We are starting off December with wonderful weather. Unfortunately, the weather conditions

has resulted in very icy conditions throughout the area. I find myself being very cautious when I am walking

(even on my own driveway). We will be sanding any areas that require this service; please let the Town Office

know if there are areas that need sanding.

Town Council attended the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s annual convention from

November 22nd to 24th. This was a very hectic time as there were many training and information sessions to

attend. I was very surprised to find out that approximately 50% of the attending delegates were newly elected

in the October election. There were roughly 1000 delegates in attendance and 922 had voting privileges.

Ten of the provincial ministers made short speeches and answered questions from the floor. There was a

special session on crime and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokesperson said that they are looking at

hiring data input personnel so that police officers would be more available to be out and about in our

communities. Closer to home, our rest stop was vandalized on November 17th and we have had to restrict the

hours that it is open until we have a resolution to the ongoing issues. Town Council is looking at all options to try

to reduce the criminal activity that is occurring. We will be hosting an Open House to discuss this and we are

open to any suggestions that the public may have.

At our November 14th Town Council meeting, a motion was carried to adopt an Interim Operating

Budget. This is required under the Municipal Government Act to allow the town to operate until the 2018

Operating Budget is formally passed. We will begin budget deliberations in December and will continue to

deliberate into the New Year.

It was a pleasure to have Bowden Grandview School’s Grade Six class come to our Town Office on

November 28th. Grade Six is when the students learn about municipal governance and they sit in the Town

Council Chambers and are given various information on the town and the Municipal Government Act. The

students asked many questions and I was able to give them some information on the town’s history. I strongly

encouraged them (and I urge others) to visit our Bowden Museum. On behalf of Town Council, Town Staff and

administration I would like to wish everyone.

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

Warm regards,

Mayor Robb Stuart

Your Town News

Mayor Stuart’s Community Message

December 2017

Volunteers Needed Emergency Management Services is a group of

volunteers available in the event of a disaster in Bowden. The Town of Bowden is currently looking for volunteers for

Emergency Management Services. Applications are available at the front desk at the Town Office.

Town of Bowden

Recreation and Culture Board

Volunteers Wanted

If you are looking for a way to give back to your community, the Town

of Bowden Recreation Board is looking for volunteers. The Recreation

Board is a big part of many of the events that take place in Bowden.

These events help to celebrate holidays and special events, or simply

bring the community together. Being a part of this board is a great way

to help make Bowden an even better place to live. Meetings take place

once a month for about an hour. If you have any questions, you can call

the Town Office at 403-224-3395. To get involved, stop in at the Town

Office and fill out a volunteer application.

Bowden Agricultural Society

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, December 12

Dinner 6 pm

Meeting at 7 pm

Silent Santa It’s that time of year again! Christmas is fast approaching.

However, many families right in our community cannot afford food or presents that most of us take for granted. Silent Santa is here to help those in

need, providing food and gifts to those less fortunate. Please consider donating money or non-perishable food items to this worthwhile organization. Donations can be made at the Town Office or Reddi Mart. Donations should be dropped off by December 16th, 2017. If you, your family, or a family you know could

benefit from this confidential program, applications are available at the Town Office, Reddi Mart, FCSS/Olde Library or with the Family School Wellness worker at Bowden Grandview School. Applications are due by December 8, 2017. For

more information please contact: Shannon Webb at 403-415-5335 or 403-657-3990.

Email: shannon.webb@shaw.ca or bowdensilentsantas@shaw.ca

Little Shoppers Little Shoppers is a Christmas store sponsored by Friends of Grandview where students can shop for their loved ones. Each item costs $1- $2 with profits going to Bowden Silent Santa. The store will be open during lunch on December

12th and 13th and will be set up in the Bowden Grandview Library . Little Shoppers is now accepting donations of new or gently used items. Donations can be dropped off at the

Bowden Grandview office or library.

Bowden Public

Library

Bowden Library business hours:

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

NOWHERE TO RENT A MOVIE? Join the Library! $15/year. Borrow movies for a week.

Did you know that your Bowden Library Card gives you access to

the surrounding libraries also? Contact Bowden Public Library:

Phone: 403-224-3688 Email: bowdenlibrary.prl.ab.ca

Facebook: Bowden Public Library

Overnight French Toast

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

1Tbsp. light corn syrup

6-8 slices French bread

1 cup egg nog

1 cup half and half

8 eggs

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Heat the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a

small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir

until the mixture begins to boil; remove the mixture

from heat, and pour into prepared baking dish.

Place slices of French bread on top of the sugar mixture. Combine egg nog, half and

half, eggs and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Whisk together until completely combined.

Pour evenly over bread slices. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and refrigerate

8 hours or overnight. Once it has refrigerated for designated time, preheat the oven to

325F. Bake at 325F for 35 minutes. Then, remove foil and raise oven’s temperature to

375 and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until French toast has started to brown on top.

