The Newsletter of the Bowness Community

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE BOWNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MYBOWNESS.COM NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2017 Weekly Programs Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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8:00pm 6:30pm Kyokushin 6pm – 9:00pm 6pm Programs in pink are run through other organizations. Please use the contact information below for information regarding these programs: Calgary Kyokushin Karate: 403-225-3516 Move n’ Mingle: 403-955-1554 or 403-863-7708

2 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER BCA President’s Message Hello Everyone!

Scott here, your friendly neighbourhood incoming Bowness Community Association president. I’m still scratching my head on how I actually got here. You see, I’m just like you in most ways. I live in Bowness, have a family and two hands to lend out to my community. See... mostly alike. About 3 years ago, a friend and mentor CONTENTS from Denver said to me...You can only influence and impact the things that you value. Be a mensch and get involved with your community. Two sentences uttered Features In Every Issue 1760 km away changed my course here in Bowness. 9 Reminiscing 7 Happenings/Community Centre

Music in Bowness I had to look up what “mensch” meant. I 10 11 Community News won’t spoil it for you. The other parts drew 13 Scout Christmas Trees 19 Pioneers me to the BCA and the board right here 13 Thank you Bownesians 20 Historical Society in Bowness. So, after 11 years of living here Bike Maintenance and a little prodding from Niki Smyth... I 14 22 Committee Update put my hand up at the AGM and found my 16 Bowness Board 24 Food Guide place on the BCA board. Just like any of 17 BCA Swag 29 Representatives you reading this can do. 18 Snow Scultpure What’s On 30 Now “Board life” is not for everyone, 23 Car Care 30 Community Directory and that’s super okay. You and I, as 27 Churches Collaborating fierce Bownesians, all contribute. From 28 School Profile turning up at events to lending a hand to our neighbours or even getting to know the folks across the back lane. We all contribute and we are simply MUSIC IN BOWNESS BIKE MAINTENANCE extraordinary. We are even the envy of upper Bowness (silver springs).

To that end, I would like you to take a second and know that the hard work done at all levels of the BCA is very special. As we press forward with our expansion plans, we will need your help dear reader. It may come in the form of lending your hands. For some, it may come in much grander forms. I know Bowness will rally Page 10 Page 14 when asked.

Lastly, I’d like to thank Duncan Meade, our outgoing President, for all the service HEXTALL FAMILY CHRISTMAS COOKIES and hard work with the board. Thank you Duncan, you are truly remarkable.

- Scott Hutchison BCA President [email protected] Page 21 Page 24

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 3 Join Families Matter at our new Parent Link Centre Families Matter Parent Link Centre will be opening its doors to families this September 2017 on the third floor of 7930 Bowness Road N.W. We welcome you to join us for:

 Drop-In Play for families

 Parenting Resources and Information

 Circle and Storytime

 Infant Activities

 Preschool Readiness

 Parent Child Mother Goose  Fathering programs including Papa Bears (Child/dad literacy and storytelling) and Be a Great Dad

 Postpartum Support Groups for moms experiencing depression (Perinatal Mood)  Parenting Education classes including Terrific Toddlers and Grains of Sand  Special events and Celebrations

 Referrals to other supports including in-home visitation Watch for updates and download a calendar of activities from our website, or call us for more information. 403 288 1446 or www.familiesmatter.ca

“If a community values its children, it must cherish its parents” J. Bowlby

4 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 The Bowest’ner is published bimonthly by the Bowness Community Association. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the Bowness Community Association or its Board of Directors. Copyright is retained by the respective authors. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Articles may be reprinted for non-commercial Michelle Dice, [email protected] purposes with appropriate credit to the author and The Bowest’ner. BOARD OF DIRECTORS EDITOR/PRODUCER [email protected] Erin Bacon, [email protected] PRESIDENT DESIGNER Scott Hutchinson Jocelyn Zoller VICE-PRESIDENT BOWNESS COMMUNITY CENTRE & ARENA REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Vacant 7904-43 Ave. NW, Calgary AB T3B 4P9 Kaeliegh Allan, Carla Betzner, Monika Dool, Laura TREASURER 403-288-8300 | Fax 403-288-8307 Duker, Jacqui Esler, Scott Hutchison, Roslie Main, Leslie Archibald [email protected] Maurine McVicar, Joshua McWilliam, Duncan Meade, Paul Sipos, April Vyas, Marg Weber, Kerry SECRETARY mybowness.com Ann Wilcox and the Bowness Historical Society Cindy Amthor /mybowness PROOFREADING DIRECTORS AT LARGE @mybowness Janis Giroux & Anne Campbell Anne Campbell, Monika Dool (Safety), Dennis CIRCULATION Jameson, Benjamin Kaczmarek, Karen Lewin, Maurine McVicar, Jason New, Christina Pilarski, The Bowest’ner is distributed by Canada Post Jeff Riedl and Susan Zizek. to nearly 6,000 residences and businesses in Bowness, and is available at the Bowness Community Centre and Bowness Library. ON THE COVER Do you have a photo that would Please direct any delivery concerns to look great on the cover? [email protected] Hextall Family skating west end of ADVERTISING Bowness Park lagoon, Winter 1911. Submit your photos to 403-288-8300, [email protected] Photo courtesy of Mr. Leonard J. Watt. [email protected]

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6 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER Christmas Dinner BCA DECEMBER 2, 5 - 7:30PM at the BCA MAIN HALL. Dinner served at 5pm. HAPPENINGS Gather around and share in a turkey dinner with all the trimmings as well as crafts and activities for the children! There will be a limit of 4 tickets per person, so get your tickets early! Watch for more details on facebook.com/ mybowness and mybowness.com. This dinner is made possible by the efforts Goings-on at the community of countless, tireless volunteers, as well as the support of local businesses centre and arena and the BCA. It a celebration of both this community and the giving spirit of this season. Come out to Volunteer! Contact [email protected] to learn more. Happy Holidays!

