March is the Alberta Francophonie Month

March is the Alberta Francophonie Month. According to Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women French is the second-most spoken language in Alberta, with over 260-thousand who either speak it as their mother tongue or use it at home. Their role in enriching our culture, fostering economic development and strengthening diversity, is invaluable.”

For his part, Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation and Francophone Community Liaison says in a statement. “Alberta’s francophones have made, and continue to make, invaluable contributions to our province. Let us celebrate their legacy and work towards a future that embraces and celebrates bilingualism.”

BCN chatted with Mylene Beaulieu, Regional Director, ACFA who says the Francophone Community is growing in Alberta.

Beaulieu says this coming Friday ACFA they will raise the Franco Alberta flag at La Cite des Prairies building and other activities throughout the month.

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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