I would like to start June’s Mayor’s Message by congratulating the seventeen students who were this year’s Graduating Class of Bowden Grandview School. The Cap and Gown Ceremony was held at Bowden Grandview School on Friday, May 25th. On May 26th this graduating class was the first to hold their banquet and Grand March in our new community hall. This was an amazing event as the new hall has much more space and amenities. I would like to thank all of the volunteers for all of their efforts that made this weekend memorable for the graduates and their families. Wishing the Graduating Class of 2018 success in their future endeavours. June 3rd to 9th is provincial recognition of seniors. At our May 14th Town Council meeting, Town Council authorized the proclamation of Seniors’ Week. There are many activities within our local area and I would urge all seniors to enjoy the week. It has been brought to the town’s attention that some people are depositing their garbage and recycling in other people’s containers. I know that some residents monitor their containers and I would suggest that all residents be more vigilant. There is a fine of $250.00 for a first offence, $500.00 for a second offence and $1000.00 for a third and subsequent offence. It is okay if you have permission to use another resident’s containers. Please mark June 4th down on your calendar. Town Council will be hosting an Open House at our new community hall on June 4th starting at 7:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to voice concerns, make suggestions and engage in dialogues with Town Council and other residents. I would encourage residents to check the town’s website for information to see what committees the mayor and councillors sit on. Our website and newsletter are excellent sources of information for our residents. Please contact the Town Office for any information on matters pertaining to the town. Another date to remember is June 16th. This will be the official opening of the new community hall. There have already been numerous activities held at this venue, but this will be a full day and evening of celebrating this remarkable achievement within our community. More information is available in this newsletter or at the Town Office. Warm regards,

Mayor Robb Stuart

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Mayor Stuart’s Community Message

BYLAW 04 - 2014 NUISANCE BYLAW

Please Ensure that your property is maintained for Weed Control. SECTION 12 GRASS 12.0 No owner of a premise shall allow the lawn (grass or other herbaceous matter) on the premises that are not confined to a garden or soil bed to exceed a height of 15 centimeters. 12.1 No owner of a premise shall allow one third or more of the total area of the premises to become infested with weeds. 12.2 No owner of a premise shall allow Noxious Weeds as identified in the Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide on their property.

12.3 This section shall not apply to farmland or open natural spaces.

Congratulations to the Bowden Grandview graduating class of 2018!

We wish you all the best!

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.

Introducing your 2018 Bowden Weed Inspector

Together the Town of Bowden and Red Deer County will be assisting landowners in their

identification and control of noxious and prohibited noxious weeds within Bowden town limits.

This year your Red Deer County Weed Inspector is Jenny Zaiser:

“Hello, my name is Jenny Zaiser and I will be working as a Weed Inspector for the Town of

Bowden this summer. I am currently pursuing a technical diploma in the Land and Water

Resources program at Olds College. As a Weed Inspector, I will be looking for noxious and

prohibited noxious weeds in residential and industrial areas. I have lived in Red Deer with my

family for ten years, and I am excited to explore and get to know Bowden and inform residents

on proper weed management practices.”

For more information about this program, help identify a noxious/prohibited noxious weeds, or

if you would like to report a weed, please contact Jenny Zaiser, Red Deer County Towns Weed

Inspector, by phone at 403-396-3461 or by email at WeedsTowns@rdcounty.ca.

Sponsor a Basket We all know that Hanging Baskets add to the beauty of our community, but did you know that they help the Recreation & Culture Boards with its community events too? Choose to sponsor a Hanging Basket for

$60 and that money goes directly to the Rec Board. In case you aren’t aware, the Rec Board is responsible for many community events such

as the Sleigh Ride & Tour of Lights. If you sponsor a basket, your name will be published in the Town Newsletter throughout the summer in recognition of your support. Please come into the Town Office and

sign up to sponsor a basket today!

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Sheila Church Paul Reid

Gary & Faye Anderson Vitality Crystals Dorothy Olson

Carla and Ivan Stone The Kirton Family

Rita Kellow—Taylor W A Grain & Pulse Solutions

Ilene Jones Ronald and Bonny Burton Roger and Sena Urichuk

Bowden Reddi Mart Manuela & Erwin Weber

Robb and Lorraine Stuart

Thank you to Marion Rasmussen for taking the time to plant the flowers

along the 2A and making our town a more beautiful place to be.

If you have complaints

about dogs or any matter,

you must come in to the

Town Office and fill out a

complaint form. This must

be done in order for our

Bylaw Officer to investigate

the issue. Proof is required

to be able to speak to the

dog owners regarding the

issue. Social media posts

regarding complaints will

not be addressed.

Out with the old, in with the new...

June 1, 2018 marks a big change for the Bowden ATB Agency as Sena Urichuk is retiring. Agency operations will remain unchanged as Sena’s daughter-in-law Kim Urichuk transitions into the role of agency owner. Sena has managed the local agency for the past 27 years and has offered not only sound banking advice and customer service, but also doggie treats, a shoulder to lean on, and a smile and laugh for everyone! We will miss seeing and visiting with her at the bank, but are sure Sena will continue to be active in her community endeavours. We look forward to seeing her out and about!

Bowden and District Agricultural Society Western Community Lifestyle

Vision: Grow and maintain the facilities to be a hub for the Community and area gatherings. Mission: To support and improve the spirit and quality of life in our community. Core Values: Community, Western Heritage Preservation, Youth, Volunteerism.

