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NewsAlert: Astros ace Verlander tosses no-hitter against Blue Jays
TORONTO - Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has thrown his third career no-hitter, and second against the Toronto Blue Jays. Verlander struck out 14 and threw 120 pitch...
Sep 01, 2019

Red Deer Catholic ready for school year with 45 new teachers
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is gearing up for the new school year with a current tally of 10,436 students.There will also be 45 new teachers and 31 new support staff in local schools."We believ...
Sep 01, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Conte says he aims to form Italy's government by mid-week
ROME - Premier-designate Giuseppe Conte says he is aiming to form Italy's new government by Wednesday. Conte said on Sunday that he was wrapping up a policy agreement with the two parties that would m...
Sep 01, 2019

Minnesota man charged with crashing van into bus shelter
MINNEAPOLIS - An 83-year-old man who crashed his van into a Minneapolis bus shelter and injured five people was charged Friday but the prosecutor said it's unlikely he'll face a prison term, angering ...
Sep 01, 2019

RDC cross country and soccer teams ready to roll
RDC Athletics squads are close to getting back on their respective fields of play.Two of the early sports to get going are cross country running and soccer.The RDC cross country team will compete star...
Sep 01, 2019

Tottenham throws away lead against Arsenal, unease persists
LONDON - A wide-open north London derby fizzing with tension and littered with errors highlighted flaws that show why Arsenal and Tottenham are some way off from challenging for the Premier League tit...
Sep 01, 2019

Red Deer & District Community Foundation looking for new leader
The Red Deer and District Community Foundation will be looking for a new leader following the departure of CEO Kristine Bugayong.The Board of Directors appreciates Bugayong's service to the Foundation...
Sep 01, 2019

Innisfail's 'JJ' Beauchamp recognized for efforts to improve community safety
A number of Albertans and organizations were recognized this weekend for their contributions to improving safety in their communities.More specifically, the 28th annual Alberta Community Justice Award...
Sep 01, 2019 (Government of Alberta/Awards program)

Stampeders list Mitchell as starting QB for Labour Day game against Esks
CALGARY - Bo Levi Mitchell appears ready to return to the football field. The Calgary Stampeders listed their quarterback as their starter on the depth chart for Monday's Labour Day game against the E...
Sep 01, 2019

No gun or intruder found after Vermont Statehouse lockdown
MONTPELIER, Vt. - A report of a person with a gun led to a lockdown of some government buildings in Vermont's capital for at least four hours Friday, but no intruder or weapon was found, authorities s...
Sep 01, 2019