YMCA offers free facilities access in Edmonton to evacuees fleeing Jasper wildfire

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EDMONTON, Alberta, July 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As thousands of residents affected by the Jasper wildfires flee east to Edmonton, the YMCA of Northern Alberta is offering evacuees free access to the YMCA’s four health, fitness and aquatics centres in Edmonton. Individuals and families are welcome to enter these sites free of charge for recreational use, showers and recreational programs during standard business hours.

Displaced persons can enter any of the locations listed below, and by showing their photo ID, they can use the facilities free of charge for the duration of the evacuation:

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Castle Downs – YMCA Family
11510 153rd Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5X 6A3
Jimmy Platz, YMCA Family
7121 178 Northwest Street
Edmonton, AB T5T 5T9
Don Wheaton Family YMCA
10211 102 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6A 0S4
William Lutsky Family YMCA
1975 111 Northwest Street
Edmonton, Alberta TT6J 7C6

Information about hours of operation, facilities, and programs available at each location can be found on the YMCA website. ymcanab.ca/Locations.

About the YMCA of Northern Alberta

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a registered charity dedicated to building healthy communities since 1907. From providing quality child care and supporting people in their health and wellness to delivering important community outreach programs, the YMCA works to strengthen communities in the Red Deer, Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie and Edmonton regions. For more information, visit ymcanab.ca.


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