Are you willing to pay higher taxes?

Lethbridge residents could soon enjoy a leisure water centre, a modern performing arts theatre and more new facilities – if they’re willing to pay higher taxes.

That point was made clear Monday, as city council began to consider its Capital Improvement Plan options. Decisions on which projects proceed and which fail are expected by week’s end.

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City wants new lease on Michener facilities

The City of Red Deer is negotiating a new three-year lease with Alberta Infrastructure to carry on operating and managing the pool and gymnasium at Michener Aquatic Centre.

Earlier this month, the province announced it was closing Michener Centre by next January and moving the remaining 125 residents with developmental disabilities to group homes or seniors facilities.

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