Alberta

Noel Smith Car Accident: CMSA Mourns the Loss of Calgary Coach at 44

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Noel Smith Car Accident CMSA Mourns the Loss of Calgary Coach at 44

CALGARY, Alberta — A wave of grief has swept through Calgary’s soccer community following the death of Coach Noel Smith, a respected and much-loved mentor who tragically died in a car accident in October. He was 44. The Calgary Minor Soccer Association (CMSA) confirmed the heartbreaking news this week, describing Smith as a “long-standing coach, … Read more

Brad Karsten Dies at 38: Coalhurst Community Rallies for Local Resident Family

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Brad Karsten Dies at 38 Coalhurst Community Rallies for Local Resident Family

Coalhurst, Alberta — A Town in Mourning and Solidarity Coalhurst residents are reeling after the sudden death of Brad Karsten, 38, on September 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and community supporter, Brad’s passing has left a deep void in this southern Alberta town of just over 2,800 people. Brad’s wife, Steph Karsten, is widely … Read more