In 2018, the Community Social Needs Assessment identified that more than 20% of residents were facing financial barriers to participation in recreation. This spurred a proposal for a program to remove financial barriers to recreation services for residents with modest income. In March 2019, the City of Lloydminster launched the Recreation Access Program. This program is income-based, accessible, and designed to remove some of the financial barriers associated with using City of Lloydminster Recreation and Cultural facilities. It allows eligible Lloydminster residents to access these facilities at a reduced cost.
Benefits of the Recreation Access Program | ||||||||||||||||
Once issued with a Recreation Access Program (RAP) card, individuals are entitled to the following benefits:
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Qualification for the Recreation Access Program | ||||||||||||||||
Eligibility is income-based and only available to those who meet ONE of the following qualifiers on an annual basis:
2022 Income Threshold
The City of Lloydminster used Alberta’s Provincial Minimum Gross to calculate the base income threshold. For every additional dependent, $4,973 is added to the total. The additional amount is based on Alberta’s Adult Health Benefits Program.
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Supporting Documents | ||||||||||||||||
Please submit a copy of ONE of these documents with your application. A copy of the document MUST accompany your application for each member of your household 18 years or older.
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Proof of Address | ||||||||||||||||
Please provide a copy of ONE of the following documents with your application:
Note: P.O. Boxes or Rural Route Addresses are not accepted. |
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Approval Terms | ||||||||||||||||
Standard approvals are set for a one-year term. AISH and SAID applications are approved for a three-year term. Applicants will need to notify the Social Programs & Services Department should there be any change with their status or disability benefits. Once RAP card expires, applicants are required to reapply by filling out the application form and submitting their supporting documents. Applicants can reapply one month before their RAP cards expire. Applicants who have an active ban at any City of Lloydminster operated recreation and cultural facilities are automatically disqualified from the program. |
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Submit your Application | ||||||||||||||||
Fill out the Recreation Access Program application form online or download a paper copy of the application. Paper copies of the form can also be picked up at City Hall or any Lloydminster Recreation and Cultural facility. Submit your signed application with supporting documents by email, mail, or drop off. Email scanned or clearly photographed applications to fcss@lloydminster.ca You can mail or drop off applications to:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some alternative verification methods? |
Letter must be on letterhead and dated within the previous 30 days. The letter should outline that the RSW is aware of the income threshold eligibility, and that the household/individual meets the eligibility requirements. |
What happens to the financial information I provide? |
All supporting documents are reviewed and then shredded and deleted after approval of RAP cards. Please only submit copies as you will not get them back. |
If approved, how long until I get my card? |
Applications are typically processed every Friday of the week. Approval letters and RAP cards are then mailed to the recipient at the address provided in the application. |
If I forget/lose my RAP card, can they look me up on the computer at the recreation facilities, so I get the discount? |
No, records of RAP cardholders are maintained by the Social Program and Services Department and not released to recreation facilities. If you lost your card, you will not be able to receive the discounted rate. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request for a replacement card. There are no fees associated with requesting for a replacement RAP card. Please contact the Social Programs & Services at 780-875-6184 ext. 2908 or email fcss@lloydminster.ca. |
If I am approved, how long will it take to get my card? |
Standard mail can take up to 7 to 10 business days. Applicants have the option to pick up their approval letters and RAP cards at City Hall on Fridays, if their application package is complete and all supporting documents were submitted. |
For more information, please call 780-875-6184 Ext. 2908 or email fcss@lloydminster.ca.