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Judge orders closer look at Great Lakes oil spill plans
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - A federal judge has ordered a government agency to take a closer look at pipeline company Enbridge's plans for dealing with potential oil spills in the waterway connecting Lakes...
Apr 01, 2019

Fireball soars when officials blow up derailed train cars
SALT LAKE CITY - A massive fireball soared into the sky in the central Utah desert after officials blew up 11 derailed tanker cars containing propane and biodiesel. The controlled detonation Sunday ni...
Apr 01, 2019

Blue Jays rotation stays dominant to start season with 3-0 win over Tigers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation sees itself more like a relay team than a group of individual pitchers. Aaron Sanchez pitched five-plus innings, striking out six and giving up just ...
Apr 01, 2019

Mexican musician appears to kill himself after MeToo claim
MEXICO CITY - The bass player for the Mexican rock band Botellita de Jerez published a letter saying he would kill himself "to leave the way clear" for his son after he was accused of assaulting a you...
Apr 01, 2019

Cardi B, Meek Mill, Migos to perform at Summer Jam concert
NEW YORK - Cardi B, Meek Mill and Migos will perform at the annual Summer Jam concert, one of the year's top hip-hop shows. New York radio station Hot 97 announced Monday that the June 2 concert at Me...
Apr 01, 2019

Mourning for Nipsey Hussle goes well beyond his music
LOS ANGELES - Nipsey Hussle thought Marathon Clothing could be a seed to revive the impoverished Los Angeles community where he grew up. The 33-year-old rapper and his business partner purchased prope...
Apr 01, 2019

Star Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. working his way back from oblique strain
TORONTO - Star Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is working his way back from an oblique strain, taking part in extended spring training games. "I talked to him yesterday," Toronto manager Char...
Apr 01, 2019

Stones postpone North American tour as Jagger receives medical treatment
NEW YORK - The Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour, including a show north of Toronto, so Mick Jagger can get medical treatment. The band announced Saturday that Jagger was told by doctors...
Apr 01, 2019

Red Deer company hits lofty milestone
Rifco, a home-grown Red Deer business, recently hit $1 billion in approved automobile loans.Founded 15 years ago, Rifco National Auto Finance Corporation provides consumers with loans through dealers ...
Apr 01, 2019

RDC presents slate of free events
Red Deer, March 29, 2019 - Red Deer College invites central Albertans to join the School of Creative Arts as creativity comes to life through captivating performances, concerts and screenings. RDC's t...
Apr 01, 2019