Meet Lisa Coultry, an inspiring donor and fitness instructor volunteer dedicated to sharing her passion for fitness with her community.

The next time you go to one of our YMCA Calgary locations, look up! We recently held a Treaty 7 flag raising ceremony, reminding us all that everyone belongs at the YMCA. As we continue on our Truth and Reconciliation journey, we will honour and recognize the Treaty 7 Nations and urban Indigenous community by continuing to create ethical space within our YMCAs for all.

On September 28, grade 6 students in Calgary gathered together at Camp Riveredge for the 2024 Calgary Flames Grade 6 YMCA Membership kickoff – a day filled with adventure, connection, and lots of laughter. The event was a great chance for sixth graders to start the year with new friends and exciting experiences, and for many, it was their first big event as part of the Grade 6 program.

To say board member Natasha Tiemstra is values-driven is an understatement when considering her remarkable career in the non-profit sector.  She is the current Chief Operating Officer of Ronald McDonald House in Calgary, a position she accepted following her tenure as Executive Director of the Alberta Children’s Hospital. 

At the YMCA Calgary, community is more than a word: it is a shared experience, a place of belonging, and for many, the beginning of a lifelong journey. For Kurt, our Esports Supervisor, community extends beyond the physical space of the YMCA, and into the digital world of gaming.

David Richardson, Health & Fitness Supervisor at Remington YMCA in Quarry Park, recently had the honour of attending the