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  • YMCA OF MEDICINE HAT WORKS TO REDUCE THREAT OF COVID-19 SPREAD

    26-12-2020

    MEDICINE HAT, DECEMBER 26, 2020 – Under the guidance and direction of AHS South Zone Medical Officer of Health, the YMCA of Medicine Hat, has been actively working since August 31, 2020 to implement preventative measures to reduce the threat of COVID-19 spread within YMCA of Medicine Hat’s licensed Before & After School Care Programs.

    On December 24th we were advised that an employee who worked in the December 21st licensed day camp tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the YMCA’s stringent policies on PPE, screening, and sign-in, the staff member was asymptomatic and wearing a mask at all times they were in our facility. Additionally, all Covid-19 public health guidelines have been followed within the program including increased sanitization and disinfecting, reduced capacity, increased social distancing, etc. For everyone’s protection, the facility received additional deep cleaning and sanitization earlier today.

  • Dec 9, 2020 Member Update

    09-12-2020By now you have heard that the Government of Alberta announced enhanced restrictions that will impact the YMCA. Please read through this document to ensure that you understand how the YMCA will be adjusting to these restrictions.

  • COVID-19 Mandated Closure of YMCA of Medicine Hat’s Downtown and South Ridge Branches

    09-12-2020

    “Although our fitness facilities will be temporarily unavailable, we are pleased to be able to continue to provide online fitness classes along with safe, high quality child care, licensed day camps and employment services. We recognize how essential these services are for families.”

  • Face Coverings Bylaw

    03-12-2020As you are aware, the City of Medicine Hat just passed Bylaw 4637 (Face Coverings Bylaw) which comes into effect at midnight tonight. A full copy of the Bylaw can be found here. 
    ​What Does This Mean for the YMCA?

  • YMCA of Medicine Hat Receives Funding to Provide Affordable Licensed Day Camps

    30-11-2020

    The YMCA of Medicine Hat has been awarded $39,330 from the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Community Support Fund administered by the United Way. These dollars will be used to directly offset the cost of licensed day camps scheduled for PD Days and school breaks between now and March 31, 2021. As a result of this funding, families will see a 60% savings on camp registration costs.

  • Notice of Medicine Hat Family YMCA Annual General Meeting

    26-11-2020Notice of Medicine Hat Family YMCA Annual General Meeting
    For the Year: September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020

    December 16, 2020 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Virtual (MS Teams)
    Registration Required
    Please email sharon.hayward@medicinehatymca.ca to receive a meeting package and link to participate.

  • November 25 COVID-19 Update

    25-11-2020

    The Government of Alberta declared a state of public health emergency on November 24th with new mandatory measures coming into effect on November 27th

  • YMCA Employment Centre is excited to announce our second Drive-Thru Recruitment Event

    20-11-2020With the first highly successful Drive-Thru Recruitment Event wrapped up, the YMCA Employment Centre and partners are gearing up for round two on November 25, 2020.

  • YMCA of Medicine Hat Interviewed in The Globe and Mail

    20-11-2020The YMCA of Medicine Hat had the opportunity to speak with The Globe and Mail about the first Drive-Thru Recruitment event held in October. 

  • YMCA Employment Centre announces second Drive-Thru Recruitment Event in support of regional employers

    27-10-2020With the first highly successful Drive-Thru Recruitment Event wrapped up, the YMCA Employment Centre and partners are gearing up for round two on November 25, 2020. Last month, the partnership group consisting of the YMCA Employment Centre, Medicine Hat College, and Government of Alberta (Community & Social Services and Labour & Immigration) worked together to host a drive-thru job fair for Borea Construction, who was looking to hire approximately 100 employees for three renewable energy projects in southeastern Alberta.