Jellybean Dance Shinny Hockey Move ‘n Mingle NOV 10 & DEC 15, 6:30 - 8:30PM MONDAYS - WEDNESDAYS: RUNS ALL YEAR ROUND. BCA MAIN HALL 2 – 3:30PM WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: $3 PER CHILD FRIDAYS: NOON – 1:30PM 10:15 – 11AM BCA MAIN HALL Volunteers are greatly appreciated! BCA ARENA Free Community Potluck Dinner is Fall prevention exercise class for held at 5:30. Nobody is turned At only $7 per player with the first adults over 65 who are at risk of away. For more information please two goalies skating free, you are falling or losing their independence. contact [email protected]. guaranteed to have a great time! Put on by Alberta Health Services, Goalies must register in advance. the City of Email Lynn at bowness.shinny.org@ Bowness Christmas Calgary and outlook.com. Craft Fair the BCA. For info or to NOVEMBER 4, 10AM- 3PM register call BCA MAIN HALL Family Free Skate 403-955-1554 or 403-863-7708. If you are looking for the perfect start WEDNESDAYS: 10AM – NOON to your Christmas shopping, join us THURSDAYS: NOON – 2PM Walking in the Hall this holiday for an amazing selection SUNDAYS: 11AM – NOON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & of vendors including: Christmas BCA ARENA decorations, knitting, jewelry, cards THURSDAYS: 10AM – 2PM and much more! Entrance is free! What’s the best way to get your WEDNESDAYS: 11AM – 6PM kids out of the house? Grab your BCA MAIN HALL skates and come down for some fun Remembrance Day Rain or shine you are always able in the arena! Ceremonies to go for a lovely stroll through the BCA. It’s free and warm for those NOVEMBER 11 Indoor Playground chilly fall days. BCA HALL TUESDAYS: 10AM – 2PM Doors open at 10AM. WEDNESDAYS: 11AM – 5:30PM Bingo Ceremony begins at THURSDAYS: 10AM – 2PM THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS: 10:30AM. BCA MAIN HALL We welcome you, along with our Make new friends and enjoy the 6 – 9PM veterans and neighbours to take a awesome bouncy castle year-round! BCA MAIN HALL moment to reflect on our fallen heroes. It’s only $2 per child or free for Doors open at 4PM. Hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion BCA members. Come out to try Alberta NWT Command. your luck and have Vital Signs a great time! Bingo Calgary Kyokushin Karate proceeds support Thank you to everyone that BCA programs and participated in this year’s survey! TUESDAYS: 6:30 - 9PM facility maintenance. This contribution will go a long For more information, call the Karate is back! For more way to helping create an even BCA office at 403-288-8300. information please contact better Bowness! Look out for the 403-225-3516. high-level summary of everything Bownesians had to say about their community coming out in the January Bowest’ner!

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 7 SAVE ON BACK WE'VE GOT

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8 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER Reminiscing…. from a former Bownesian

Bowness…ah, how I miss it.

I moved to Bowness in 1987, before the birth of my second child. Back then there was still a stigma attached to the area. It was historically known as a rough place to be, where all the bikers and low life hung out. Well, we have since discovered that bikers are people, too. And even the so called “low life” are some of the most exceptional folks, who would help you out in a pinch.

But, Bowness is much, much more. Although, due to circumstances, I moved out of the area in 2015, I remember it for what it truly is…community. I have yet to discover a more diverse, yet close group of people. The floods of 2013 more than proved that. Although not all suffered loss, all pulled together to rebuild.

My children grew up in the neighbourhood, learning to be a part of something bigger than our family. They were all educated in the local schools, grew up with peers, and learned what it was to be connected to a variety of people from different cultures, beliefs, nationalities and lifestyles. What a wonderful thing! Being exposed to many kinds of people is an education in itself, and one that is a privilege to have gained. Not all communities have this connection.

We didn’t have much when the children were young, but we did have the Bowness branch library, where we spent many a day on the hunt for our favourite books, or partook in the summer reading contest, watched movies or magicians performing. We also went to the City of Calgary summer camps for kids along with our neighbours. Then there was Bowness Park, with its wading pool, boat rentals, and skating in the winter. And, of course, ice-cream at Angels Drive In.

While life is never static, I will always have a special place in my heart for the “Bowness period” of my life. It will never leave, nor will the wonderful, kind folks I grew to know and cherish while I guess I didn’t take many pictures when my kids were raising my family. younger. Too busy being in the moment!

The first picture is from 2000 and is of my girls, Bethany, Han- Thank-you, Bowness. nah, Hope and Rebekah, painting rocks at the kitchen table. - Tina Quinn The second photo, is of my daughters, Bethany, Hope and Han- nah, during the 2013 flood clean-up in Bowness.

The third picture is also from around 2000 and is of my son, Matthew, with his cart for the yard work he did around the neighbourhood.

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 9 Musical Memories: The Orthophonic at Bowness Park

Have you looked out onto the lagoon Rod Birchall, had great memories of doors, and they had to remain closed at Bowness Park recently and seen working together at Bowness Park! so that the speakers would not get something very strange? Have you They had a variety of jobs such as wet. Of course, with no cell phones in wondered: What the heck is that working at the gate, the merry-go- those days, the worker had to holler thing? That “Thing” is a box-like round, boat house, and so on. loudly to get someone to rescue him structure that sits in the water. It has by bringing back his canoe! a picture on one of the outer walls Working on the orthophonic, however, was not the most interesting It was interesting to learn that the of a white dog looking with a puzzled orthophonic turntable played 78s expression at a gramophone. job for a teenager. Larry and Walt said that it was their least favourite task at first and then switched to 33 because it was a solitary occupation! rpm records. Everyday, “O Canada” One had to get out to the building was played at the beginning of each by canoe and spend the hours by musical session, once at 2:00 and yourself changing the music. The then again at 7:00. At the end of music would play from 2:00 p.m. until the evening, “God Save the Queen” 5:00 p.m. and resume again from 7:00 would be heard to provide a sense until 10:00 in the evening. of closure in the park. For the rest of the time, the music was mostly easy Sometimes, other teenagers listening and rock and roll. would play a prank on the lonely It’s wonderful to know that our orthophonic worker. They would new orthophonic has a meaningful paddle out and steal his canoe, the connection to the past! only way to get back and forth. The worker would not realize his mode - Laura Duker Well, I learned a new word at our of transportation had disappeared writers’ meeting awhile ago. “That until the end of his shift because he thing” is called the Orthophonic or was shut inside. The building had four the Orthophonic Phonograph. It will be playing music for Bowness Park starting around November 20th until the first week of January 2018. Visitors can hear the music daily until the early evening.

