Talking With Youth About Cannabis is a free info session on Nov 28 designed for adults involved with youth. The session will offer tips and resources to help you navigate conversations with youth. Visit bit.ly/Nov28YCAP to register. #fortmcmurray

We feel the strain of increased needs in our community and decreased resources to help fill that need. We agree that support from our government is needed for the entire sector so that we can be there for our vulnerable community members when they need us most.

There's a PD Day next Friday! What are your kids doing? How does a day packed with fun and games at Eagle Ridge Community Centre YMCA sound? Register now for these upcoming days off school: 🔹 December 2 🔹 December 16 🔹 December 23 Go to ymcanab.ca/pdcamps to register!

This GivingTuesday, give a gift that supports affordable child care, youth mental health resources and housing services in our community by donating to YMCA of Northern Alberta at ymcanab.ca/donate. #givingtuesday #woodbuffalo

Thank you, #GoC, Health Canada and PHAC, Minister @Carolyn_Bennett and Minister Marci Ien for recognizing the importance of mental health for our nation's young people. For youth in Alberta with mind–moderate anxiety, visit ymcanab.ca/ymind to learn more about this FREE resource.

Minds in Motion is a program designed for people with dementia to enjoy with a care partner or loved one. The program combines physical activity and mental stimulation in a social environment. Call 780-743-9600 for more info. #mindsinmotion #woodbuffalo #ymm

Did you all get this emergency alert? It seems important 👀 ymcanab.ca/give #albertaemergencyalert #emergencyalert

Of the 203 leadership positions in the YMCA of Northern Alberta, 166 are held by women. We are immeasurably proud of their excellent leadership in our organization and communities. #internationalwomensday #iwd2023

Y Family Connect Staff, had the opportunity to visit Fort Chipewyan to share about YMCA programs and Child Development at the Roots & Berries event at Athabasca Trial Counsel. Thank you for sharing your community with us. We look forward to returning soon. #fortchipewyan

Thank you to the YMCA staff who lead the programs in our Newcomer Services. We recognize the reality of racism in our community and will continue to advocate for equal treatment in housing, employment, social services, and schools. #IDERD #IDERD2023

Much like YMCA of Greater Toronto, our Y is balancing the demand for child care with a significant shortage of Early Childhood Educators. As western Canada's largest nonprofit child care provider, we know how critical child care is critical to our economy and to families in #alberta. #ableg

We're excited about this step forward in child care workforce support! At the Y, we advocate for high-quality, affordable, flexible, inclusive early learning & child care with a strong, stable workforce. #Albertans #Canada #AffordableChildCare

Thank you, Children and Family Services Minister Searle Turton, for visiting Cantiro YMCA Child Care. We're excited to share how we can work together to strengthen Alberta’s child care sector for families in our communities. Learn more in this article from @globaledmonton:

Now offering free access to Northwest Territories evacuees at YMCA's four health, fitness and aquatics centres in Edmonton. Visit ymcanab.ca/nwtfires for more info. #NWTWildFire #NWTFires #YEG #Evacuation

Enjoy this spin on the iconic party anthem, in collaboration with Walk off the Earth. We’ve partnered with this incredible Canadian band to bring awareness to YMCA Canada’s new mental health program: Y Mind! Visit ymcanab.ca/YMind to learn more and sign-up ❤️🧠

YMCA of Northern Alberta is recruiting volunteer board members in Wood Buffalo! This is your chance to join a group of leaders in our province who are helping build strong communities where everyone can shine. Now accepting applications until October 22: ow.ly/SksE50PVJRr

A partnership btw local government + public agencies in #FortMcMurray has found bridge housing for people experiencing #homelessness through collaboration. Rather than turning to enforcement, @rmwoodbuffalo worked with residents to relocate them. loom.ly/9x1u90Q

We are so excited and grateful to be a beneficiary of the Western Conference Final 50/50 in support of Kids in Oil Country! Thank you so much to the @edmontonoilers and @oil_foundation for partnering with us to ignite potential in youth in Alberta! #LetsGoOilers #Oilers

🚨 JACKPOT DRAW TONIGHT 🚨 The total pot for this round of the Kids in Oil Country #Oilers Playoffs 50/50 has surpassed $3.25 million with the grand prize draw at 11pm! You could also win a Ford Maverick as well as other early-bird prizes today! 🎟 EdmontonOilers.com/5050tw

Thank you, Courtney Theriault for having our Chief Community Engagement Officer on 630CHED to discuss the results from YMCA Canada's recent loneliness survey. Hear more surprising statistics and how the Y serves as a vital community space at spoti.fi/3TBRIQC