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OHL targeting Dec. 1 start date
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2020
The Ontario Hockey League is targeting a Dec. 1 start date for its 2020-21 season – a far more conservative goal than the Western Hockey League’s Oct. 2. The major junior league – one of three under the Canadian Hockey League banner alongside the WHL and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League – features 20 teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plenty to figure out tonight at Cubs’ public AGM
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2020
The future direction of the Medicine Hat Cubs will be up for discussion at the local junior B hockey team’s annual general meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at First Assembly of God church on Ninth Street SE. The Cubs announced in June that they would not be icing a team in the Heritage Junior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar project set to break ground will produce up to 39 megawatts
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2020
A new utility-scale solar project will begin construction southwest of Medicine Hat this month, according to a release from BluEarth Renewables. BluEarth announced it has signed a power purchase agreement with Bullfrog Power to “directly support the construction” of the 39-megawatt Burdett and Yellow Lake Solar Project, which could commence commercial operations as early as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncs and Honky Tonks rodeo officially called off
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2020
There will be no Broncs and Honky Tonks at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede this year. The indoor spring rodeo, originally scheduled for April – then re-scheduled to Sept. 18-20 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – was officially cancelled Thursday, the local Stampede announced in a press release. “The rodeo committee volunteers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Sport and Event Council conducting survey for local athletes and families
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 30th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Sport and Event Council is reaching out to Medicine Hat’s athletes and their families to help determine the best course of action for returning to play across the city. Sport and Event co-ordinator Kara Brake says the council has already seen plenty of feedback through its online survey for athletes and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bubble hockey: Five Tigers alumni on NHL rosters entering post-season
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 29th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Western Hockey League season may have been cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still five Medicine Hat Tigers alumni competing for the Stanley Cup inside the NHL bubble. The Edmonton Oilers lead the league with two former Tigers on their active roster in defenceman Kris Russell and centre Tyler ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk slays links for Amateur title
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 24th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Michael Valk was simply untouchable Thursday at Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club. Entering the third and final day of the Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship in a three-way tie for the lead, Valk matched the course record with a 6-under 65 to clinch the provincial title with a five-stroke edge on runner up Hunter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Planning smart meals for athletes during COVID competition
By Kimberlee Brooks on July 24th, 2020
As youth athletes start to return to some preliminary games and tournaments they will be travelling to other cities and communities. Eating well on the road is important to support their performance. With our new COVID-19 environment, planning ahead will be key. Venues hosting events will have new protocols in place. Tournaments and games may ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rare double-eagle at Hat Club’s hole No. 17
By Medicine Hat News on July 22nd, 2020
Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club was home to an albatross last month. The local course has confirmed that Troy Hieb completed the double-eagle on the par-5 Hole 17 back on June 24, using a hybrid club to hole out on his second shot. Local courses are encouraged to submit hole-in-one and albatross reports to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paradise Valley adds another pair to hole-in-one tally
By Medicine Hat News on July 21st, 2020
Two more golfers added to Paradise Valley Golf Course’s growing hole-in-one tally last week. Bill Wilson aced the 13th hole on July 13, using a 7-iron on the 103-yard hole. Four days later, Ivan Ulriksen drained a perfect 120-yard shot on Hole 3, using an 8-iron, for the par-3 golf course’s seventh hole in one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Getting back in the gym
By ED STILES on July 10th, 2020
It’s good to be back, so many happy faces back on the fitness floor… at least there was Monday. However, Tuesday and Wednesday some of those same faces were wincing pretty good as they struggled to walk up the stairs. It’s funny that after almost four months off and with limited access to resistance exercises ... Read More »
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