It was fascinating to learn Bowness Park had an orthophonic on the lagoon in the early days. The original structure was much bigger than the current one. I recently interviewed two men who had worked on the music-making machine when they were teenagers in the 1950s: Larry Clayden and Walt Glanville. These two men, as well as their friend,

I’m Laura- I have been a Bownesian for six years. I’m a music lover, having travelled to Chicago, Memphis, and Clarksdale, Mississippi, last fall to learn about blues. If you have a music story from Bowness you’d like to share, please email [email protected].

10 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER COMMUNITY NEWS

Women’s English & Social Group St. Edmunds Annual Christmas Calgary Public Library Programs Tea and Bazaar with Bake Sale Meet your neighbours & practice & Bazaar English! 8336 – 34 Ave NW The New Friends and Neighbourhood Saturday November 25th Group program is a safe and fun 11am to 2pm environment for immigrant women to improve their English and meet Fall is a busy time of year so be sure to Explore TumbleBookLibrary new women in the community. mark your calendars for this annual Registration is FREE and there are event. Admission to the Tea is $5.00 Calgary public library has partnered no minimal English requirements. and once again the Bowness Brownies with the Calgary Board of Education Groups meet once a week for 2 hours will be there serving Tea & Goodies with and Calgary Catholic School to practice English, make new friends their bright smiles! There will be a Bake District to expand our access to and have fun! Free childcare is also Sale, Bazaar, Silent Auctions and of TumbleBookLibrary. This free online provided (6 months – 6 years). course – Door Prizes. resource for kids offers more than Montgomery Group 1,100 titles, including talking picture 4712 – 21st Avenue NW carya’s Financial Coaching books, ebooks, and graphic novels, all available at calgarylibrary.ca/ Wednesdays 10:00am - Noon Do you want to learn ways to save tumblebooklibrary. For more information or other money, improve your credit rating, deal locations throughout the city, please with debt and make use of free financial Free after-school program contact: services? We can help. carya’s Financial Debra Colley, Program Coordinator, Coaching is a free program that provides Students ages 6-12 are invited on a one-on-one support to individuals and Calgary Immigrant Women’s Math Quest! Explore the library while families. completing numeracy challenges at Association this one hour drop-in program, offered Email: [email protected] Phone: Our trained financial coaches can help at 18 library locations, including 403-444-1752 you: Bowness library. Quests are connected Website: www.ciwa-online.com to Alberta’s curriculum, have real- - Improve your daily finances and build world applications, and demonstrate long term financial well-being math can be fun. For more details, Bowness Seniors’ Centre Fall Tea - Reduce financial stress visit calgarylibrary.ca, click & Bazaar - Increase your confidence in managing programs, and search Math Quest. November 18, 2017 money - Identify, plan for and achieve financial New Library Hours 11:30am – 3:00pm goals Doors Open @ 11:30am - Learn the Canadian financial system Monday: 10am- 8pm - Take control of your financial habits Tuesday: 10am-8pm $5 per person Wednesday: 10am-8pm Raffle Tickets, Crafts, Baking Goods For more information please visit Thursday: 10am-5pm Bowness Seniors’ Centre (6422 35 caryacalgary.ca or call 403-269-9888 Friday: 10am-6pm Avenue NW) Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday (Sept-May): Noon-5pm Everyone Welcome! Bowmont Medical Clinic Accepting New Patients Bowness Public Library 6532 Bowness Rd N.W. Please call 403 247-9797 (to book a new patient appointment) Our address is: 6535 Bowness Road N.W. Email address: www.bowmont .ca Also please check us out on FACEBOOK

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 11 12 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER Scout Christmas Trees

There are many signs of the holidays in The money raised Bowness. From Winsport making snow goes to support and turning the slope into a snowglobe Scouting. It’s SO to the sounds of scraping windows in much more than the morning, this time of year is full of camping, making traditions for Bownesians. friends and badges.

Another popular sign of the holidays “Our program is the Bowness Scouts Tree Lot. It will puts a tremendous sprout next to the Bowness Scout Hall amount of effort into (8551 Bowness Road NW) towards developing responsible, civic minded, Please visit the 169 Bowmont Scouts the end of November. It is completely community supporting youth,” reports Facebook page for updated info about supported by volunteer hours from Scouter Amanda. the 2017 tree lot and information about Scouting families in Bowness and how the young people in your life can Varsity/Dalhousie. So, the hours may “The self-confidence and esteem that become a scout. shift a bit, but are generally evenings and develops from Scouting experiences weekends. is priceless. They also learn about nature, respecting nature, how to There are a variety of trees that may survive outdoors, how to plan and include BC Fir, Fraser Fir and White execute safe and enjoyable trips, how Pine. Prices range from $15/20 for a to talk to people you’ve never met and very small tree to over $100 for a tall represent yourself and your country tree. There’s sure to be something for internationally. There is SO MUCH to everyone’s holiday celebration. it!”

Thank You Bownesians! Nominate your The Bownesians wrap up their annual Bownesians’ Picnic Nessie today! The six members seen here in action at the Picnic in 2016, long-time Bowness residents Rosemary Stewart, George Losefelis, Brad Kostynuik, (honorary) resident Leah McCartney, and residents Mike Cormier and Doug Waite were the instigators of the popular neighborhood event, the Bownesians’ Picnic which, while (mostly) following the rules, raised over $7500 for local service groups. Over its 9 years, the Picnic provided solid original music by 40 local and touring bands, as well as countless delicious barbequed burgers and smokies donated by the Bownesian Grocer, and cooked by the Bowness Lions. The Bowness Community Association, along with Servus Credit Union and Ward Sutherland’s Ward Community Fund from the City of Calgary And so, from the Bownesians to were invaluable partners - without their support, the Bownesians would have been you, ‘thank you, and happy trails.’ picnicking by themselves all these years!

