TOWN OF BOWDEN
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The Town of Bowden invites you to "Come Grow With Us"! The friendly hospitality found in our small town lifestyle is second only to our special amenities, like parks and playgrounds. We have hayrides in the summer and winter too, that your kids will never forget. The Bowden Igloo, our arena, is always buzzing with activity. Hockey and figure skating season is usually booked solid. Town Adminstration and Council take the business of running the Town very seriously. If you have any questions about corporate services, events in the community, your utilities or taxes, please don't hesitate to contact Town Office.
FCSS | Recycling & Garbage | Utilities | Municipal Taxes | Town Bylaws
The municipal government of Bowden and the provincial government fund programs offered through Family & Community Support Services. FCSS has the objective of building strong communities through prevention, self-help, and volunteerism. The strength of FCSS is community development.
What is FCSS?
FCSS Programs:
All information and referrals are strictly confidential.
The Town of Bowden picks up garbage weekly on Wednesdays, so please have your garbage out prior to 8:00 am. There is a 3 bag limit in place as per Bylaw 13/2002. All garbage MUST be placed in standard sized (26" x 36") garbage bags. Any bags larger than this will be picked up at the discretion of town staff. Also, garbage placed in small plastic grocery style bags must still be contained in a larger (26" x 36") bag for pick up. Because of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines, any bags heavier than 25 lbs, regardless of their size will not be accepted.
The Town of Bowden picks up regular household garbage ONLY. Items such as appliances, furniture or construction materials are not acceptable and it is the responsibility of the homeowner to dispose of non-household garbage. There are Transfer Stations located in both Innisfail and Olds.
For more detailed information and hours of operation, please call:
To make your yard care as easy as possible, the Town of Bowden will pick up tree limbs, tree roots, and portions of shrubs and bushes. Please put this material next to where you put your garbage, preferably close to your fence in a laneway and town crews will pick up as their schedule permits. To ensure pick-up of this material, it MUST meet the following criteria:
The Town operates the recycling depot which is located in the centre of town at 2102 - 20 Avenue - across from the Post Office. When depositing items at this depot, please follow the following simple guidelines:
Bowden receives its water from the Red Deer River, from the Anthony Henday Water Treatment Plant at Innisfail. Along with Carstairs, Crossfield, Didsbury, Olds and Innisfail, the Town of Bowden belongs to the Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission. The Town of Bowden provides water and wastewater (sewer) services. When you move to Bowden, you need to apply at Town Office to receive these services.
Water bills are sent out every two months. Water usage is determined by the number of people in your household, the number of water saving devices in your home and how often you water your lawn in the summer. Your bi-monthly invoice includes garbage pickup fees, water/sewer charges, and recycling charges. For more information, call the Town Office at 403-224-3395.
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Assessments are conducted in January of each year with taxes due the 30th of June. Your Assessment and Tax Notice include a Municipal Levy and a School Levy, both of which make up your Total Property Taxes. If you disagree with your assessment, you may appeal to the Municipal Administrator at the Town of Bowden.
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