THE NEWSLETTER OF THE BOWNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MYBOWNESS.COM MARCH/APRIL 2019

Q&A WITH COMING SOON COMMUNITY HUB P. 12 Community Play Date: Mar 29

COYOTES P. 16 Volunteer Appreciation: Apr 11

CROKICURL P. 20 Rock for the Rink: Apr 27 2 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hello Bowness! We’ve made it to spring! And along with (hopefully) warmer days and the ON THE COVER- Coyote by return of greenery in the community come two Kinan Echtay important awareness campaigns: Community Association Awareness Month in March and Earth Day in April. You’ll find articles in this 7 Happenings Bowest’ner relating to themes of both of those initiatives. 8 Bowmont Photo Contest March is recognized throughout the city as 10 Weekly Schedule Community Association Awareness month. This was proclaimed by Mayor Naheed 11 Community News Nenshi in order to recognize the work and contributions of the 151 community associations 12 Q & A with Community Hub in our city. We encourage you to get to know 14 Planning & Development your BCA throughout the month of March by attending our Open House event on March 10, 16 Understanding Coyotes purchasing or renewing your BCA membership, or volunteering on a committee or for one of our many events and programs. 18 Connect Bowness You can also get to know you BCA through our various communications 19 Pioneers channels. The Bowest’ner newsletter is the greatest source of updates for all things Bowness, and so is our BCA e-newsletter. If you have not done so already, 19 A Different Perspective please visit us online (www.mybowness.com) and sign up for monthly updates 20 Rocks ‘N Rings and opportunities from our electronic newsletter. You can also connect with us on social media. We are active on Facebook and Twitter and now also on Instagram 22 Historical Society under the handle @mybowness.

24 Run Bowness On Monday April 22, the world recognizes Earth Day. We wanted to include some articles in this publication related to environmental protection in and 25 Artist Profile around the Bowness community. The 18th Annual Bowmont Natural Environment Park Photo Contest winners have shared their images on pages 8-9. There are 26 Business Directory also submissions from residents around co-existing with Urban Coyotes, and how to reduce your carbon foot print as a parent with cloth diapers or diaper 27 Elected Representatives composting. 28 Environmental Footprint Bownesians are incredibly lucky to have access to natural environment areas in 28 Older Adult Perspective their community and are careful stewards of the resources of the land around us. We encourage that celebration and awareness through April and the rest of the 29 Bowness Flood Barrier year. So please recycle your Bowest’ner when you’re finished with it. Happy reading Bowness. 30 What’s On - Jessica Clark, Communications Coordinator and Bowest’ner Newsletter 30 Community Directory Editor Contact: [email protected]

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THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 3 Rockfor theRINK

Help the BCA and Dance Away!

Want a great night out with friends? Want to support the revitalization of the arena in Bowness?

Come join us at the Bowness Community Association for live music, dancing, drinks, and great food at Rock for the Rink on April 27, 2019.

The show will feature Wildrose Band: a 5 piece Country/ Your ticket does more than get you into a great show, it Rock band featuring Ron McNeill, Georgie Lyons and Odel also helps contribute to the future twinning of the Bowness Badger. Ron was recently inducted into the Country Music Sportsplex arena. The arena at the Bowness Community Hall of Fame in New Brunswick. Before his successful music Centre is one of the few remaining single arenas in the city of career he could be found playing hockey at the Bowness Calgary. According to the Feasibility Report for the Bowness Sportsplex. Georgie Lyons went from teaching music at T.B. Community Centre (2017), “the flexibility of twin ice sheets Riley Jr. High School to winning first place at Kiwanis Music allows for more and varied programs, ensuring that the Festival in the category of Classical Guitar Soloist. She was recreational needs of the community are met, and financial also selected as the top Vocalist for the All Star Band at the goals are achieved.” Arena twinning would offer more ice National Jazz Competition in Vancouver B.C. Both have time for programs and activities, plus the additional revenue grown up in and around Bowness and are using their talent to from ice rentals would support other BCA programs for the support the twinning the arena project. community and operation of the Community Hub. The project is a large one, and will require significant funds.

