Author Archives:
Berlin Airlift remembered, key moment in Cold War
Berliners on Sunday celebrated the 70th anniversary of the day the Soviets lifted their blockade strangling West Berlin in the post-World War II years with a big party at the former Tempelhof airport ...
May 12, 2019
UN leader arrives in New Zealand on climate change trip
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday that the political will to fight climate change seems to be fading at the same time as things are getting worse for those ...
May 12, 2019
Tory Leader Ches Crosbie and sister Beth both vying for seats in N.L. election
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As the son of retired political heavyweight John Crosbie, Ches Crosbie presents Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with a familiar name as he seeks to become the province's next ...
May 12, 2019
Iranian media say reformist magazine closed by authorities
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian authorities shut down a reformist magazine that had urged negotiations with the United States, local media reported Sunday. The weekly magazine Seda was handed a suspension orde...
May 12, 2019
In the news today, May 10
Five stories in the news for Friday, May 10 --- MONEY LAUNDERING CANADA-WIDE, B.C. REPORTS A report that estimates $5 billion was laundered through British Columbia's real estate market...
May 12, 2019
Blazers force Game 7 with 119-108 victory over Denver
PORTLAND, Ore. - The shots were finally falling for Damian Lillard. Lillard had 32 points, including 17 in the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers staved off elimination to force a decisive ...
May 11, 2019
North and South Korean musicians perform together in China
SHANGHAI - A South Korean violinist and a North Korean singer have held a rare joint performance they hope would help bring the divided Koreas closer together via music. Sunday's performance at a Shan...
May 11, 2019
Red Deer athletes can now apply for financial assistance from Games Foundation
The Red Deer Games Foundation is now accepting new applications from local athletes seeking financial assistance.The available assistance is for individuals who demonstrate a high level of ability and...
May 11, 2019
Ross St. Patio opens this week for summer of entertainment downtown
The Ross Street Patio is scheduled to open Tuesday, May 14 for the summer season, in time for the May long weekend.Picnic tables and umbrellas are provided by The City, and residents are invited to pu...
May 11, 2019 (The City of Red Deer)
Pitch n' putt at Great Chief Park re-opens
The pitch n' putt par three golf course at Great Chief Park has re-opened following construction of Setters Place.The course has been redesigned and is open to the public."We lost a few of the origina...
May 11, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)