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Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Po...
Jun 25, 2019
Iran: New US sanctions permanently close road for diplomacy
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the new U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and other top officials mean the "permanent closure" of diplomacy between T...
Jun 24, 2019
Yordy Reyna, Whitecaps battle from two down for draw against Rapids
VANCOUVER - Felipe wasn't in a sentimental mood. The Whitecaps midfielder shrugged when asked about the role two of his former teammates played Saturday night in a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids. M...
Jun 24, 2019
Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8
NEW YORK - Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched the Yankees' home run streak to a record-tying 27 games, and New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 Monday night. Hicks and Stanton each hit th...
Jun 24, 2019
City reserves healthy, overall 2018 variances unfavourable
The City of Red Deer saw its reserve funds decrease from 2017 to 2018, but officials say it's not a doom and gloom situation.Overall reserves went from $220 million to $219 million, city council heard...
Jun 24, 2019
Lithgow, Bening and more stars perform Mueller report
LOS ANGELES - John Lithgow joined the growing list of actors who have taken on the role of President Donald Trump, portraying the world leader in a live reading of former special counsel Robert Muelle...
Jun 24, 2019
Property straddling city and county north of 11A to be subdivided
The City of Red Deer will temporarily take authority over a property straddling the city and Red Deer County.As far as Red Deer is concerned, it's rarer than a June snow shower.The property in questio...
Jun 24, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Wetlands throughout Red Deer to see half million dollars in upgrades
Red Deer's volume of wetlands will see a surge in the coming years.On Monday, city council carried a resolution that will see The City keep $504,000 it would otherwise owe to Alberta Environment &...
Jun 24, 2019 Wetland along the Red Deer River where moose and other wildlife are often seen grazing. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Blue Jays rally from 6-run deficit, beat Red Sox 8-7
BOSTON - The Toronto Blue Jays didn't even have to wait 24 hours to pay Boston back for their comeback victory. One day after the Red Sox rallied from four runs down to win on a walk-off homer in the ...
Jun 24, 2019
Paraguay getting seventh donation of equipment from central Alberta firefighters
A city in Paraguay is benefiting once again from the generosity of firefighters in Alberta.It was announced Monday that for the seventh time, the Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad will send a tr...
Jun 24, 2019 (Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad - Facebook)