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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE BOWNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MYBOWNESS.COM JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 RIPPLES ORIGIN P. 5 TIMES ARE WEIRD P. 11 PANDEMIC ON THE HOME FRONT P. 20
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Skating in Bowness Park
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TREASURER
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RIPPLES ORIGIN STORY
Back in 2013, some local moms made a big splash when they
organized a Jellybean Dance for kids at the Bowness Community
Association using a grant from Ripples. The reception for the
dance was so enthusiastic that it went on to become a monthly
event enjoyed by many Bowness and Montgomery families.
A simple idea, a small group of people, and a grant of a modest
amount ended up initiating years worth of entertainment and
fellowship for the community. The idea even inspired a group
from Montgomery to apply for a Ripples Grant to organize a
community dance of their own.
Jellybean dance Halloween 2019 by Cindy Amthor.
Sadly, these two dances, which drew 100s of residents, have
had to be put on hold due to COVID-19. Many of the traditional
ways we gather have been interrupted and derailed. Yet, social
connections are one of the best defenses against the hidden
health risks of COVID-19 isolation that can include anxiety and
depression.
Ripples is a small grant for community building
projects led by people living in Bowness,
The Ripples Grant challenges you to creatively support one
Montgomery, and Greenwood Village
another through pandemic-conscious projects that support and #RIPPLESGRANT
improve mental health and well-being of the community. Planning
a project is a rewarding challenge that offers tremendous
potential to learn, grow and connect with one another.
Do you have an idea that can make a positive difference in the
lives of your neighbours or community? If so, please contact Don’t let COVID get in the way. It’s even
Sherra at 403-874-8366 or ripples@bowwest.org to discuss ideas
and opportunities. more important now to find creative
ways to connect with each other.
WHAT RIPPLES WILL YOU MAKE?
Ripples is a small one-time grant for resident-led projects that
build community in Bowness, Montgomery and Greenwood
Village. This community engagement program is managed
by the BowWest Community Resource Centre and funded by
the United Way.
403-874-8366
RIPPLES@BOWWEST.ORG
FOSTER A PROJECT BY GIVING THESE IDEAS A SAFE HAVEN
FROM COVID. OR BRING YOUR OWN IDEAS!
Scavenger Hunts Online Knitting Circle Online Friendship Club
Light up the Night Winter Festival Walking Groups Curbside Concerts
bowwest.org/community-engagement
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VITAL SIGNS Nursery and Floriculture industry. That’s just to grow the
plants. It does not include the additional thousands of people
involved in all the supporting industries. Gardening in the 21st
Vital Signs by the Stats Vital Conversations
century as a “trend of modern taste”, has become a tidal wave
of almost unbelievable proportion. Depending upon the source
Bowness Community Association staff are putting together the last Vital Conversations are a way to take feedback received in Vital
of the information, gardening in North America ranks second
few pieces of the Vital Signs report which you will see in the next Signs 2020 and do something about it. They can be hosted by a
only to golf as the fastest growing hobby and leisure pastime.
Bowest’ner. We wanted to start telling you what we heard and resident, a group, or an organization and they are gatherings of
what progress is already being made. Surveys are only as good people who want to come together to take action on an issue. So
According to the USDA, the US Floriculture and Nursery crops
as the people who take time to respond to them. Here is how the far three Vital Conversations have been started and another two
industry in 2019 was valued at approximately $15 billion US
2020 Vital Signs survey respondents compare to the population of are in the works.
and employed about 160,00 people; Canada’s industry was
Bowness according to the 2019 Calgary Civic Census.
valued at about $3.5 billion and ranked as the 3rd largest
Here are a few updates:
agricultural sector behind dairy and swine. It is estimated that
in 2019 46 per cent of US consumers purchased some type of
One very common theme in the topic of Arts and Culture was
outdoor bedding plant. That’s a lot of petunias.
needing to create more opportunities for artists. Exactly what
opportunities meant varied in the individual responses from having
THE As “a healthful and agreeable recreation”, the Canadian
gallery space to a list of local artists that people could connect
BOWTANICAL organization Go for Green, cites gardening as “active living”.
with to more opportunities for public art paying local artists.
I can only speculate at what people in 1919 did for “healthful
On November 18th the first Arts and Culture Vital Conversation
and agreeable recreation” before Walter Wright and my great-
focused on what the skills, talents and passions of the people at GARDEN grandfather got involved. The Cardiac Health Foundation
the table could offer to the local arts community.
of Canada notes that gardening involves a combination of
endurance, flexibility and strength activities which not only
Within the topic of Health and Wellness as well as others many
keeps you moving but improves overall health. They extol
responses mentioned concern for people living with addictions. Great-Grandfather James Knew Best the virtues of yard work – this had a very Victorian ring to
Awaken Church partnered with the BCA to host the first Vital
me. Vigorous digging burns 250 kcal per half hour, raking
Conversation to discuss what community support for neighbours
My great-grandfather was a banker. In the few pictures I have 100kcal and lawn-mowing (not a riding-mower!) 195 kcal.
with addictions could look like. Joined by experts from Simon
of him he looks a true Victorian gentleman, complete with high Additionally, working in your garden or vegetable patch
House this group brain-stormed ideas of tangible ways they can
starched collar and rigid posture. Little did I know he was a reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and heightens the senses,
support those living with addiction on their road to wellness.
closet gardener. all valuable contributions in our current COVID world. And if
Awaken members are taking the lead on bringing some of these
you are looking to become a centenarian, then gardening may
supports to life in Bowness.
