Lethbridge transit workers hold rally

This afternoon, October 14, Lethbridge transit workers are holding a rally — or practice picket — in support of 45 members who operate the Access-A-Ride paratransit service, according to Travis Oberg, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 987. Drivers and dispatchers have been working without a contract since December 2024. Oberg says bus drivers and other transit workers will be outside City Hall from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. in support of the city’s Access-A-Ride operators.

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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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