In honour of National Indigenous History month this June, we would like to highlight one of our exceptional partners who are making an impact in this area year-round.

Calgary, AB – After careful reflection and conversations with the Town of Cochrane and Rocky View County, YMCA Calgary and its Board of Directors have chosen to withdraw from the Cochrane Recreation Facility Request for Proposal (RFP) Process.  

Calgary, AB – Following a joint Request for Proposal (RFP) process launched by the Town of Cochrane and Rocky View County in 2024, YMCA Calgary was selected through a competitive process and evaluation as the preferred operator for the Spray Lakes Sawmills (SLS) Centre in Cochrane. YMCA Calgary responded to the RFP and continues to be enthusiastic about operating SLS Centre bec

For Aphrodit Espanioli, fitness and community have always gone hand in hand. When she found the YMCA, she found the perfect place to bring both passions to life.

To launch Pride Month with purpose, YMCA Calgary and the Centre for Sexuality hosted a special screening of Summer Qamp. The film follows a week at Camp fYrefly, a summer camp for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth run by the Centre for Sexuality and hosted each year at Camp Chief Hector YMCA.

Sasha’s journey with YMCA Calgary is one rooted in purpose and compassion. As the General Manager of Early Years, Sasha oversees six licensed child development centres, child-minding spaces, and preschool programs—but her connection to the Y runs far deeper than her leadership role. It’s personal, it’s transformational, and it’s philanthropic.