Alberta Govermnet provides more funding for shelter expansion

There will be more help available to those who are battling homeless issues in Lethbridge. The Alberta government announced today that the city’s Indigenous led emergency shelter will be expanded. Officials say once complete the existing shelter will have capacity expanded from 120 to more than 230 spaces. That includes a dedicated room for on-site recovery oriented services. Officials say the funding through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program, helped to accommodate the expansion.

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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