More funding for sexual assault centres across Alberta

As you have heard on BCN, the province is also investing 10 million dollars over the next few years to beef up support for 15 Sexual Assault Centres across Alberta. Kristine Cassie, the CEO of Chinook Sexual Assault Centre, says the extra funding will be invested to increase capacity. She also says the money will help to provide the necessary treatment through therapy and crisis support for more people who need it. Alberta’s Minister of Children and Family Services, Searle Turton, says that with these funds will guarantee access for Albertans who need to use the centres.  

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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