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Cubs return home on brink of elimination
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Cubs are fighting for their playoff lives this weekend. The Cubs trail the Sylvan Lake Wranglers 2-0 in their best of five third round series after a 3-2 loss Thursday night on the road. Jacob Hazard and Caleb Garrecht scored for the Cubs and Tyler Wakelam made 27 saves. Three straight ... Read More »
Newcomer parents gaining valuable language skills at George Davidson
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Public school parents gathered on Friday for a chance to practice their English language skills and make important connections with members of their community. The Medicine Hat Public School Division program runs every Friday at 3 p.m. at George Davidson Elementary School, as a joint effort from the Family School Liaison Worker and Cultural ... Read More »
German Canadian Harmony Club hosting St. Patrick’s dinner and dance
The German Canadian Harmony Club in Redcliff will be pouring green beer to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. The RedCliff venue is hosting a St. Patrick’s day dinner and dance on Mar. 16 featuring musical guests Phoenix. The event is $45 a ticket which are only available in advance by calling Sharon (403-526-2209) or Laurie Ann ... Read More »
Local unemployment rate highest since 2021: Stats Can
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The local jobless rate doubled to 8 per cent in February, according to new statistics for the combined Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region, which statistics reveal is also adding jobs but not as fast as growth in population. The figure – up from 4.2 per cent in February 2023 and 7.4 per ... Read More »
By the Way: Welcoming the Newcomer
Our neighbours to the South are well on their way to selecting their nominees for the 2024 presidential election. Once again, immigration and border security dominate the discussions. While far less contentious in Canada, hundreds of thousands of newcomers enter Canada each year as well. There are various programs and initiatives which open our borders ... Read More »
Provincial whooping cough rates on the rise
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews As part of their bi-monthly newsletter AHS revealed that there have been an increase in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, cases in Alberta. Cases have been identified in all AHS zones. The infection is highly infectious and while people of all ages can be affected, the illness carries a risk of serious complications ... Read More »
Set to close Body Shop paid rent in town
@MedicineHatNews There are no local firms listed in court creditors action filed by the Body Shop last week as it closes 33 locations in Canada, including one at the Medicine Hat Mall. Other landlords are on an initial list of companies submitted to Ontario Court of money owed by the firm that sells beauty products ... Read More »
Hidden Valley announces final day of season
The slopes will be closing down in less than two weeks at the Hidden Valley Ski Resort. The 2023-24 ski season will come to a close at Hidden Valley on Mar. 17. With the season not starting until Dec. 28, 2023 it’s been a shorter season on the hills due to warm weather. Extreme cold ... Read More »
All Psyched Up: Letting Go
We live in a society that is determined to accumulate and hold on. Often I think about a old country song called “The Gambler” in which Kenny Rogers sings: “You gotta know when to hold ’em. Know when to fold ’em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run”. Well, this week I have ... Read More »
Krebs, Parsons backbone of Tigers’ defence
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers two most grizzled defencemen have led the way this season and will have to continue at the front with playoffs on the horizon. The top shutdown pairing of Dru Krebs and Rhett Parsons have chewed up a lot of minutes, eaten a lot of blocked shots and shadowed the league’s ... Read More »
Science Smarts: Build the rainbow, observe the rainbow
I do not know about you, but I could use a little good luck! With that being said, St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to get lucky than celebrate with Leprechauns, rainbow and pots of gold…all kidding aside, I know that many classrooms are looking for activities to coincide with the ... Read More »
