The Coaldale Town Office will soon be in a new location. The office will be relocated to the second floor of the new Civic Square Building. Officials with the town say the facility is part of a 3-phase economic development project with construction beginning back in July of 2021. “The opening of this building just […]Read More
Staff from Lethbridge County say the City of Lethbridge will no longer be the primary responder for emergencies in the county. Coaldale and Coalhurst will take up the mantle of bringing these zones into their areas with support from regional departments. Lethbridge County Reeve, Tory Campbell, says there will be a seamless transition from all […]Read More
Toys are set to be tossed here in southern Alberta on Friday evening for a good cause. Prior to the Coaldale Night of Lights Parade, the first ever Coaldale Emergency Services Toy Toss will be put on by emergency services personnel. Officials are encouraging parade watchers to toss a toy at volunteers which will then […]Read More
Give what you can and take what you need. That’s the motto for the new Little Free Pantry that has been set up in Coaldale. The idea was started by volunteers in the community called the Youth DO Crew. The pantry is full of food and supplies for those who have need in the town. […]Read More
If you’re taking a drive in Coaldale you might happen to notice the beautiful Gem of the West Museum. The museum was built in an old Mennonite Church. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the fascinating artifacts that make up the history of Coaldale.Read More
A beautiful new exhibit has made its way to the Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale. A local photographer has captured the birds in all of their glory. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, there are 29 different pictures of the winged animals featured in this special exhibit.Read More
An ambulatory clinic in Coaldale has reopened to the public. The clinic at the Coaldale Health Centre treats minor cuts and burns along with sprains, simple fractures and infections. Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn, says the facility will help residents of the town who are in need of quick treatment. “Ambulatory care in Coaldale is […]Read More
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 12 men die from it daily. That is why Coaldale’s Ride for Dad charity fundraiser group will be hosting the first annual Ride and Rods event this Saturday which will feature classic cars for the first time. All the funds from the weekend […]Read More
A new letter bound for the legislature has been signed by over 70 Alberta municipalities which disagree with the province’s plan to implement a provincial police force. There are mayors and politicians who have differing opinions on the matter however. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the potential decision to phase out the RCMP in Alberta […]Read More
A total of 400 runners made their way to Coaldale Christian School on April 9 for the 5K Coaldale Family Fun Run. The event combined an in-person run at the school along with a virtual run with 100 participants. Around $28,000 was raised from the event. The events organizer for the run, Melanie Harthoorn, says, […]Read More
The 11th annual Coaldale Family Fun Run gets underway next month. This year’s event will be held both in person and virtually. An official with the event says two dollars from each entry will be going to Rehobath Christian Ministries that supports people with disabilities. “We thought that was a worthy cause. They are also […]Read More
It is the third anniversary of the Coaldale Winter Walk In The Park. This year’s theme is: In Search Of The Gem Of The West. Families can take a leisurely stroll through the park and enjoy the beautiful lights while trying to find some of the gems that have been placed in the park. The […]Read More
Remembrance Day is quickly approaching and ceremonies will take place tomorrow as a time for us to reflect on the sacrifices veterans made to secure our freedoms. There is one event right here in Lethbridge and the other two in Coaldale and Stirling. The poppy campaign is also in full swing, and the legion is […]Read More
Jack Van Rijn has declared his intentions to run for mayor in the Town of Coaldale. He was a councillor for the town for four years, and he says transparency and public input are essential to town decision making. “I’m really going to work towards bringing more communication, transparency, and accountability between residents and the […]Read More
A community group has teamed up to bring smiles to the faces of seniors and community members in Coaldale. The Chalk and Walk event provides chalk to anyone who wants to make art on the sidewalk to brighten up someone’s day. As Micah Quinn explains, there are big prizes for those who participate.Read More
Car lovers are set to showcase their beloved classic cars on June 27th in Coaldale. The Coaldale Custom Cruisers Show and Shine is entering its 20th year. The group’s president, Gary Klassen, says due to the pandemic it’s been challenging to find a time to run the event. But now they’ve been approved by Alberta […]Read More
A residential fire in Coaldale last weekend has been deemed suspicious. Around 3:00 p.m., Coaldale and District Emergency Services (CDES) responded to the blaze at 1151 21 Avenue on Saturday June 5. When crews arrived, the rear deck was fully engulfed in flames and the fire was spreading into the home and roof. Kevin McKeown, […]Read More
The bodies of a Coaldale man and woman were found in a state of decomposition after authorities entered a residence for a wellness check. Police say neighbours reported not hearing from the residents in quite some time. What authorities found inside were their bodies. The manner of the deaths are deemed to be suspicious. The […]Read More
Today’s Business Spotlight is Bayshore Home Health in Coaldale, ABRead More
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