Recipe and photo from www.chef-in-training.com

Santa Claus is coming to town early with the Bowden Volunteer Fire Department!

Santa will visit your house the evening of December 23. Please bring a wrapped gift with the child’s name, age and address SECURELY

attached to the Town of Bowden office or Bowden Fire Department prior to the 22nd of

December. Santa and his “Fire Elves” will make a special appearance at your house with the gift! Donations to the Bowden Rescue Society are

graciously accepted.

The little free library is located at the Bowden

Igloo, just to the right of the concession. Bring in your gently used books that you no longer want and exchange them for a book from the library to enjoy. This is a great and inexpensive way to foster the love for reading in our community for both kids

and adults.

Reverse Advent Calendar

Advent Calendars are a fun tradition that

a lot of people like to participate in

during the holidays. This tradition dates

back to the early 1900s. These days there

are a variety of different kinds you can get

besides the traditional chocolates, but

have you ever considered a reverse advent

calendar? This is a great way to give back

to those in need during the holidays. Here

is how it works:

1. Get a box or basket

2. Each day, add an item to donate to a

local charity, food bank or someone in

need

3. Once it is full, drop it off at your choice

or charity!

50% OFF 50% OFF 2017 Animal Licencing 2017 Animal Licencing

December 2017 December 2017 -- January 2018 January 2018 Come to the Town of Bowden Office December 2017 to January 2018 and receive 50% off your 2017 Animal

Licence(s). The cost to licence your dog or cat during December & January is $20 for an unaltered animal, or just

$15 if your pet is spayed or neutered. Remember, if your pet is found running at large with no identification it will

be taken to the veterinary for kenneling at your expense.

FAQs:

What if I lose my Animal Licence tag?

If you lose or misplace the tag for your pet, simply come

into the Town Office and we will issue you a replacement for

only $5.

How many licenced animals may I have?

You may have up to 3 licenced animals at your residence

in Bowden. This includes any combination of pets (2 dogs

& 1 cat, 3cats, 2 cats & 1 dog, 3dogs, etc.).

What if I want/have more than 3 licenced pets?

If you wish to have more than the permissible number of

licenced pets, you may apply for a Hobby Licence. The cost

(in addition to the pet licences) is $50/year. A Hobby

Licence will allow you up to and including 6 animals. If you

require more licences than a hobby licence provides, you

must apply for a business licence.

May I have livestock on my property?

There will be no livestock kept in Bowden except in areas

designated for livestock as established by a resolution of

Council. Livestock means donkeys, horses, cattle, goats,

pigs, fowl or any other animals Council deems to be

livestock.

What if I have Exotic Animals?

Licencing of Exotic Animals is at the sole discretion of Council and is not guaranteed. No person shall keep constricting,

venomous or poisonous snakes, venomous or poisonous lizards or other venomous or poisonous reptiles. No person shall keep any

non poisonous snake, reptile, lizard, insect or spider unless it is housed in an escape-proof enclosure.

Responsibilities of Animal Owners:

The owner of an animal shall:

Obtain an annual licence from the Town in accordance with the Town of Bowden Bylaw 02-2013 (Animal Control Bylaw).

Ensure that the animal is not running at large.

Ensure that the animal, when not on the owner’s property, is under the control of a competent person.

Not keep more than 3 animals over the age of 3 months per household except under the authority of a “Hobby Licence”.

Restrict the animal from defecating on private property other then the property of the animal owner.

Ensure that when an animal defecates on public or private property other than the property of the animal owner, the feces is

immediately removed.

Business Licences

2018 Business Licences are now available at the Town office. You must obtain a business licence prior to conducting business in Bowden. The cost for an in-town business licence is $25/year. If your business office is not located in town, the cost is $100/year. Your business will be added to our Town of Bowden Business Directory on

the Town of Bowden website. We also have some advertising opportunities in our Town Newsletter starting as low as $10/month. Contact the Town Office for more information.

ANNUAL FEES Before

Jan 31

After

Jan 31

Annual licence for cat unaltered $20.00 $40.00

Annual licence for cat altered $15.00 $30.00

Annual licence for dog unaltered $20.00 $40.00

Annual licence for dog altered $15.00 $30.00

Annual licence for Vicious Dog $250.00 $250.00

Replacement licence $5.00 $5.00

Guide Dog No Fee No Fee

Transfer of current licence to a new pet No Fee No Fee

Change of owner for animal already licenced in Town No Fee No Fee

Hobby licence (in addition to annual licence for each animal) $50.00 $50.00

Jade Prefontaine, Family and Community Support Services Coordinator. FCSS is located at the Olde Library, 1700 17th Avenue. Phone: 403.224.2207 Email: fcss@town.bowden.ab.ca Cell: 403.586.5028 Facebook: FCSS Bowden

The Good Food Box When you sign up for this monthly food club, you receive a box full of fresh fruits and vegetables on the second Wednesday of each month.

