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Trails Coalition and YMCA Create Powerful Partnership A new community solar project will offset carbon for Fredericton’s trails and YMCA childcare operations. Fredericton, NB — The Fredericton Trails Coalition (FTC) and the YMCA of Fredericton are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that combines sustainability, community collaboration, and innovation. Together, the organizations are launching a solar energy initiative that will power a greener future for Fredericton. The project will see the installation of a 100-kilowatt (kWh) solar array on YMCA property. This renewable energy system will generate enough clean power to offset the carbon emissions from the lighting of 4 kilometres of Fredericton’s trails, while also fully offsetting the carbon footprint of the YMCA’s Child Care Centre. This project is supported by a $64,000 investment from the Regional Development Corporation (RDC). The YMCA of Fredericton and the Fredericton Trails Coalition extend their sincere thanks to RDC for their leadership and commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure in New Brunswick. Minister Gilles Lepage was excited to support the partnership and shared the following quote. “Projects like this demonstrate how community partnerships can drive innovative solutions that benefit both the environment and residents,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage, who is also minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation. “By supporting this initiative, we are helping advance sustainable infrastructure while strengthening important community services in the region.” “This is more than just a solar project,” said Darcy Delaney, CEO of the YMCA of Fredericton. “It’s a model of how two community organizations can come together to make an immediate, measurable impact on the environment while supporting healthier, more sustainable spaces for families and residents.” Under the partnership, the YMCA will own and maintain the solar array, while the Fredericton Trails Coalition will contribute to the project’s capital funding. Both organizations will share in the energy savings and environmental benefits, furthering their shared commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term community improvement. “This project reinforces the FTC’s commitment to active transportation and increased leisure activities on city trails,” said André Arseneault of the Trails Coalition. “As part of our mandate we support reducing the energy footprint of new projects that improve the usability and safety of our trails.” The City of Fredericton is also a supporting partner in this project. Mayor Rogers is quoted: “This innovative partnership between the Fredericton Trails Coalition and the YMCA is increasing trail lighting while being environmentally conscious, reflecting the collaboration and community leadership that is at the heart of Fredericton” said Mayor Kate Rogers. “This affordable and sustainable solution uses clean energy to support the City’s ongoing commitment to enhance safety and usability along Fredericton’s network of over 150km of trails.” The solar installation—known as the Tara and Terry Community Solar Project—will be managed by local firm Epic Energy, with installation scheduled for completion by the end of May. Additional support for the project is being provided by the Trans Canada Trail and the Tara Savage Fund. Once operational, the system is expected to

Statement from YMCA Fredericton CEO Darcy Delaney Regarding Online Discourse on Fredericton Aquatic Infrastructure The decision by Fredericton City Council on March 9 to decline an additional $1M annual funding request from the President of UNB has sparked significant online discussion about the current state of aquatics infrastructure in our region. Within that discussion, one online post referred to the YMCA as “the Y…members only. In no position to absorb the FAST swim organization, the Silver Dolphins,” and other groups. While I do not believe the author intended to disparage the YMCA, the statement does present an opportunity to clarify the role our organization plays in the community. The YMCA is not a “members only” organization. Many of our programs and services are available to the general public. Some are offered for a fee and others free of charge. Our membership model helps share the operational cost of running our facilities, and in return members enjoy access to a broad range of aquatics opportunities including aquacise, lane swims, open swims, swim lessons, and advanced aquatics courses. Our membership rates remain competitive when compared with other recreation and wellness facilities. Today, more than 6,000 people in our region are members of the YMCA, represented by a duly elected volunteer board of directors. Importantly, more than 16 percent of those members receive some form of financial assistance to support their participation. The YMCA does not receive municipal operating subsidies or funding for membership assistance. As a registered charity, we raise funds through donations and community support to ensure people can access important aquatics, wellness, social, and recreational programs. In 2025 alone, the Fredericton YMCA provided more than $500,000 in community support through subsidized memberships, reduced camp fees, and free programming for individuals and families who might otherwise face barriers to participation. In 2023 our membership supported a long-term building condition assessment for our facility to ensure our infrastructure and building envelope are maintained well beyond their expected life cycle. This type of stewardship is made possible through the commitment of our members. In 2025 our membership also funded a feasibility study exploring the addition of a new pool at our York Street YMCA location. The results of that study were positive. However, a capital project of that scale is beyond what our YMCA can undertake on its own. I do agree with the author of the post on one important point: the YMCA is not in a position to absorb multiple competitive swim organizations within our current facility. Our aquatics centre was designed to operate sustainably within the capacity of our membership. That said, when the SMA pool closed indefinitely in September 2025 and the Fredericton Indoor Pool closed at the same time for roof repairs, the YMCA and our team worked quickly to adjust operations to support as many swimmers and organizations as possible. Our members accepted temporary disruptions so we could welcome swimmers from UNB Reds, FAST, Fredericton Artistic Swimming, as well as lane swimmers and aquacise participants from