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Risk Tournament
Recently launched, Game for Good is a website and non-profit volunteer organization (if you can call it that) whereby, true to the name, games are played for the good of something. In the case of this event, a Risk tournament will be taking place under the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund. This has been set-up, facilitated, organized and promoted almost exclusively by Jace Anderson, voted the #1 Medicine Hat tweep earlier in the month by Medicine Hat Media. I know, I didn’t list them in numbers, but I think most people would agree he is the number one Medicine Hat Tweep anyways, especially after this. Also involved was Derek Gavey, who set up the website, he is a known commentator on Medicine Hat Media, and was also mentioned in the top Medicine Hat tweeps post.
Anyways, back to the matter at hand: RISK! For those of you that don’t know what Risk is, wait, never mind, Google it, why don’t you know what Risk is? There is no entry fee; however, there is a minimum donation of $20 that goes directly to the Santa Claus Fund and you will be issued a tax deductible receipt. The winner of the tournament will take home a nice $200 (including bragging rights) as well as possible other prizes to those who register early or even show up. The tournament will be taking place December 5th at 9:30AM, at the Cultural Centre and you need to register before December 1st.
There’s been several companies and businesses around the Hat that have either sponsored a table (money donation) or donated some goods and services for the tournament. These include Bean There! Roasting, Classic Construction, and Accessible Accessories so far on the docket. There is still sponsorship spots available if any business or organization is out there reading this.
More information can be found in the Media Release (PDF). I’m sure Jace will comment here if he has anything to add.
Game for Good Website
Online Registration for RISK Tournament
Brad Spence
Ever Active Schools in partnership with Alberta Health Services and the Medicine Hat College Be Fit for Life Centre is proud to present the Second Annual Healthy Active Schools Symposia on Wednesday October 28, 2009 at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, 401 – First Street SE, Medicine Hat. The Symposia along with the Medicine Hat Torch Relay Committee and RBC will welcome 2010 Alpine Skier Olympian Mr. Brad Spence at 9:30 am in the Studio Theatre.
Brad Spence
Alpine Skiing
Calgary, AB
- Second place — Canadian
Championships, Slalom - Second place — Canadian
Championships, Super-G - Third place — US National
Championships, Slalom
A member of Canada’s National Alpine Ski Team since 2001, Brad Spence’s dream is to attain a podium finish for Canada in Alpine Skiing at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Competitive sport has taught Spence the values of commitment and dedication. THE JUMP – Read the rest of this entry »
Keith's 214th Birthday
Today (October 5th) is Alexander Keith’s 214th Birthday, and hatters can celebrate tonight with the annual party at The Silver Buckle. East coast celtic folk trio The Stables will be the entertainment of the evening (they actually have a bass made out of a hockey stick, a wash basin and a string, that’s reason alone to check it out). There will be giveaways all night, with the grand prize a limited edition beer barrel bar fridge, which has been on display at The Buckle for the last week or so, as well as the staple Keith’s foam antlers and commemorative pint glasses.
The party gets started at 9:00PM, $5 at the door.
Joe Rogan is done his stop in Medicine Hat, but there is another huge name in comedy coming to the Esplanade. Mark your calendars – Wednesday, October 21 at 8pm, Deal or no Deal Host, Howie Mandel will be making his way into the Gas City.
The Canadian comedic icon from Kingston, Ontario has had much success in the last few years as he has stared in many Boston Pizza commercials, appeared many times on Live with Regis and Kelly, hosted Deal or No Deal and Deal or No Deal Canada, as well as his comedy show Howie Do It premiered on NBC and Global TV earlier this year. So this is a show you don’t want to miss.
The cost to see Howie is $56.00 + S/C, GST.
Medicine Hat Ogres Rugby present Beer Fest on Friday, October 2nd (tonight)! It’s a chance to mingle and sample over 50 beers from 16 different brewers. No Mountain Crest or Brewhouse type beers will be present plus they will be a drawing for free beer for 1 year! Tickets are $20 each, available from Medicine Hat Lodge Liquor Store & Track Side Liquor Store.
Medicine Hat residents will have an opportunity to gather and discuss the findings of Medicine Hat’s Vital Signs 2009 on Thursday, October 8th.
The Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta presents “A Community Conversation” at Chinook Village’s Terrace Room from 7:00 – 8:30 AM on October 8th. The event will give area residents a chance to review and evaluate the findings of the report.
“Each year, Medicine Hat’s Vital Signs has spurred many conversations amongst residents about life in our city,” said Community Foundation executive director Mike Christie. “Our breakfast conversation is important because it leads to discussions that help shape the way the Community Foundation approaches the findings in the report.” THE JUMP – Read the rest of this entry »
Monarch Theatre Grand Opening
After a year of renovations, The Monarch Theatre is ready to open its doors to the public once again. And to celebrate this momentous occasion, the Monarch Theatre and the City Centre Development Agency will be hosting a Grand Opening Gala on Saturday October 24th, 2009 starting at 7:00pm. The event is sponsored by The Lounge Radio Station and CHAT TV.
Guests attending this once-in-a-lifetime red carpet event will be treated to a special evening of opulence and indulgence, beginning with a stroll down the red carpet, into a screening of the classic black-and-white film Casablanca (1943), and then onto a very special, glamorous, 1940’s Hollywood themed after-party at the Esplande.
The Historic Clay District’s Transportation Committee is hosting an information session on Thursday, October 4 from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site.
The Transportation Committee is responsible for the restoration of the 1912 CPR caboose that is currently situated in the Medalta Potteries’ courtyard and all other aspects of transportation related to the Historic Clay District. The session is designed to educate interested individuals on the scope of the project and suggest areas where help is needed.
Everyone interested is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Historic Clay District is one of eight attractors in the Canadian Badlands, is featured in AMA’s “Alberta 100 Journeys” and is Western Canada’s largest National Historic Site. The District museum – in the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site – provides visitors a unique opportunity to visit a restored 1912 pottery factory, which once produced three-quarters of all stoneware in Canada. It is operated under the stewardship of the Friends of Medalta Society.
Joshua Key will be speaking at the Unisphere meeting room at Westminster Church at 7 p.m. on October 2. He is hoping to raise awareness and support for US soldiers that are seeking refuge in Canada.
Picture from www.joshkey.com
Joshua Key joined the US Army in 2002 and served in Iraq for one tour. He never expected to see battle (he claims his recruiter said he never would) and he suffered post-traumatic stress when he returned. He could not go back in good conscience and faced going to prison unless he did. After being on the lam he eventually deserted to Canada in 2005 where he remains awaiting a federal court ruling on his immigration status.
His book, The Deserter’s Tale, is an indictment on the US effort in Iraq. It’s a fairly disturbing read as he recounts what he witnessed in Iraq in a very matter-of-fact manner. I was able to read most of it and it’s worth checking out if you find the subject matter interesting. There is currently a copy available at the library (it’s actually at the Brook’s library but you can have it brought to Medicine Hat if you request it). If you can’t make it you can check out the link below to hear him speak.
Josh speaking in Winnipeg
http://www.joshkey.com/
Book on Amazon
Interview clip on YouTube
From an e-mail I received from Monday Nights at the Movies:
We have three great films lined up for this fall. We’ll be at the Galaxy for the first three films this season – be sure to mark Monday September 21 (Goodbye Solo), Monday October 19 (The Hurt Locker) and Monday November 9 (Is Anybody There?) on your calendars. December’s film will be screened on Monday, December 14, but the venue and film selection will be determined later this fall.
Passes and brochures are now available at the Information Desk of the Public Library and Fresh Flowers and Gifts (in Riverside – 63 3rd St. NE). Also, we’ll have a booth in front of the Esplanade this coming Saturday, in conjunction with the Arts Festival – drop by to buy your passes, or just to talk about films.
Prices are unchanged from last year – 4-passes are $26, and can be used by more than one person at each showing / 9 passes are $50 and can only be used once for each showing (except for December and May, when you can invite a guest to take advantage of any unused dates). Single tickets are available at the door for $8 – students with a student card are entitled to 2-for-the-price-of-1 admission.
Goodbye Solo has a rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes; it’s rated 14A in Alberta for coarse language. For a description of the film with links, visit the Monday Night at the Movies website.
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