Medicine Hat News

Mohawks gut out victory

It wasn't as easy as the final score would suggest. In Southern Alberta High School Rugby League play on Wednesday, the Medicine Hat High School Mohawks downed the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Rams 24-7 at Hat High.

Property violation complaints roll in

The City of Medicine Hat's bylaw officers investigated 145 property standards complaints in the first four months of 2012 and issued 28 orders for property owners to clean up their act, according to numbers released this week by city police.

St. Pat's set to construct outdoor classroom

Dreams for an outdoor classroom at St. Patrick's School are finally coming to fruition as construction on the project gets underway. "The next couple weeks are going to be busy," said principal Mel Deydey.

City dwellers still have plenty to do this weekend

The Victoria Day Long Weekend in Medicine Hat will start with a jet-fueled blast, continue with a glass of wine at a vineyard and end with a stroll in the park, with several activities to do in town.

CP Rail meeting could have Hat impact

Hundreds of Hatters may get a new boss today as the battle for control of Canadian Pacific Railway comes to a head at the company's annual general meeting in Calgary. At issue for Medicine Hat's largest private employer is an activist hedge fund investor's attempts to impose a new slate of directors at Canada's oldest major railway.

SD 76 passes budget, adding a dozen teachers

The Medicine Hat public school board passed its 2012-13 budget on Tuesday night with no surprises at its regular meeting. The result of reinstated funding by the provincial government and growth in the student population translates to a 2.

Community Foundation joins forces to fight poverty

The newly re-branded Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has partnered with a group of organizations to uncover the causes of local poverty, and help children pursue their interests at the Public Library.

Review: Loverboy puts on party like it's 1989

Opening with "Notorious," the five long-time band members — four original to the first group in 1978 — performed with heightened energy, cranked volume and honest enjoyment.

City weighs possible outdoor smoking ban

The time is right for two City boards to examine a ban on smoking in city-run playgrounds, parks and outdoor events, says the chair of Medicine Hat's Public Services Committee.

Colts combine for two-hitter against Talons

Monsignor McCoy's Colts continued their domination in the local high school baseball league Monday, applying the mercy rule in five innings with a 13-1 win against Eagle Butte. Cayden Rayner got the win on the mound as Colts pitchers combined for a two-hitter against the Talons.