Meet Shengbo Xu, but you can call him Daniel. Originally from China, Daniel has been in Canada for two years, and like many newcomers, he was eager to dive into the local culture and build connections. Being an outgoing and positive person, Daniel joined various school clubs like athletic teams and academic groups, hoping to meet people and find his place.

YMCA Calgary is pleased to announce that it has received a $932,000 grant from the Government of Alberta's Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) for the revitalization of Camp Chief Hector YMCA (CCH), located in beautiful Kananaskis Country.

Every February, we unite with communities across Canada to honour and celebrate the legacy and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities. The roots of Black History Month trace back to 1979 when the City of Toronto initiated it in Canada.

Meet Eva Kwan, President and CEO of Method Works Consulting, and devoted donor to YMCA Calgary.

Kyla Jackson, Aquatic Supervisor at Remington YMCA in Quarry Park, is an avid hiker whose initiated a quarterly staff hike to engage YMCA employees and volunteers outside of work in some healthy, outdoor fun. For this month's staff feature, we wanted to share some of Kyla's tips for safe, fun (and warm) winter hiking.

After a successful season of virtual tournaments, esports is back at YMCA Calgary. Only this time, Calgary youth will meet and compete in person.