Tri-Community Childcare Society named finalist for grant

Good news for Southern Alberta! A local group called the Tri-Community Childcare Society, has been named one of four finalists across Canada, for the Raise the Barn Winfield Grant. The award, sponsored by agriculture company Winfield United, would be a major funding boost to expand childcare in the region. Christine Doenz, Vice-President of Tri-Community Childcare, says to win the grant  – they need your vote.

The Society is hosting its first annual “Bids & Beef” Fundraising Gala on Saturday, November 15th, at the Elks Hall in Warner. Proceeds from the event will go toward the daycare.

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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