Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen (left) and Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn (right) have congratulated Rachael Thomas for being projected to have won re-election in the 2025 federal election. (Photos: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Mayors commit to working with Rachael Thomas following projected re-election

Apr 29, 2025 | 11:05 AM

Two local mayors have re-committed to working with the woman who is set to enter her fourth term as the MP for Lethbridge.

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen and Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn have issued statements on the projected re-election of Conservative candidate Rachael Thomas.

She is estimated to have secured an estimated 60.9 per cent of the votes in Monday’s federal election.

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Hyggen says Thomas has a proven history of public service, and he is eager to continue working with her to ensure the city’s priorities are met.

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Van Rijn shared a similar sentiment, as his community is also part of the Lethbridge federal riding.

The mayors also congratulated all of the other candidates for showing the courage to advocate so strongly for their community.

Van Rijn says, “It takes a tremendous amount of time, dedication, and personal sacrifice to run for public office. Each of you has contributed to strengthening our democratic process, and for that, you have our deepest appreciation.”

Hyggen adds that he appreciated how every candidate had the common goal of supporting the city.

More local coverage of the federal election can be found in the link below:

2025 Federal Election

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