Mountain Daylight Time starts on March 11. Don’t forget to set your clock AHEAD one hour at 2:00 a.m. on March 11. I would like to thank the volunteers on the Recreation and Culture Board for hosting the children’s movie in our new community hall on Family Day. I know that there was a good turnout and many wonderful comments about the new facility. Thank you to the Expanding Horizons Society. I am looking forward to the official Grand Opening. Town Council held a very productive budget meeting on February 21st. There was lots of good discussion and I would like to thank our Interim Chief Administrative Officer (Jacqui Molyneux) and her staff for an excellent job of preparing the background information for us. We know that the regional water services commission and the regional wastewater commission will be increasing the rates they charge the town by $0.10 a cubic meter. We made several recommendations and (if at all possible) we will try not to pass on this increase to our rate payers. Administration will rework the proposed changes and bring the updated budget back for Town Council’s consideration. As you have seen in the Olds Albertan newspaper, Town Council received information on setting up a Citizens On Patrol organization. The town will be looking for volunteers to move forward on this initiative. More information is included in this month’s newsletter. Town Council will be hosting a Public Hearing on March 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the Bowden Friendship Center. The hearing will be a public forum for your input on recommendations that have been put forward for rezoning land under our Land Use Bylaw. This is a necessary step in moving forward on projects that will benefit the town. Town Council looks forward to your attendance and participation. Warm regards,

Mayor Robb Stuart

Your Town News

Mayor Stuart’s Community Message

March 2018

Guinness Soup

3 medium sweet onions

3 Tablespoons of butter

1 cup Guinness beer

4 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

4 slices frozen Texas toast garlic bread

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add onions to the saucepan

and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Set heat on medium high. Add beer and cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes,

or until beer is reduced by about half. Add the broth and the Worcestershire

sauce. Heat the broth mixture until it boils. Reduce heat to low. Cover the pot

and simmer for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, toast or bake the garlic bread

according to package instructions. Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Place one

piece of toast on each bowl. Top each piece of toast with 1/4 cup of Irish

cheddar cheese.

Place bowls of soup on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for a few

minutes, or until cheese is melted or golden brown.

Recipe and photo from www.theseasonedmom.com

BOWDEN BYLAWS - A FRIENDLY REMINDER

The Town of Bowden is committed to maintaining a quality neighborhood and an excellent community environment. Our citizens expect us to do

everything we can in these regards. We know that this can only be achieved through the cooperation of everyone involved. You do not want to be the

person who receives a letter in the mail as this will lead to formal enforcement proceedings including financial penalties.

RECYLCE AND GARGABE CARTS MUST BE MOVED OFFTHE STREET BEFORE 10 PM ON COLLECTION DAY

NUISANCE BYLAW - BYLAW 04 – 2014

SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS

“Unsightly Premise” means any property or part of it which is characterized by visual evidence of a lack of general maintenance and upkeep by the accumulation

on the premises of garbage, animal or human excrement, sewage, the whole or part of an animal carcass, animal material, dirt, soil, gravel, rocks, petroleum

products, hazardous materials, disassembled equipment or machinery, broken household goods, the whole or part of any vehicle or vehicles which are not

registered with the Motor Vehicle Registry for the current year and which are inoperative by reason of disrepair, removed parts or missing equipment, equipment

or machinery which has been rendered inoperative by reason of disassembly, age or mechanical condition, including household appliances, ashes, building

material, and yard material, or any other form of scrap, litter, trash, or waste of any kind.

Please keep a tidy yard so you don’t receive a warning, or penalty.

TRAFFIC BYLAW - BYLAW 11 – 2012

SECTION 12 PUBLIC PLACES

12.18 All owners, or tenants of land shall remove and clear away snow, ice, dirt, debris or other obstruction from any sidewalk adjoining their property, such

removal to be completed within 48 hours of the time when the snow, ice, dirt or other obstruction was formed or deposited thereon.

12.20 No person shall place any snow, ice, dirt, debris or other material from private property onto the street or other public places of the Municipality except as

authorized in writing by the CAO.

ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW - BYLAW 02-2013

SECTION 4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANIMAL OWNERS

4.0 The owner of an animal shall obtain an annual license from the Town in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of this 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 License”, restrict the animal from defecating on private property other than the property

of the animal owner, ensure that when an animal defecates on any public or private property other than the property of the animal owner, that the feces shall

immediately be removed.

SECTION 5 NUISANCE

5.1 An owner of a dog shall ensure that such dog does not excessively bark, howl or whine.

For your information, full content of the Bowden By-Laws can be viewed on the website www.town.bowden.ab.ca under the Town Bylaw index.

Please feel free to give the Town Office a call if you have any questions.

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

Once a month…on your way home from school...

COME DECORATE A CUPCAKE Where: Bowden Library When: March 22, 2018

Time: 3:30-4:30 Gluten free, so that the librarian

can eat one too!! Num! Num!

April’s date will be in the next newsletter

A big

CONGRATULATIONS

to Callie Cocke and Misty

Rey! These girls played on

the Zone 2 Female Hockey

Team at the 2018 Alberta

Winter Games February and

won GOLD!

Bowden & District Cemetery Association

Annual General Meeting Wednesday March 14, 2018

7pm at the Town office Open to the public; come

and offer suggestions about our programs such as

memorial trees, benches, Field of Honour and the

entry way.

Attention: All immediate family members and/

or businesses who have a brand board on

display at the Lions Hall.

