Canadian war brides to hold special event this weekend in Lethbridge

For the first time in history, Canadian war brides from the Second World War will be meeting together in Lethbridge. The Canadian War Brides and Families Association is anticipating the arrival of hundreds of women across Canada and all around the world this weekend. Lynn Martin, president of the Canadian War Brides and Families Association, says the aim of this gathering in Lethbridge is to educate the community about the history of the War Brides and to tell the important contribution they made. She gives more information about the event. The event starts tonight at the Samand Signature Hotel and continues tomorrow, which includes tours of the Lethbridge Military Museum and the Japanese garden.

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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