Lethbridge Sport Council receives grant to boost programs

Lethbridge Sport Council has received a $5,000 Spotlight Grant from Canadian Women & Sport to help get girls involved in sports—and keep them participating. A total of 55 organizations across the country will receive $425,000 in funding to support initiatives that remove barriers and expand opportunities for girls and women in sport.

Susan Eymann, Executive Director of Lethbridge Sport Council, says the Spotlight Grant is funded by the Government of Canada through the Community Sport for All initiative. 

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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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