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 13 Bike Maintenance

You’re only as smooth as your stiffest link. (we have several at our shop). It hooks onto A chain is one of the most important the chain and measures parts of a bicycle. It’s also taken for how far each link has granted more than most other parts of stretched, indicating if a bike. it’s time for a new chain or not. The chain on your bike could be compared to the oil in your car. It will If you find it necessary wear out over time. You can certainly ride to buy a new chain, you with a worn out chain, but it will start to will need to replace wear out other parts of your drivetrain it with a similar chain. faster than they would otherwise wear. Count the number A new chain is inexpensive, especially of cogs on your rear compared to replacing the other parts of wheel, this is the and somewhat gently side to side. Pedal the drivetrain. number of speed chain you need. Eight backward and repeat if necessary. cogs needs an 8-speed chain. Eleven cogs How can I tell if my chain is worn out? needs an 11-speed chain. An 8-speed Remember that your chain is in a chain will not work on an 11-speed rear vulnerable spot on your bike: close to Often, the first indication of wear is a wheel. the ground and right beside a wheel that chain that ‘skips’. We all know the feeling, kicks up water and dirt. Added to this you’re pedaling down the road and all of a A skipping chain can also be caused by is the fact that there are more pieces in sudden the energy you were putting into a stiff link. After making sure your chain a bike chain than there are in the rest of the pedal stroke is transformed into a is cleaned and lubricated, look at the the bike combined. metal crunching falter. Not a good feeling. chain from the side. The section of chain This can be caused by a chain that is running from the back wheel to the Taking care of your chain and replacing stretched. pedals should be straight. Pedal backward it when needed will keep you riding for and watch to see if any of the links don’t many kilometers to come. The easiest way to tell if your chain is pull straight. If so, add some more lube worn or stretched is to use a chain gauge and work the section up and down, - Gord Mills

I’m Gord - a volunteer at Lifecycle community bike shop, which is located at 8144 34 Ave. My family also happens to live there. You can see us biking or walking around the neighborhood. You can also stop in on a Saturday afternoon from April to October and we will help you to fix your bike. The website is lifecycleyyc.com.

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THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 15 Benjamin Kaczmarek Maurine McVicar Cindy Amthor

Bowness’ Board

“What I like best about Bowness is our community spirit. And the green space, so close to everything in Calgary.” - Maurine McVicar

“I grew up in Southern Ontario in a compassionate family of four. In my early teens, I left home to boarding school by age 14, and to British Columbia for University by 17. My academic and personal interests have always been a broad stroke. I am always looking to grow, attempt, and explore everything at hand from astrophysics and organic chemistry to film and forensic psychology. While moving place to place, I always thought that “Home is where you make it.” Although after stumbling upon Bowness during a lengthy bike Jeffrey Riedl ride, I can proudly say that this time I found home. As a Bownesian, you can likely find me running the trails in the surrounding area, enjoying a quick coffee at Cadence Coffee, or pushing my boundaries at an Ashtanga yoga class at Yoga in Bowness. Don’t be shy, and say hello!” - Benjamin Kaczmarek

“Bowness IS home. No matter where or how far I go, I feel safe, comfortable and a sense of belonging in Bowness. Proud Bownesian.” - Scott Hutchison, BCA President

“I’ve lived in North West Calgary for all of my life and in Bowness for 12 years. I am an artist and registered architect and received both my undergraduate in painting and Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Calgary. My wife Alana and I have two kids, our son Otto and our daughter Eja. I am passionate about the development of Bowness and am currently the Chair of the Planning and Development Committee, a member of the Special Projects and Community Hub committees, as well as an active member of the Board of Directors.” - Jeffrey Riedl

Anne Campbell “The three things I love about Bowness the most would have to be, the way Bowness feels like a small town, “I heart Bowness” bumper stickers that are proudly displayed on the rear of many vehicles, and the residents really are what make bowness a great place to live!” - Cindy Amthor

“Bowness is the best place in Calgary to live. We have Bowness Park, the river, a diverse mix of people and housing and still the small town feel. Residents who are fairly new to our community comment on this small town atmosphere. Gradually we have had more shopping and activities available here and I think this will continue to improve. But the greatest thing about our community is its citizens and I can’t say enough about the great people who make up our population–friendly and willing to volunteer and brighten our days. I always enjoy meeting people, newcomers and old timers, and it is always uplifting to Scott Hutchinson run into someone I haven’t seen for years!” - Anne Campbell

16 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER BCA SWAG Show just how much you love Bowness! Get your Bowness swag from the BCA!

T-shirts, hoodies, annel pj pants, bumper stickers and sweatpants!

We also have Mainstreet Bowness tote bags and Bowness Historical Society books and calendars.

Order your swag through the Bowness Community Association oce. phone: (403) 288-8300 e:[email protected] Oce Hours: Monday to ursday from 9am to 4pm Fridays 9am to noon

Photos by Kerry Ann Wilcox

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 17 According to City Bylaws, property owners are responsible for removing ice and snow from city sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. Just because we have to remove our snow doesn’t mean it can’t be fun!

Cindy writes about the sculptures she creates for her little angel Trinity.

“When the snow is just right, Trinity enjoys going outside and making snow sculptures. The first one was the dragon made

when Trinity was quite young. It started it all and when the snow is just right we continue this winter tradition.”

Other winter fans lend a hand by helping their neighbours shovel their walks. These Snow Angels make sure that everyone can get out and enjoy winter. If you notice that a walk near you isn’t getting shoveled, check in with your neighbours and see if they can use a hand. Offer to shovel the snow for them. You’ll know you’ve made a difference in our community!

