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@MedicineHatNews A Redcliff man was killed Monday in a 12-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada west of Gleichen, the RCMP reported late that day. Westbound lanes of Highway 1 were closed for six hours as RCMP officers from Brooks, Gleichen and Bassano attended the scene near Cluny with heavy tow trucks to remove a number of ... Read More »

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Individuals, sports teams, families and groups are encouraged to spread some Holiday cheer this season through a donation of time, as the Salvation Army looks to fill vacant volunteer spots throughout Medicine Hat for its Christmas Kettle campaign, especially during the afternoon. Locally, the annual campaign helps the Salvation Army provide daily meals at ... Read More »

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Midnight Madness returns this Friday, bringing the joy of local shopping into full focus in downtown Medicine Hat. Now something of a tradition for the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Collective, the yearly event is slated to be as big and bright as ever, says Brad Tajiri, events manager for the ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U10 Step 1 Mustangs were in ringette action down Highway 3 this weekend. The Step 1 Mustangs took part in the Bridge Battle ringette tournament in Lethbridge. They kicked the tournament off on Friday with a game against Lethbridge. Thea Pancoast and Kylie Klaudt stood tall in net, their first games ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Raymond Comets will face the Harry Ainlay Titans in the provincial 5A football championship game on Saturday in Grande Prairie. The three-game festival at Hanson Lincoln Field in the northern Alberta city will also feature the 4A and 3A final games, while new nine-a-side and six-a-side divisions will determine champions ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Ryder Ritchie is in for a week of firsts in his third year in the Western Hockey League. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward scored his first goal in the orange and black on Nov. 15, a second-period power-play goal in a 5-1 win at Co-op Place over the Victoria Royals. He’s about to return ... Read More »

I guess I live a rather dull life, because ‘checking the mail’ has long been one of the highlights of my day. So when Canada Post goes on strike and I know for certain there will be no mail in my box – no cheques, no bills, no flyers, no fast-food coupons or retail magazines ... Read More »

Recently I stopped by Unlimited Characters on Dunmore Road to snoop through their collection of used books, ideas for book clubs and some of their new books. If you have not had a chance to go there, you must. There are books for everyone, and their large store makes it easy to get lost and ... Read More »

Under a remarkably beautiful southern Alberta sky, Medicine Hat gathered this Remembrance Day in a display of unity and remembrance that touched all who attended. The unseasonably pleasant weather seemed a fitting blessing for such a meaningful occasion, allowing our community to come together in perfect conditions at the Robertson Memorial Legion’s ceremony. The sunshine ... Read More »

Dear editor, Robertson Memorial No. 17 greatly appreciated the city for understanding and sending a Special Transit bus to the Legion on Nov. 11 to transport our disabled veterans. Although it was a last-minute arrangement, it was greatly appreciated and much needed. Thank you for the decision to also provide the bus at no charge ... Read More »

Dear editor, Why did the city want to charge the local legion $360 to take veterans with difficulties on Remembrance Day to the Cenotaph, using the Handi Bus? Mine and the rest of the city residents’ taxes are used to run the city buses almost empty every day. Could the city have asked one of ... Read More »

Dear editor, I am the daughter of a veteran of the First World War. When I was 10 years old in Grade 5 in 1963, our class was getting ready for Remembrance Day when my teacher was telling us the importance of remembering those who fought in the wars. I put up my had to ... Read More »