Bike safe parking at Whoop-Up Days 2024

Organizers are ensuring safety and security for attendees especially for those who will be riding their bikes. Safe bike parking will be accessible during the festivities. Paul Kingsmith, Director of Community Engagement with the Lethbridge & District Exhibition, says a bike check service will take place from noon until 12:30 a.m. daily. Kingsmith says there won’t be any cost associated with the bike check but he encourages community members to make donations. He says the funds will go to support the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre. Kingsmith explains why this initiative in so important. The Whoop-Up Days summer festival is a Lethbridge tradition that has been running for more than 125 years

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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