Tickets will be sold for $25 at the BCA office, they will be available starting March 1, 2019. Get them soon as the event is likely to sell out. The event is 18+ only, guests can come and enjoy some beers and refreshments. Support your local community association and join the fun! Contact 403-288-8300 for details.

4 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER for the MARCH/APRIL 2019 The Bowest’ner is published bimonthly by the Bowness Community Association. The views expressed by contributors are not Rock necessarily those of the Bowness Community RINK Association or its Board of Directors. Copyright is retained by the respective authors. Articles may be reprinted for non- commercial purposes with appropriate credit to the author and The Bowest’ner. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TREASURER EDITOR/PRODUCER Michelle Dice, [email protected] Leslie Archibald Jessica Clark, [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY DESIGNER [email protected] Cindy Amthor Jocelyn Zoller PRESIDENT DIRECTORS AT LARGE CONTRIBUTORS Scott Hutchison Anne Campbell, Teresa Davidson, Lee-Ann Baines, Terry Buckley, Scott Benjamin Kaczmarek, Kurt Kinnear, Hutchinson, Laddie Miller, Sherra VICE-PRESIDENT Karen Lewin, Christina Pilarski, Michelle Molyneux, Marg Weber, Sydney Empson, Jason New Rhode, Jeff Riedl, Beverley Sheridan Help the BCA and Dance Away! Lisa Dahlseide, Scott Perry, Jonathan and Paul Sipos. McLean, Jolene Maude, Bowness Responsible Flood Mitigation Society, Bowness Historical Society, and Bowmont BOWNESS COMMUNITY CENTRE & ARENA Natural Enviroment Park Photo Contest 7904-43 Ave. NW, Calgary AB T3B 4P9 403-288-8300 | Fax 403-288-8307 PROOFREADING [email protected] Anne Campbell, Molly MacRae and Lee-Ann Baines mybowness.com CIRCULATION /mybowness The Bowest’ner is distributed by Canada Post to nearly 6,000 residences and businesses @mybowness in Bowness, and is available at the Bowness Community Centre and Bowness Library. Please direct any delivery concerns to VOLUNTEERING IS THE BEST WAY TO SHOW YOUR LOVE OF BOWNESS. [email protected] • Meet new people and make new friends • Develop professional networks ADVERTISING • Experience new challenges • Gain experience in a variety of roles 403-288-8300, [email protected] • Raise awareness and support • Email [email protected] today! important community issues

BCA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Of late, I have run into many people recharge, a safe place to build, a safe who have just moved to Bowness. Some place to be with family. for the area and its schools and parks. Some because we are on the west end The mighty Bowness might just be of the city and it is easier to head west another suburb to those who look at it to the mountains. Some because it fills a from the outside. But for myself and a need in their life. lot of Bownesians, we look at Bowness as our town. But there are a special few who have roots here in Bowness. I have met some As our town grows, some things will folks who have moved to Bowness, but be forgotten or put aside, but not that in fact have parents and grandparents sense of coming home. Come across who have lived in Bowness for “as long one of the bridges or down Bowfort as I can remember”. These new people, into Bowness... you will feel it. for whatever reason, have been called home to Bowness. Like a mothership Scott Hutchison or a sanctuary, they felt drawn here to BCA President connect to their roots. A safe place to [email protected]

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 5 6 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER BCA HAPPENINGS GOINGS-ON AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND ARENA