The Bowness Community Association together with the merchants of MainStreet Bowness will sweeten the pot for you too. Snow Angels who either create amazing sculptures OR lend a hand with shoveling can win a prize! Share your snow creations or snow angel stories with us! Email [email protected]

18 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER PIONEERS BY MARG WEBER Harry and Maria Van de Kuilen Harry (Hendrikus) came from Parkway, T. B. Riley and Bowness High School. Maria the Netherlands in 1948 and and Harry were able to celebrate their 25th Wedding started building houses. Maria Anniversary. Harry passed away in 1989. Maria came from the Hague for her celebrated her 97th birthday in May, 2017. She is the sister’s wedding and decided to last survivor of 13 children and is the second youngest. stay and worked at the Baker Maria continues to walk through Bowness Park almost Sanatorium. They met while everyday–rain, shine or snow–with her family or attending Christian Reformed caregivers. She is also very excited for Sundays as she Church and married in 1957. still attends Church weekly. Maria often talks about Harry admired the unique barn shaped house at 8539 the great times she had growing up in a large family in Bowness Road and bought it from Leonard Phillips. Holland. She also remember the more difficult war years Maria still resides there today. Harry and Maria raised there. Overall she is happy to be living in her own home their family in Bowness. The first child was Hendrika with help from friends and family. Maria is a proud (Rita) then Hendrik (Hank) who resides in Bowness. The Canadian. third child was John and finally the fourth child, Harold who also resides in Bowness.

The family enjoyed Bowness Park where they could skate, fish and explore the river valley and gullies between Klipperts (now Dale Hodges Park) to the Bearspaw Reservoir. They climbed, crawled, swam, tobogganed, hiked and explored every hill and body of water in this wonderful playground. The children attended Belvedere-

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 19 NEWS FROM THE PAST A FEATURE OF THE BOWNESS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Winter Activity in 1947 Bowness – 70 Years Ago! From the Archives of the Bowness Historical Society (www.bownesshistoricalsociety.com)

In 1947, thanks to the sponsorship of Dave Tuininga, Bowness fielded a competitive senior men’s hockey team, the Bowness Royals, in the Calgary Big Six Hockey League. Odd Gottselig coached the Royals and Dave Tuininga handled manager duties. The team made a successful debut in the 1946-47 season with a 4-4 draw with the Calgary Police Force. The lineup of the Bowness team featured local hockey stalwarts Davis, Yarrow, Adams, Gottselig, Parks and Newman, and substitutes Reib, Bjarneson, Spence, Lebbert and Dobbin.

Dave and Kate Tuininga moved to Bowness in 1935, and established the Midway Service Station in 1941 and Tuininga Hardware in 1945. Dave was an enthusiastic supporter of community sports. In 1941, Dave and his Tuininga Royals of Bowness Battling a Calgary Team friends built an outdoor skating rink with lights. Adolph (Odd) and Melba Gottselig moved to Bowness in 1939. Odd was active in all sports, and played and coached Bowness community hockey and baseball teams.

1947 Bowness Ice Carnival queens Margaret Mundy, Bev Tyndall (Anderson) and Kathy Leavitt Sleighing Down the Bowness Park Entrance Road

The Bowness Historical Society Check out the Bowness Historical Society’s annual calendar, now on sale. OUR MISSION The 2018 calendar is called “Bowness To promote and preserve the Park Then and Now.” The calendar history of Bowness shows many photographs comparing BOWNESS: PAST AND PRESENT the park facilities today with how 1911–2011 The Bowness Historical Society was they looked in the past. The calendar More than 600 pages of history and founded in 2001 by a small group of also features images of former photos. $60 longtime Bowness residents. Since then facilities that are no longer present, the Society has published two books such as the amusement rides and the BOWNESS: OUR VILLAGE IN THE VALLEY and launched projects to promote miniature golf. the history of Bowness, including the Due to popular demand, the society annual Hextall Homes Heritage Walking Members of the Bowness Historical offers the third printing of its first book (586 pages). Tour, the official naming of John Hextall Society receive quarterly newsletters, $60 Park, the installation of a welcome which document the news and For information on membership, sign at Bowness’s east entrance, and personalities of Old Bowness, as well as or to order calendars or books, collaboration on interpretive signage at projects of the Society. contact: Bowness Park, Baker Park and the new Carole 403-288-1737 George and Annie Wood Park. Inga 403-288-2055 bownesshistoricalsociety.com Anne 403-288-3295

20 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER NEWS FROM THE PAST A FEATURE OF THE BOWNESS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Christmas with the Hextall Family Bowness Ranch and Winter Pastimes in the Early Years of Bowness Park

John Hextall, a real estate developer, purchased the Bowness Ranch in 1908. John promoted the settlement of Bowness. His family and friends were also among the first enthusiasts of winter-time activity at Bowness Park. This photo shows the Hextall Family and their friends celebrating Christmas – bedecked with paper hats fitting the occasion - at the Bowness Ranch-house, circa 1910. The Bowness Ranch-house was located near the present-day entrance of Bowness Park. John Hextall stands second from the right in the photo, along with his daughters Maud Eleanor Hextall (standing, top row) and Alice Violet Hextall (bottom row, second from left). Photo courtesy of Mr. Leonard J. Watt.

The Hextall property included two islands of the Bow River below the ranch-house. In 1911, John traded the islands to the City of Calgary for streetcar service to Bowness. This property and its farm buildings became Bowness Park. A creek flowing by the islands was converted into a lagoon where, in winter, the Hextall family went ice-skating, along with generations Hextall family skating party, Bowness Hextall Family enjoying skating and ice of skaters to the present day. Park lagoon, Winter 1911. Bowness hockey, west end of Bowness Park lagoon, Ranch barn is in background. Photo Winter 1911. Photo courtesy of Mr. courtesy of Mr. Leonard J. Watt. Leonard J. Watt.

