Fee Assistance Program

We are offering a 50% discount on all memberships at the Shift Community Recreation Centre for residents of Coaldale and Lethbridge County (excluding City of Lethbridge residents). This subsidy applies to all ages.

Residents of Coaldale and Lethbridge County who meet the eligibility criteria based on Revenue Canada’s Income Threshold and the number of people living in their household can apply for the subsidy. The Revenue Canada’s Income Threshold considers both your household income and the number of people living in your household. This information will be reviewed by FCSS when you submit your application.

To apply, you must submit a registration form to Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). Phone or text (403) 795-4627 to book an intake appointment. Leave a message, if prompted. The form will be reviewed, and if you qualify, an approval letter will be issued to you.

You must bring the following documents to your appointment with FCSS:

Photo ID: A government-issued identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Proof of Residency: A recent document within the last 60 days showing your current address (such as a utility bill, rental agreement, etc.) to verify that you live in Coaldale or Lethbridge County.

Proof of Income: Your most recent tax return or other documentation that proves your household income, as determined by Revenue Canada’s Income Threshold.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an approval letter from FCSS. You can take this letter to the Shift Community Recreation Centre to receive your 50% discount on your membership.

Yes, the subsidy applies to all ages, and multiple family members living in the same home can apply as long as the household meets the eligibility requirements determined above.

The subsidy applies to individual and family memberships and for all age groups at the Shift Community Recreation Centre. Please note that the subsidy does not include drop-in programming or memberships to Twisted Steel Fitness.

There is no specific deadline, but we recommend applying as early as possible to ensure you receive the subsidy for your membership at the Shift Community Recreation Centre.

The 50% discount applies at the time of membership registration at the Shift Community Recreation Centre. The duration of your membership will be one year from your approval date and depend on the type of membership you choose (monthly, yearly, etc.). After one year, your subsidy approval from FCSS will expire, and therefore you must reapply. For example, if you were approved on November 13, 2024, you could purchase a month membership every month at a 50% discount until November 13, 2025. Your membership will no longer work on November 14, 2025, and you must therefore reapply for the subsidy.

A paper copy of the registration form can be obtained from Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and the Shift Community Recreation Centre. You can either pick it up in person or download it here: Fee Assistance Program application form. 

Completed applications, along with all required documents, must be submitted to Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). They will review the information and notify you of approval.

If your application is denied, you will be informed of the reason by FCSS. If you believe the decision was incorrect, you are welcome to submit additional documentation that supports your eligibility of the program.

Yes, current members of the Shift Community Recreation Centre can apply for the subsidy. Once approved, the discount will apply to your membership renewal for up to one year.

For questions regarding the subsidy or the application process, please contact Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). For questions about membership options, you can contact the Shift Community Recreation Centre.