Two Lethbridge elementary schools introduce KinderCare program

Lethbridge School Division is piloting a KinderCare program at Senator Buchanan and Nicholas Sheran Elementary Schools, offering students the opportunity to participate in a full-day program instead of the traditional half-day. Christine Light, Division’s Board Chair, explains the initiative is being carried out as part of the 2024/2025 Operating Budget. Light says the program has been successful so far and it will continue into the 2025-2026 school year. She adds at the end of this period a revaluation will be made to determine whether the program will continue.

The official says eligible students can access transportation and, in many cases, can ride the bus with their older siblings.

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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