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Pickleball duo strikes bronze in New Brunswick
By Sean Rooney on August 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News A handful of Medicine Hat seniors are at the Canada 55-plus Games in Saint John, N.B. this week, and a couple already have medals to show for their efforts. Guy Riddell and Gordon Masson beat a host team in the men’s doubles 70-over pickleball bronze medal game Wednesday. Their 2-0 (11-8, 11-5) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Open in full swing
By Ryan McCracken on August 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News It’s Open season at the Medicine Hat Tennis Club. The MHTC Open kicked off Wednesday with men’s open and intermediate singles action and carries on through Sunday with dozens of matches across five different divisions. Men’s open top seed Raymond Weich gets his tournament started tonight at 5 p.m. against Corey Streifel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Let’s keep #LikeaGirl going with science
By None on August 22nd, 2018
In 2014, Always launched its #LikeAGirl campaign which shed light on just how much gender stereotypes are ingrained in our culture and language. It was eye-opening to see how much impact a simple phrase has on our vision of ourselves as women and as athletes. What is more eye-opening is to see the scientific evidence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Hatter Caleb Wyrostok on I Got Mind tour talking about mental health
By Sean Rooney on August 22nd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney For a kid who’s done a lot of growing up in a short period of time, Caleb Wyrostok could’ve said no. The 15-year-old hockey player from Medicine Hat has enough going on, you could argue. On the heels of a breakout bantam AAA season that got him drafted by the Swift Current Broncos, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Legion duo make all-star level
By Sean Rooney on August 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Two Medicine Hat baseball players were recognized over the weekend with all-star nods from the Montana-Alberta American Legion divisions they played in. Moose Monarchs outfielder Jack Suhai and K of C Knights catcher Reese Whelen were both named to their respective all-star teams. Suhai was among four AA all-conference outfielders named. Whelen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hollett looks to lead with Tigers team
By Sean Rooney on August 21st, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Training camp doesn’t start for another three days and the ice isn’t even in at Canalta Centre, but that’s not stopping the Medicine Hat Tigers’ returnees. “I think we’ve got 35 (players on the ice),” said 19-year-old goaltender Jordan Hollett during a break at Hockey Hounds Arena Monday evening. “The coaches book the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: McCarty has carved out a great career with the Eskimos
By None on August 21st, 2018
How did an Okie from Muskogee end up in Edmonton as a Canadian? “I grew up in Canada,” Eskimo fullback Calvin McCarty proclaimed proudly. “I was born in Muskogee. My dad was in the army. He met my stepmom from Vancouver when he was shipped up close to Seattle at Fort Lewis. When he got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phantoms win City Cup
By Ryan McCracken on August 20th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken After taking home the title the Medicine Hat Senior Men’s Outdoor Soccer League, the Earls Phantoms had just one trophy left to win — and they hoisted into the air on Sunday night at the Methanex Bowl. Blair Lukacs potted a hat trick and Brendan Lutz and Ryan Antsey both added individual markers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kequahtooway heading to World Masters with help from the Hat
By Ryan McCracken on August 20th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Mykel Kequahtooway is on his way to the world stage. The 16-year-old darts player was in action Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion for a charity shoot aimed at raising money to help him travel to England to compete at the Winmau World Masters in October. “It’s quite nice to get that feeling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat CFLer Aaron Crawford stops to visit Vikings on bye week
By Ryan McCracken on August 20th, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Crescent Heights Vikings returned to the gridiron Thursday to prepare for another hard-hitting Rangeland Football Conference season, but when they arrived to the Methanex Bowl to start camp, they were greeted by a surprise guest —Hamilton Tiger-Cats long snapper and former Viking Aaron Crawford. The Hat product opted to return to his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legion hosting darts fundrasier for local player
By Ryan McCracken on August 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Local darts player Mykel Kequahtooway is hoping to turn his dream of competing at the Winmau World Masters in England a reality — and the community will be out to help him Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion. The 16-year-old Albertan champion qualified for the international event after winning a qualifier in ... Read More »
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