Lethbridge Farmers Market kick off this Saturday

The traditional Lethbridge Farmers Market will reopen on Saturday, June 14. Since 1971, this food fair has offered shoppers the opportunity to purchase fresh, baked goods grown with at least 80% local ingredients. The market is held every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the UFA Hall of the Agri-Food and Trade Centre until October 11. Paul Kingsmith, Director of Event Development for the Lethbridge and District Exhibition, says attendees can also enjoy food trucks, live music, and presentations from community partners.

Beside the Saturday fair, the Wednesday Lethbridge Farmers’ Market produced in collaboration with the Downtown BRZ runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Festival Square from July 2 to Aug. 27.

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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