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year From The Bowness Historical Society

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 21 SCHOOL NEWS

Our Lady of the Assumption “Advent is symbolized by lighting one will hold our annual Remembrance Day candle each week for the four weeks Assembly. Later in November we will Sunday, December 3rd marks the leading up to Christmas. The light of be celebrating our 50th anniversary. beginning of the season of Advent. the candles represents moving from Please visit our school’s website at: Advent is a season in the Catholic Church darkness to light.” Sydney R. http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b611/ for more that lasts for about four weeks including information on these and other events the four Sundays prior to Christmas Eve. TB Riley School in the school. Winter Break will begin The season of Advent ends on Christmas on December 22 and classes will resume Eve and signals the beginning of the We’ve had an exciting fall at TB Riley January 8th. Wishing everyone in our Christmas season and the birth of Jesus. School and are looking forward to what’s community happy holidays and, to those During Advent, the students at Our Lady to come in November and December. who celebrate it, a very merry Christmas! of the Assumption will explore the idea During our Terry Fox Run this fall of preparing their hearts for Jesus’ birth students raised almost $500 for cancer Bowcroft Elementary School and sharing their love for God by giving research and ran a collective 1903 km. to others. The staff and students will be Our student athletes have been busy, Bowcroft School welcomed nearly collecting food for hampers prepared and and have been experiencing success in 300 students this year, with growth distributed by the St. Vincent DePaul the fall seasons of volleyball, soccer, in both our Community and German Society. The school community will cross country running and wrestling. In Bilingual programs. We are proud to also gather for an Advent celebration classes, our students have been working be a setting which provides optimal prepared by Mrs. Pozzi and the OLA on a variety of engaging and interesting conditions for the personalization of students. The music will reflect the spirit work and projects. Way to go, Raiders! learning. Registration is on-going! If of the season. The seasons of Advent and Keep up the great work! your family is interested in accessing our Christmas are most cherished when they programming, please contact the office can be experienced through the eyes of Earlier this fall, community members to arrange for a personal tour. Parents children. In the hope of reigniting that may have noticed that the city placed one are essential for our school’s success. spirit in the hearts of readers, we have of their mobile “Your Speed” signs along We are thankful for the support of the asked a few of our students to share their northbound 69th Street. Police were Bowcroft Parent Action Club (BPAC) thoughts of Advent. We call this ‘Advent also present at this location on at least as well as the Association for German Through the Eyes of a Child’. one occasion issuing photo radar tickets. Education in Calgary (AGEC). They We routinely see vehicles speeding along provide funds for additional student “Advent is a time of hope.” Maggie M. this stretch of roadway in our school activities and programming that may not zone, and we ask for your cooperation in be available at other schools. Please see “Advent is a time to reflect on our own keeping our kids safe by observing the our new website for more information faith, love to all and peace.” Tessa V. speed limit of 30km/h. Thank you! about Bowcroft: http://school.cbe.ab.ca/ school/bowcroft “Advent is a time of preparation.” Ryan S. On the morning of November 10th we

Hello, Fellow Bownesians! This will be my last Hextall bridge is getting repaired after being BCA COMMITTEE REPORTS planning report as I am stepping down as damaged by the flood of 2013. Director of planning. Its time for a break and A new multi residential development has I am resuming my old role as Vice-Chair of been approved for the 6500 block of 36 THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT the planning committee. ave. It will include 4 building with 17 units. COMMITTEE MEETS ON THE FIRST Home Space Society has purchased property WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT It’s good to see that the road construction has along the 7700 block of Bowness rd. finally settled down in the area. The Bowfort/ with plans to build affordable supported JULY AND AUGUST) AT 7:00PM AT THE TransCanada interchange is finished and the apartment units. COMMUNITY CENTRE. IF THIS IS OF Sarcee/TransCanada interchange is almost INTEREST TO YOU PLEASE JOIN US. done. Attainable homes had their official opening last year as did the Habitat for Humanity The paving and new look Bowness Rd. East apartments on 73rd street. Habitat has a NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 1 AND of the underpass is complete. These changes couple more projects along Bowwod Drive. DECEMBER 6 should make it easier and safer for cyclists Angel’s drive-in is now open with a great and pedestrians to navigate the area. New new look. A dental clinic is being built along crosswalk lights and pedestrian islands will beside it. The new traffic lights on 85th street help people cross the road during busy times. and 48th avenue were a welcome addition helping to greatly alleviate the traffic to and The underpass is receiving a much needed from Bowness park and to help slow down upgrade to accommodate both cyclists and the cut-through traffic. pedestrians. The pedestrian/bike paths under - Paul Sipos

22 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER Car Care

New Car Warranty repairs: So you just bought a new car from the dealership… we were a Volkswagen or Skoda dealer, we would love to Congratulations! You might be wondering if your local see it! Likewise, if you have pictures from the 50’s and 60’s independent repair shop can service your new car. Well, of the shop that you would like to share, or stories you’d yes they can! Dealerships will often lead you to believe like to tell, we are looking at collecting these for our 60th that they are the only ones that can maintain your anniversary coming up in 2018. new car. However, this is not the case. The Automotive Industry Association of Canada has published a notice to Shop nights: consumers with more information that you can find on their website at www.aiacanada.com. We are running our monthly shop night series throughout the winter again this year. They are typically held one In order to ensure that your warranty remains in effect, evening a month and we bring in an interesting speaker you should confirm that your local repair shop employs to talk cars, maintenance, and performance. We also have professional certified Automotive Service Technicians a few that are designed specifically for women and are and Apprentices backed by top quality equipment to taught by Mechanic Michelle. Check our social media (@ maintain your new pride and joy. They should follow bowestmotors) for details or give us a call at the shop to the factory recommended maintenance schedule and get on the invite list. they should have access to, and install original factory parts for your vehicle and only use parts recommended - Les Tuck by the manufacturer for servicing while your vehicle is under warranty. Most independent shops will use factory equivalent aftermarket replacement parts that meet these requirements, but you always have the choice to request that they use branded factory parts that the manufacturer installed.

So when do I have to use a dealership? You will have to take your new car to the dealership when you have an Owner’s Recall Notice or a legitimate warranty claim. If something is broken and it’s covered by warranty, the Manufacturer’s dealership is the only one who can replace it for free.

