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FAME: Lots of options to get out in the sun this summer
By Kristina Segall on July 24th, 2019
One of the main reasons I love living in the city of Medicine Hat is the amount of sunshine we receive! In one year we get 2,544 hours of sunshine! You know what that means? Lots of opportunities to get outside and get active! I’m going to share with you 10 outdoor activities you can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks fall to Prospects in Edmonton Tuesday night
By Medicine Hat News on July 24th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Mavericks dropped a 9-5 decision in Edmonton Tuesday after a couple days off. No official statistics were available from the game, which saw the Prospects get out of some key jams and take advantage of their chances. Starter Evan Sutta took the loss for the Mavs, giving up four runs on four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peterson a referee on the rise
By SEAN ROONEY on July 24th, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney Of all the places boxing has taken Wade Peterson, being in the centre of the ring with Vladimir Putin looking on has got to be one of the most unexpected. The 53-year-old from Medicine Hat is off to Peru this week to referee at the Pan-American Games, fresh off a busy time at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drag strip’s National Open weekend winners reported by association
By Medicine Hat News on July 24th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Drag Racing Association released winners from this past weekend’s National Open Tuesday. Saturday’s winners were: Todd Fleck (super quick), Darrel Deitz (stock/SS combo), Kurt Schultz (super comp), Rory Moser (super gas), James Elliott (super street), Danny Holmedal (S/pro), Braydan Heroux (pro), Janice Vessey (sportsman), Adam Hettler (bike), Tanner Gaetz (junior lightning), Kiandra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat lawn bowling teams do well at home tourney
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2019
Showcasing a club on the rise, the Medicine Hat Memorial Lawn Bowling Tournament was dominated by host teams even if they weren’t in the majority. Despite nine of 14 squads coming from out of town, two sets of locals battled for the championship trophy Sunday. The family team of Barb, Curt and their son Eric ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watson faster at London meet
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2019
Sage Watson continued her summer at the Diamond League event in London, England Sunday with a season-best time. The SevSage Watson continued her summer at the Diamond League event in London, England Sunday with a season-best time. The Seven Persons-born 400 metre hurdles specialist wound up seventh in the eight-woman race in a time of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Bombers have been waiting decades
By Graham Kelly on July 23rd, 2019
Winnipeg hasn’t won the Grey Cup since they edged the Edmonton Eskimos 50-11 in 1990. They lost the big game in 1992, 1993, 2001, 2007 and 2011, each time representing the Eastern Conference when either Montreal or Ottawa had folded. This could be their year. At 5-0, they are off to their best start since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ridley, Tigers get new Hall status
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2019
Medicine Hat contributions were front and centre during the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame gala Sunday. At Canmore, broadcaster Bob Ridley was inducted to the Hall, along with the 1986-88 Medicine Hat Tigers. Ridley, long-known for being the Tigers’ first and still only play-by-play man, hasn’t driven the team bus the past few years but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blowing by the competition
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 23rd, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken With the second Wally of her career in sight, Janice Vessey realized she’d need to go through father-and-son duo Ted and Lorren Buzunis if she hoped to get her hands back on the National Hot Rod Association’s most coveted prize – so the Hatter put the pedal to the metal and came out on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local soccer players team up with Lethbridge for success
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2019
Without enough players to form a team of their own, five Medicine Hat boys have found a way to continue their soccer dreams this summer. Robert Lee, Holden Lehr, Ethan Pitman, Paul Wasyluk and Ross Wilder were in Seattle this past weekend. They’ve played all season with a team from Lethbridge, racking up a 6-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs unveil jerseys, captain
By SEAN ROONEY on July 23rd, 2019
Edit: The original version of this story incorrectly spelled Tavin Stadnicki’s name. srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney Last year the Medicine Hat Cubs had a new attitude. This fall they’re adding new duds. The junior B hockey team unveiled orange and black jerseys Monday to accompany their recently redone logo, along with the announcement of Tavin Stadnicki as the ... Read More »
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