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Local company invests in Red Deer youth at the Glendale Skatepark
March 19, 2024 11:49 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
RED DEER, Alberta, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Glendale Skatepark, located next door to Northside Community Centre YMCA, is a magnet for young people in the area, many of whom need...
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YMCA offers free facilities access in Edmonton to evacuees fleeing Northwest Territories fires
August 17, 2023 15:37 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With extreme fire conditions in the Northwest Territories and the growing number of individuals and families evacuated from their homes, many...
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Edmonton charities collaborate with police, government to help youth stay on the right track
August 03, 2023 20:06 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Youth in Edmonton have the potential to shape a bright future for our community — but they are navigating challenges that when left unsupported...
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YMCA offers free facilities access to evacuees fleeing Alberta wildfires
May 05, 2023 16:52 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, Alberta, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With extreme fire conditions in the province and the growing number of Albertans evacuated from their homes, many individuals and families are...
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Kids and youth connect over free meals every Friday night at Northside Community Centre YMCA
April 18, 2023 15:06 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
RED DEER, Alberta, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since opening in 2019, the Northside Community Centre YMCA has been an important gathering place for kids and teens in the Glendale area. Its...
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YEG Youth Connect helps Edmonton’s vulnerable youth for the ninth year running
October 05, 2022 13:37 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After two years, YEG Youth Connect is back in person at the Boyle Street Plaza YMCA on Thursday, October 6, 2022. This important event helps...
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Boyle Street Playground Grand Opening the Result of Community Collaboration
September 19, 2022 11:47 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For residents of the Boyle Street community, the grand opening event for the new playground at Boyle Street Plaza on September 24 is a way to...
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Youth support program helps students serving suspensions in Grande Prairie
August 24, 2022 17:22 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For many youth, succeeding in school or even staying in school can be a significant challenge. To support youth in the region, YMCA of...
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Labour shortage among lifeguards, swim instructors a province-wide issue
June 21, 2022 17:16 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As summer approaches and families look forward to recreation at Edmonton’s swimming pools or the province’s many lakes, the issue of water safety...
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YMCA believes a fun summer experience is for everyone, offers financial assistance
June 02, 2022 13:21 ET | YMCA of Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, Alberta and RED DEER, Alberta and FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The last two years have been hard on everyone, especially children and youth who have missed out...