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Rookie finds her way into the middle

As one of four rookies on the Medicine Hat College Rattlers women's volleyball team, the Calgary product wondered where she would stack up in comparison to the eight veterans.

Review: Play hits on timeless teen issues

In its short history the local Hometown Acting Studio has already produced a body of work that provokes, intrigues and keeps the audience talking long after the curtain has closed. The company's latest production, "Spring Awakening," is no different.

Weapons suspect ordered for psych evaluation

The 25-year-old man accused of pistol-whipping fellow students with a loaded handgun at a Medicine Hat College residence last weekend has been ordered to undergo a 30-day psychological assessment.

Applications now accepted for national summer job program

The program provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses to create summer job opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30 years who are full-time students intending to return to their studies in the next school year.

Kicked out early

Eviction notices have been served on the Irvine flood victims still in temporary housing, by the Disaster Recovery Program (DRP), even though none of the three families have homes they can move into yet.

No easy path here

At most tournaments, top teams cruise through their first couple opponents. With the odd exception, that is not the case at the Super South Tournament.

Mohawks forward picks up Slack

Asked to step up his game, Quinton Slack responded. Following a pair of tough losses last week, the Grade 11 Hat High forward led the way in a 78-61 home court win over Lethbridge's Winston Churchill Wednesday night.

Now it's official

There was a giant cake, roses, official papers to sign and a crowd of well-wishers. Cameras flashed, kind words were said and a new chapter in a young girl's life took shape.

Christmas balloon reaches Missouri, 27 hours away

Local students who released helium filled balloons with a Christmas message in mid December recently heard from someone 2,500 km away who found one and the experience has forged a new friendship.

Red Hatter praised for creative slipper

Fancy footwork has landed Medicine Hat in the Red Hat Society's spotlight. Local "Red Hatter," Maria Schnee was featured in one of the organization's magazines after winning a creative shoe decorating contest.



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  • Hatters win big on 6/49
    A lucky couple from Medicine Hat has become extremely wealthy overnight.
    A cheque for a little more than $24.9 million will be presented Friday afternoon to an as-yet-unidentified couple from Medicine Hat. They held the only winning number combination in Canada from the Jan. 21 Lotto 6/49.
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  • Killer ecstacy not in Hat yet
    Medicine Hat hasn't seen any cases of the tainted ecstasy linked to 13 deaths in Western Canada — but that doesn't mean the drug isn't on its way here. "We haven't seen anything of that nature here yet," said S/Sgt.
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  • Taxpayers foot $70K bill for gov't retreat
    A two-day retreat for the premier and MLAs at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is costing tax payers $70,000, says the premier's office, and not all of our local representatives are in attendance.
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  • Calling all ninjas
    Medicine Hat Public Library's Tic-Tac group are inviting youth out for a fun new "Ninja Night" set to run tonight from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The evening at the library includes a ninja costume contest, origami ninja star making, a star throwing contest and a ninja sprint obstacle race.
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  • Rookie finds her way into the middle
    As one of four rookies on the Medicine Hat College Rattlers women's volleyball team, the Calgary product wondered where she would stack up in comparison to the eight veterans.
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  • Bunz ready to get record over with
    Tyler Bunz hopes the third time will be a charm. The Medicine Hat Tigers starting goaltender failed in his first two attempts to pass Matt Keetley as the team's all-time leader for regular season wins.
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Commentary

  • Looking forward to overpass completion
    This being my first column in 2012, gives me cause to look at this February and reflect on how it compared to 2011. Last year continued to be very cold for a long time. This year began much warmer, and we really haven't had winter yet. As we meet each…
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  • A new low for Alberta Tories
    They're forcing people into accepting a settlement far below what it will cost to make their homes habitable because they have simply run out of time and options and the stress level, the victimized homeowners report, is intolerable.
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  • People like this make the world a better place
    There are two certain male employees who really stand out. Tim and Marlow are always so willing to help customers in any area. They are always happy and smiling and get to know you by name.
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  • Things will be different this time
    Most noticeably, there will be an election, but it will be unlike many than most Albertans have ever known. Maybe you've seen the signs already, or heard the radio ads.
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  • Questions to answer before logging starts
    I'm appalled by the lack of common sense the provincial government has shown on the issue of logging a former portion of the Waterton National Park, the Castle Region of southwestern Alberta. After reading recent comments in the news regarding logging in one of the designated "Special Places" of Alberta,…
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Local Entertainment

  • Tom Cochrane still rolling down the 'Highway'
    Transportation-related themes have played major roles in Tom Cochrane’s life and the Manitoba-born rocker who fronts Red Rider is almost certain to talk about them when he hits the Esplanade stage Feb. 4.
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  • Maclean's bestsellers
    Transportation-related themes have played major roles in Tom Cochrane's life and the Manitoba-born rocker who fronts Red Rider is almost certain to talk about them when he hits the Esplanade stage Feb.
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Life

  • How to fix colour
    To avoid not liking your hair at the end of a colour service, make sure you have thoroughly explained to your stylist what you like and what you don't like during the pre-colourÊconsultation so he or she has a clear vision of what you have in mind as well as…
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  • Get ready for big jump in cost of life insurance
    Many people reading this article may be thinking they already have life insurance in place so this won't affect them. Unfortunately their thinking will be wrong. The reality of the insurance industry is that they rely on both claims experience and investment returns to make their insurance products work.
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