Mist and freezing conditions deteriorated at Kynoch Park as the day went on.
Local hero McHardy popped up at the death to rescue a 2-2 draw for City against Stenny.
City have players back for the visit of Stenny to Borough Briggs.
Event is planned to be restaged next year.
All 14 matches today and tomorrow postponed as a precautionary measure.
Hale won the Shield as a Fraserburgh player and wants to claim it as a boss with Huntly.
New man starts at the end of the current league season.
Goals by Kyle Dalling and Greg Buchan took Huntly from behind to victory over their derby rivals.
The hunt begins for the next number two at Princess Royal Park.
The 26-year-old steps up from his position as Black and Whites' club secretary.
Top thrashed bottom as Fraserburgh netted 12 against Fort William.
Elgin haven't had a competitive outing since a 1-1 draw with Edinburgh City on November 23.
Brothers joined Cans from Ross County in 2010.
Friday inspections lead to Rothes and Keith games being called off for tomorrow.
Moray runners of all ages excelled in difficult conditions.
Fourth home game Jags have lost to the weather in recent weeks.
Heavy rain throughout Tuesday rendered Borough Briggs unplayable.
Epic win over Scotland skipper Colin Walker before Stepney defeated Inverurie rival Jason Banks in final.
"I probably should have double the goals with the chances I've missed." says 30-year-old.
League 2 leaders defend their unbeaten record at Borough Briggs.