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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RECREATION SERVICES (YDRS) SYMPOSIUM

Registration is now open for the 2012 YDRS Symposium. This year’s conference focuses on the advancement of knowledge surrounding children and youth development through recreation.  Attendees will hear thought-provoking keynote addresses from recognized leaders in children and youth development, participate in informative, practitioner-focused sessions and workshops, and learn firsthand about children and youth development and its application in recreation.

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Recreation for Life Foundation

The Recreation for Life Foundation is a provincial not-for-profit charitable agency whose primary purpose is to support the activities of the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association. The Foundation also hosts a number of widely-anticipated sector events, including an annual golf tournament and the biennial Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence gala.

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  • Facility Attendant - Vecova
  • Leisure Multi-Activity Day Camp Leader (Summer) - Recreation Technician I - SWEP/SSP
  • TransAlta Tri Liesure Centre - Program Coordinator – Wellness
  • Recreation Leader - JTFN Yellowknife
  • Event & Volunteer Coordinator - Town of Morinville

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