The Bowden and District Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization that has been in Bowden for over 50 years. The Ag Society owns and operates 42 acres of land on the southern town limits. A rodeo arena, riding arena, 2 ball diamonds, kitchen and washrooms, and a

hall are on the site and operated by the Ag Society.

The Ag Society has been financially supportive of the new hall in Bowden, the Skate Park, fire department rescue unit, annual Grandview

School scholarship and green certificates, high school rodeo, and many other events and activities in Bowden and area.

The Bowden Ag Society hosts the annual Bowden Daze weekend events the last weekend of July each year. Plans are under way for the

2018 event and even though all plans are not completed, we can confirm we will be hosting the Pro Bareback Challenge event again. As

well by popular demand, the KSFMX Freestyle Motocross will appear again this year at Bowden Daze. Other events include the parade,

CARA rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, Team Roping Jackpot, Team Penning, Friday Night Kickoff Party with prizes and music, Slow Pitch Tournament,

Cabaret, kids games, and much, much, more. Stay tuned for more Bowden Daze news.

Numerous events include monthly gymkhanas, a team roping jackpot, polo-cross tournament, Sr Pro Rodeo, ball tournaments, bronc

riding school, high school rodeo, barrel racing jackpots, and there is always the ability to just ride in one of the arenas most days.

Monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the grounds in the rodeo office. New members are encouraged to join throughout the year. The website is currently under redesign, but feel free to visit when completed in the near future at

www.bowdenagsociety.com. Our phone number is 403-559-6316 and we are also on Facebook. Without volunteers none of this happens

and this is the same throughout the community and we thank all that help to make this such a great community. We are proud to be part

of Bowden and appreciate the support of the region and encourage all to get out and attend an event and if so desired become

part of the organization.

ATTENTION ALL GARDENERS: Bowden Community Gardens wish to invite all

gardeners, beginners and advanced gardeners to

a meeting on June 15th, 2018 at 7pm at the Olde

Library/FCSS building. We are hoping to start

“Bowden’s Garden Club” a group for sharing

gardening tips and tricks. You don’t need to be a

Community Garden Plot renter to participate.

All gardeners welcome.

For more information contact

Jade at FCSS 403-224-2207 or

email jade@town.bowden.ab.ca

See you there.

Take time to smell the flowers.

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

Bowden Pioneer Museum

As of June 2nd, the Bowden Pioneer Museum is now open Saturdays only from 11am-4pm.

Private tours are available upon request. Museum Thrift Store is open the last Friday

of every month from 1-4pm at the south end of the museum

Next Museum board meeting will be held June 26th at 7pm

Cleaning Contract for Tender

July 2018

Contract: Maintenance contract for cleaning services,

snow removal and grounds for the Bowden Post Office

Release: Date May 29th

Issuer: Canada Post Bowden

Closing Date and Time: June 15, 2018

Contractors will be required to supply their own

cleaning supplies and equipment.

The successful candidate must pass a security clearance,

a set of fingerprints and background check.

Submit quotes to the postmaster

care of Bowden Post Office.

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 Igloo Arena The facility is

available for rental throughout the Spring &

Summer 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

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 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 JUNE 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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

2 Bowden Place Market 10-4 Pioneer Museum Open 11-4pm

3 Bowden Place Market 10-4

4 Garbage Day Council Open House 7pm @ Bowden Community Hall

5 Neighborhood Coffee @ Library 1:30-3pm Seniors Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friendship Centre $5 Drop In Fee Community Hall Meeting 7pm

6 Thrift Store 1-4pm Dream Board Workshop 6:30-8:30pm

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

9 Bowden Place Market 10-4 Pioneer Museum Open 11-4pm

10 Bowden Place Market 10-4

11 Recycle Day Public Hearing 6:30pm Town Council 7pm

12 Neighborhood Coffee @ Library 1:30-3pm Seniors Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friendship Centre $5 Drop In Fee Cemetery Association Meeting 7pm

13 Thrift Store 1-4pm Good Food Box pick up at the Olde Library 3-6

14 15 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm Bowden Garden Club Meeting 7pm Olde Library/FCSS

16 Bowden Place Market 10-4 Pioneer Museum Open 11-4pm Bowden Community Hall Ribbon Cutting 2-4pm Grand Opening 7pm

17 Bowden Place Market 10-4

18 Garbage Day

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

20 Thrift Store 1-4pm

21 Decorate A Cupcake at the library 3:30-4:30pm

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

23 Bowden Place Market 10-4 Pioneer Museum Open 11-4pm

24 Bowden Place Market 10-4

25 Recycle Day Town Council 7pm

26 Neighborhood Coffee @ Library 1:30—3pm Seniors Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friendship Centre $5 Drop In Fee Museum Board Meeting 7pm

27 Thrift Store 1-4pm

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29 Whist 7pm Lunch to follow Thrift Store 1-4pm Museum Garage Sale 1-4pm

30 Bowden Place Market 10-4 Pioneer Museum Open 11-4pm

Good Food Box

Seniors Programing &

Friendship Centre Activities

Bowden Grandview School

Community Events

Garbage

Recycling

FCSS

Boards & Committees

Town Council Meetings

Bowden Ag Society

Igloo Arena

“Bowden Alberta” (Community Page)