BCA OPEN HOUSE ROCK FOR THE RINK WALKING IN THE HALL Sunday, March 10th, 10am - 2pm April 27, 6pm – 12am Tuesdays, Wednesdays and The entire BCA building! BCA Main Hall - $25 tickets, Thursdays – 9am – 12pm FREE Admission available at the BCA office BCA Main hall Come and check out the co-located Join us for live music from local band Free partners of the Bowness Community Hub! Wild Rose, great food from Redefin’d, Join us in the main hall when it’s too cold Come see how the arena works, find out a bar and lots of fun! Help the BCA to exercise outside and meet new friends! what goes on in our community room or expand its arena, all proceeds will try out pickleball! It’s going to be great go to the arena twinning project. GET FIT WITH FRIENDS If you are interested in volunteering time to get a BCA membership as well. Wednesdays at 5pm for this event contact Laddie at Runs until March 27th [email protected]. JELLYBEAN DANCES Niki Smyth Room Friday March 15th & Friday April $18 drop in available Join trainers from Mountain Fitness for a 26th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm fun circuit training workout. They focus on BCA Main Hall JANE’S WALK getting you ready for your next mountain $5 per child or $3 for BCA members May 5th adventure! Space is limited. For more Children must be supervised by a parent Watch our Facebook and website for information or to register call the BCA or guardian, and if you are looking updates on time and location office at 403 288-8300 or email Molly at for a fun way to get involved in your Jane’s walks happen every May in [email protected] community we’re always appreciative of cities around the world! They encourage the help we can get from volunteers for folks to share stories about their OLDER ADULT FITNESS this event. Children of volunteers get in neighbourhoods, discover new areas of TOOLBOX to the dances free and are entered into their communities, and use walking as a a draw for a special door prize. Every Thursday from 10 - 11am way to connect with each other. Main Hall South

Prior to every Jellybean Dance, the PICKLEBALL $6 drop in, $20 for 4x pass Bowness It Takes a Village group hosts Building on the gentle drumming a free Community Potluck Dinner held at Mondays 10am - 2pm, Wednesdays program offered in the fall, this program the BCA at 5:30 P.M. Nobody is turned and Sundays 5:30pm - 9:30pm is open to all ages and fitness levels. away. For more information please BCA Main Hall Stop by the BCA office to register or call contact: [email protected] $5 to drop in, $40 for 10x pass 403-288-8300. The first two hours of play each day COMMUNITY PLAY DATE will be open to novice players and the last two hours will be reserved for Friday March 29th, 6pm - 7:30pm intermediate/advanced players. Paddles Main Hall North available for rent for $2. Community play date series with Community Action for Early Childhood. KNITTING CIRCLE Free entry to the indoor playground (6 years and younger), snacks and activities. Tuesdays 12pm – 1pm It’s also a great opportunity to bring a BCA Main Hall - during the book or borrow a book from the book bike. playground Free admission VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION Bring your needles or your hooks. Whether you’re rusty or not this group April 11th starts at 6:30pm is for you! If you have children with you Main Street Bowness VINYASA YOGA they can play at the playground while A fun evening with food and prizes you learn or share skills with others. Every Thursday at 10:15am to celebrate all the amazing BCA There is no charge for joining the knitting Niki Smyth Room volunteers in 2018! For more information circle but please note there is a drop in Open to all levels, childcare is or to register email volunteer@ fee for children to use the playground. provided but space is limited. For mybowness.com. more information and to register email [email protected]

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 7 18TH18TH ANNUALANNUAL BOWMONTBOWMONT NATURALNATURAL ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT PARKPARK PHOTOPHOTO CONTESTCONTEST

The 18th annual photo contest sponsored by the Bowmont ENVIRONMENTAL Natural Environment Park Amateur Photo Contest Committee is ISSUES: now complete. First – Mira Janacek 20 participants entered 106 photographs in five categories. (Crossed the Finish Judging took place on November 9th, 2018. We would Line) 26 points like to thank the 3 members of the Foothills Camera Club for their generous gift of expertise and time; Allan Brooker, Keith Walker and Gerry Clark. Photos were evaluated independently by each judge using the 10 point system for technical merit, composition and impact. To encourage new participants, the third prize in each category was awarded to Second – Judy Fleetham (Fish Habitat Restoration) 25.5 points a new first time entrant with the highest new entrant score in Third – Brad Hays (Through the Trees) 24 points – New Entrant each category if a new entrant did not place in first or second Honorable Mention – Jackie de Bruyn (Reclaiming Fish in each category. Following is a list of the winning participants. Habitat) 25 points Honorable Mention – Ken Johnson (Nautilus Filter) 25 points CATEGORY WINNERS: Scenic Views: FLORA : First – Austin Wang First - Judy (Autumn Fire) 26 Fleetham (Quite points – New Exquisite) 27.5 points Entrant

