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Inside the CFL: Lethbridge’s Kilam turns to local roots as he helps turn around Elks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 4th, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews ou’re from Lethbridge, aren’t you,” I asked Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam. “I sure am,” he enthusiastically replied. He attended LCI, playing for the Rams. His sweater is on display at the Bridge City’s fabled football power. He credits high school coaches Cliff Walters and Ian Lowe for setting him on the right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzer eager to prove himself as Tigers starter
By JAMES TUBB on September 3rd, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Finishing up his fourth training camp with the Medicine Hat Tigers, Jordan Switzer’s in line to compete to be the starter, something he’s been chasing for the past two years. It’s only fitting he’s got competition once again. “It’s a different feeling, especially being a younger guy, this is my fourth camp now which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winners of the 92nd Southeastern crowned Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 3rd, 2025
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Connaught Golf Club’s annual Southeastern tournament wrapped up summer 2025. A total of 120 players took part in the 92nd annual Southeastern, the three-day Labour Day weekend golf tournament hosted at Connaught. Ryan Werre won the men’s division with a final round of 67 after opening the tournament with a 70 and 71. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers wrap training camp with plethora of skill on display
By JAMES TUBB on September 2nd, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Four days of hockey left a lot of impressions for the Medicine Hat Tigers staff. The WHL champions wrapped up their training camp Sunday after four days of scrimmages at Co-op Place between 86 players, from overagers to freshly drafted 2010-born players. Training camps have gotten more difficult to assess, head coach and general ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy Colts win first game of HS football season
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2025
The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior football team open their season in winning fashion. The Colts hosted the Joane Cardinal-Schubert Ravens on Friday, winning 42-8 at the Methanex Bowl. All three of Medicine Hat’s high schools won their first games, with the Hat High Hawks and Crescent Heights Vikings picking up wins Thursday. The Hawks beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soakin’ in the Tubb: Loads of young forwards, star-studded blue line make for fascinating situation at Tigers camp
By JAMES TUBB on September 2nd, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers training camp brought more questions than answers as the 2025-26 season officially kicked off – good news for an organization that lost as much star power up front as the Tabbies have. A large camp filled with young players looking to make an impact was but an appetizer for what should ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sr. Hawks, Vikings win opening games of HS football season
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2025
Two Medicine Hat High School football teams kicked off their senior seasons in winning fashion. The Medicine Hat High Hawks and Crescent Heights Vikings picked up a pair of exhibition wins Thursday night. The Hawks beat Winston Churchill 40-0 at the Methanex Bowl. The Vikings, playing on the road, beat the Stettler Wildcats 16-0. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Hatters Hat earn corn hole medals 55+ Alberta Summer Games
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2025
A pair of Medicine Hat cornholers returned from the 55+ Alberta Summer Games with medals in tow. Tom and Carol Simpson, who have owned and operated the South East Alberta Sundogs Cornhole League since 2023, competed at the 55+ Alberta Summer Games held in Leduc from Aug. 21-24. The Summer Games featured 1,100 participants competing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers defence fiercest battle to start camp
By JAMES TUBB on August 30th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers’ defence will be their strength this season, returning all but one member of the 2025 championship core. It’s also setting up to be the toughest battle as training camp continues on. The Tigers boast a staggering five returning blueliners from the championship run last season, with 20-year-old Josh Van Mulligen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers training camp kicks off with competitive atmosphere as fight for roster spots begins
By JAMES TUBB on August 29th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The pedal is through the metal to start the Medicine Hat Tigers training camp. Camp opened Thursday at Co-op place with a pair of scrimmages between the 86 players all vying for a spot on the 2025-26 roster, or when it comes to prospects, their place in the organizational depth chart. It was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts look to build off resurgent 2024 season, turn to youth in 2025
By JAMES TUBB on August 28th, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts senior football team heads into the fall looking to continue taking strides. The Colts had a resurgence in 2024, finishing with an 8-3 record and falling one drive short of a South Zone title. They graduated a large class from that team but aren’t looking to rest on last year’s ... Read More »
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