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.

Standardized testing for kindergarten students

For the first time in Canada, kindergarten students are being required to take standardized tests. Many parents and teachers are unhappy with this move, as they feel it puts undue pressure on young children and Read More

Fire dispatch services for Blood Tribe

In local news, The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Public Safety Communications Centre will now be providing fire dispatch services for – Blood Tribe Emergency Services.  The collaboration between the two southern Alberta organizations was announced Read More

YWCA Lethbridge 2025 Women of Distinction Awards

Five women from our community have excelled in their community work and are the recipients of the YWCA Lethbridge 2025 Women of Distinction award. Lorien Johansen, YWCA Events, Marketing and Communications Manager, says a life lived Read More

Southern Alberta under extreme cold warning

Southern Alberta is under an extreme cold warning. The LOW temperatures that were reached in Lethbridge will continue tonight but will drastically increase throughout the week. Christy Climenhaga, a scientist with Environment and Climate Change Read More

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre hosts fundraising raffle

Refresh & Renew is the first fundraising raffle organized by Chinook Sexual Assault Centre in Lethbridge to support its programming. The organization’s External Communications Officer, Samantha Scott, says the raffle will remain open until Read More

Tips to avoid romance fraud

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air – but so are romance scams. Wes Lafortune, Media Relations with the Better Business Bureau explains how to avoid these pretend Romeo and Juliets who Read More

Lethbridge Police expands downtown policing unit

Community, business owners and even negative users will notice the presence of more police members in the downtown area. Ryan Darroch, Sergeant with Lethbridge Police Services, says the Downtown Police Unit adds six officers and Read More

Lethbridge Polytechnic kicks off Black History month

Every February, Black History Month invites us to reflect on and celebrate the vital contributions of the Black community throughout history. Lethbridge Polytechnic kicked off Black History Month to recognize their achievements, resilience, and continue Read More

February is Psychology month

February begins and it is the month of psychology, which according to Canadian Psychological Association has its roots in science that seek to understand our thoughts, feelings and actions. Its emergence, according to researchers, was Read More

Career Fair at Lethbridge Polytechnic

More than one hundred vendors attended the Career Fair organized by Lethbridge Polytechnic on Thursday. Big Brothers-Big Sisters and the Army were some of the organizations who extended their invitation for attendees to join the Read More

Urgent call for baby products

The Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre ( LPCC), is running low on items. The Center provides support and education to people going through an unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. The place also offers services through workshops to Read More

Lethbridge showcases city projects

Community Conversation is the perfect time for the City to showcase its projects while also receiving feedback from the community. The event also serves as a stage for those looking to educate themselves or simply Read More

Newly digitized Pincher Creek Echo collection

More than 120 years of Western Canadian history is now available in a collection digitized by the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village and the University of Lethbridge. The newly digitized Pincher Creek Echo collection, formerly known as Read More