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Champions race highlights this past weekend at Medicine Hat Drag Strip
By Medicine Hat News on August 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News There were lots of winners at the Medicine Hat Drag Strip this past weekend for their third-last set of races for the season. But with scheduled WDRL cars cancelled, one impromptu set of races drew some extra attention. Sunday’s class winners squared off in what was billed Member Track Madness, with Dunmore’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Semenok carries local torch at Methanex
By Sean Rooney on August 23rd, 2017
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Nobody puts much stock in exhibition football games, but there is something to prove tonight when the Regina Rams and Calgary Dinos square off at Medicine Hat’s Methanex Bowl. The third-annual game pits two of the best teams in Canada West against each other, though this time around only one side will have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coehoorn looks back on career with Eskimos
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on August 23rd, 2017
Justin Seward Alberta Newspaper Group Former Edmonton Eskimo wide receiver and Redcliff native Nate Coehoorn decided to hang up the cleats from the gridiron for good this past April after six seasons, but not before winning a title with the green and gold. The 30-year-old won the 2015 Grey Cup with the Eskimos and it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ross caps amazing month
By Medicine Hat News on August 23rd, 2017
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney After a month that saw her travel to three separate major baseball tournaments, Redcliff’s Kaitlyn Ross got a reprieve Tuesday —and wisely spent it at West Edmonton Mall. “Hopefully tonight I’ll get a good sleep,” said the 16-year-old after a day of shopping. Given what she’s accomplished in the last few weeks, that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juniors square off in tourney
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Kids got a chance to compete at the Medicine Hat Tennis Club Saturday, taking to the court for the annual Tim Hortons Junior Open. Three age divisions saw action on a beautiful day on the courts. Ryder Siegers outlasted Amaly Bartman 8-5 in the teen group final. In 10-under play, it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benoy fifth in high hump at Legion track nationals
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Lewis Benoy brought back a fifth-place finish from the National Legion Track and Field Championships in Brandon, Man. earlier this month. The 17-year-old cleared 1.86 metres in the high jump, his first try at the height, but went out at 1.91 metres. The winner, Winnipeg’s John Olukoju, cleared two metres. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!He’s a national champ
By Sean Rooney on August 22nd, 2017
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney It had been eight years since an Alberta under-16 team won a national rugby title. On Sunday in Calgary, a Medicine Hat athlete helped make a little history. Lachlan Hardiker was on the squad that beat British Columbia 34-29 at the Calgary Rugby Park, coming twice from behind to earn gold medals and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who’s behind centre can determine a lot
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2017
To borrow from Mark Twain, “The rumours of his demise are greatly exaggerated.” Three weeks ago it seemed that Ricky Ray might have finally sustained one shoulder injury too many. Last Saturday, along with Montreal castoff S.J. Green, the Argo quarterback and fourth-leading passer of all time put on a brilliant display against the Alouettes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erb takes last Legends flag
By Ryan McCracken on August 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Blake Erb stole the show Saturday at the Medicine Hat Speedway. The Legends driver took the main event to close out his the season for his class ahead of Danny Meier and Ira Laughy, but for many of the Speedway’s other racers, there’s still one very big day left on the calendar. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat firefighter wins crossfit gold at World Police and Fire Games
By Ryan McCracken on August 21st, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat’s Ben Suranko achieved world champion status last weekend at the World Police and Fire Games in Los Angeles. The 28-year-old firefighter put his fitness on display en route to an 18-to-29-year-old crossfit gold medal after two days of grueling competition against some of the world’s most talented public servicemen. “It’s pretty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandham set to step in as Mohawks’ new quarterback
By Ryan McCracken on August 19th, 2017
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Hat High Mohawks returned to the field Friday night to begin preparing for the upcoming Rangeland Football League season, and with it a third consecutive title defence. While there are some familiar faces missing from the roster, head coach Quinn Skelton is excited about the young men hoping to fill those gaps. ... Read More »
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