Roman Holiday Presented by The Monarch Theatre

The Monarch Theatre Presents “Roman Holiday” Part of Films Al Fresco: An Outdoor Summer Movie Series Sponsored by: Mario’s Restaurant and The Family Book Nook.

Where: Kin Coulee Park Bandshell
When: Saturday August 29th, 2009
Time: Movie will start around 9PM. Arrive earlier for best seating.
Cost: Admission is by donation, Concessions available. All funds raised will benefit the Monarch Theatre Revitalization Project.

Roman Holiday (1953) – G – Directed by William Wyler. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.

“When you say ‘They don’t make movies like that anymore,’ you’re really talking about this film.” – TV Guide

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Taylor and I have been to Argo’s a couple times this summer for breakfast, and in one word, it is fantastic. The staff at the restaurant, whether seating or serving, are always fast and friendly.

Both times that Taylor and I have been there over the course of the summer, we have ordered the same meal (we are boring), which is the Argo’s Breakfast Special (or something like that), which is a little bit of everything: Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast or Pancakes and Bacon or Sausage. Both times, as well, we have had the fortune of having the same server, who is a very upbeat person and always wears a sincere smile and is very attentive on checking up on how the food is and drink levels. Her friendliness even extended to asking Taylor about where she got her shirt from, kind of creating a more friendly connection between establishment and patron.

The best thing about Argos is that I do not feel lethargic after eating the food, like I do with breakfast from most places, since my stomach does not really like breakfast foods.

As far as breakfast locations go, I would highly recommend Argos. I am sure their lunches and dinners are great as well, though I have not been there during those times to see for myself.

Argos is located at 3065 Dunmore Road Southeast.

Interested in the new school routes when your children have to go back to school on the 30th? A recently launched community site will help with with all you need to know! Tot-em Transportation, the company responsible for most school buses in the city has launched their new website and has .PDF route maps for tons of schools in the city, including:

Medicine Hat School District

• Connaught
• Crestwood
• Elm Street
• George Davison
• Herald
• River Heights
• Ross Glen
• Vincent Massey
• Webster Niblock
• Medicine Hat Christian
• Alexandra Middle School
• Medicine Hat High
• Crescent Heights High

Medicine Hat Catholic

• McCoy High School
• Notre Dame Academy
• St. Francis Xavier
• St. Louis
• St. Mary’s
• St. Michael’s MH
• St. Michael’s BI
• St. Patrick’s
• Mother Teresa

Once you’ve clicked on a link above, make sure you select either AM or PM on the left hand side to be redirected to a list of corresponding maps (Note: only some schools have different AM/PM schedules). Alternatively, you can navigate around yourself at the Tot-em Transportation website. If your child’s school is not listed, please phone 403-527-6986 (ext 1) to get the information you need. I think it’s a pretty neat service and provides some much needed information for parents.

Earl’s is a fine dining restaurant located along Dunmore Road in Medicine Hat. It is much like other casual dining restaurants in terms of food and price, but Earl’s has a more classy air with the decor and furniture.

The atmosphere overall was pleasant, despite a few loud people around us, and the food was good. As per usual, I ordered a steak sandwich (something I get at least once from every restaurant I go to) and it was prepared well, and something I would definitely order again if I go back. The restaurant was semi-cool in temperature, though it was very hot out, so they probably had the air conditioning raised a fair amount, but was more comfortable than not.

The restaurant features the “Phoenix Lounge”, which is a classier area of the establishment, as opposed to the restaurant side, where families would go.

My only quarrel with the dining experience was the attire of the female staff. Most, if not all places, have a dress code, and while Earl’s seems classier, it almost seems like the majority of the female staff dressed in short or tight dresses that had flashy sequins on them or tears in the fabric to expose more skin. I am not speaking for all guys in town, just that to me, it is not appealing or classy.

My imagination conjures up the thought of a married couple dining there with the husband looking attentively at the waitress and the wife being apathetic over it, or the exposing of skin to increase tip amounts. Personally, nice friendly staff who check up on their guests and refill drinks when needed are what makes me leave good tips.

