Red Deer Transit & Recreation Fee Assistance

What it is

Two City of Red Deer programs. The Transit Fare Assistance Pass drops a monthly pass to $34 no matter which type you'd normally buy (regular passes run $62–$75). The Recreation Fee Assistance Program adds a Recreation Pass Card for drop-in use plus up to $200 a year toward registered programs.

Who it is for

If you're on AISH or Income Support you qualify automatically — no income test needed. The transit pass is a permanent program (not a pilot), and both need renewing each year.

Amount or value

$34/month transit pass + up to $200/year recreation

How to apply

1. Apply online for Recreation Fee Assistance, or for the Transit Fare Assistance Pass — being approved for recreation also qualifies you for transit.
2. If you're on AISH, Income Support or Guaranteed Income Supplement, say so — that's automatic qualification and you can skip the income test.
3. Otherwise attach your CRA Notice of Assessment so they can check you against the low-income line.
4. Allow up to 10 business days, then buy the $34 pass.
5. Re-apply every year — approval expires.

What you may need

• Proof you're on AISH / Income Support / GIS — or a CRA Notice of Assessment
• Proof of a Red Deer address

Practical tips

• One application can cover both: being approved for Recreation Fee Assistance is itself a qualifying route into the transit pass.
• Recreation funding is 'pending available funding' — apply early in the year rather than late.
• Sorensen Station staff will help you apply in person if the online form is hard going.

Timing

Up to 10 business days.

Phone

City of Red Deer: 403-342-8111