Boards and Committees
The Town is seeking community minded individuals to serve on various Boards, Committees, and Commissions. If you are able to share your skills and experience please submit your name to the Town Office at 403-545-2522 or dave@bowisland.com before October 24th.
Municipal Planning Commission: The MPC is the Development Authority for the Town and administers the Land Use Bylaw. The MPC meets monthly or as needed to consider applications for development. Generally these applications are for discretionary uses and issuing variances to ensure development occurs in an orderly manner.
Municipal Library Board: The Susan Andersen Library operates independently of the Town. However the Libraries Act requires that Board members be appointed by Town Council. The Board meets monthly to oversee budgets and operations of the library.
Recreation Advisory Board: The Rec Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Town regarding recreation and culture. The board meets monthly to provide feedback and advice from the community on our needs for recreation facilities and activities.
Tourism Action Committee: The Tourism Committee meets monthly but is also very involved in activities in our community. The Tourism Committee has been taking the lead on decorating the Town, promoting businesses, the Harvest Festival, and so much more!
Safe Streets and Community Protection Committee: This is a new initiative of the Town. The purpose of the committee is to collaboratively address crime prevention and enhance safety measures within our community, ensuring the well-being and security of all residents. Being a new committee this is your opportunity to help identify safety concerns, and develop strategies and initiatives to facilitate collaboration among community members, businesses, and law enforcement. For more detailed information please see link below.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Municipal Planning Commission
- Municipal Library Board
- Recreation Advisory Board
- Tourism Action Committee
- Safe Streets and Community Protection Committee
Island 100 Initiative
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!
Landfill Closure
Similarly, when there are very high winds, loose garbage cannot be accepted.
If you are uncertain about conditions at the Landfill when you want to haul, call ahead to 403-545-2618.
Road Closure
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.
Discoloration of Water
Urban Hen Applications
2024 By Election Results
Tax Rate Bylaw
Nomination for Town Councillor
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.
Housing Accelerator Fund
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
Community Services Fees Bylaw
Housing Needs Assessment
2022 Financial Statements
Community Standards Bylaw
Tax Rate Bylaw
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