Second – Carl Marr (A Cold Winter’s Eve) 25.5 points Second – Ken Johnson (Wild Rose) 26 points Third – Judy Fleetham (Footbridge in the Fall) 25 points Third – Phillip Juricek (Morning Leaves) 24 points – New Entrant Wildlife: Honorable Mention – Huapu Zhao (Ladybug Flower) 24.5 First – Rose Koltes (Curious Chickadee) 30 points - New Entrant points Second – Helen Maguire (American Robin) 29.5 points Honorable Mention – Carl Marr (Hidden Gem) 24.5 points Third – Carl Marr (Spring has Sprung when the Bluebird Sings) Honorable Mention – Mira Janacek (Spikes) 24.5 points 29 points Honorable Mention – Helen Maguire (Blue Flax) 24.5 points Honorable Mention – Helen Maguire (Mountain Bluebird) 28.5 points PARK USERS: First – Brad Hays (Explore and Discover) 27 points – New Entrant Best of Show Photo: Second – Jackie de Bruyn (Walking in the Rain) 26.5 points Each year the judges see an increase in high quality photos Third – Jose Vazquez Diaz (Snowy Day) 25.5 points being submitted for the Bowmont Natural Environment Park

8 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER Amateur Photo Contest. For the first time in the past 17 years, prize sponsorships, as well as our deeply committed contest the Best of Show honour was awarded to a new entrant who volunteers who make this annual event possible each year: received the only perfect 30 point score awarded by the judges. • Bow Cycle, Extreme Restaurant and Catering (Bowness) Best of Show – Rose Koltes “Curious Chickadee” was judged to be the best photo of the contest and was the only photo to • Atomic Dog, Montgomery Dairy Queen, NOtaBLE score a perfect 30. This amazing Wildlife photo is a great Restaurant, Thairapy - Serenity and Beauty Services subject and an amazing photo! The bird is well posed, and the (Mongomery) exposure and composition are great with a beautiful colourful 18TH18TH ANNUALANNUAL background Bokeh. The eye goes directly to the sharp bird. It • Silver Springs Liquor Store, Value Village (Silver Springs) BOWMONT NATURAL was unanimously judged as a superb photo and was given the BOWMONT NATURAL highest award of the contest! • Clotheshorse - Ladies Quality Consignment, Euphoria Café, ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT PARKPARK Plato’s Closet, Renewal Homeopathy and Wellness, Strange We thank all the participants for entering their best photos. The World Tattoo (Varsity) PHOTO CONTEST caliber of the photos entered each year just continues to amaze PHOTO CONTEST the judges as the photographers’ skills improve annually. • Martinizing by Stephen Cleaners (Crowfoot)

An Awards Presentation Evening was held on November 28th, Copies of the winning photos will be displayed over the next 2018 at the Silver Springs Community Centre. The majority year in the Community Centers of Silver Springs, Varsity, of the contestants attended with family and friends, learned Montgomery, and Bowness. from each other’s photos and were rewarded for their fine efforts. We are greatly indebted for the category winner gifts Please watch your local community association newsletters for and Awards Night sponsorship donations and would like to details on the 2018 photo contest and make sure you are out thank our key sponsors Silver Springs Community Association, in the park all four seasons taking wonderful photos to enter Bowness Community Association, Montgomery Community in 2019. The contest entry deadline for 2019 is October 11, Association , Varsity Community Association; Councillor Ward 2019. You can also contact Linda Knight ljknight1947@gmail. Sutherland for the Awards Night Refreshments; MLA Michael com or call 587.899.5496 for more information and entry forms. Connolly of Calgary-Hawkwood and the following local business sponsors from all four communities for their category

