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Fogen ready for 316-kilometre trek
By Mo Cranker on January 26th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker For most people, running 316 kilometres in a week would be nothing short of torture. For Hatter Karen Fogen, it’s something she does because she loves it. Fogen will fly to New Zealand next month for a stage race, which consists of running seven legs over seven days for a total of 316 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC swimmers clean up in Lethbridge
By Ryan McCracken on January 25th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club cleaned house at the Lethbridge Amateur Swim Club Winter Classic this weekend. Twelve swimmers combined for 38 individual medals before making it an even 40 with a pair of relay medals. What’s more, 13-year-old Delrae Vetter punched her ticket to the Canadian Western Championships in Victoria this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat squads shine at Esso Golden Ring tournament
By Ryan McCracken on January 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Five teams in Medicine Hat travelled to Calgary this weekend to compete at the Esso Golden Ring — the world’s largest ringette tournament — and two found themselves in their respective finals for the first time since 2011. Medicine Hat’s under-14B Impact settled for silver, falling 7-6 to the Lethbridge Hericanes in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snazel leads the way for Salta in Battle at the Bridge
By Ryan McCracken on January 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Gemma Snazel was untouchable on Saturday in the Battle at the Bridge gymnastics competition. Snazel led the Salta Competitive Team with first-place finishes in every one of her Level 3 Junior A events, topping the vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise to take first in the all-around. But Snazel wasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waves pick up 22 medals at Lethbridge meet
By Ryan McCracken on January 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Waves picked up a whopping 22 medals from the Lethbridge Amateur Swim Club Winter Classic this weekend at the University of Lethbridge. Of the 18 swimmers the Waves sent to the event, eight worked their way onto the podium, four finished with at least two medals around their necks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulldogs kick off track season in Edmonton
By Ryan McCracken on January 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Bulldogs Track and Field Club kicked off their season this weekend at Edmonton’s Golden Bear Open. Madison Kane-Rissling landed on all three podium spots with gold in the under-20 girls high jump, silver in triple jump and bronze in long jump, while Elic Ayomanor took gold in both the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Ag Bonspiel a hit for locals
By Mo Cranker on January 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Curling Club held its annual Ag Bonspiel last week. The event welcomed 32 teams in different divisions duking it out on the rink, with five coming away as this year’s champions. This year’s winner of the A event sponsored was the Kevin Aberle team. The final match was tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers fall in overtime, lose third straight
By Ryan McCracken on January 22nd, 2018
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Tigers were forced to settle for a single point Saturday night at the Canalta Centre. Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Vojtech Budik scored exactly one minute into overtime to hand the Tigers their third consecutive loss in a 3-2 nailbiter. “It’s frustrating losing in overtime but I thought we played a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local boxers shine at annual event
By Mo Cranker on January 22nd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s boxing scene was on display this weekend for the 14th annual Nieman-Page Memorial event. The shows ran Saturday evening and Sunday morning, showcasing more than 40 fights over the two shows. “It went really great,” said Medicine Hat Boxing Club head coach Kerry Fahlman. “We’ve had a really great response of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Rattlers get back in win column
By Ryan McCracken on January 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s basketball team rebounded from Friday’s lopsided loss to the St. Mary’s Lightning with an 80-72 victory in Saturday’s rematch at the Snake Pit. One day after setting a new Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference career record for rebounds, Rattlers forward Kennedy Werre tied a season-high with 21 boards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ultimate Cheer Fusion showcases season to come
By Mo Cranker on January 20th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Ultimate Cheer Fusion cheerleading group is gearing up for its first big competition of the year. After putting on a showcase for local fans Friday, the group will be heading to Lethbridge next weekend for a meet. “Right now it’s just us trying to perfect the routines,” said team co-owner Jenna ... Read More »
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