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Rattler Run shines in return to action
By JAMES TUBB on May 3rd, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After two years away, the Medicine Hat College Rattler Run made a sunny return. The 43rd annual run Saturday was the first non-virtual Rattler Run since 2019 with over 500 runners and walkers taking on the trails and roads around the college and Kin Coulee Park. Those participating had the option of running 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irvine shows success at Jr. High city championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 30th, 2022
Grade 8 and 9 badminton athletes from Irvine were well represented on the podium at the Medicine Hat Junior High Athletic Association Badminton Championships April 12 and 13. At the Grade 8 level, Irvine were the aggregate champions as Charlie Funk and Marley Howes took home gold in the boys and girls singles division respectively. ... Read More »
1 responseHat little league girl enjoys MLB showcase
By JAMES TUBB on April 30th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat little leaguer Tayler Soveran-Welte enjoyed the MLB Trailblazer in Mid April. The Richmond, Sask. product was one of 95 girls from North America, one of six from Canada, to attend the five-day camp at the Jackie Robinson Complex in Vero Beach, Fla. Soveran-Welte and the other girls in attendance were all outfitted ... Read More »
1 responseBjorklund signs NHL deal with Capitals
By JAMES TUBB on April 30th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Garin Bjorklund is one step closer to his National Hockey League dream. The Medicine Hat Tigers net minder signed a three-year NHL entry level contract with the Washington Capitals on Friday, weeks after his WHL season came to a close. The 19-year-old was drafted 179th overall by the Capitals in the 2020 and joined ... Read More »
1 responseTalons gear up for badminton zones
By JAMES TUBB on April 29th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Eagle Butte Talons are well represented at the Badminton South zones today. The Talons have 15 kids competing at the junior, intermediate and senior ranks at the South zone finals in Lethbridge after each finished either first or placing at the city championships April 13. Eagle Butte head coach Sheldon Wihnan said Thursday ... Read More »
1 responseJV Colts lose close battle in Brooks Thursday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 29th, 2022
The McCoy Colts JV baseball team dropped a close battle with the Brooks Buffalos, losing 6-4. Pryce Velichko and Ryler Straarup shared the mound duties, throwing three innings each in a game which featured no errors for either team. Velichko led the way offensively going 2-for-4 with a run batted in. Tate Bowal chipped in ... Read More »
1 responseColts sweep Wednesday doubleheader
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 28th, 2022
The McCoy Colts baseball team continued their winning ways Wednesday, picking up wins in two contests. The Colts opened the afternoon doubleheader with a 19-5 win over the Catholic Central Cougars out of Lethbridge. Caleb Garrecht pitched four innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six to earn the win. McCoy’s offence ... Read More »
1 responseMH Boxing competes in Edmonton
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 28th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Boxing Club competed at the Alberta Golden Gloves in Edmonton last weekend. Medicine Hat’s Jacob Walne lost to Liam Pagaling from Calgary Boxing in the 48 kg Jr. B division. Porter Ostrowski from MHBC defeated Saskatoon’s Sidney John in the 80 kg Youth division before winning gold. Medicine Hat’s Nate Vossler lost ... Read More »
1 responseHat High Hawks welcome return to field
By JAMES TUBB on April 28th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It was a long two years without baseball for the Hat High Hawks. Hawks head coach Lyall Foran said it’s good to be back on the field, but he feels for those who graduated during the pandemic. “There were kids who graduated last year who I had the opportunity to coach since they were ... Read More »
1 responseConnaught to host PGA Canada championship
By JAMES TUBB on April 27th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb High-end golf is on its way to Medicine Hat this summer. In a Twitter post Tuesday morning, PGA of Canada announced Connaught Golf Club will host the Seniors Championship of Canada from August 23-26. It will be the first PGA event Connaught has hosted in its nearly 100 years of golf. General manager Jeffrey ... Read More »
1 responseMHC gearing up for Rattler Run this weekend
By JAMES TUBB on April 27th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s time for Hatters to break out their running shoes. Medicine Hat College is hosting its 43rd annual Rattler Run Saturday for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Race director and Rattlers cross country coach Bill Corcoran is excited the event can get up and running again after a two-year hiatus due ... Read More »
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