The 1975 Canada Winter Games were hosted in Lethbridge, Alberta from 11–23 February 1975. Despite being hosted by Lethbridge, the games were held in 12 communities in southern Alberta spread out over 34,000 km² (13,127 sq mi). More than 4,000 local volunteers helped with the event.
The Canada Games caused improvements to sporting events throughout the region, including the construction of the $4 million Canada Games Sportplex.
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