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Golden Still: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight title
CLEVELAND - There were still a few seconds left on the clock when the Golden State Warriors stormed off their bench to begin a celebration that wasn’t guaranteed. They couldn’t wait any lo...
Jun 8, 2018
Train carrying crude oil derails near Red Deer airport, one car leaking
SPRINGBROOK, Alta. - A Canadian Pacific Railway train has derailed near the Red Deer, Alta., airport. Blackfalds RCMP said they responded to a report of a seven-car train derailment along Highway 2A b...
Jun 8, 2018
Albertans can now choose "X" gender marker on driver's licences
EDMONTON — Albertans can now choose between three options when specifying their gender of driver's licences and other identity documents. The NDP government unveiled the changes in Edmonton on F...
Jun 8, 2018
Highway 2A reopens after train derailment south of Red Deer
Blackfalds RCMP are advising area motorists that as of 6:00 p.m. today the highway closure affecting Hwy 2A between McKenzie Road and Springbrook is now open. RCMP are thanking everyone affected by th...
Jun 8, 2018
Osorio scores 2 goals, Toronto FC beats Union 2-0
CHESTER, Pa. - Jonathan Osorio had his first career multi-goal game to help Toronto FC beat the Philadelphia Union 2-0 on Friday night. Alex Bono had four saves - including a sliding one-on-one stop a...
Jun 8, 2018
Happ earns 100th career win as Toronto Blue Jays top Baltimore Orioles 5-1
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to take small steps in their attempt to get their season back on track. Picking up back-to-back wins for the first time in five weeks was a good start. J.A. ...
Jun 8, 2018
FC Edmonton returns, this time as a member of the Canadian Premier League
EDMONTON - FC Edmonton is back, this time as a founding member of the new Canadian Premier League. The Edmonton franchise, which shuttered its NASL pro team last November, announced Friday it will ret...
Jun 8, 2018
Reilyn Turner leads U.S. past Canada 1-0 in women's U-17 CONCACAF tournament
BRADENTON, Fla. - Substitute Reilyn Turner scored in the 65th minute as the United States beat Canada 1-0 on Friday in the group stage of the CONCACAF women’s under-17 championship. Turner put a...
Jun 8, 2018
Brazilian tennis great Maria Bueno dies after cancer battle
SAO PAULO - Maria Bueno, a Brazilian tennis great who won three Wimbledon singles titles and four at the U.S. Open in the 1950s and 1960s, and helped usher in modern women’s tennis, has died aft...
Jun 8, 2018
St. Joseph hosts first annual Evening of Excellence
Athletic and academic achievements were celebrated during the first annual Evening of Excellence at St. Joseph High School in Red Deer Thursday night. Highlights include awards being given out to grad...
Jun 8, 2018