During my annual cleaning frenzy over the Christmas break, be just what is required. In a recent BBC article, researcher
I stumbled upon a book I had forgotten about - An Illustrated Dan Buettner looked at five places around the world where
The third Vital Conversation focuses on ways that local learning
Encyclopaedia of Gardening by Walter P. Wright, published residents are famed for their healthy longevity. The most
conversations can continue to take place during Covid using
by The Everyman’s Library Press. Inside the front cover of surprising common factor? In each community people are
methods like virtual workshops or perhaps outdoor classes. Plans
this modest publication someone has pasted a small brochure gardening into their 80s, 90s and beyond.
are also in the works for conversations around environmental
indicating the book was a gift of the Toronto Horticultural
sustainability and local economy starting early in the new year.
Society to its officers and life members for the gardening As I looked through the pages of Walter’s
year ended October 31, 1919. I flipped through. On page little encyclopaedia in preparation for
11 of the brochure, there he was, James G. R. Gray, lifetime this article, I could not help but think that
member. My genes began to tingle. we are not so modern or scientific as we
Those who completed the Vital Signs survey like to think. I have a mental image of
were asked as part of the survey if they wanted If this book ever had a dust cover it has long ago vanished, the members of the Toronto Horticultural
to be involved in follow up conversations. As thus there is nothing that gives the reader any biographical Society quietly and happily at work in
conversations get started BCA staff are contacting information about its author. There are hints. Upon reading their gardens on a June evening in 1919,
those who indicated they wanted to be involved. Mr. Wright’s introduction to An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of and except for the clothes, they look just
You do not need to have taken the Vital Signs Gardening I have to believe that he was either an alien visiting like me. If there is any wisdom that has
survey to be involved – if you hear of a topic that from the future, or a stock broker who was far ahead of his seeped down from this time, it is that gardening has and will
interests you please contact the Community Hub time. I suspect however that gardeners, regardless of historical continue to be a “pleasant pastime” that can be enjoyed by
Coordination at communityhub@mybowness.com circumstances, have always been enlightened. The author anyone of any age in any time. I am going to check the book
writes: again for any lost nuggets with respect to Chinook conditions.
I live with hope that somewhere someone has discovered the
“The addition of a volume on Gardening (to The Everyman’s true secret to keeping my trees alive. I am then going to look
Library publications list) marks a decision to recognize at those pictures again to see if Great-grandfather Gray has
the trend of modern taste. Gardening as a healthful and dirt under his fingernails!
agreeable recreation, as well as a source of income, has made - Beverley Sheridan
a notable advance in recent years. Thousands follow it as
a pleasant pastime, many others as a means of livelihood.” I’m Beverley - I am a member of the Bowness
Walter, if you only knew how prophetic those words now Garden Club. We are a group of new
appear. to experienced gardeners who just love
growing plants. If you are interested in
“A notable advance” is likely a gross understatement from the becoming a member of our garden club, or would just
perspective of the approximately 13,000 growers presently like more information, please contact Anne Campbell at
earning a living in North America in some aspect of the
annecampbell2@shaw.ca or 403-288-3295.
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with 7 children – 2 boys and 5 girls , two for the Centre. She was honoured with
of them identical twins. a Life Membership in the Centre. She
Evelyn and Frank settled in Calgary in is a member of Foothills United Church
20TH ANNUAL 1980 and loved the city. Sadly, Frank
passed away from cancer.
and has filed in as a pianist at times
for Sunday Service. When one of the
BOWMONT
BOWMONT NATURAL
NATURAL members of Foothills United Church gives
Evelyn married Joe Morris in 1990 and a short church service for the residents of
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT PARK
PARK moved to Bow Centre Place where Evelyn Shouldice Manor Evelyn is the pianist at
PHOTO
PHOTO CONTEST
CONTEST still resides. Sadly, Joe passed away
with cancer in 1995.
that time.
Evelyn enjoys the Centre as it is a happy
Bert Wutke, also a Saskatchewan boy, place to be with so many positions to
The 20th annual photo contest sponsored by the Bowmont Best of Show – Mira Janacek’s “Where is he?” was judged and Evelyn were married in 1999 at the serve and activities to take part in. She
Natural Environment Park Amateur Photo Contest Committee is to be the best photo of the contest and was the highest scoring Bowness Senior Centre. Two years later also enjoys Bow Centre Place as well as
now complete. photo with 29 points.
Evelyn Wutke while on vacation in Saskatchewan, Bert
suffered a heart attack and passed away.
living in Bowness because of the many,
many friends she has here!
Twenty-three participants entered 130 photographs in 5
categories. There were some amazing photos submitted this PIONEERS Evelyn has become very active in the I’m Marg - I moved
year. Judging took place on November 18th, 2020. We of Bowness Senior Centre and has enjoyed serving to Bowness as a
would like to thank the 3 members of the Foothills Camera on the Board having been Secretary youngster in the mid
Club for their generous gift of expertise and time; Allan Evelyn was born in 1927 in Southern and Treasurer as well as a Director
Brooker, Keith Walker and Gerry Clark. Photos were evaluated 1950s and have
Saskatchewan to the Becks. The family at times. Her special enjoyment is the
independently by each judge using the 10 point system for never left! I attended
already had 3 boys so they welcomed Library at the Centre. She has been a
technical merit, composition and impact. To encourage new this baby girl with open arms. The family Parkway School (as it was known
member of the Rhythm Band and the
participants, the third prize in each category was awarded to moved from the farm to New Westminster, then) and Bowness High School. My
Sing-along group. She enjoys going
a new first time entrant with the highest new entrant score in BC. Evelyn and her younger brother to nursing homes around the city and daughters also attended Belvedere-
each category if a new entrant did not place in first, second. moved back to Alberta after trying performing with the Sing-along group. Parkway and Bowness High School
Following is a list of the winning participants. different jobs. Frank Nelson and Evelyn She has made and donated quilts for and four of my grandchildren
were married in 1951 and were blessed the raffles and crocheted many afghans attended Bowness High.
