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.

City of Lethbridge to hold Reconciliation Awards

To recognize people and organizations that build bonds of respect and trust between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, City of Lethbridge will hold Reconciliation Awards. Echo Nowak, Indigenous Relations Specialist with the City of Lethbridge, says Read More

Lethbridge woman beats stats to overcome obesity

Measuring your weight is an important factor when considering your health. According to Statics Canada, the prevalence of obesity in Canada has increased over the past two decades. Research also indicates that self-reported weight and Read More

First phase of MPE Link Pathway opens

The community of Lethbridge and Coaldale can now travel by bike between the two cities. This is after the recent inauguration of the first phase of the Link Pathway. The rural bike path will allow Read More

Back to the 80’s with New West Theatre

Totally 80’s is the New West Theatre presentation which offers fun times for communities. The show will start this Wednesday. Its culture, music and costumes of this local art will take the audience back to 80’Read More

Lethbridge needs more plasma donors.

A long weekend is approaching, and families are enjoying visiting places near Lethbridge to make the most of the summer. However, for The Plasma Donor Centre in Lethbridge, this represents a drop in plasma donations. Read More

Protests for a “free Venezuela” continue

There is still hope among the Venezuelan people. They are peacefully gathering at the United Nations in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. They are demanding that the National Electoral Council show the true results of Read More

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 &Read More

Wildfires causing poor air quality

The wildfires occurring in Alberta and BC are affecting our air quality. Although according to the Air Quality Health Index, cities such as Calgary and Edmonton reach a high-risk level of 10+. So far here in Read More

Interfaith Food Bank Helps Hobbies program

To build community and to share knowledge. That is what the Interfaith Food Bank’s Help Hobbies Program is all about. The strategy brings together community members to share their talents Tuesdays from 10am until Read More

Coalhurst celebrates Miners Days

The Town of Coalhurst will celebrate this year’s Miners Days. The festivity will start this Friday and will run for the whole weekend. Lyndsay Montina, Mayor of Coalhurst says this celebration is a way Read More

ALERT describes Hell’s Angels organization

It’s been eight days since the Hells Angels set up a club house here in Lethbridge. Since then, some within our community have conflicting thoughts about what the group really represents. Mike Tucker, spokesperson Read More

Tim Horton’s Camp Day

Today is Tim Hortons Camp Day. The program invests 100 per cent of coffee proceeds to help change the lives of kids and youth in need. Dave Lawlor, A franchise owner in Lethbridge, says Tim Hortons Read More

More plasma donations needed in Lethbridge

  The folks at Canadian Blood Services says they need more donations. The group in Lethbridge receives hundreds of plasma donations per week but they say more is needed. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria has that Read More