Galt Gardens Park revitalization project

For those walking through Downtown, you’ll notice the new revitalization project located right on the southwest corner of Galt Gardens Park. The aim of the art project is to make it look more colorful, safe, and welcoming. Crystal Scheit, Urban Revitalization Manager with the City of Lethbridge says this is a collaborative effort between the City and University of Lethbridge with designs that highlight Indigenous culture.

Students first came up with the project in fall 2020, In spring 2021, they focused on one idea: improving the area around the pergola with designs that highlight Indigenous culture. In 2024, the City’s Parks department started planning upgrades to the area. Construction started in summer 2024 and finished in spring 2025.

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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