BEST IN SHOW AND FIRST PLACE WILDLIFE: ROSE KOLTES WITH CURIOUS CHICKADEE

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 9 BCA WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY

WALKING IN THE HALL | TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 9am – 12pm | South & North

Carya Bowmont Novice PICKLEBALL PLAYGROUND Families Together PLAYGROUND MOVE & MINGLE* NOVICE PICKLEBALL 10am-12pm | South 10am-3pm |North PLAYGROUND 10am-3pm | North 10:15-11am | 5:30-7:30pm | South & & North 10am-3pm South North KNITTING CIRCLE | North GENTLE Intermediate / 12-1pm | North DRUMMING Intermediate/Advanced

Advanced MOVE & MINGLE* 10-11am | South PICKLEBALL MAIN PICKLEBALL RAWsports 10:15-11am | South 7:30-9:30pm | South & 12-2pm | South & Football Camp* RAWsports Football North HALL North 6-7:30pm | South CARDS & Camp* CONVERSATION 6-7:30pm | South PLAYGROUND 12-3pm | South 3-7pm | North NOVICE PICKLEBALL 5:30-7:30pm | South & North

Intermediate/Advanced PICKLEBALL 7:30-9:30pm | South & North

ADULT SHINNY FAMILY SKATE ADULT SHINNY FAMILY SKATE ADULT SHINNY FAMILY SKATE ARENA 12-1:30pm 10:30am-12pm 12-1:30pm 10:30am-12pm 12-1:30pm 11am-12pm

STICK N’ PUCK STICK N’ PUCK 12-1:30pm 12-1:30pm

STUDIO KARATE* GET FIT WITH FRIENDS VINYASA YOGA* 6:30-9:00pm 5-6pm 10:15-11:15am

*These programs 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 | Yoga: [email protected]

RIPPLES GRANTS

“Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world.” ~ Margaret Mead

Ripples Grants are small grants between $50 and $1000 given to residents of Bowness, Montgomery, and Greenwood Village who want to host an event or begin their own community growth program. The possibilities are endless!

On Sunday, April 14th, you are invited to a Ripples Showcase at the Bowness Library from 1 to 3 pm. Enjoy cookies and coffee while learning about past Ripples Grant initiatives or drop-in with a ready application to discuss your idea with a Ripples Ambassador. The best ideas will be awarded with up to $1000.

Examples of past initiatives include community picnics, scavenger hunts, and park benches for seniors’ walking groups.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 403-874-8366

