The Coaldale Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates forum for the federal election on April 14, 2025. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Coaldale Chamber to host election forum Apr. 14

Apr 4, 2025 | 8:44 AM

Voters in Coaldale will have a chance to meet their candidates in the federal election later this month.

The Coaldale Chamber of Commerce is set to host a federal candidates forum at Civic Square on Monday, April 14, 2025. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event begins at 7:00 p.m.

Chamber President Robert Woolf says, “Hosting an All Candidates Forum aligns with our commitment to supporting a well-informed electorate. By providing a space for open dialogue, we ensure that both business owners and community members have the opportunity to engage with those who seek to represent them.”

Coaldale is part of the Lethbridge federal riding. The confirmed participants for the forum are:

• Rachael Thomas – Conservative Party of Canada (Incumbent)
• Chris Spearman – Liberal Party of Canada
• Nathan Svoboda – NDP
• Amber Murray – Green Party of Canada

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Two other candidates are not currently on the list for the Chamber’s forum – People’s Party of Canada candidate Clara Piedalue and Christian Heritage Party candidate Marc Slingerland.

The forum will follow a structured format with a series of pre-selected questions. Voters are asked to submit their questions in advance to info@coaldalechamber.com.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions through a moderated process during the event.

People in the Lethbridge riding can also partake in two candidate forums in Lethbridge. More details in the link below:

READ MORE: All-candidates forums being held in Lethbridge in April

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