Youth Quality of Life
Our 2026 Youth Quality of Life Report gives us a closer look at what it means to grow up in Calgary today, and what we can do to make our community better for youth.
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90 Youth Volunteers, Incredible Milestones: Celebrating Our YVC Award Recipients!
90 youth volunteers, countless hours of community impact! Recognizing our YVC volunteers who reached incredible milestones between January 2025 and August 2026.
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Youth Quality of LifeRead story: Youth Quality of Life
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Young People Making Their Mark: YODA 2026Read story: Young People Making Their Mark: YODA 2026
Young People Making Their Mark: YODA 2026
From leadership and advocacy to creativity, service, and everyday acts of kindness, the 2026 Youth of Distinction Awards celebrate 24 young people who are making a difference in Calgary and showing us what youth leadership looks like today.
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Steering Committee Applications are Open!Read story: Steering Committee Applications are Open!
Steering Committee Applications are Open!
Ready to get involved, build your leadership skills, and make an impact in your community?
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New Civic Toolkit Helps Calgary Youth Turn Ideas Into ActionRead story: New Civic Toolkit Helps Calgary Youth Turn Ideas Into Action
New Civic Toolkit Helps Calgary Youth Turn Ideas Into Action
Youth Central’s Mayor’s Youth Council has launched a new Civic Toolkit designed to help young Calgarians understand how local government works, and how to make their voices heard.
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Winners Announced – Free. Period. Initiative Art ContestRead story: Winners Announced – Free. Period. Initiative Art Contest
Winners Announced – Free. Period. Initiative Art Contest
3 talented youth artists have each won a $500 cash prize! Maya Schaal, Alice Nam, and Jasmine Andersen, submitted their artwork online on a whim this spring along with 76 other contestants.
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How can you empower youth through event planning?Read story: How can you empower youth through event planning?
How can you empower youth through event planning?
From a young age, Emerson sought an outlet for their interests and talents, eventually finding their calling within the Youth of Distinction Awards program at Youth Central.
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Youth Vaping Trends Revealed in New Calgary ReportRead story: Youth Vaping Trends Revealed in New Calgary Report
Youth Vaping Trends Revealed in New Calgary Report
Discover what youth-led research says about vaping in Calgary.
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Global Impact: Youth Volunteers Journey to International SummitRead story: Global Impact: Youth Volunteers Journey to International Summit
Global Impact: Youth Volunteers Journey to International Summit
Youth volunteers journey to international YVC Summit
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YODA 2025 Honours Young ChangemakersRead story: YODA 2025 Honours Young Changemakers
YODA 2025 Honours Young Changemakers
On the final day of National Volunteer Week, the Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA) honoured 24 outstanding youth finalists (ages 12–18) who are creating real, lasting change in Calgary through their leadership, creativity, advocacy, and service.
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