Edmonton Rec Centres

• Edmonton sees 20% jump in youth participation at rec centres thanks to free program

  Since the after-school youth pass and youth after-school program launched in September 2022, youth attendance at city rec centres has increased 20 per cent.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2024
  
• ‘This is a human rights issue’: City of Edmonton defends swimming attire rules

  'This is a human rights issue and we have an obligation to treat all individuals equally when using city pools,' said the City of Edmonton.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
  
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• Edmonton councillors vote to sell naming rights of Clareview Recreation Centre

  The Clareview Community Recreation Centre in northeast Edmonton will soon have a new name after councillors voted in favour of a naming and sponsorship agreement Monday.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2022
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• Edmontonians share concerns with cost-saving plan for city services

  Speakers suggested having more consultation with the public and stakeholders, including unions and community leagues, before implementing the Reimagine Services recommendations.

  Money

  Jun 23, 2021
• Edmonton mayoral hopeful proposes free rec activities at city facilities for kids

  Mayoral candidates continue to share what Edmonton could look like under their leadership -- and one candidate wants to make after-school activities free for kids.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 7, 2021
• Busy weekend for opened City of Edmonton recreation centres despite strict COVID-19 rules

  It's the first weekend some city recreation centres in Edmonton have once again opened to the public and booking a workout timeslot may be hard to come by.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2021
• Edmonton to reopen rec centres as EXPO centre being considered as COVID-19 vaccination site

  The City of Edmonton will gradually reopen recreation centres over the next two weeks after some COVID-19 health measures were eased by the province earlier this week.

  Politics

  Mar 3, 2021
• City of Edmonton to reopen some city arenas, facilities Thursday

  The city said it doesn't want to open up facilities that won't be well used. At this point, fitness facilities within recreation centres will not reopen.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2021
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• Edmonton passes budget with 0% tax increase: ‘It wasn’t easy… We did our best’

  In a 12-1 vote, Edmonton councillors passed the 2021 budget which, for the first time in 24 years, won't include a tax increase.

  Economy

  Dec 11, 2020
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• City council votes save Edmonton rec facilities, spay and neuter program

  Edmonton city councillors voted Wednesday to save several pools and arenas from the chopping block as the continue to debate the city's budget.

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2020