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Local Little Leaguers get a taste of national play
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 5th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Little League’s Major AAA squad got a taste of the national stage on Wednesday at Lovell McDonnell Field. The local squad welcomed Quebec’s Diamond Baseball Academy to the field for a doubleheader in part of a cross-country tour for the Boisbraind-based ball club. Diamond picked up a 12-3 victory in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Canadian football finally returns
By GRAHAM KELLY on August 5th, 2021
The 2021 CFL season opens tonight with more question marks than at anytime in league history. How effective have training camps been with no preseason games? What impact will missing an entire season have on the quarterbacks? How long will it take to get up to traditional game speed? The schedule begins with a Winnipeg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sage Watson misses final in 400m hurdles, relay still remains
By Ryan McCracken on August 3rd, 2021
Seven Persons sprinter Sage Watson fell short of reaching the 400-metre hurdles final at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo following a fifth-place finish in Heat 1 of the semifinals on Monday. Watson finished in a time of 55.51, putting her 0.55 seconds behind Germany’s Carolina Krafzig for fourth, and 2.21 seconds behind Daliah Muhammad, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder fall to Central Alberta in provincial playoff tiebreaker
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 3rd, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Thunder came up just short in their bid for provincial glory on Saturday night at the Moose Community Ball Complex. After rallying for three straight victories to force their way into a playoff tiebreaker, the Thunder fell shy of the Softball Alberta U19B championship’s final four with a 7-4 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat drops UCT final
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 3rd, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat’s American Legion Baseball players hit the field for their first hometown tournament in two years this the weekend, and the Red squad nearly left with a championship. After going 2-1 in the round robin, Medicine Hat Red took a 10-1 win from Calgary Stride to punch its ticket to the UCT 18U ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder open provincials at 1-1
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 31st, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Thunder dug in their heels and rebounded from a tough start at the Softball Alberta U19B championships and bounced back to finish Friday at 1-1. After dropping a 17-2 to the Elnora Eagles Pennock, the Thunder found themselves in a waiting game – as they were held off the diamond until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watson finishes fourth in opening heat at Olympic Games
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2021
Seven Persons sprinter Sage Watson opened her Olympic run with a fourth-place finish in the first heat of the women’s 400-metre hurdles on Saturday in Tokyo. Watson finished with a time of 55.54 seconds – 0.03 ahead of Italy’s Yadisleidis Pedroso to qualify for Monday’s semifinals, which will take place at 5:35 a.m. MST. Ukraine’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s official: Mickey named to Canada’s final roster for Paralympics
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2021
It’s official. Sarah Mickey will compete for Paralympic gold in Tokyo next month. The 23-year-old Redcliff product was awaiting the announcement of the official roster after being named to Team Canada’s provision roster earlier this month. Mickey will compete in F55 discus throw, which is set to wrap up with medal events on Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Get inspired
By KAYLA REPAS on July 30th, 2021
Meet Erynn Biggar, FAME’s (Females in Action Moving and Empowering Committee) current Girls on the Move instructor. Girls on the Move provides and opportunity for girls aged 7-12 to be physically active in an environment that is positive, barrier-free and exposes girls to new activities they may never have tried. Erynn is a huge advocate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upset at lawn bowling club highlights week in singles league
By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2021
Mike Gilchrist pulled off an upset over reigning champion Stephen Bezanson to highlight this weekend’s singles league action at the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club. Despite starting the season at 0-2, Gilchrist (1-2) stole an 11-10 victory over Bezanson (1-1) Monday for his first win of the summer. Curt Moll (2-1) also faced off against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating together: Tigers defenceman Dru Krebs goes 176th overall to Capitals, celebrates with family in Penticton
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 30th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken After achieving a milestone that can only be described as a lifelong dream, Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Dru Krebs celebrated by taking in his sister’s success. Krebs was drafted 176th overall to the Washington Capitals in the sixth round of Saturday’s NHL Entry Draft. After a short but lively celebration alongside his parents and ... Read More »
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