The Town of Bow Island is seeking community minded and energetic persons to volunteer on various Boards. By being part of these Boards, you are able to share your skills, experience and ideas and participate in decision making.
Looking for members for the following Boards and Commissions
-Municipal Planning Commission
-Municipal Library Board
-Recreation Advisory Board
-Tourism Committee
-Safe Streets and Community Protection Committee!
Please submit your name by calling the Town of Bow Island Office 403-545-2522 or emailing Dave Matz at dave@bowisland.com!
Due to the Canada Post strike, we are unable to mail any Utility bills at this time.
If you are receiving your Utility bill by mail The Town request to forward us your email address to monique@bowisland.com and we will email you the bill. The bill will be emailed from the email address donotreply@bowisland.com
If you have no email address or you would like a copy of your bill, we ask you to stop at the Town Office, 502 Centre Street, Bow Island.
Advance Voting for Bow Island Town Council is on Wednesday, October 15th at Pleasant View Lodge Library from 9:30am-11:30am! Must bring valid photo ID.
The Town of Bow Island is inviting applications for the Board of Directors for the newly established Bow Island Primary Care Medical Clinic Ltd. Town Council has adopted a Terms of Reference for the Board which includes required qualifications and experience for Directors.
To apply please review the Terms of Reference, and submit a cover letter that outlines why you want to participate on the Board, qualifications, and relevant experience. Deadline to apply is October 22.
Send letter to cao@bowisland.com or call Dave Matz at 403-545-2522 for more information.
Nomination period for the 2025 Elections is now closed. Elections for the 6 councillor positions will take place Monday October 20th, 2025. Below is the list of candidates:
Councillor Randi Belcourt
Councillor Denise Curliss- Incumbent
Councillor David Harrison- Incumbent
Councillor Robin Knibbs
Councillor Lowell Leffler
Councillor Brad Parkinson
Councillor William Ressler- Incumbent
Councillor Shannon Strom- Incumbent
Mayor Gordon Reynolds is elected by acclamation
Dated at: September 23, 2025
For further information, please contact Returning Officer Hillian Oldenzijl by email Hillian.oldenzijl@bowisland.com or call 403-545-2522.
For more information click on the link! https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview
Alberta Health Services Public Service Announcement
Bow Island ED extending hours on weekdays
BOW ISLAND – The Bow Island Health Centre emergency department (ED) is extending its hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and open from 7 a.m. Friday through Monday to 8 p.m.
Your task? To create a County of Forty Mile Logo for all participants T-Shirts!
The Winner will receive a $100.00 Cash Prize, Free entry into the Southern Alberta Summer Games 2026, a T-shirt and an opportunity to sit on the grand stage with the VIP’s during the opening ceremonies!
For any questions and competition rules email recreation@bowisland.com or call 403-545-2522 EXT 2.
Anyone who lives within the County of Forty Mile can participate! There is no age limit on who can enter in a logo!
We are delighted to share that Diamond C is completed and will be ready for use! Thanks to the support from the Island 100 Initiative, we have successfully constructed 2 brand new dugouts, which now feature signage on the back. If you have the opportunity, please visit Bert Knibbs Ball Park, located on the Kelly Byam Diamond facing west, to view the Island 100 Initiative banner. The Dugouts created by Jayco Builders and we couldn’t be happier with how they are turning out!
For the Island 100 Initiative 2026, we have started to collect payments and cash donation receipts until end of November and we are still looking for around 20 new members to join!
To join or learn more, contact Kaylee at 403-545-2522 EXT 2 or email recreation@bowisland.com
A Public Hearing regarding a proposal to establish a Municipally Controlled Corporation is being held on August 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Town Office Hyland Room.
Members of the public are invited to attend this hearing to speak for or against the proposal. If you cannot attend the hearing you can still provide feedback, raise concerns or show support by emailing Townoffice@bowisland.com
At the April 22 Council meeting first reading was made for Bylaw 2025:05 "Tax Rate Bylaw" and Bylaw 2025:06 "Water Maintenance Tax". Second and third readings are scheduled for April 28.
The residential tax rate has decreased from 9.6040 in 2024 to 8.8785 in 2025.
The non residential tax rate has decreased from 12.7298 in 2024 to 11.6199 in 2025.
Comments or questions, please contact Dave Matz at 403-545-2522 or email Townoffice@bowisland.com
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. will file an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission, requesting approval to renew its franchise agreement with the Town of Bow Island.
The franchise agreement will continue to grant ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the right to deliver natural gas to residents of Bow Island. The franchise agreement is proposed to be effective on August 1st, 2025, and expire on August 1st, 2035. The existing franchise agreement was previously approved by the Commission in Disposition 29709-D01-2024.
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!