A little bit of history:

As you may know, Bowest Motors has been a fixture in the community since 1958. During the last 60 years, there have been several incarnations and my wife, Dana, and I are the 4th owners of the shop. During the last 2.5 years of ownership, we have had the pleasure of hearing stories from the early years of Bowest Motors. We have received phone calls and messages from people who still had a car that was purchased brand new from Bowest Motors, and we have received memorabilia and stories from the early days. If you have a car that was purchased from us when

I’m Les - Dana Cornea and I own Bowest Motors. We live in Bowness with our two boys. Employees and their families also live in Bowness (or nearby), where you will find them out and about in the neighbourhood enjoying the many amenities Bowness has to offer. You can reach the shop at 403 288 4426, [email protected], or follow along on social media @bowestmotors.

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 23 7 3 6 2 5 10 Let me start by saying, I am not a good baker. We joke in my my mind these are supposed to be a dainty cookie you can eat household about how I often wreck expensive gluten free in a couple bites. The second batch I baked I wasn’t aggressive ingredients instead of baking. When Erin, my editor, proposed enough with making the hole for the jam. Then it dawned on the idea of me baking these cookies I did feel a bit intimidated. me why they are8 called thimble cookies, could it be they used a The story behind these simple little delights drew me in and I thimble on their finger to push down that middle just perfect? had to give1 it a go. For the third batch, I made Carol Carpenter’s mother, Queenie Carpenter, made these a point of really making cookies every Christmas starting in the late 1940’s. The4 recipe a deep imprint into each of Swedish Thimble Cookies came from one of the ladies from cookie. I guessed at baking the Soldiers’ Settlement (VLA) who gave it to all of the ladies in them with a temperature the VLA. of 325 degrees Farenheit and for around 11 minutes. Carol says, the Soldiers’ Settlement was on 34 Avenue They came out golden and (originally Chinook Ave.) and 36th Avenue (originally Alexander perfect! Ave.) between 69 Street and 77 Street N.W., consisting of 46 homes. About 1/3 of the original houses are still standing. I pictured in my head these cookies in a wax paper lined The Soldiers’ Settlement families were community minded and tin on a table with other many activities were planned for their children. On Christmas treats. A tree lit up and snow Eve, one of the men played Santa Claus, visiting all the homes falling outside, these cookies and leaving a present for each child. On Christmas Day, Charlie are a tradition in a few Mills brought his horse and sleigh to the settlement giving Bowness homes to this day. Queenie Carpenter with her son Bill. rides to families up and down Alexander Avenue including the Carpenter, Porter and Ross families. Does your family still make this recipe? I’d love to see your version of this cookie. As you can see I felt like I had to do this recipe justice. I doubled the recipe in case of mistakes. I knew the dough - Kerry Ann Wilcox would come together simple enough. There were no baking instructions on the recipe card. That is where I knew I would run into problems. The first batch I made were way too big. In

24 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER Queenie Carpenter with her son Bill.

I’m Kerry - a mom, wife and an involved resident of Bowness. I have a passion for food culture, dining out and creating in the kitchen. One of my favorite things is finding dishes in our community that everyone needs to try. Come along with me on my journey to find the best things in Bowness that will nourish your soul and your cravings.

If you are dining at any of my suggested places, I want to see! Use the hashtag #bownessfoodguide on Instagram for photos of dishes and suggestions of things I need to try in Bowness.

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 25 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please tell advertisers you found them in The Bowest’ner

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26 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER Churches collaborating for Bowness

Back in March of this year your local churches of St. Edmunds Anglican, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran and Foothills United all got together to celebrate the seasons of Lent and Easter. The cross was processed between the churches and each took a turn hosting one of the seasons special services – Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. In June the leadership teams of these local churches then met to get to know each other better and to take a look at the roles they play in the Bowness community.

During the meeting they asked themselves several questions and in the process came up with quite of list Food Bank and Calgary Food Bank? And They have celebration dinners for of how much these parishes are involved there are Christmas Hamper programs, Thanksgiving, Easter, anniversaries and in the community. They not only offer shoebox drives, Community Suppers, birthdays and of course breakfasts too! worship services of various types and open potluck lunches and dinners, Then there are the potluck lunches just times – 10am, 10:30am, communion, sandwiches and snacks to schools and for an opportunity to get together! And morning services, Celtic services, and the drop in center, bread distributions the music! Lots of Music! Most citizens evening services in the summer months and they all offer their facilities to other of Bowness have been to one of these but they also offer bible studies, Sunday community groups at greatly reduced parishes for a Christmas or Spring Tea school, services to shut-ins, special rental rates (or sometimes free). and Bazaar and/or a Garage Sale or two! services for Remembrance Day, Blessings of the Pets, visits to nursing homes, Groups such as the local Sparks, The leadership teams again got together Healing services and so many more types Brownies and Guides and other in September to keep collaborating and of special events and services. denominations make use of the buildings looking for ways to better serve our looked after by these parishes. But community. From Christmas caroling And then there is the community work they are not all just about worship and and Truth & Reconciliation Events they do! community services–they know how to Spring Teas there are a lot of ideas to enjoy themselves too! They love to happening between our churches! Food Banks - did you know these participate in the Stampede and the Keep your eyes open for posters and parishes offer two Food Banks in Bowness Parade with floats, BBQs, advertising of our upcoming events – Bowness and support the Veterans’ lunches and even a Chili Cook-Off! individual parishes and joint/shared events. We’re getting together and invite all of Bowness and the surrounding communities to share in our offerings to our community!

- Linda Anderson Bishop’s Warden St. Edmunds Church

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 27 School Profile:

Small School, Big Hearts, Bright Minds…a Cross and these Assumption also supports the wellness of its own ‘family’ with a simple but meaningful words welcome everyone who walks full-time counsellor, meal programs, invited speakers addressing along the pathway into Our Lady of the Assumption School. such topics as internet safety and opportunities for teachers and students from kindergarten to Grade 9 to work and learn Once inside more words meet, greet, lead and follow as students, together. parents, staff and visitors move throughout the building. Integrity, collaborate, compassion, excellence, nurture, pray, This year, mixed-grade interest groups from junior high will accept, honourable, merciful …words ‘speak’ from classroom participate in the off-site Open Minds program, each spending doors, bulletin boards, above lockers, near bathroom entrances, a week at either City Hall, the Zoo, Jubilee Auditorium, VIVO, in stairwells, on stairs…all reminders that this is a school of Telus Spark or the Glenbow Museum. They will then return to faith, learning and action. the school to reflect on and share their learning.