These are conveniently delivered to the Olde Library in Bowden. The cost is a low monthly fee of $10 for a small box and $20 for a large box plus a

yearly membership fee of $10. Fees are due at the Town Office by noon, on the third Tuesday of the month before delivery. These boxes not only offer a convenient way to receive fresh fruits and vegetables, but also

promote healthy eating at an affordable price. Boxes come with a newsletter full of information about the program and recipes using some

of the fruits and vegetables included. You may even get a chance to try out some food you might not have tried before!

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a very happy New Year

From all of us at the Town Office

2017 Year in Review

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ARE NEEDED

JOIN THE BOWDEN VOLUNTEER

FIRE DEPARTMENT AND GIVE BACK TO

YOUR COMMUNITY

CALL 403.224.2246 OR STOP BY ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

New Business Card Ad Rates Effective January 1, 2018

Ad sizes based on a standard business card or multiples thereof

Business Card Ad (Colour) $12

Additional Business Card Size (Colour) $10 Full Page

Full Page Ad (Colour) $100

Business Card Size (Black & White) $10

Full Page (Black & White) $75

Material & Payment for Newsletter Advertising must be submitted by the 15th day or the first business day

following the 15th day of the month before the month the newsletter is published.

Where there’s a way

Sena Urichuk

Agent

2020 - 20th Avenue Bowden, AB T0M 0K0

Phone: 403-224-2180 Fax: 403-224-2391

Bowden Igloo Arena

The facility is available for rental throughout the

Fall & Winter for your recreation needs. The Igloo is also available for birthday bookings!

Contact The Town Office at 403-224-3395 or email: igloo@town.bowden.ab.ca

To book the Friendship Centre please contact Sandra Gyorffy 403-896-9348

80” TV Kitchen

Wi-Fi 80 Person Capacity

Bowden Friendship Centre Bowden Lions Hall Bowden Lions Hall Bowden Lions Hall Rentals available for parties,

events and meetings.

Alberta Health Certified Kitchen

For Bookings Call: Stan Mills

403-224-3993

Utility Email Billing

You can now have your Town utility bills delivered

by email. If you are interested in having your

utility bill delivered to your inbox, stop in to the Town Office or give us a call at

403-224-3395

Bowden Town Office 2101 – 20TH Avenue

P.O. Box 338 Bowden, AB T0M 0K0

PH: 403-224-3395 FAX: 403-224-2244

Email: info@town.bowden.ab.ca

Office Hours: Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. www.town.bowden.ab.ca

Bowden Community Calendar

December 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm Shinny 5-6:20 Public Skate 6:20-7:20 Youth 7-9

2 Bowden Place Market 10-4

3 Bowden Place Market 10-4 No Shinny Public Skate 4-4:50

4 Garbage Day Toonie Walk 9:30am

5 Neighborhood Coffee @ Library 1:30-3 Aging For Action Seniors Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friendship Centre $5 Drop In Fee

6 Thrift Store 1-4pm Moms & Tots 3:30-4:20

7 Toonie Walk 9:30am

8 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Silent Santa Application Deadline Thrift Store 1-4pm No Shinny No Public Skate Youth 7-9 @ Browns

9 Bowden Place Market 10-4

10 Bowden Place Market 10-4 No Shinny Public Skate 4-4:50

11 Recycle Day Town Council 7pm Toonie Walk 9:30am

12 Neighborhood Coffee @ Library 1:30-3 Little Shoppers Aging For Action Seniors Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friendship Centre $5 Drop In Fee

13 Thrift Store 1-4pm Little Shoppers Good Food Box pick up at the Olde Library 3-6 Bowden Sleigh Ride and Tour of Lights

6-8

14 Toonie Walk 9:30am

15 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm No Shinny No Public Skate Youth Bowling 7-9:30 $10

16 Bowden Place Market 10-4 Silent Santa Delivery

17 Bowden Place Market 10-4 Shinny 4-5:20 Public Skate 5:20-6:20

18 Garbage Day Toonie Walk 9:30am

19 Neighborhood Coffee @ Library 1:30—3 Seniors Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friendship Centre Good Food Box $ due at the Town Office by noon Christmas Concert Bowden Grandview

20 Thrift Store 1-4pm Moms & Tots 3:30-4:20

21 Toonie Walk 9:30am Pot Luck at the Friendship Centre 6pm

22 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm No Shinny No Public Skate

23

24 No Shinny or Public Skate 31 New Years Eve No Shinny or Public Skate

25 Recycle Day Town Office Closed

26 Town Office Closed

27

28 29 Shinny 5-6:20 Public Skate 6:20-7:20

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Good Food Box

Seniors Programing & Friend-

ship Centre Activities

Bowden Grandview School

Community Events

Garbage

Recycling

FCSS

Boards & Committees

Town Council Meetings

Bowden Ag Society

Igloo Arena

“Bowden Alberta”

(Community Page)