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Tax bills to take hefty jump

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 02:01 Mabell, Dave

The Conservative government's decision to boost its education levy means the city's "average" property tax bill could increase as much as $120 this year, city council learned Tuesday.

Light shone on painful past

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 02:01 Zentner, Caroline

Some survivors of Indian residential schools tried for years to forget their experiences but the focus of a workshop now underway in the city is to find ways to remember.

Festive fun for families

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 02:01 Woodford, Jamie

Seated at a campfire, 10-year-old Kael Miyashiro eats a hotdog with his mom while taking in the sights at Fort Whoop-Up's Family Day celebration when a meandering goat walks up to him.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 05:35

Home away from home

Monday, 20 February 2012 02:01 Woodford, Jamie

While many families are spending quality time with each other this Family Day, the holiday was especially meaningful for Lethbridge Hurricanes players and their parents who got a rare chance to visit during the team's annual Family Weekend.

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Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 05:43

ALBERTANS EARN THEIR PAY

Sunday, 19 February 2012 02:00 May, Katie

Albertans work harder and longer than other Canadians at the expense of quality down time, a new study suggests.

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Child-care subsidy changegood news for families, daycares

Saturday, 18 February 2012 02:01 May, Katie

As of April 1, the family income required to qualify for the province's maximum child-care subsidy will increase to $50,000 from $35,100, the provincial government announced Friday.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 18 February 2012 06:00

'Yarn bomb' gives colourful protection to Castle trees

Saturday, 18 February 2012 02:01 May, Katie

About a dozen local artists spent a Saturday stitching handmade afghans around trees in Castle Special Place along Highway 774 outside of Pincher Creek, where earlier this month four clear-cut protesters were arrested to allow construction of a logging access road to begin.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 18 February 2012 06:00

Exploration heats up in Lethbridge and area

Friday, 17 February 2012 02:01 Mabell, Dave

We're no Saudi Arabia. But southern Alberta has drawn plenty of oil exploration rigs in recent months, employing the latest in drilling technologies. Alberta companies are also employing hundreds of oilfield personnel in the Lethbridge region, pumping cash into local gas stations, restaurants and hotels.

Murder verdict won't stand

Friday, 17 February 2012 02:01 Shurtz, Delon

A Lethbridge man convicted more than two years ago of brutally beating and killing another man has successfully appealed his murder conviction and will be sentenced later this year on manslaughter.

Stray bullets worrisome

Thursday, 16 February 2012 02:01 May, Katie

The city of Lethbridge has shut down a local shooting range over stray bullet concerns. The Fish and Game Association's shooting range in Peenaquim Park closed after a Feb.