CATEGORY WINNERS:
Flora : Best of Show for New Entrant – Lance Rath’s “Friendly
First – Judy Fleetham (Lovely Ladyslipper) 28.5 points Bird” was judged to be the
Second – Verle Arndt (Colour in the Woods) 26.5 points best photo of the contest by WHAT CAN I SAY, WE WILL BE FRIENDS FOREVER.
Third – Angela Hindmarsh (Blue Flax Beauty) 23.5 points – a new entrant this year and
New Entrant scored 27.5 points. Where shall we start – how many to come every night and we would go whatever and then we would just sit and
Honorable Mention – Jackie De Bruyn (New Beginnings) 25.5 years should we go back? for a walk after supper. We would walk chat. I would get her lunch ready and put
points We thank all the participants all the way from where I lived, which it on the table for her and she would be
Honorable Mention – Judy Fleetham (Frilly Willow) 25.5 points for entering their best Dot and I have been friends for…Oh my, was over by Sunnyside Greenhouses able to wheel herself out to the kitchen
photos. The caliber of the if you can figure that out! My son was 13 and we would walk all the way down and I would sit with her while she ate
Park Users: photos entered each year years old when we moved to Bowness to where the service station is and back lunch. I would wash up the dishes and
First – Jose Vazquez Diaz (Leafy Path) 28.5 points just continues to amaze the and I started working at the hardware home again. She did that every night for, then by 1 o’clock or so I’d be gone. I did
Second – Lance Rath (Friendly Bird) 27.5 points – New Entrant judges as the photographers’ store over here – it was called Marshal I don’t know how long, until we couldn’t that every Tuesday and Thursday until
Third – Jose Vazquez Diaz (Little Explorers) 26.5 points skills improve annually. Wells. He was 13 and now he’s 55. That’s walk anymore when the winter came. So she didn’t need me anymore. What can
how long we’ve been friends. Dot worked like I said, she was such a good friend I say, we have been friends ever since.
Environmental Issues: An Awards Presentation at that hardware store, so we became to me. We have been in contact all this We saw each other on her 90th birthday.
First – Wanda Wong (Up the Creek - Fall) 26 points Evening was not held this very good friends. In fact, on our coffee time. She used to be a volunteer at the We phone and talk to each other every
Second – Mira Janacek (Colours Everywhere) 24.5 points year due to Covid indoor restrictions. Instead, the committee breaks, we had these great big spikes in Bowness Seniors Centre and she would couple/three weeks. If she doesn’t phone
Third – Mark Kavanagh (Cool Relic or Leaking Hazard) 22.5 reached out to technology and used Zoom to meet with all the the hardware store and she taught me hire me and a bunch of other ladies to me, I call her and see how she’s doing.
points – New Entrant photographers on the evening of November 25th to share the how to knit with them. With twine from volunteer to serve the seniors and we did Like I said, we will be friends forever.
Honorable Mention – Judy Fleetham (Out of Place) 24.25 annual PowerPoint presentation, judges’ comments and scores the store and these big four or five inch that for years and years. We would also
points and announce the winners in each category. spikes. She taught me how to knit on go on a bus that would come for about
those. 7 or 8 of us and we would all go to the
Scenic Views: Copies of the winning photos will be displayed over the next casino together. Lorraine told this story to Kate from
First – Judy Fleetham (October Gold) 27.5 points year in the Community Centres of Silver Springs, Varsity, When the store was for sale, every carya. Kate transcribed this from a
Second – John Paterson (On the Path) 27 points – New Entrant Montgomery and Bowness who have all continued to provide day the stuff was marked cheaper and At one point, Dot had an operation on recording of her telling her tale of
Third – Jose Vazquez Diaz (Autumn Sunset) 26 points community support over the years for the Bowmont Natural cheaper till everything left was 90 percent her foot. When she came home from the friendship with another long-time
Wildlife: Environment Park photo contest. off on the last day and then we closed hospital I thought I could go over and resident of Bowness.
First – Mira Janacek (Where is he?) 29 points the doors. So then we were both out of a visit her. And so I did. I would go over
Second – Judy Fleetham (Buddies on a Branch) 28 points Please watch your local community association newsletters for job. About a year down the road, I got every Tuesday and every Thursday. I’d Her name is Lorraine Barton, she
Third – David Cuthiell (Gadwall Reflections) 26.5 points – New details on the 2021 photo contest and make sure you are out a job at Buckley’s Drug Store (now the go around 11 o’clock when a car would
in the park all four seasons taking wonderful photos to enter loves walking through Bowness and
Entrant Medicine Shoppe). At some point, I got come bring her meals so I’d put her
Honorable Mention – Jackie de Bruyn (What you looking at?) in 2021. The contest entry deadline for 2021 is October 15, bakes up pies and goodies like
breast cancer while I worked there. I had meals away for her. The odd time I would
27.5 points 2021. You can also contact Linda Knight ljknight1947@gmail. nobody’s business.
to have 26 bouts of radiation. She used help her with a bath or wash her hair or
Honorable Mention – Mira Janacek (Relaxing) 27 points com or call 587.899.5496 for more information and entry forms.
