Pro-Palestinian message upsets Lethbridge Jewish community

It appears as though a political statement that was made at a Lethbridge high school is not sitting well with some in our city. The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which includes the Palestinian people, appears to be influencing some of our students. As BCN’s Heidi Echavarria explains, the political statement that was made by certain students has had a negative impact our Jewish community.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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