10 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER Sunday, March 17th is our St. Patrick’s some divisions will close as teams reach COMMUNITY NEWS Day celebration at the Irish Centre, 1 – 8 capacity. pm with performances of two sets of Irish SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE Bow Ridge is a well-established Little dancers, the ICS Choir, Irish musicians and SUPPER League Baseball program offering quality we are serving Guinness stew with the best baseball programs to all interested players St. Edmunds Anglican Church invites you to priced and poured Guinness in town. from first time to advance skilled. Our our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper April brings concerts hosted by our resident mission is to encourage personal and – Tuesday March 5th at 6:00 pm (8336 Celtic Folk Club on the 13th and the athletic development, active participation 34 aver NW). Limited seating available Foothills Bluegrass Music Society concert and community belonging through sport. so please RSVP by Sunday March 3rd on 6th. Depending on the age group, player clinics to reserve your seats – 403-288-6331 or will begin in April, with the regular season [email protected]. For more information regarding our Events, please visit our website www.calgaryics.org beginning in May, and run until the end of or email us at [email protected] July for most age groups including All-star STEEPLE PEOPLE CELEBRATE programs on a tryout basis for players age LENT & EASTER WITH THE 9-14. PEOPLE OF BOWNESS SPRING TEA, BAKE SALE AND To obtain additional information on our Once again, this year the churches of the WHITE ELEPHANT TABLE league or to register, please visit www. bowridgebaseball.com Steeple People are planning on sharing Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, the celebrating of Lent and Easter with our 8007 Bowness Road NW, will be having a friends and neighbors by processing the Spring Tea, Bake Sale and White Elephant EVER DREAMED ABOUT cross between the churches and if you see Table on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from us walking the cross along the way feel 11:00 - 2:00. Cost $6.00 BECOMING A BASEBALL free to join in with us or just give us a honk UMPIRE???? and a wave! The following is our planned Like to spend springtime outside? Do you procession times and routes as well as BOWNESS LIONS: SPRING/ enjoy getting fresh air, watching baseball services. Everyone is welcome to join us MOTHERS’ DAY CRAFT AND games and earning a little extra money? with processing the Cross and/or for the Then umpiring Little League Baseball games services. If you need more information BAKE SALE may be your calling. please check out our website at www. Saturday, May 4 steeplepeoplebowness.com. 10am to 3pm Bow Ridge Little League is currently accepting applications from individuals, Wednesday March 6th at 6:30pm from St Bowness Scout and Lions Hall both youth and adults, interested in Edmunds Anglican Church (8336 34 Ave) A chance for mothers to shop for themselves umpiring our Minor, Major & Junior level to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran (8007 and for you to shop for your mothers! games during the months of May to July. Bowness Road) In addition to offering competitive game Ash Wednesday service at 7:00pm at SOTH FOOTHILLS UNITED CHURCH rates and flexible game scheduling, we also Lutheran. SPRING GARAGE SALE provide all of the necessary training and Thursday April 18th at 6:30pm from the support. Saturday May 4 SOTH Lutheran church to Foothills United No previous umpiring experience needed, 9 am to 2:30 pm (3803 69 St) however a general knowledge of the game Come browse a large selection of Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00pm at of baseball is required. If you are 11 years housewares, books, clothing, toys, Foothills United. or older and interested in this fabulous sporting goods, furniture and all kinds of opportunity please visit the “Umpire Friday April 19th at 10:30am from Foothills great bargains at Foothills United Church Program” tab on our website for more United to St. Edmunds (3803 – 69 Street N.W. Refreshments information at www.bowridgebaseball.com Good Friday service at 11:00am at St. available. Donation of items will be Edmunds. gratefully accepted at the church during the day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon. April 29 BOBCATS POP-UP AGAIN IN through Thurs. May 2. Sorry, but we don’t BOWNESS ‘IRISH CULTURAL SOCIETY accept magazines, encyclopedias, large ‘Bob, seen here, was visiting our back fence appliances, mattresses, old computers, old March is certainly Irish month and we begin on 33rd Avenue.’ Photo credit: David and TV’s, or baby cribs. Nor are we able to pick our month with our annual Green Tie Affair, Betty Gabel up items. For more information, please call semi-formal dinner and dance on March the church office at 403-288-5632. 2nd. Featuring the Houston Academy of Irish Dance and the Hippocratic Oath Big Band. CALLING ALL BASEBALL Green Tie Affair, formal dinner and dance PLAYERS… on Saturday March 2nd at 6pm Bow Ridge Little League is looking for boys March 16th the ICS hosts our Ecumenical and girls ages 5 to 18 who wish to learn St. Patrick’s Day service at St. Mary’s and play one of spring’s greatest pastimes. cathedral at noon followed by a reception. Late registration starts March 1st however Everyone is Welcome!

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 11 COMMUNITY HUBS INITIATIVE

WHAT DOES THE COMMUNITY HUBS INITIATIVE MEAN FOR PROGRAMMING AT THE BCA?

The Community Hubs Initiative was launched in 2017 through a partnership with the City of Calgary and United Way to build strong neighbourhoods in the city. Community Hubs provide residents with opportunities to gather together around mutual interests and priorities. But how does this look for the community of Bowness? We sat down with our Community Hubs Coordinator, Lee-Ann for those details.

