News & Updates
Keep up to date with all the news and event happening at the Y.
July
» Jul. 16th - Pool repairs begin -- Read the update. (PDF)
» Jul. 5th - Pool closure news - the latest update. (PDF)
» Jul. 1st - YMCA Annual General Meeting is Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 6:30. Location: Westwood Family YMCA (221 Tundra Dr. Fort McMurray)
June
» Jun. 29th - Board of Directors announcement regarding changes to YMCA of Wood Buffalo CEO - read full announcement. (PDF)
» Jun. 22nd - Pool closure news ... read June 22 update. (PDF). [Previously - earlier June update (PDF), original press release (DOC)]
» Jun. 14th - Summer Fitness Schedule available here! (PDF)
» Jun. 14th - Pool update - read more (PDF).
» Jun. 3rd - Join us Sunday, June 6th for National YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Come to the Westwood Family YMCA for an open house, Fun Run, games, prizes and more! View the poster. (PDF)
» Jun. 3rd - Come join us this Friday for the YMCA Youth Connections job fair. Check out these great employers in attendance and find your perfect job! (DOC)
May
» May. 18th - Important Notice to our Members regarding closure of the pools at the Westwood Family YMCA. Effective immediately - main pool, tot pool and hot tub are closed due to a mechanical failure.
Please note that that we are not able to offer access to the pool for the following scheduled events:
• Swim Lessons
• Youth Night
• Birthday Parties
• Pool Bookings
Please check the website for updates or contact Member Services at 780.790.9622 for more information. The YMCA sincerely apologies for any inconvenience to our members. Read the Press Release (DOC)
» May. 2nd - Out-of-School Summer Day Programs - Registration begins Monday, May 10th! Details here (DOC)
March
» Mar. 5th - Wondering how to keep your kids active and having fun during Spring and Summer school breaks? Registration for the YMCA Out-of-School-Care Spring & Summer Camps now OPEN! Call Jennifer at 780-790-9532 ext. 34.
February
» Feb. 10th - Due to Westwood High School events please note that the Gymnasium will be closed to YMCA programming:
Friday, Feb. 12th: No gymnasium access for Youth Night - Pool and other areas will remain open.
Saturday, Feb. 13th: Programming will run from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm only. The YMCA staff apologies for any inconvenience to our members.
January
» Jan. 27th - YMCA Greely Road Child Development Centre is opening soon! Daycare registrations are now being accepted for children aged 19months to 6 years and Out-of-School-Care registrations for children aged 6-12years. Call Darleen or Christina at 780-715-8584. Spaces are also available at the following locations: Westview, Dickensfield and Thickwood. Call Jennifer at 780-790-9532 ext. 34 to find out more!
» Jan. 21st - You can make a difference in the lives of thousands affected by the devastation in Haiti. Find out how to help.
» Jan. 13th - The Thursday 6:30am Rise 'n Shine Yoga class has been moved to 7-8am. Additionally, a Rise 'n Shine Yoga class has been added on Tuesdays from 7-8am.
December
» Dec. 28th - The YMCA of Wood Buffalo would like to wish everyone a Healthy New Year. Check out our NEW Winter/Spring 2010 brochure (effective Jan 1/2010). There are many new and exciting changes to our fitness programs - we look forward to seeing you soon! If you are seeking information for programs or services prior to 01/01/2010 - please call membership services and we will help you find what you are looking for.
» Dec. 20th - Our aquatics facilities have re-opened. Annual maintenance is complete, the pool deck is sporting new grout and some new friends have joined us in the tot pool area - come see what we've been up to!
November
» Nov. 29th - November 30-December 19 - Main pool, tot pool, hot tub, sauna & steam room are closed for annual cleaning. We apologize for any inconvenience and invite you to try out one of our fitness programs or drop-in activities in the gym!
» Nov. 28th - New Connections Club for Aboriginal Youth! Tuesdays from 3:15-5:00pm. Connect with other students and learn about Aboriginal Culture. (Includes: activities, snacks, guest speakers, life skills sessions and more!)
September
» Sep. 4th - The Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 program brochure is now available for download. (PDF) Web pages will be updated shortly.
» Sep. 3rd - YMCA Out-of-School Care programs have partnered with the Fort McMurray Public School District. Register for your space.
» Sep. 2nd - Register now for the next swimming session beginning September 8, 2009
June
» Jun. 16th - Summer 2009 program update now available. (PDF)
» Jun. 10th - Tune into Kaos 91.1fm on Wednesday, June 17th as Reave MacLeod - Program Coordinator for the YMCA Youth Connections Program joins Murray Jordan to chat about exciting new changes to the program!
» Jun. 10th - Effective June 1 to August 31, 2009 - the Westwood gymnasium will be closed while the gym floor and bleachers are being replaced. We regret any inconvenience this may cause our membership, however we look forward to being able to offer programming in a new and improved space in the Fall.
» Jun. 3rd - The YMCA Strong Kids Golf Tournament is coming June 22 -- find out more (PDF).
May
» May. 6th - Summer camp registration is May 9 for members and May 16 for non-members - Find out more and register
» May. 5th - Sign up for the Learn to Run program. (PDF)
April
» Apr. 3rd - YMCA of Wood Buffalo Birchwood Child Development Centre has been reopened for daycare and out-of-school care. Read the press release.
March
» Mar. 31st - Update on the temporary closure of Birchwood Child Development Centre. Read the press release.
» Mar. 31st - Temporary closure of YMCA Birchwood Child Development Center due to flooding. Read the press release.
» Mar. 29th - Registration for swim lessons is on now! The next session begins April 4, 2009 with a level evaluation of your child. Contact Membership Services at 780.790.9622 ext. 0 or the Aquatics Supervisor at ext. 241 for more information.
» Mar. 24th - We have heard your feedback and are now pleased to offer day passes to non-members aged 2 years and under at no charge. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Visit your membership representative for more details.
» Mar. 16th - Join the 21-Day Get Fit Challenge...
» Mar. 11th - Tax receipts for YMCA Child Care programs have been issued. If you require further information, please send an email to Deena Warren
» Mar. 3rd - The pools at the Westwood Family YMCA have re-opened and all programs and classes are running as normal.
January
» Jan. 10th - Join us for our Relaunch Celebration!
December
» Dec. 15th - Construction is well under way - stop by and see us!
» Dec. 10th - The new Winter/Spring 2009 brochure is now available!
November
» Nov. 29th - View pictures from our Peace Week Celebration
June
» Jun. 29th - Board of Directors announcement regarding changes to YMCA of Wood Buffalo CEO - read full announcement (PDF)