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COMMUNITY NEWS WE HEART BOWNESS AUCTION TIMES ARE WEIRD RIGHT NOW...
NESSIE APPLICATIONS
THANK YOU And that’s a bit of an understatement. It’s stressful, it’s scary, and do it all over again was not always appealing. But what else was I
it’s the unknown. If I have learned anything since this pandemic going to do?
The BCA wants to recognize and reward incredible
Thank you to all the individuals and businesses that donated to our started, it’s that we, as humans, fear the unknown because we
volunteers in the community. Know somebody who stepped
online auction! We couldn’t do it without you. can’t control the outcome. It takes a lot to get up and start anything, sometimes it takes two,
up to help others during a difficult year? Nominate them for
three, maybe four times before it happens. That is more than okay,
a Nessie! Go to mybowness.com/volunteer or call the BCA
But we often forget to focus on what we can control. the point is you still got up, and you still started.
(403-288-8300) for a paper application to nominate an Albert Daniels Leona Wood
awesome volunteer you know. Beverley Sheridan Leopold’s Tavern
Easier said than done, right? Well, let me give you these five easy I will admit the sunshine made it a bit easier to get out there, as I’m
Boogie’s Burgers Levvity
sure fire tips and tricks-- sure it was easier for everyone to take care of that home.
STUDENT WELLNESS AT OUR LADY OF THE Bow Cycle Melanie Westine
ASSUMPTION (OLA) SCHOOL Bowest Appliances Murphy’s Mid Century
Wait! Don’t turn the page! I was kidding. I promise not to give you Each step in the process was tiring, sometimes really monotonous
Bowness Auto Parts Ofelia Rain
lists of exercises; although once upon a time as a personal trainer, work. My body was tired and so was my mind. But it was quiet
During a global pandemic, our goal is to continue to Brad Hays Patricia Olson
I’m sure I could dust off a few… Again, I’m kidding. I won’t bog enough to focus on what was actually needed in my life.
champion our students and ensure they are well – mentally, Brenda Ault Pepper Village
you down with uplifting quotes, or anything with the word ‘diet’ in
socially, emotionally — during this 2020-2021 school year. Bridgeland Distillery Samira Thomas
it either. When the skies are clear you can see for miles. When your mind is
We are doing weekly/monthly survey on mental health of Cadence Coffee Sandman Hotel & Suites
clear, you can see the possibilities, you can see that hope.
our K-9 students. City of Calgary Calgary West
That said, I can’t and won’t deny that health, mental and physical,
Cold Garden Sea Witch Inkporium
Happy Healthy Panthers Crew (HHPC) are extremely important, especially right now. Once my birdhouse was stained and put back together, I dug the
Debbie & Hal Frulling Skoah Westhills
Our Happy Healthy Panthers Crew (HHPC) mission is to hole and placed it in its spot. I can’t lie, I was proud, proud that I
Dwayne Clayden Sydney Empson
educate their peers about mental health and to reduce the So, I want to tell you a little story about home. finished it, and how it turned out. Perfectly imperfect.
Gerald Perry The General Bean
stigma about discussing mental health and seeking help for Jennifer Schultz The Place
mental health challenges. The HHPC develop and implement Now, when I say home I don’t mean the one you currently sit in Now that winter is here and the clouds have rolled in, it doesn’t
Jeremy Klager Vicki Dice
ongoing mental health initiatives throughout the school year while reading this. I mean the metaphorical home. I’m talking mean the sun doesn’t shine. It just means we need to find different
Jessica Clark Western Laser Eye
such as the mental health colouring contest, mental health about our body, our mind; the home we live in daily. ways to clear the fog, to tire the body and the mind.
Kim Johnson
scavenger hunt, mental health presentations, and other
activities to be decided. Take a birdhouse for example. Random, I know, but bear with me. The birdhouse still sits with its supports up and will sit throughout
the winter. Who knows what winter will throw at it, but over time
Peer Mediation & Skills Training (PMAST) I had a conversation with the ground will settle.
OLA is partnering with PMAST to help junior high students a friend the other day and
to advance their conflict resolution skills. PMAST will be she was explaining what We don’t know how winter will go, what this new year has in store
present for our junior high classes for eight weeks, between the symbol of a birdhouse for us. We can’t control that. But we can control what we do.
November 25 and January 27, to implement the Youth meant to her. In short, it
Empowerment Program (YEP). was a reminder to care for I guess the point I’m trying to make here is to do something
yourself, respect your body, because, in times like these, anything is better than nothing. The
Students will learn about conflict, bullying and disputes.
your mind. It’s your home, possibilities are endless. Who cares if you’re not good at it or
Practical skills are shared to help participants reduce
and the only one you get. don’t have the ‘latest thing’; just start something. If you fail, that’s
bullying and tension in their social environments, while
okay, it means you tried. Keep going or find something else that
building respect, compassion, empathy, and resiliency as
Unknown to her, unless she sparks inside you.
they enter adulthood.
reads this, I had just spent
the remaining warmth of By the time the snow melts you’ll have gotten to know yourself
summer bringing back to better, and walk away with new experiences. Even if those
life a twenty-year-old birdhouse. I had to laugh when it clicked experiences were made from your living room.
because, if I’m being honest, I wasn’t just bringing that birdhouse
back to life. I was bringing myself back. “Home should be an anchor, a port in a storm, a refuge, a
happy place in which to dwell, a place where we are loved
Time is weird right now, focus on what you can control. and can love.” - Marvin J. Ashton.
