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Tigers to sport themed pink jerseys

By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2019

There’s going to be plenty of pink in the rink on Oct. 12. The Medicine Hat Tigers announced Thursday that the team will be sporting special pink-themed jerseys for their annual Pink in the Rink game next Saturday against the Red Deer Rebels. The black and pink jerseys are the first in team history to ... Read More »

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She did it: Watson breaks 23-year-old Canadian record, advances to finals of 400 metre hurdles at world championship

By Medicine Hat News on October 3rd, 2019

Sage Watson raised her arms, then fell into a crouch when she saw the result. Then came that brilliant red smile. Not only did the Seven Persons native make it into the final of the 400 metre hurdles at the world championships in Qatar, she set the national record doing it. “I knew I was ... Read More »

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Alumni night brings back memories for coaches

By RYAN MCCRACKEN on October 3rd, 2019

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Rangeland Football Conference will celebrate 40 years of blood, sweat and tears on Friday night at the Methanex Bowl. Quinn Skelton was among the first to lace up his cleats and pull a Hat High Mohawks jersey over his shoulders back when the league first started up in 1980. Skelton – who wore ... Read More »

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Mindset Magic: Still coaching, even if it’s not golf season

By Trevor Moore on October 3rd, 2019

Welcome to Mindset Magic. In the spring of 2006, I began writing my bi-weekly seasonal golf column, and until now, I would step away from my keyboard when the snow was falling. This winter will be different however. It marks the start of a new chapter. My core coaching philosophy applies to far more than ... Read More »

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FAME: Q&A: Lewis ready to lift

By Medicine Hat News on October 2nd, 2019

Angela Lewis is one of six women from Medicine Hat who will be attending the World Powerlifting Federation and Raw Powerlifting World Championships from Oct. 3-6 in Calgary. She has competed in the sport for only two years and already amassed several prestigious records and awards. She is looking to achieve even more at this ... Read More »

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Cross country runners hit the trails at Echo

By Medicine Hat News on October 2nd, 2019

Edit: The original version of this story incorrectly stated the date of high school cross country provincials. It is Oct. 19. With the school cross country season in full swing, 204 athletes hit the trails at Echo Dale Regional Park Saturday for the Talons Invitational. With age divisions from Grade 1 to 12 plus open ... Read More »

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Watson in to semifinals

By Medicine Hat News on October 2nd, 2019

Sage Watson is in to the semifinals at the world track and field championships. The 25-year-old from Medicine Hat finished second in her 400 metre hurdles quarter-final heat Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. Jamaica’s Rushell Clayton won in 55.23 seconds but Watson was right with her in 55.57. The top-four finishers in each of five heats ... Read More »

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Vikings win in more ways than one

By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2019

The theme was pink but the result was gold for the girls in blue. Crescent Heights’ varsity girls volleyball team won their home tournament this past weekend, clinching top spot Saturday night with a 2-0 (25-9, 25-22) win over the Brooks Buffaloes. Equally as important, they raised money and awareness for cancer research by making ... Read More »

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Minor hockey: Late goals help, hinder midget 15’s

By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2019

The South East Athletic Club’s midget 15-year-old Tigers started their season with plenty of late excitement – and not all of it good. After scoring late to earn a 3-3 tie in their home opener Saturday, the Tigers were on the other side of a late snipe Sunday which resulted in a 3-2 loss. At ... Read More »

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Inside the CFL: Fajardo emerging as the best of the backups thanks to steely resolve

By Graham Kelly on October 1st, 2019

Proverbs says “Opportunity knocks only once.” When opportunity knocked this season, quarterbacks Cody Fajardo, Nick Arbuckle, Chris Streveler, Dane Evans and Vernon Adams, Jr. kicked the door down and came right in. Edmonton’s Logan Kilgore walked in while Redblacks Dominique Davis and Jonathon Jennings, as well as Montrealers Matt Shitltz and Antonio Pipkin cowered under ... Read More »

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