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

Election forum set for Monday in Coaldale

Apr 14, 2025 | 6:00 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 and all six candidates are confirmed to be in attendance:

• Rachael Thomas – (Conservative) – Incumbent
• Chris Spearman – (Liberal)
• Clara Piedalue – (People’s Party)
• Nathan Svoboda – (NDP)
• Amber Murray – (Green Party)
• Marc Slingerland – (Christian Heritage Party)

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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.

Constituents can also check out a forum on Wednesday, April 16 at the Lethbridge Public Library’s downtown branch. It runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and LNN’s David Opinko will be part of a media panel for that forum.

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