We can control our metaphorical home. We can tend to it and Okay, okay, I lied about not throwing you a quote.
make it stronger in some very simple ways. Just like every home,
we are all different and require our own unique ways to do this. With everything the world has thrown at us lately, we are tired,
There is no universal quick fix. frustrated, and ready for the weird times to be over. We need our
home at the end of every day to recharge. So let’s take care of
It’s finding what works for you. that home. We only get one.
-MJ Karelse
The only universal thing is that when our body is restless so is our
mind, and when our mind is restless so is our body. A restless
mind will try to tire itself out with those not so wonderful circling
thoughts. We all know the ones.
I’m MJ- I couldn’t see myself living anywhere
Working on that birdhouse was not always easy. The sanding… except for Bowness. Thanks for reading my
So much sanding, working off all those years of weather that was
rambles
beaten into it. Knowing I would have to get up the next day and
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Wellness We L ve where you live.
Centre Bowness
Business
I went into The Bownesian Grocer the other day to learn about What would you like the community to know that they The common theme we hear about Bowness is “it’s all about Yoga in Bowness is a prime example of what small businesses
the new Wellness Centre. (It’s that beautifully open, new, black probably weren’t aware of? community.” The people truly live, breathe and believe in the in Bowness are all about. Not only do they provide above and
aisle next to the produce section!) I was shocked to learn that word community. Yoga in Bowness is no exception, a studio beyond support for the community, they offer a sliding scale
Bowness now has an amazing resource, provided FREE for the Jessica: I updated the bulletin board in the front to include that sets itself apart from your typical yoga studio, this small when registering for classes so those that are able to afford
community. resources for mental health, support lines and provide business puts community at the forefront. more can help those that can’t. They also do their part to
information for the community to easily access those resources. support other local businesses by offering local goods in their
What is the Wellness Centre? it was a personal project, and I wanted the community to know I took the time to connect with Nellie Big Bull, the manager retail space!
help is available and I plan to keep it as current as possible. of Yoga in Bowness, to discuss what makes Yoga In Bowness
There are two alternating, highly trained wellness consultants special. Their unique take on a business motto starts with Stay up to date with upcoming workshops and community
readily available to anyone, to help guide them to a healthier What can we hope to see in the future? providing the community with what they need rather than the events offered by Yoga in Bowness by following their social
way of living. I took it upon myself to learn a little more and typical approach of making the bottom line. media accounts!
asked them some questions. Julia: Keep an eye out for free presentations, webinars,
workshops and events! This past summer we offered a free
Introducing wellness consultants, Jessica Gatt, TCMD., and “Yoga in the Park” that I hosted!
Julia MacPhee, C.H.N.C, Pn1.
Nellie talks about how Bowness is truly a “community in need,”
and what she loves about this studio is that they are “working
to make Yoga in Bowness, a place anyone can go.” There’s no
judgement about your ability or background, it’s just a place
that wants to welcome you and help you in your physical and
mental health journey.
I learned that Yoga In Bowness believes in providing yoga
What is your role in the wellness centre? It really touched me to learn about this service and meet the services that are affordable, accessible and approachable to
team that provides the help available. They even bring in all those who enter their doors. When you support small
Julia: To offer recommendations for supplements from digestive special orders and can customize orders for health products local businesses it makes it
to sleep to promoting immune health. that might not be stocked. With a wealth of information, I asked about what challenges they’ve faced this year with all
experiences and training these women offer a custom shopping possible to build a stronger,
that has happened and how they’ve adapted, overcome and
What are you most proud of in the Wellness Centre? experience. They can help with everything from customized emerged as a stronger force because of it. more connected community.
supplement recommendations to walking you through your
Julia: It’s stocked with purpose. Jessica and I cherry picked grocery basket. They can also teach you what works best for Nellie talks about how vital it is that Yoga In Bowness provides
these items with the community (of Bowness) in mind and the your specific health needs. I’m a local Bownesian and the artisan behind
a space for people to nurture their physical and mental
majority- I don’t want to say all- but close to it, the majority of health whether it is online or in studio- especially during these Bowness Soapworks. You’ll often see me with
these products are Canadian and local. We need to celebrate how amazing this new aspect is to challenging times. One of the things they did to adapt to the two little ones in tow with a basket for foraging
Bowness and take advantage of all it has to offer. This service current state of society is provide regular, online, streaming or perhaps a backpack or two, geared for
What is your goal for the Wellness Centre? is unique to our community and made available for all of classes so people can continue to remain connected with my next adventure.When I’m not cooking
Bownesians and those lucky enough to visit our community! instructors and the studio via Zoom. or creating I spend most of my time engaged in outdoor
Julia: To truly help get the community on track with their pursuits with my amazing spouse Adam. Don’t be a stranger
wellness journey. Check out the Wellness Centre in The Bownesian Grocer, One aspect of their studio that really stuck out was their Karma and be sure to say “hi” if you see me around!
please tell Julia and Jessica I said “Hi!” They are so happy to program, where people can volunteer their time in exchange
Jessica: To give local access to healthier products, and offer a help you and let them know what you think on Facebook or for yoga sessions. They also have a strong focus on prenatal Follow @Melba_Seto @BownessSoapworks to stay
curated shopping experience. Instagram @TheBownesianGrocer ! yoga and provide programs to support mothers.
connected!
