Province provides $8-million to Every Kid Can Play program

Understanding the important role that sport plays in the lives of children and young people, Alberta’s government has provided $8-million to Every Kid Can Play program. Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sports, says these funds support community and non-profit organizations, and low-income families to ensure all children have the opportunity to play. Schow also says these funds will help more than 8,500 kids across the province. He says programs that have received support from Every Kid Can Play include Swim Alberta, which supports the I Can Swim Program and the Cousins Skateboard Community Association.

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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