What is the Community Hubs Initiative? Who are the co-located partners? The Community Hubs Initiative is a city-wide partnership with In our building there are six non-profit co-located partners and United Way, Rotary and the City of Calgary. The City of one for-profit. Calgary and United Way provide project management in order to implement or activate hub sites across Calgary. There are The Bowmont Families Together team department of carya. seven hub sites in five different communities. Those sites all look They primarily work with families who have children aged different based on the community they are in. None of them 0-6 years old. They do also offer programming for people to are purpose built, all of them are a site that already existed explore themselves and how they live in the community, which and served the community in one way or another. There are are open to anyone and not necessarily women or mothers. certain goals that cross but how those are implemented differ They’re well known in the community for parent-child mother in each hub site. They should have some version of co-located goose program. They also support our indoor playground here partners, or organizations they’re working with within their site, at the BCA. but the overall outcomes are to increase social inclusion and economic participation opportunities for the residents and to The Primary Care Network. They are at our site specifically ensure there is a well-responsive system of support and services providing a dietician and social worker five days a week. You available to that community. can self refer or make your own appointments. You don’t need to be involved in the Primary Care Network or have a doctor’s When was the Community Hubs Initiative introduced in referral. They also provide really interesting workshops, like Bowness? tobacco cessation, and group opportunities to look at health. Hubs sites, or the idea of BCA as a hub has been discussed for over eight years. The official launch of the BCA project and Bow West is the community resource centre here in Bowness these partners and the goals as stated was in the end of 2016, which provides basic needs referrals and does drop in for beginning of 2017. My position started in spring of 2018. And people who have questions. They do some food programming having someone who was able to dedicate their time for this as well as working with the early childhood collaborative that site was the kick off. carya has set up on some of the early childhood needs for the community. Prior to my role, Sydney’s role was the community hub coordinator, but there was no funding at the time, or directions Redefin’d is a trauma recovery program that brings in young of goals and outcomes in the same way there is in this project. adults to our space. They do work in our kitchen, but primarily they work on getting involved in our community. Their Why Bowness? contribution that most would know would be Thursday lunches, I think Bowness because there were certain criteria that the or contributing to events at the BCA. hub committee at the time (so the United Way and the City primarily) were looking at. It had to be in a community that Bow River Bruins our home ice team. I don’t think I need to say was at a certain level of readiness to accept this. Our board a whole lot about them I think most people know who they are. on the BCA side of things created a priority in their mandate of creating a hub site here in Bowness. We also committed to And Kutting Edge is the Skate Shack. working with United Way and the City collaboratively. It also includes a willingness to work with their evaluations team on And so yeah it’s a busy, full place. project goals. What is an example of how some of the pre-hub In my own wording, Bowness already had a lot of the things a programs and current-hub co-located partners are co- hub site is known for or what their objectives are. So we as a existing or informing one another? building and a community work very collaboratively. There’s The example of the playground is a great one. It was originally already co-located partners here and we’re working together. a resident-led initiative. Residents decided they wanted a place The board, and resident volunteers already come together to where they could play with their children that wasn’t the mall, support community initiatives. I think that made Bowness stand so with the help of non-profits applied for a grant, secured the out above some other communities that were considered. grant and decided on what that playground might look like, approached the BCA and the BCA became the stewards of the playground. carya has supported that process, not just

12 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER through the early childhood coalition work that they do in the community but also through providing soft entry programming or enhancing the playground by having someone there with extra toys, with books, pamphlets or resources or whatever that may look like the particular day you’re there.

What do you believe all Bowness residents should know about the Community Hubs Initiative? We are constantly working in the background trying to take what we hear from them and figure out how we fit into either providing that or sourcing it. Potentially it might be something that already exists in the community and we can connect them to that. But the hub is going to mean different things to different people. For some it’s going to mean a great recreational space, for others it’s going to mean educational opportunities. We are still a CA at heart and we want to make sure our residents have access to what they’re looking for. But the hub designation means that we have that capacity to work together and keep working. So things are going to change a lot, but that’s our way to try to keep up to what the demand is.

What do you see for the future of hub programming? I think our hub programming will become more diverse in the near future. We’ve already stepped out of what has been seen traditionally here in the building. The other piece that I think residents should look forward to and what I’m looking forward to is residents as the voice and being involved in what that looks like. We can’t do it without them. It’s not our place to. And I’m really looking forward to residents being at the table with co-located partners.