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appear in my story. People’s appearance had a lot to do
by Les Hamilton with the treatment they received. My folks were just eking
out an existence and attended the Ratepayers’ meetings in
Still living in the threat of COVID-19, anything that occurred
attire that likely didn’t make a fashion statement. They are
in my younger days in Bowness was just “peanuts”. Having
referred to in one of our historical books as “The colourful
the Measles was just a week in a darkened room with lots of
Hamiltons”. Quite a few folks were described by their
treats. There was a quarantine
actions and appearances more than racial origin. Those
poster on our front door urging
that kept to themselves and didn’t socialize were given a
all to keep their distance.
nickname by some people. There were definitely some class
Polio was an issue in the late 40s distinctions in those early years.
and early 50s and was justifiably
Closing On A Humourous Note.
feared due to its crippling
effects. We missed that one, but Not having a car during my early working career in
unfortunately, many didn’t! Calgary, I car-pooled with a gentleman with a late 20s, four-
door sedan. The way he signaled a left turn was to throw
Now, over half way through
the left door open while negotiating the corner downtown.
2020, we are hearing a lot about
Totally hilarious today!
the racial discrimination occurring
in the USA as well as bad police
behavior. This recent isolation has
given one a lot of time to reflect on the past. I guess there
were some signs of that in my early years.
There were remarks from my parents about ‘Those foreigners
are coming here and taking our jobs’. Times were tough
here in the “Dirty 30s” especially for those with little or no
TIME
trade skills.
There were only one or two Black people in the village when
we came in 1937, but I don’t recall any comments about
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for each of the four or five European nationalities that
made up the immigrants of the day. They are all offensive 736 Main Street Bowness, 1938.
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ENGAGEMENT OPEN FOR BOWNESS FLOOD BARRIER
P�A�N�N� & D�V�L�P�E�T C�M�I�T�E
Since the 2013 flood, The City has been working to ensure The project team will be evaluating the feasibility of the flood
communities, like Bowness, are better protected against future barrier from an economic, environmental and social perspective.
flooding. Flood barriers have proven to be effective in other Working with the Bowness Flood Mitigation Working Group, we
communities, including Inglewood, at helping reduce the risk. developed a set of social criteria and now we need your feedback
That’s why we’ve been exploring its feasibility in Bowness. to understand the community’s perspective to complete the
The City of Calgary has been conducting feasibility studies to evaluate the effectiveness of a barrier to offer protection evaluation.
Nearly 200 properties, critical infrastructure and emergency
from overland flooding in Bowness. The Community of Bowness and others have participated in a Working Group that has
access roads are at risk of overland flooding in Bowness. 1. Help rank the importance of the social criteria used to
been reviewing the on-going studies. The City has engaged consultants to prepare technical studies including Biophysical, Investments to protect the community from overland flooding: evaluate the flood barrier.
Geotechnical, Flood Modelling, Stormwater and Groundwater. The results will be shared with the broader community in • Improve public safety 2. Share how you think the proposed barrier would impact your
January, 2021 through online engagement. It is important to note that there are different stakeholders with different • Help reduce the cost of flood damages community by commenting on the benefits and concerns.
perspectives and below you will read an article by The City of Calgary (pg 17) and one from the Bowness Responsible • Protects public infrastructure including roads and park spaces
• Helps reduce storm and sanitary back-up If you don’t have online access, please call 403-509-0253 to
Flood Mitigation Society (BRFM) a group that “aims to be the voice of residents who have a common goal of finding
discuss other ways to share your feedback.
responsible and effective flood mitigation solutions”. After completing technical studies and listening to the community,
The City has developed an initial flood barrier design along the Next steps
riverfront that specifically targets key low-lying areas. It’s designed
to help prevent overland flooding in Bowness to avoid the type If the flood barrier is considered feasible, Administration will
of damage we saw in 2013 by working together with current and recommend proceeding to the next phase of design. If it’s not
SLOW THE BOW future upstream reservoirs. feasible, we’ll explore other strategies to mitigate the impacts of
flooding.
You might have noticed #SLOWTHEBOW signs in our community. of below grade construction has been influenced by the current Learn more about the proposed design and share your
These signs are part of an advocacy campaign initiated by the maximum controlled release rate of 800 m3/sec. Increasing the feedback Once a recommendation is available, we’ll be sharing it with the
Bowness Responsible Flood Mitigation Society (BRFM), a local controlled release rate to 1200 m3/sec will likely result in more community in advance of presenting it to Council via the Standing
community group who formed to advocate for effective flood frequent and more costly flood damage for Bowness residents as Feedback from Bowness residents is vital to help determine Policy Committee for Utilities and Corporate Services in spring
mitigation for Bowness. BRFM has over 300 members, the vast our property level mitigation is overwhelmed. whether a flood barrier is a feasible part of the solution. Due to 2021.
majority of whom are Bowness residents, living in the flood fringe, the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we’re hosting all our engagement
and most impacted by river flooding. The solution is clear. If protecting Bowness is the objective, building online. For more details about the project, visit calgary.ca/
barriers is not the effective solution. The solution is increased focus bownessbarrier.
