March 17, 2025 Statement from Bow Island Medical Clinic:
This is to regrettably confirm that both Dr Joy Okoror and Dr Andrew Okoror have closed their practices both in Bow Island Medical Clinic and Foremost Medical Clinic effective immediately dated March 12, 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances. Letters have been posted at the Bow Island Medical Clinic and Foremost Medical Clinic on behalf of Dr Joy Okoror and Dr Andrew Okoror. Foremost Clinic will be temporarily closed until a new physician is available. Steps are taking place by both AHS and locally to resolve the vacancy this leaves in the County. Thanks for your understanding during this time.
Bow Island Medical Clinic
The Town of Bow Island is accepting applications for an individual to fulfill the role of Office Clerk.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Office Clerk is responsible for providing first-line reception services to the Administration Office and general administrative support.
The successful applicant will enjoy working with the public, have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, and municipal administration or bookkeeping experience.
This is a part time to full time position Monday through Friday. The Town of Bow Island offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan.
Application will be open until a suitable candidate is found and may be submitted to townoffice@bowisland.com
March 10, 2025
Bow Island emergency department temporarily closed
BOW ISLAND – Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Bow Island Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. March 11 to 7 a.m. March 13, when it’ll re-open to provide 24-hour service.
During the temporary closure, nursing staff will remain on-site to provide care for acute care patients and long-term care residents. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time.
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. EMS services are prepared to respond to emergency events and support inter-facility transfers to neighbouring sites. Patients seeking care can access emergency services at the Taber Health Centre (57 km) or the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (57 km).
Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions. Individuals requiring non-emergency medical care are also encouraged to call their family physician.
AHS is thankful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff, and would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding during this time.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
The Bow Island Servus Community Arena Update: Friday, March 7th, 2025 Open Skate will be CANCELLED!
12 & Under, 13 & Over Shinny is still running.
For any inquires about the Arena please call 403-545-2522 or check out our website to download the full Arena Schedule https://bowisland.com/servus-community-arena
The Town of Bow Island is excited to announce the implementation of our new Mass Notification System. This system will enable us to communicate effectively with the citizens of Bow Island through calls, texts, and emails, providing timely updates regarding Emergencies, Community Events and General Public Information!
Please click on https://bowisland.com/massnotificationiframe for more information.
At the January 13 Town Council meeting first reading was passed on Bylaw 2025:01 "Community Services Fee Bylaw" and Bylaw 2025:02 "Regional Emergency Management".
Final reading of both bylaws is scheduled for the January 26 Council meeting. Any comments or questions can be directed to cao@bowisland.com or calling the Town Office at 403-545-2522.
The Town of Bow Island is accepting applications for an individual to fulfill the role of Community Peace Officer (CPO).
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the CPO is responsible for enforcing Provincial Statutes and Municipal Bylaws, with a focus on traffic enforcement, animal control, unsightly premises, and community safety.
The successful applicant will enjoy working with the public, be physically fit, and have a flexible work schedule. This is a full-time position for an immediate vacancy.
The Town of Bow Island offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan.
For a detailed job description please visit www.bowisland.com/careers. Application will be open until a suitable candidate is found and may be submitted to townoffice@bowisland.com
North Forty Mile Recreation Society is enlisting 100 community Members to donate $100.00 each year, resulting in a prompt accumulation of $10,000.00 to be used for refurbishments or creations of new recreation spaces or facilities in Bow Island!
Email recreation@bowisland.com to learn more or to become a member today!
The North Forty Mile Recreation Society supports, promotes and advocates for recreation in Bow Island!
The road from 6th Ave West from 4th Street to Westview will be under construction and closed for the next few days. Kindly use alternate route.
Bow Island Town Council is accepting nominations for a new council member! Please have your nomination papers in before April 17th at 12:00pm noon. Stop into the Town of Bow Island Office to receive your nomination papers today.
The Town of Bow Island is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached with CMHC to fast-track housing construction under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). The HAF will provide Bow Island up to $1,568,000 over 4 years towards
