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Y Story: Norm Wong

Meet Norm Wong, YMCA Calgary donor and staff at Camp Chief Hector YMCA. Norm's journey with the YMCA dates back to the 1990s.

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The Y.M.C.A. Anthem Reimagined with Walk off the Earth, Focusing on Youth Mental Health

YMCA Canada and Canadian indie pop band Walk off the Earth are excited to release a modern take on the Y.M.C.A. anthem to raise awareness of expanded access to the free YMCA youth mental health program, Y Mind.

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Celebrate Pride Week with Us

Calgary Pride Week is a time to celebrate the diversity and unique experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals across our city. Starting on August 26, Calgary Pride Week brings our city to life, ending with a burst of colour on September 3 with the annual Pride Parade.

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YMCA Calgary Offers Free Access to Facilities for Residents of Northwest Territories Fleeing Wildfires

Evacuees are welcome to use YMCA Calgary facilities for no charge for the duration of these evacuations. 

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Fall Program Registration

Program registration is just around the corner! To help you have a smooth registration experience, we've developed some resources to help you navigate our site and portal.

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Y Story: Sylvie Roy, YMCA Calgary Donor

Meet Sylvie Roy, member and donor to YMCA Calgary. Sylvie chooses the Y for its sense of community and charitable impact. Read on to learn more about her Y journey.

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