The Town of Drumheller offers funding, assistance and support to reduce barriers and ensure that all residents are able to stay active and involved.
The DrumLIFE Pass is a one-stop application for all of the subsidized programs offered by the Town of Drumheller. Paper applications are available at Town Hall, the Badlands Community Facility and the Drumheller Aquaplex.
The DrumLIFE Pass includes the following:
The Town of Drumheller works with Wheatland County Counselling (WCC) to offer a subsidized community counselling program for eligible Drumheller residents. Wheatland County Counselling Inc. is a full service, private counselling practice serving the communities of Strathmore and Drumheller. Services are offered by a Registered Psychologist/Certified Play Therapist and a registered Provisional Psychologist
This program comes as a direct response to the need for affordable, accessible Counselling services in town; which was identified as a priority in the 2017 Community Social Needs Assessment.
Individuals, couples, and families can access up to 8 counselling sessions to address a wide variety of concerns such as:
Eligibility for this service is based on a client’s residency in Drumheller and their household income.
*Clients who reach two (2) missed or late cancelled appointments will have their eligibility for the program revoked.
Income thresholds (2022)
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Full Benefits (90% discount) |
Partial Benefit (50% discount) |
Ineligible as income too high |
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Single person |
Up to $35,000 |
$35,001-$70,000 |
$70,001+ |
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Family (2+ people) |
Up to $60,000 |
$60,001-$90,000 |
$90,001+ |
Questions? Please contact 403-823-1315 or cdsp@drumheller.ca
This program offers subsidized lawn mowing and snow removal to eligible residents.
Some of our programs for Older Adults (55+) have a small fee to help offset costs. We offer eligible residents up to a 90% subsidy on these costs to ensure that participation is available to all.
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Full Benefits (90% discount) |
Partial Benefit (50% discount) |
Ineligible as income too high |
|
Single person |
Up to $35,000 |
$35,001-$70,000 |
$70,001+ |
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Family (2+ people) |
Up to $60,000 |
$60,001-$90,000 |
$90,001+ |
Applicants must be a resident of Starland County or Drumheller.
If you have any questions, please contact the Seniors Program Coordinator.
The purpose of the Town of Drumheller’s Recreation Fee Assistance program is to improve the well-being and quality of life for its residents by offering access to the Arena, Aquaplex, and Badlands Community Facility (BCF) at a reduced rate.
The Recreation Fee Assistance program offers a subsidy of up to a maximum of 90% of the Recreation Membership fees and up to $200 credit towards programming for qualifying applicants.
Please review, fill out and submit our online application form.
Recreation Fee Assistance Form - Appendix A
“Qualifying Documents”
*Residents of Grace House do not need to show proof of income; however, they do need to show proof of residency by providing a letter from Grace House. Residents of Grace House will be eligible to a maximum of 90% on a 3-month membership, and a prorated scholarship, depending on residency term. Residents who move will be able to reapply once their stay at Grace House has been completed, and depending on eligibility, may qualify for regular benefits.
If you do not have qualifying documentation, please complete the rest of the application. You will be phoned for an interview.
“Family”
Drumheller Valley FCSS, with support from Starland County FCSS, offers a free Volunteer Tax Program to eligible residents.
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Family size |
Total family income |
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1 person |
$35,000 |
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2 people |
$45,000 |
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3 people |
$47,500 |
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4 people |
$50,000 |
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5 people |
$52,500 |
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More than 5 people |
$52,500, plus $2,500 for each additional person |
Applicants must be a resident of Starland County or Drumheller.
Some of our Youth Programs have a small fee to help offset costs. Eligible families can receive up to a 90% subsidy on these costs to ensure that participation is available to all.
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|
Full Benefits (90% discount) |
Partial Benefit (50% discount) |
Ineligible as income too high |
|
Single person |
Up to $35,000 |
$35,001-$70,000 |
$70,001+ |
|
Family (2+ people) |
Up to $60,000 |
$60,001-$90,000 |
$90,001+ |
Applicants must be a resident of Starland County or Drumheller.
If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Program Coordinator