Lethbridge’s Latin Fest coming up July 5

The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association brings to life one of the most anticipated cultural celebrations for the Latino community and culture lovers, Latin Fest 2025. This is a celebration of roots, identity, and joy that highlights the best Latin traditions in the heart of Lethbridge. Our BCN’s Heidi Echavarria, who also belongs to this culture, gives us the details.

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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