamoto on violin, will perform a concert in the city July 17. Based in San Francisco but currently at Banff Centre’s Summer Chamber Music Residency, the Thalea String Quartet will be on stage at 7 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Dr. ... Read More »
Burton Cummings bringing his superstar talents to Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat News Canadian music superstar Burton Cummings is returning to the Esplanade this fall. Cummings brings his Up Close and Alone tour to the Gas City on Oct. 27. His list of hits reads like a best-of-Canadian music. As the lead singer for the Guess Who Cummings belted out hits like “American Woman,” “Laughing,” ... Read More »
Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission hosting public forum in Brooks on July 21
Medicine Hat News The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission will be holding a public hearing in Brooks on July 21 to elicit more feedback on its controversial proposed changes in southeast Alberta. According to the Alberta Elections website the presenters list is now closed, but commissioners will likely get an earful from those in attendance anyway. ... Read More »
TransCanada holds spill training on South Saskatchewan
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Boat crews and a ground support unit from TransCanada Pipelines on Thursday held oil spill containment exercises near Echo Dale Regional Park. Crews deployed booms, skimmers and practised every step of the containment methods they would use if a real-life oil spill were to occur in the South Saskatchewan River. “TransCanada conducts over ... Read More »
Eye on the Esplanade: The Inner Workings: The beginnings of an exhibit
In the dark a single artifact sits in a display case, a quiet hum of machinery the only sound in the cavernous room. In the distance a lock clicks open and footsteps approach, crossing the polished concrete floor. The lights flicker on. The low, focused light reveals the lone artifact in its case — a ... Read More »
Sentencing delayed for aboriginal man over part in housebreak, assault
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A judge told defence counsel to go back to the drawing board for the sentencing of a young man who pled guilty over his part in a housebreak and assault. Riley Bellhumer was supposed to be sentenced Thursday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse for his involvement in an Aug. 9, 2015 incident where ... Read More »
Delays continue for accused in November homicide
Medicine Hat New Court delays continue for a Medicine Hat man charged in November with second-degree murder, with defence counsel yet to receive the autopsy report for the case. Noah Harrison Bentley appeared Thursday by closed-circuit TV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, in what was originally meant to be an appearance to set a ... Read More »
