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NBA star James Harden buys interest in Houston Dynamo and Dash soccer teams
Houston Rockets star James Harden has joined the ownership group of the Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash and BBVA Stadium. The 29-year-old Harden joins an ownership group led by Gabriel Brener, who p...
Jul 18, 2019
Nuclear industry push for reduced oversight gaining traction
WASHINGTON - Fewer mock commando raids to test nuclear power plants' defences against terrorist attacks. Fewer, smaller government inspections for plant safety issues. Less notice to the public and to...
Jul 18, 2019
Morgan, Creamer tied for lead in LPGA Tour team event, Henderson, Sharp one shot back
MIDLAND, Mich. - Morgan Pressel and Paula Creamer shot a best-ball 6-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the second-round lead in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, the LPGA Tour's first-year team ...
Jul 18, 2019
U.S. firm fined $2.9M for fuel spill that soiled B.C. First Nation territory
BELLA BELLA, B.C. - The company responsible for a fuel spill that contaminated the fishing territory of a First Nation on British Columbia's central coast has been fined $2.9 milli...
Jul 18, 2019
Westerner Days well-attended on first day of fair
Attendance on day one of Westerner Days was up from last year's opening day with 14,371 people coming to the fairgrounds.Last year's total was 14,086.Westerner Days officials say the parade (WATCH), w...
Jul 18, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Wolfpack winger Adam Higson returns home to join Leigh Centurions
TORONTO - Winger Adam Higson has left the Toronto Wolfpack to rejoin Leigh Centurions. The 32-year-old back has spent the last two seasons with Toronto after leaving Leigh following its relegation fro...
Jul 18, 2019
Local dentist seeking resolution in dispute with Alberta Dental Association and College
A Red Deer dentist accused of unprofessional conduct through his advertising practices is continuing to drill home his concerns over apparent double standards in dental advertising.This despite Dr. Mi...
Jul 18, 2019
British Open back at Royal Portrush and puts on quite a show
PORTRUSH, Ireland - An emotional opening shot by Darren Clarke. A shocking one by Rory McIlroy. Tiger Woods had his worst score to start a British Open. Brooks Koepka quickly got into contention again...
Jul 18, 2019
Province decides MEL Society no longer eligible for FCSS funding
The Alberta Government has decided it will no longer fund the Medical Equipment Lending Society in Rocky Mountain House through the Family and Community Support Services program, and that they want th...
Jul 18, 2019
$900-million settlement reached in class action on sexual misconduct in military
OTTAWA - The federal government is paying $900 million to settle multiple class-action lawsuits lodged on behalf of survivors of sexual harassment, gender discrimination and sexual assault in the mili...
Jul 18, 2019