Why Slow the Bow? Flood mitigation is a balance between on upstream mitigation as was concluded to protect the Elbow Visit engage.calgary.ca/bowness-flood-barrier-project to
upstream, community, and property level mitigation. Upstream River communities. get started. - City of Calgary
mitigation refers to storage reservoirs. The more storage that
you have upstream, the more you can SLOW THE BOW during For further information check us out at www.bownessrfm.ca or • Learn about the proposed flood barrier design and how
flooding events. For communities on the Elbow River, 100 per #SLOWTHEBOW. We welcome you to join us as we advocate for it helps mitigate overland flooding.
cent of the mitigation strategy is addressed through upstream effective and equitable protection in our neighbourhood. • Sign up to participate in a virtual Q&A session. Connect
mitigation at Springbank and Glenmore. After the 2013 flood, the with the project team to ask questions about the studies and
Government of Alberta (GoA) signed an agreement with TransAlta - Bowness Responsible Flood Mitigation Society (BRFM) the design.
to provide increased flood storage on the Bow River. While this • Complete an online questionnaire
is valuable and has been proven effective at stabilizing river flow
over that past six years, it is not sufficient to protect Calgary during
a flood such as 2013. For the Bow River, the GoA is proposing a
new reservoir. CITY COUNCILLOR REPORT: WARD SUTHERLAND
The City of Calgary flood mitigation strategy proposes that the In November, Council passed the 2021 Budget that allows CPS access to further funding for hiring, should it be
level of upstream storage can be reduced through construction that cut property taxes by 1.77 per cent, required. Council also unanimously passed a motion that called on
of barriers along the Bow River, including Bowness. The City while still supporting Calgary police funding the Province of Alberta to support a joint funding partnership to
is irresponsible in proposing that these community barriers will and addressing the concerns of marginalized fund the Community Safety Investment Framework.
allow a dangerously high river peak flow rate, a rate more than Calgarians. Every City department identified
50% higher than the 2005 flooding event. During a flood such as budgetary cuts to achieve this goal. The Lastly, Council approved a Property Tax Program (PTP), a one-time
2005 and 2013, the expected response will be to flow the river Calgary Police Services (CPS) identified buckets credit to cap increases for segments of the business warehouse
at this higher rate and preserve the storage in case the situation of reductions; $10M from future growth and $8M to explore district. Again, the assessment system is broken and requires a
escalates. The City clearly communicates this as the objective for alternative service models for mental health calls. more modern approach to dealing with the current and future
community barriers. realities facing all municipalities throughout Alberta. I encourage
It’s important to note that the Chief of Police along with the Chair you to contact your MLA to support Council’s request for reform.
BRFM believes that a flood mitigation strategy that requires a and the Board of the Police Commission are independent and frustrated, and ready for the weird times to be over. We need our
release rate of 1200 m3/sec through Calgary is not responsible. proposed their budget to the city. The $10M was for hiring an home at the end of every day to recharge. So let’s take care of
The City-commissioned technical studies show that a surface additional 60 staff, 30 per cent non-sworn civilian support staff that home. We only get one.
barrier will still result in extensive flood damage and basement and 70 per cent sworn officers for growth. The CPS is currently
flooding. This conclusion is shared through personal experience hiring and training officers as replacements to replace those
WARD 1: 403-268-2430
of our neighbours living in the flood fringe. Many homes are lost to attrition and turnover. With COVID-19, the CPS informed
ward.sutherland@calgary.ca
designed with property level mitigation including the sizing of Council that they do not have the capacity to hire the additional
calgary.ca/councillors/ward1
sump pumps, elevations of basement construction, and the value 60 staff next year, even if they wanted to. To mitigate unknown
future hiring concerns for the CPS, Council supported a motion
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE BOWNESS SO AMAZING...
2021
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us know and we will
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18 I JAN/FEB 2021I THE BOWEST’NER THE BOWEST’NER I JAN/FEB 2021I 19Ted works at an after school program called Kids Love Bowness that
is run from Belvedere Parkway School. He is the first of my family
members that kindly shared with me. He says, “I work with a lot
of kids that look up to me, I follow all the rules with a mask and
sanitizer, I want them to know I care by following the rules.”
When outside, only half of the kids can use the playground. Other
changes include things like splitting the kids up into cohorts by
grade, staggered entry, and wearing a mask full-time. “Interacting
with the kids, I have had to step back and be a watchful eye more
than being a part of what they are doing,” he says. Aside from the
closer involvement, he looks forward to being able to take field trips
on full days of school again. Outside of work, Ted says he misses
playing sports, and coaching his son in his.
My parents noticed a clear increase in community participation
around holidays, the way people have adapted and done what they
could to still make them meaningful or magical, especially for little
ones. My parents, many friends, and I are all looking forward to
PANDEMIC ON THE HOME FRONT being able to get out again to enjoy live music, a beverage, and a
This is a photo essay and short piece submitted by Danni good visit.
McClyment from her experience of Bowness during the pandemic
From our hearts we share the concerns of our local businesses being
I asked some of my family and friends a list of the same questions shut down, losing jobs, fewer group activities, and people’s mental
about the community and to no surprise, found some common health. We appreciate the parks, sled hills, small shops, restaurants,
responses. Bowness is a great community where time and time again and visiting or seeing the long-time community members. Big or
you see people come together in the best ways. No matter where small, good and bad, for this, we are grateful. Bowness isn’t just a
your opinions lie regarding the topic of COVID, we can certainly community in the big city, but its own small town; our Village in the
agree that it has been hard, and we want to return to more of our Valley.
individual types of normalcy. - Danni McClyment
I’m Danni- I was raised in and have lived in
Bowness for the majority of my life, just like most
of my family. In the past, I even worked at the
once iconic Bow Cycle Motorsports! I live in one
of the oldest houses in Bowness with my four
furbabies.