I have never been to an Earl’s besides the one in Medicine Hat, so maybe other ones are different. Either way, the steak sandwich is my food choice if I find myself back there.

Earl’s is located at 3215 Dunmore Road SE.

http://www.earls.ca

The Family Leisure Centre Kinsmen Aquatic Park will be closed August 31st to September 13th, 2009 inclusive for routine scheduled annual maintenance. The Family Leisure Centre Fitness Room will remain open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 7 PM (closed Labour Day September 7th). The Encana Arena will not be affected by the aquatic centre closure and the regular ice schedule will remain in effect.

Crestwood Recreation Centre will be open extended hours during the FLC closure:

• Monday to Friday – 6 AM to 8:45 PM
• Saturday – 12 PM to 7:30 PM
• Sunday – 12 PM to 5:30 PM
• Monday, September 7th – Labour Day – 12 PM to 5 PM

Residents may call the Swim Hotline at 403-502-8571 or refer to the Family Leisure Centre website at http://www.medicinehat.ca/flc for information regarding swim hours.

When Sean and I were looking around for local websites awhile ago we stumbled upon some obscure and unknown websites (at least to us), among them was the Sunridge Observatory and the Medicine Hat Astronomy Club website. I was very interested to find out that such a thing even existed around Medicine Hat; albeit, a bit dated. CHAT TV recently did an interview with Thor Jacobson (by the way, that is an awesome name), and Robin Laing, owners and technicians of the program.

Sunridge Observatory website

The now controversial fledgling segment of Friday Failure is now gone and dead.

Originally started as a way to add some localized humour to the site, it has has ruffled a few too many feathers in a negative way for Medicine Hat Media on behalf of myself. While I did receive some nasty emails about it personally, I also got some “laugh-backs” as well, but unfortunately the people that liked the humour aspect will have to look elsewhere, more specifically, just add some locals on Twitter to get your fix. I’m definitely interested in any opinions on the matter, especially on the following aspect, please read on: THE JUMP – Read the rest of this entry »

Medicine Hat’s automated waste collection system will be showcased at several open houses prior to the launch of the new system in early September.

Residents are invited to attend any of the upcoming public meetings to ask questions and see the new carts. All open houses will run from 7PM-8PM.

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Between Satellites - Adam Smood, Devin Maclean, Trav Lesmiester

There is a new up and coming punk band in Medicine Hat and they call themselves Between Satellites. They represent a refreshingly new facet of the fading punk scene in the Gas City.

Often describing themselves as pop-punk (think Blink 182), Between Satellites has appeared at such events as Battle of the Bands and the International Youth Day festivities. They will soon be adding playing at the movie in Athletic Park tonight to their list of shows. The guys will be providing some entertainment to movie goers before the movie starts.

Unfortunately, the band recently lost their bassist and is actively looking for a replacement. So if any one out there thinks they have what it takes to join the band, drop a line on either their MySpace or Facebook group!

Between Satellites on MySpace
Between Satellites Facebook Group

Rims of Steel Optiks home page

Although I’m a little late on this one, I wanted to mention more new websites on Medicine Hat Media. Rims of Steel Optiks, local eyewear store now has a website. The website is fairly clean and simple, but includes all the information you would want to know about the store. This includes a full listing of exactly which brands and types of lenses, sunglasses, contacts, and frames they carry.

The website also features some things you may have not known about the store including the fact that they have a lens lab on site as well as vision testing services. You can call or email them to make an appointment. They are located at Bay #8 – 3295 Dunmore Road S.E. and you can reach them by phone at 403-526-9472.

Excerpt from the website:

Rims of Steel Optiks (division of Alberta Vision Centre Ltd.) has been serving Medicine Hat for 34 years. Rims of Steel is a unique optical dispensary and strives to deliver very different & unique eyewear, from other retailers in Medicine Hat.

Rims of Steel Optiks Website