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$150M buys you late TV producer’s L.A. mansion

$150M buys you late TV producer’s L.A. mansion

LOS ANGELES — The widow of producer Aaron Spelling is placing “The Manor” in the exclusive Holmby Hills neighbourhood on the market for a jaw-dropping $150 million, making it by far the most expensive home for sale in the U.S.
Thy Neighbour's Wife

Thy Neighbour's Wife

In 1915, Jennie Hawkes became the first woman sentenced to hang in Alberta for killing her husband’s not-so-secret lover.

Club Dates - March 27

Redstone Grill features Tim Smith on April 4 starting at 8 p.m. Call 403-342-4980 for information.
Back to the land of dreams

Back to the land of dreams

Every performer who tours this vast country from end to end has war stories to share.One of Johnny Reid’s tales of woe involves his first gig in Red Deer six years ago. The Scottish-Canadian country singer recalled, “We pulled up in this wee U-Haul truck we’d rented and here they’d booked us at the Arlington Hotel!”
Percussion concert to feature world premiere

Percussion concert to feature world premiere

An original new composition by Red Deer’s Cheryl Cooney will make its debut at the World of Percussion Concert on April 3 and 4.
Tyson delivers and leaves them standing

Tyson delivers and leaves them standing

Ian Tyson strode onto stage wearing a white cowboy hat, roped in the full-house crowd with his wit and song — then got the heck out of Dodge before anyone could ask for an encore.
Phil Spector’s lawyer tells court actress Lana Clarkson killed herself

Phil Spector’s lawyer tells court actress Lana Clarkson killed herself

Phil Spector’s defence attorney told a jury in closing arguments Tuesday that scientific evidence proves actress Lana Clarkson pulled the trigger of the gun that killed her in the music producer’s mansion six years ago.

Alberta Ballet inks deal with Elton John

Two years after teaming up with Canadian songstress Joni Mitchell to create an anti-war show based on her music, the Alberta Ballet is collaborating with another music legend.
Neverland trove threat alleged as auction nears

Neverland trove threat alleged as auction nears

NEW YORK — When troubled pop king Michael Jackson is involved, even a yard sale can become an epic struggle.
Pretty pups on parade at Pawsitively Gorgeous

Pretty pups on parade at Pawsitively Gorgeous

The second Pawsitively Gorgeous — a beauty and fashion dog contest to benefit the Red Deer SPCA — was held on Sunday at Bower Mall.