Due to dry conditions and high fire hazard levels, the Town of Bowden has issued a fire ban that affects the entire town. The fire ban is effective May 15, 2012 at 1:00 pm and will last until further notice. DETAILS HERE ACCESS BOWDEN TOWN OF BOWDEN 2101 - 20 Avenue, Box 338 Bowden AB T0M 0K0 Ph: 403-224-3395 Fax: 403-224-2244 admin@town.bowden.ab.ca Updated May 16, 2012. Since May 10 2004

SIAN'S MAINLY ALLEY WALKS Are you ready to get out and enjoy the sunshine now that winter is over? Why not try Sian’s Mainly Alley Walks! This map highlights 4 different short walks that you can take in town that will get you out into the fresh air in Bowden. You may just run into a neighbour or two out enjoying our spring just like you and your family. Enjoy! Thanks so very much to Sian Richards from Bowden Physiotherapy for taking the time to get this wonderful map going! Conveniently located on Highway 2, this bedroom community of over 1,200 people is located 25 minutes south of Red Deer and 50 minutes north of Calgary. Click the "Play" button to view the video With affordable housing and amenities of a much larger centre, the Town has benefitted from Alberta’s strong economy. Bowden’s future growth remains positive as the Town is working with a developer, Stevenson Homes, to add over 200 new residential lots with several being located just off the Golf Course. Bowden has a long history dating back to 1887 when homesteaders arrived and constructed the Brewster House hotel. Incorporated as a village in 1904 and, as a Town in 1981, the Town of Bowden celebrated its Centennial in 2004. Bowden offers an enviable quality of life for all ages. An abundance of parks and new playgrounds offer families recreational opportunities right at their doorstep. Minor sports teams continue to succeed at levels far higher than most communities this size. The fair, but challenging 9 hole golf course remains very popular with both residents and visitors. For school aged children, the Bowden Grandview School continues to achieve high academic standards and rates very high in the Provincial rating system. Residents have several choices of medical facilities located within 10 minutes, at the Town in Olds or Innisfail and a first class facility in Red Deer 25 minutes away. For seniors, the Town has two senior's manors offering affordable housing. For more information, visit Parkland Foundation Housing for Seniors. The Town of Bowden is proud to be able to provide our very own Bowden Community Bus that is available for use by local citizens and user groups for a very nominal fee. For further information, please contact Judy Doll at (403) 224-3805 or via e-mail to j_doll01@telus.net. Want to know what's new in Bowden? Check our "Bowden News" page. ____________________________________________________________ These pages are created and maintained by Windsor Graphics.