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Hatters sweep a pair of podiums at drag strip this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2020
Hatters swept the podium in the pro and motorcycle classes at the NHRA Shootout, hosted this weekend by the Medicine Hat Drag Racing Association. Colin Grimm finished atop the pro class in his 1971 Dodge Chevell ahead of fellow Hatters Harvey Turner and Jayden Meyers, while Dave Toth rode his ’89 Kawasaki ZX10 to victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ball diamonds renamed in Bert Maltin’s honour
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 19th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Bert Maltin had his local legacy honoured for decades to come with the recent renaming of two baseball diamonds in his honour at Lions Park. The local builder – who passed away in 1996 – had been a key figure in the Medicine Hat recreation community since 1948, when he was appointed the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff curlers included in provincial Team of the Year Award
By Alberta Newspaper Group on September 19th, 2020
Lethbridge Curling Club’s Team Dupont, consisting of Redcliff’s Samantha Davies (third) and Avice DeKelver (lead), Taber skip Nanette Dupont and Kendra Nakagama (second) were provincially recognized with Curling Alberta’s 2020 Team of the Year Award recently. Davies’ husband Travis nominated the team. “He saw online that the Curling Alberta nominations had opened and he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers rake in 32 CCAA National Scholar Awards
By Medicine Hat News on September 17th, 2020
Medicine Hat College’s student athletes raked in a whopping 32 Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association National Scholar Awards, the school announced Wednesday. The accolades are awarded to student-athletes who make the honour roll while competing in a sport for their school. The Rattlers had winners from every one of their men’s and women’s teams. “Rattlers Athletics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peewees hit the gridiron
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 17th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Forty-four future football stars have been hitting the gridiron at the Methanex Bowl this week. Medicine Hat Tackle Football Association has put together a 50-person cohort featuring six coaches that oversee the remaining players in an ongoing series of practices and 9-man jamboree-style scrimmages, and eventually games. It may not be a normal season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bezanson completes undefeated run at Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club
By Medicine Hat News on September 16th, 2020
In just his second year competing at the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club, Stephen Bezanson is a men’s singles champion. Bezanson closed out an undefeated season Saturday by beating 2018 champion Wes Bresee in a fiercely competitive final, 9-7. After taking a 4-0 lead through two ends, Bezanson watched Bresee rebound into a 7-7 tie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hooft hits hole in one
By Medicine Hat News on September 16th, 2020
John Hooft joined the hole-in-one club at Paradise Valley Monday. Hooft used a 3-wood to sink a perfect 161-year shot on Hole 7 at the local par-3 track. Local courses are encouraged to submit albatross and hole-in-one reports to sports@medicinehatnews.com... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bratvold takes fifth at MJT Ford Series in Edmonton
By Medicine Hat News on September 16th, 2020
Medicine Hat’s Sam Bratvold finished fifth at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Ford Series this weekend at Edmonton’s RedTail Landing Golf Club. The 18-year-old Hatter shot a consistent 74-74-148 to close out the event nine strokes back of winner Nicholas Rimmer (66-73-139), of Edmonton... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs feeling optimistic
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 16th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Cubs head coach and general manager Randy Wong is feeling optimistic about his first season behind the bench of the local junior B hockey club. While there are still plenty of spinning plates ahead of a potential Heritage Junior Hockey League season, Wong says he found a few diamonds in the rough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The future is calling: Ayomanor fielding offers from multiple Ivy League schools
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on September 16th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken A promising future is knocking on Elic Ayomanor’s door. The 17-year-old wide receiver made the decision to move from Medicine Hat to New Jersey in order to further his football career last year. After a strong season at Peddie School – both in the classroom and on the gridiron – Ayomanor has been turning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hellers win sixth straight Hat Open mixed doubles title
By Medicine Hat News on September 16th, 2020
Tracy and Calvin Heller rallied to a sixth consecutive championship at the Medicine Hat Open mixed doubles tournament on Saturday evening at Medicine Hat Tennis Club. The husband-and-wife duo completed the six-summer run by defeating Linda Norris and Boris Holan, 7-6, 6-3 in Saturday’s final. Sheila and Dave Reinheller clinched the consolation title with a ... Read More »
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