Edmonton YMCAs giving free access to Northwest Territories evacuees

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.