Edmonton YMCAs giving free access to Northwest Territories evacuees
Posted August 17, 2023 3:01 pm.
Due to the wildfire situation in Yellowknife forcing thousands from their home, YMCA Edmonton says four of its facilities are open for evacuees.
YMCA issued a statement Thursday, saying evacuees will have free access to the locations, for recreational use, showering, and drop-in programming.
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The four locations are as listed:
- Castle Downs Family YMCA — Edmonton, AB T5X 6A3;
- Jamie Platz Family YMCA — Edmonton, AB T5T 5T9;
- Don Wheaton Family YMCA — Edmonton, AB T6A 0S4;
- William Lutsky Family YMCA — Edmonton, AB TT6J 7C6.
Hours of operation for the facilities can be found online on the YMCA website.
