Lethbridge seniors reflect on life and community

Today is National Seniors Day — a time to recognize and celebrate older adults across Canada. In appreciation of the many contributions they have made to our families and to society, BCN visited a senior centre in Lethbridge to hear directly from them about their thoughts and experiences.

According to Stats Canada, as of July 1st Canada’s senior population was approximately 8.1 million, making up about 19.9 per cent of the total population.

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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