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Rebels, World Juniors unaffected by Westerner Park financial challenges
Previously scheduled sporting events, namely Red Deer Rebels games and the upcoming 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship, are not affected by word of the shaky financial status of Westerner Park. It ...
Jan 28, 2020
Tarzwell embracing leadership role on young Rebels team
After two games over the weekend where they were outplayed by the Calgary Hitmen, the Red Deer Rebels are looking to bounce back starting Wednesday when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings at the Wester...
Jan 28, 2020 (Photo: Rob Wallator)
The Latest: Billie Eilish wins 5 in dominant Grammys
LOS ANGELES - The Latest on the Grammy Awards, being presented Sunday at Los Angeles' Staples Center (all times local): 8:38: p.m. Billie Eilish has won album of the year and record of the year to cap...
Jan 28, 2020
Tributes build outside arena known as House that Kobe Built
LOS ANGELES - Fans call it The House that Kobe Built, and since Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash mourners by the thousands have gathered daily outside the arena where the Los Angeles Lakers' ...
Jan 28, 2020
Jury selection continues in Michael Avenatti's Nike trial
NEW YORK - Opening statements are likely to occur Wednesday in the attempted extortion trial of a California attorney whose representation of porn star Stormy Daniels in her legal fight with President...
Jan 28, 2020
Raptors, Spurs share 24-second Bryant tributes; Toronto wins
SAN ANTONIO - The Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs did not want to be on the court after learning Kobe Bryant had died, but they tried to honour him as best they could. The teams collaborated on ...
Jan 28, 2020
Red Deer cheer team qualifies for world championships
Premier Academy Cheerleading and Tumbling will be sending their Senior Level 6 team, Ivy League, to the 2020 Cheerleading World Championships. They will be the first ever Red Deer cheer team to go to ...
Jan 28, 2020 (Photo submitted)
Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with sublime skills and an unquenchable competitive fire. He earned Los Angeles' eternal adoration during his two decade...
Jan 28, 2020
AP source: McConnell says he can't yet block new witnesses
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told senators privately Tuesday he does not yet have the votes to block new witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. That's accordin...
Jan 28, 2020
RCMP searching for man charged with first-degree murder in Wetaskiwin
WETASKIWIN - RCMP in central Alberta say they are searching for a 27-year-old man charged with first-degree murder.Mounties say that Ryan Jake Applegarth is wanted in a homicide earlier this month in ...
Jan 28, 2020 Ryan Jake Applegarth