If you are interested in having your brand

board back, the Bowden Lions Club will be

having a “Pick-Up” night in the early spring.

You will be able to come to the Lions Hall and

retrieve your brand boards.

Watch the April Bowden Town Newsletter for

the date and time.

In regards to the brand boards where more than

one family member would like the board -

names will be put in a hat and one name will be

drawn. For the persons not chosen, the Bowden

Lions Club can make replicate brand boards for

$100.00 each.

**In order to have your name put in the hat,

you must be present at the Lions Hall on the

“Pick Up Night”**

HELP WANTED Bowden Community Hall is now accepting bids for custodial work. Job will include general cleaning duties to ensure facility is clean

prior to and after each function. Successful candidate(s) will report to Hall Manager. For a tour of the facility and detailed cleaning

requirements contact Kim at 403-507-5090. Submit bid, qualifications and references no later than March 6, 2018 to

Kim Urichuk at bowdencommunityhall@gmail.com. Successful candidate(s) can expect to begin mid-March.

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

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.

Reminder

Please be sure to move your garbage and recycling carts within 24 hours of

collection to avoid citation. Thank you for your cooperation.

Monday, March 5th, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bowden Friendship Centre

Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Monday, March 5 2018, the Town of Bowden will consider Bylaw No. 2018/1 to amend Bylaw No. 2009/15, the Red Deer County and Town of Bowden Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). The purpose of this bylaw is to amend Map 1, Future Land Uses and Policy Areas, to show land located in Pt SE 26-34-1-5 and Lot A, Plan 2878JK, SE 26-34-1-5 as a Commercial Land Use. Town Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing. The hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaw in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect a copy of the proposed bylaw and a copy of the IDP by visiting the Town office located at 2201 20 Avenue, Bowden, Alberta, during regular office hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MONDAY to FRIDAY.

JOINT DE-

Income Tax Returns The 2018 Community Income Tax Program takes place at the Bowden Friendship

Centre. Free income tax preparation by trained volunteers. The service is for basic forms

for seniors, students, low income individuals and newcomers. This year’s dates and

times will be: Friday, March 23 from 1 – 4pm

Saturday, April 14 from 10a.m. – 1p.m. Saturday, April 28 from 10a.m. – 1 p.m.

If you can’t drop in during these hours, you may leave your information and forms at

the Town Office during normal business hours.

JOINT DEVEL-

Would you like to help keep our community safe?

We are looking for volunteers to get Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association going here in

Bowden. WE NEED VOLUNTEERSS TO MAKE THIS GO!!! Citizens on Patrol consists of

volunteering your time to patrol Bowden. You will be educated and trained on crime

prevention and safety for yourself and for the community. See more information on the

web at www.acopa.ca. If you would like to volunteer your time please contact the Town

of Bowden at 403-224-3395.

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

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

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,

May good luck pursue you each morning and night.

-Traditional Irish Blessing-

Coming Soon!

May 4th & 5th 2018

by St.Andrews Players

in the new Community Hall!

Watch for further

ticket sales info.

New Business Card Ad Rates

Effective Jan 1, 2018

Ad sizes based on a standard

business card or multiples thereof

Business Card Ad (Colour) $12

Additional Business Card Size (Colour) $10

Business Card Size (Black & White) $10

Full Page (Black & White) $75

Full Page Ad (Colour) $100

Where there’s a way

Sena Urichuk

Agent

2020 - 20th Avenue Bowden, AB T0M 0K0

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

Bowden Lions Hall

Rentals available for parties, events and meetings.

Alberta Health Certified Kitchen

For Bookings Call: Stan Mills

403-224-3993

To book the Friendship Centre please contact Mary McLean 403-224-3335

80” TV Kitchen

Wi-Fi 80 Person Capacity

Bowden Friendship Centre

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

march 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm Shinny 5-6:20 Public Skate 6:20-7:20 Youth Study @ Browns—7pm

3 Bowden Place Market 10-4

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

5 Recycle Day Public Hearing Bowden Friendship Centre 7pm

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

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

8

9 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm Shinny 5-6:20 Public Skate 6:20-7:20 Kids Home Alone Course 9-2:30pm Youth-Games @ Church 7pm

10 Bowden Place Market 10-4

11 Bowden Place Market 10-4 No Shinny No Public Skate

12 Garbage Day Town Council 7pm

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

14 Thrift Store 1-4pm Bowden Cemetery Association AGM Town Office 7pm Moms & Tots 3:30-4:20 Good Food Box pick up at the Olde Library 3-6

15

16 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm Shinny 5-6:20 Public Skate 6:20-7:20 Youth-Nerf Wars 1-4:30 ($2)

17 Bowden Place Market 10-4

18 Bowden Place Market 10-4 Shinny 4:00-5:20 Public Skate 5:20-6:20

19 Recycle Day

20 Neighborhood Coffee @ Library 1:30—3 Seniors Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friendship Centre $5 Drop In Fee Good Food Box $ due at the Town Office by noon

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

22 Pot Luck at the Friendship Centre 6pm Decorate a Cupcake @ Library 3:30-4:30

23 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm No Shinny No Public Skate Income Tax Bowden Friendship Centre 1-4pm Youth Study @ Browns

24 Bowden Place Market 10-4

25 Bowden Place Market 10-4

26 Garbage Day Town Council 7pm

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

28 Thrift Store 1-4pm

29

30 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm

31 Bowden Place Market 10-4

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

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