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Bowness Community Association We are closed until further notice but www.mybowness.com Hi Bowness!
7904 43 Avenue NW available by phone 403-288-8300 General Inquiries:
iheartbowness@mybowness.com
A land use redesignation is proposed in your community.
Calgary, AB T3B 4P9 (leave a message and someone will
return your call)
Our staff may be reached by dialing the main number 403-288-8300 and then selecting the extension listed below:
STAFF CONTACT NAME EXTENSION EMAIL
Executive Director Michelle Dice 127 mdice@mybowness.com
Office Manager & Rentals Molly MacRae 125 rentals@mybowness.com
Community Engagement Coordinator Laddie Miller 121 events@mybowness.com
Bowest’ner Newsletter & Jessica Clark 122 editor@mybowness.com
Communications Coordinator
Planning and Development Sydney Empson 134 planning@mybowness.com
Coordinator
Accounting Deb Hall accounting@mybowness.com
Arena Office 135
Facility Manager Kale Daniels 126 kdaniels@mybowness.com
CITY OF CALGARY calgary.ca
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
Municipal services 3-1-1
JOIN US! BOWNESS CLUBS & SERVICES Non-emergency social services 2-1-1
Bow Ridge Little League Baseball.......................... bowridgebaseball.com
Bow River Bruins........................................................ bowriverhockey.ca
Bowmont Serniors Assistance Association.......................... 403-286-1811
Bowmont Youth Justice Committee..................................... 403-288-6922
Bowness Community Association/................................... mybowness.com DALE HODGES
Bowness Community Centre & Arena............................ 403-288-8300 PARK
Bowness Historical Society................................................ 403-288-1737
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Bowness Lions Club.......................................................... 403-286-1648
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Bowness Responsible Flood Mitigation Society .................. bownessrfm.ca BOWNESS RD NW MAIN STREET ZONE: BOWNESS ARP (2019)
Bowness Seniorsʼ Centre................................................... 403-286-4488
Bowness Soccer Club................................................ bownesssoccer.com A land use redesignation is proposed by Eagle Crest to BO
NW
BowWest Community Resource Centre............................... 403-216-5348 facilitate the development of a 6 storey, 52 unit multi- W
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Boys and Girls Club of Calgary, Bowness: residential building along Bowness
36 AV NW
RD NW Main Street. BO
Become a BCA MEMBER!
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Club Programs............................................................ 403-571-0517 EBSO
SWR
Ready, Set, Go! Preschool........................................... 403-999-5827 Between November 13 2020 - February 15 2021, an NDE
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Home-Start................................................................. 403-571-0516 online Information Session will host proposal details NINW
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Not a member yet or need to renew? It’s easy. YEAR (Youth-centred Engagement, Action & Respect).... 403-669-5533 and provide opportunities for comments and discussion
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Calgary Northwest Basketball.................................................... cnwb.ca platforms for stakeholders to safely get in touch. We BOW CR
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Memberships are $5 for seniors, $10 for Calgary Police Services, District 2 Zone 4, Cst. D. Down ........ 403-428-6241 hope to hear from you!
64 ST NW
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associate or a business. City of Calgary, Calgary Neighbourhoods........................ 403-476-7221 VISIT: www.bowness58yyc.com 34 AV NW
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Distress Centre/24-hour Crisis Line.................................... 403-266-1605 EMAIL: engage@civicworks.ca
Family Pride Parent Link Centre......................................... 403-288-1446 PHONE: 587.747.0317
BOWNESS
Renew or purchase your BCA membership to be Girl Guides District Commissioner...................................... 403-710-5775
BOWNESS
33 AV NW 33 AV NW
Miskanaw ah................................................................... 403-247-5003
entered to win a $20 gift card from a local 33
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Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 238 Bowness.................... 403-247-1234 NW
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Bowness business.
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Bowness Montgomery Neighbourhood Collaborative.... 403-875-1278
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West Valley Softball............................................. westvalleysoftball.com This application is currently under review by The City of
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www.mybowness.com Calgary Board of Education Trustee Joy Bowen-Eyre......... 403-294-8487
stay up to date on application status.
6103 32 AV NW
Calgary Catholic School District Trustee Serafino Scarpino.. 403-500-2550
facebook.com/mybowness Councillor Ward Sutherland, Ward 1................................ 403-268-2430 30 AV NW RD
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Dear Clients, Neighbours and Friends,
As we reflect on this past year and the many challenges we all endured, we truly look
forward to 2021 and wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year!
I would like to personally thank all of my valued clients who purchased or sold their
home with me and for the many referrals, especially through these unprecedented times.
Your continued support has allowed me to remain the #1 Selling Realtor® in Bowness and Montgomery
for 30 consecutive years* and a top real estate agent at RE/MAX Real Estate (Central), the #1 RE/MAX
Office Worldwide for 21 years.
Once again, thank you!
Ken Richter
Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year!
CONTACT KEN RICHTER,
THE PROVEN PROFESSIONAL.
IT COSTS NO MORE TO USE THE VERY BEST!
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