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.

Tips for Wildlife encounters

To safely enjoy the beautiful attractions Waterton Lakes National Park has to offer, officials recommend following the speed limits while driving in the park. Christy Gustavision, Visitor Experience Manager at Waterton Lakes National Park, offers Read More

LSCO hosts annual Live Well Showcase

The eleven annual Live Well Showcase will take place soon at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. The activity carried out within the framework of Seniors Week will run both Thursday and Friday. Rob Miyashiro, Executive Director Read More

Powerful story of surviving breast cancer

  We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. Many have survived the disease while sadly others have not. In this next story BCN video journalist Heidi Echavarria chatted with a woman who Read More

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness and highlight the negative impact of tobacco and new nicotine products on children and young people. Dr. Brent Friesen, Provincial Read More

Lethbridge business update

As you may have heard on BCN, Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. So, what does this mean for Canada? Trevor Lewington, the CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge, gives Read More

Walk in support of schizophrenia awareness

A walk was held in Galt Gardens today with the aim of raising awareness about schizophrenia. The activity, which was organized by The Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC), also seeks to reduce stigma and support Read More

Lethbridge Hurricanes sign four new players

Four talented young hockey players have been drafted by the Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club. The players come from Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Peter Anholt, Hurricanes General Manager, says all these young men are going to Read More

Universities of Lethbridge and Calgary sign M.O.U.

A memorandum of understanding was signed today between the universities of Lethbridge and Calgary. During the ceremony, Michelle Helstein and Penny Werthner, officials of these post secondaries highlighted the medical benefits that this will bring Read More

Learning how to battle against age-related dementia

Close to 200 seniors received important information on how to stem the tide of rising age-related dementia. A talk was given at the Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization on Thursday discussing this timely subject. Rob Sutherland, neuroscience Read More

Tourism Lethbridge hosts VIP tour

Tourism Lethbridge hosted a VIP tour for frontline workers at top Lethbridge attractions. Dominika Wojcik, Senior Director of Communications at Tourism Lethbridge, says the goal is to create a better visitor experience which leads to Read More

Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Within the framework of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Chinook Sexual Assault Center, in Lethbridge continues to hold workshops and educational activities for the community and its workers. Kristine Cassie, the group’s CEO says there Read More

Is a two-state solution possible?

Rabbi Sidney Speakman, from the Joyful House of Prayer in Lethbridge, spoke about a potential two-state solution involving Israel and Palestine. Speakman says that the idea of two-states has been turn down many times before, Read More

Northern Lights appearing in southern skies

It was quite the light show in many parts of Alberta last weekend. So many of us were able to enjoy the beautiful Northern Lights. Brady Sherwood, president of the Lethbridge Astronomy Society, spoke about Read More

New Lethbridge building project will provide 50 homes

Financial support from various levels of government helped to fund new construction of 50 new homes in Lethbridge. The new project will be built at 1730, 10 Ave South, the former Seasons Lethbridge Retirement Community building. Matthew Pitcher, Read More