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Vets pumped for summer with Monarchs

Konner Lutz and Braden Goldade want to soak in what might be their last summer playing baseball with their buddies. The pair are both set to be mainstays once again on the Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs American Legion AA baseball team.

Ferre, Devils go down

With about five minutes to play in the first period of Sunday's game against the Calgary Rockies at the Kinplex, Sun Devils goaltender Jordan Ferre attempted to a reach around to stop shot on what seemed like a harmless situation.

Guides seek the science of popcorn, pond scum

"Every year the entire area gets together and hosts an event," explained Judy Szemethy, Ross Glen District Commissioner, and this year they chose to go with a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics theme.

Hatter headed to Mem Cup

Hatter Keelin Boechler, 9, was the lucky winner of a nationwide contest to be one of the 16 flagbearers at this year's Memorial Cup tournament. And to say Boechler is a hockey fan is an understatement.

Electronic waste continues to pile in

Last year a total of 112 tonnes of e-waste was collected, said Phyllis Verhoeven with the Saamis Rotary Club ÑÊand while the exact numbers haven't been totalled, they're estimating that this year's amount is still up there in numbers.

Pups, paws and prizes

"I think the show went very well," said Vern Stemple, the show superintendent, noting that participants in the show travel from far and wide to compete, including Saskatchewan, British Columbia and even the United States.

Review: Kreskin's show defies all belief

Friday night at Medicine Hat Lodge, dinner theatre guests were astounded, astonished and indeed, amazed at the mind-bending feats performed by The Amazing Kreskin. The cheerful and charming mentalist started out slow, proving to the crowd with a series of demonstrations that he can read people's thoughts.

Relay for Lifers prep for 10th annual run

"Everyone has been affected by cancer in some way," said Trina Silver, team captain of "All Night For the Fight" that will be participating in the Relay for the fourth time.

Double murder suspected in Lethbridge

Two people are dead in what Lethbridge Police say are that city's first homicides of the year. Details remain scarce, but police responded to a call reporting two males laying in Adams Park, near 13th Street N, just before 2 a.

A familiar new look: Medicine Hat Soccer Association club teams adopt Rattlers name and colours

The Medicine Hat Soccer Association's club teams have taken on a new identity that will be familiar to local college level followers. The teams that had been known as the Crusaders will now be known as the Rattlers Academy Soccer Club.



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  • Double murder suspected in Lethbridge
    Two people are dead in what Lethbridge Police say are that city's first homicides of the year. Details remain scarce, but police responded to a call reporting two males laying in Adams Park, near 13th Street N, just before 2 a.
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  • Hatter to paddle to New Orleans to promote health
    As far as Hatter Dominique Liboiron knows, his planned river journey from Eastend, Sask. to New Orleans, La. hasn't been navigated before. But that's not stopping him from loading up his canoe in a few weeks and embarking on a nearly 5,000-kilometre odyssey to bring awareness…
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Local Sports

  • Lacrosse roundup:Bantam Sun Devils sweep
    Facing both of Brooks' teams on the road, the Devils started strong and finished strong for a doubleheader sweep. In their first game Dylan Yanke scored twice as part of a 4-2 win.
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  • Practice runs open Medicine Hat Speedway
    The drivers from the Medicine Hat Auto Racing Association got re-acquainted with the Medicine Hat Speedway on Saturday, and the 2012 season will have a bit of a different look than past years. This season the local drivers will race in the new renegade truck and hobby stock classes as…
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  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 10
    I agree, we need a new Arena ASAP. So many people have no clue as to the benefits it will bring to this City. Haters will always hate. More...
    By Artlass
  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 10
    Give me a break already. Besides the trailer courts that are full of Newfies and Ontarians, Medicine Hat is mostly made up of Albertans. More...
    By Artlass
  • Execution of layoffs 'heartless'
    That is SOP for most companies now when they let people go. It may seem heartless but the reasoning is that the employees who are let got could go around bad mouthing the company or sabotaging work. A lot of times they will not even let you pack our ... More...
    By Gregor
  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 10
    Yes, it was a time of joblessness and despair, but Ontario and Quebec, because of their job diversity were in much better shape than all other provinces. Their per capita income had droped by %40 compared with Alberta and Saskatchewan, which had drop... More...
    By ladygrey
  • Entitlement the order of the day for departing politicians
    On both articles for me ... More...
    By mstrachan
  • Better plan led to Tories winning election
    The Heritage Savings Fund name was changed by the PC gov to the Sustainability fund to make it seem like they weren't taking from a savings account. We are not that stupid Jim. At home if you take from your savings account are you not spending more t... More...
    By mstrachan
  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 10
    The time I was referring to was not full of industry, it was full of joblessness and despair. Building the Gardens at the time brought positivity to the area and helped people get out and do something. More...
    By mstrachan
  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 10
    You guys are all excuse makers. Did I once say it had to all be public money though? If enough people want it there is a way. I used that as an example of people getting work done when times are tough. If we always used the excuse of times are tough ... More...
    By mstrachan
  • Entitlement the order of the day for departing politicians
    Partisanship aside, this situation is absolutely obscene. More...
    By georgee
  • Standing the test of time
    The city spent the money on Christmas lights at a time when they were also jacking up utility rates for no reason other than "that's what the rest of the province is paying" I also don't think I know of anyone who complained about the restoration of... More...
    By doug@hat

Commentary

  • Gay marriage an oxymoron
    I commend North Carolina voters for approving a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and civil unions. Homosexual behaviour is abnormal, immoral and anti-life. It closes the act of sex to the gift of life and is not innate as some believe.
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  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink May 15
    That the city is going to improve the street lighting downtown. Maybe while they are at it they can install an industrial-sized bug zapper in front of a certain coffee shop. Ticked Off Big thanks to all you who don't know the rules of the road.
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  • If it gets too heated on the left or right, the weather is always fine in the Liberal centre
    On May 10, I had the great opportunity to meet one of my political inspirations in Calgary: Justin Trudeau. I could likely waste this whole article gushing like a "Beatlemania" fan (or I guess "Trudeaumaniac" of old) but as warm, personable and charismatic as Justin Trudeau is, it was his…
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  • Entitlement the order of the day for departing politicians
    The Canadian Taxpayers Association has given us a blinding revelation of how large that scoop is. Provincial MLAs are given three months pay for every year in office, based on the highest year of pay, and a further enhancement to their RRSP.
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  • South slighted
    Leading up to Tuesday's unveiling of Premier Alison Redford's new cabinet, there had even been speculation that Lethbridge might wind up with two provincial cabinet ministers for the first time in decades.
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Local Entertainment

  • Loverboy at Esplanade Monday
    Which 1980s multi-platinum and Juno Award-winning Canadian rock band donned trademark red leather pants and sported bandanas and was originally formed in Calgary? Loverboy performs at the Esplanade Monday May 14.
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  • Local Vocals: Naraka is pure, polished metal
    In today's metal scene, where the trend is for groups to label themselves by almost infinite subgenres, Naraka is a band that refuses to be defined by such rigid boundaries. Instead embrace the pure root of metal music while adding in tastes of all the twists and turns the genre…
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Life

  • Clubs Calendar May 14-20
    Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week in Medicine Hat. For times and locations, call 403-527-2065. Gas City Chorus, men's four-part harmony, weekly practice, 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Evangelical Church, 3785 - 13th Ave.
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  • Doctor Game: What's the diagnosis?
    How would you like to save a life this week? After all, it's not only doctors who are involved in life or death situations. So all you have to do is remember this column. A report in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) bulletin shows that one of the best…
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