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February 28, 2022 20:05 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

Campaign by YMCA of Northern Alberta helps spread joy and spark change during month of March

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community looks a little different today than it did before the global pandemic changed how we are able to work, gather and participate in our...
February 14, 2022 12:10 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

Staff shortages in child care affect Wood Buffalo families, YMCA calls on government to support

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While the provincial government has announced an end to public health measures, many industries continue to feel the strain of staff...
January 28, 2022 16:17 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

Staff shortages in child care affect Grande Prairie families, YMCA calls on government to support

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta, Jan. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the omicron variant continues to surge in the province, many industries are feeling the strain of staff shortages — including child...
January 03, 2022 18:15 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

YMCA of Northern Alberta calls on government to provide child care providers the same COVID supports as schools

EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the Government of Alberta set to deliver 8.6 million rapid tests and 16.5 million masks to schools starting next week, Alberta’s largest...
September 22, 2021 18:20 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

Join the YMCA at Cardio for a Cause in support of the Edmonton Food Bank

EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of Northern Alberta is partnering with the Marketplace at Callingwood to raise money for the Edmonton Food Bank. All are welcome at the...
September 15, 2021 19:47 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

Get moving for a great cause with the YMCA’s second annual Move to Give

EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Albertans deal with the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA continues to provide ways to help everyone feel their best in...
May 03, 2021 14:43 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

Albertans can win big and make a difference with YMCA of Northern Alberta’s first 50/50

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of Northern Alberta has launched the first ever YMCA 50/50, with proceeds supporting a range of health, fitness, recreational and social...
April 20, 2021 19:27 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

YMCA of Northern Alberta applauds Government of Canada’s $30 billion investment toward early learning and child care in Budget 2021

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 19, 2021, the Government of Canada’s Budget 2021 offered historic investments in early learning and child care across the country...
March 01, 2021 11:00 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

YMCA of Northern Alberta launches Month of Giving– and needs your help in raising $100,000 for your community

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Don Iveson has officially proclaimed March 2021 as YMCA Month of Giving, as YMCA of Northern Alberta has launched a month-long fundraising...
December 17, 2020 13:15 ET | Source: YMCA of Northern Alberta

EPCOR provides $25,000 to YMCA of Northern Alberta for new fundraising campaign

EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a time when the communities of central and northern Alberta need the YMCA more than ever, EPCOR has partnered with YMCA of Northern Alberta to...