Administrators Kim Welte and Candice Olson proudly describe When Assumption School opened in 1958, only 5 classrooms their school as a tight-knit family, nesting in Bowness, reflecting were ready and students came in morning and afternoon shifts and giving back to the community around it. “We also strive to until December. Hammers and saws provided background create an awareness of social justice issues and what is best for music and the the world.” water tank was temporarily stored Unique to Assumption is its PANTHER Paw Program, a in the principal’s framework of words and principles (Passion, Accepting, office. Today Nurturing, Trust in God, Honourable, Excellence, Respect and about 28 teachers Responsibility) which weave through all activities. Students and 14 support in the Leadership Program are encouraged to earn their way staff welcome over towards participation in WE Day (Google: WE Alberta) and 400 elementary then create their own local initiatives. A newly-introduced Dare and junior-high to Care Program builds understandings, skills and language students daily. towards peacefully resolving conflicts.

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28 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER FROM OUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES PARLIAMENTARY REPORT PROVINCIAL REPORT CITY COUNCILLOR REPORT RON LIEPERT, MP DEBORAH DREVER, MLA WARD SUTHERLAND, COUNCILLOR CALGARY SIGNAL HILL: 403-292-6666 CALGARY-BOW: 403-216-5400 WARD 1: 403-268-2430 Legislature: 780-415-9459 [email protected] Hill: 613-992-3066 [email protected] | [email protected] |parl.gc.ca|ronliepert.ca assembly.ab.ca calgary.ca/councillors/ward1 facebook.com/DeborahforCalgaryBow This month’s newsletter is Ward 1 Updates: Over this past in response to a conversation year Canada has I recently had with a Curious about the been celebrating the constituent from our status of developments 150th anniversary of community. I would like to and projects in your confederation. Recently the stress how valuable it is to community? There are a my office when members of the community Strathcona Christie Aspen Community total of 27 developments and can come forward and share their comments Association hosted thousands of our projects in Ward 1, all of which have been neighbors at such an event - “Canada 150 and ideas with us. This particular conversation revolved around the youth in our community updated on my City website at: Celebration on the Hill”. Incorporated into and making sure that they feel well supported. http://www.calgary.ca/citycouncil/ward-1. the celebration was Judge Joseph Woodard With most youth now back at school and presiding over a citizenship ceremony settling into their academic routines I thought I 1) Bowfort Road/TransCanada Highway where 50 constituents took the Oath of would highlight some of the supports available. Interchange Citizenship and become Canadian citizens. 2) Bowness Park It was my great honor to participate in the I recently learned of the United Way’s “All In 3) Bowness Complete Streets Corridor for Youth” program which focuses on removing ceremony, welcome them to Canada and Project barriers to academic success. Lack of positive deliver a message of congratulations as your 4) Bowmont Park/Dale Hodges Park representative in the House of Commons. supports, poverty, language barriers and even mental health can present big challenges to 5) Calgary West/Shape Properties

youth as they try to focus on their academics. 6) Christine Meikle School The ceremony acted as a strong reminder There are “Success Coaches” working out of 7) West Crestmont Phase (Phase 4) of the privilege it is to live in Calgary, Bowness High School who aim to help make it 8) Eric Harvie School Alberta, Canada and that was evident in easier to get to school, stay in school and access 9) Franco Sud School the pride displayed by our new citizens. the necessary supports to ensure more kids are 9) Greenwich (4200 95 ST NW) It is for this reason people from all over successful in getting the education they need to 10) Groves of Varsity reach their potential. the world look to Canada to start a new 11) Haskayne ASP (formerly Bearspaw There is also the Boys and Girls Club of chapter in their lives and leave what is South) familiar behind and we should be proud of Bowness, which is an incredible resource for youth of all ages. Located at 7930 Bowness Rd 12) Market Mall the fact that they chose here to do that. NW suite 36 near the Bownesian Grocer, the 13) Montgomery TCH Beautification Bowness Boys and Girls club provides after 14) North Cross Town Rapid Transit (BRT) The freedoms and privileges that are school activities, programs, and a safe space 15) Rock Lake Estates Phase 4 afforded to residents of Canada are from 2-6 pm supervised by supportive adult 16) Rocky Ridge Recreation Facility immense and that has, over the years, mentors. Club programs aim to build a positive 17) Shouldice Athletic Park Renovations been the result of the dedication and sense of self, with a focus on building social and 18) Silver Springs Outdoor Pool emotional competencies in youth. hard work of many. Hundreds of men and 19) South Shaganappi Study women sacrificed much to fight for our 20) Stadium Shopping Centre Area liberties including war. Governments The Youth Engaging Acting and Responding (Y.E.A.R) program is geared toward youth in Redevelopment Plan since confederation have developed and grades 6-12 from the Bowness, Greenwood and 21) Stoney Trail/Ring Road debated policies and laws with the intent Montgomery communities. Y.E.A.R.S provides 22) Tesoro/Homes by Avi to better the lives of Canadians and future youth the opportunity to build awareness of the 23) Trinity Hills - Medicine Hill Canadians. That is my commitment to opportunities and needs in their community, 24) Tuscany Fire Hall continue the fight as your Member of while engaging them in relevant activities 26) University District (West Campus) Parliament. and events. The kids are encouraged to get 27) Varsity - Attainable Homes involved in making a positive change in their As we do every November 11th we neighbourhood. For more information the Boys remember all of those who fought for us and Girls Bowness Club check out their website at http://www.boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca. many making the ultimate sacrifice and on this day I will be even more grateful for the Keep up to date with my work in the privilege of being a Canadian. community by checking out my Facebook page @DeborahForCalgaryBow. You can also call or email – my door is always open!

THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 29 WHAT’S ON DETAILS INSIDE! NOV/DEC 2017

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