Anything we missed? Top 2 photos: Resident lead picnic funded by Ripples and Something I hear a lot is ‘what does this physically look like supported with space and staff time from the BCA, catering by as a building?’ It does look like more posters going up for Redefin’d. programs and more logos on each poster because we are collaborating. It means some renos to the building (which I Residents from three senior’s apartment buildings and Boys and Girls know Bowness has had a lot of), but renos to make the space Club Bowness summer camp participants were in attendance. more accessible that feeds into our social inclusion piece. So an elevator coming to make the second floor more accessible, and a community living room which will in its purest form be a space available for residents to use as they see fit. Sometimes it’s hard to see it from a programming perspective because physical change is easier and so since we did only really start our hub process in earnest in the spring we’re not even a year in and so some of those physical changes will be happening right around the year mark and I think that’s exciting for the community as well.

FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR PROGRAMS OR THE COMMUNITY HUBS INTIATIVE CONTACT LEE-ANN, [email protected] Thanksgiving for Elders event put on by Sophie Burns from carya, Lee-Ann (BCA) and supported by a Bowness resident.

I’m Jessica - a born and raised Bownesian, writer, social media nerd, photography hobbyist, fastpitch pitcher and mountain biking enthusiast. I am the Communications Coordinator at the BCA and the Bowest’ner Editor. I love stories. And I believe everyone who wants to should have the opportunity to tell theirs. I love to share the experiences that shape our world views. I hope you will consider sharing your story with me and the community of Bowness one day.

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 13 P�A�N�N� & D�V�L�P�E�T C�M�I�T�E The Planning and Development Committee has been busy 3. MEDICINE HILLS LAND USE AMENDMENT the last couple of months reviewing a number of applications This amendment is to relocate where prominent buildings and proposals. Below I have highlighted a few of the more (towers) may be located within Trinity Hills as identified by the significant projects. Area Structure Plan (ASP) approved and adopted in 2016. Nine potential prominent building locations are recognized 1. BOWNESS MAIN STREETS (SEE IMAGE BELOW) by the ASP height map. The purpose of this amendment is to This will involve an implementation plan that will include an relocate one tower location and add a second. Two towers updated land use framework of new land use districts and an instead of one large tower is being proposed to reduce amended local area plan (Bowness Area Redevelopment Plan building massing. This will bring the allowed tower number to or ARP) followed by an examination of the main street public 10. There is also an amendment to increase the height to 50 right of way for potential improvements. These new land use metres (15 storeys) to accommodate two seniors independent districts will allow greater flexibility for mixed use and multi- living/assisted living apartment towers. It is proposed to move residential development along Bowness Road. This work has the tower location to the south side of NA’A Drive SW so that been done to better align the main street with the policies the proposed seniors development will be on the same side and objectives adopted by the City in the Developed Areas of the street as the retail and a grocery store. Nautical Lands Guidebook. Group has offered to purchase the lands conditional upon the ASP and land use amendment approval. This is a development 2. THE JAKE that was fraught with contention and concern from the very A land use redesignation was submitted in July, 2018 on behalf beginning. There are many concerns around the environmental of the owners UrbanStar Bowness Developments. The intent of impacts of this proposal and the proposed amendment can be the redesignation is to enable the development of a six storey viewed in the office if more information is required. multi residential building with 66 dwelling units at the corner of Bowness Road NW and 33 Avenue NW. A development 4. SUNNYSIDE PROJECT permit was also submitted and is under review by city planning ONE Properties purchased the Sunnyside lands early in staff. The proposed application represents a minor departure 2018 and have secured the services of B&A Planning Group (in terms of height) from the 4 storey baseline established in the to pursue a land use amendment. The total site area is Main Streets program. The plans include 73 vehicle parking approximately 7.31 hectares located north of 32 Avenue NW, stalls on two underground levels, accessed from the alley to east of Sarcee Trail, west of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the north. Ground floor dwellings include private outdoor south of the City of Calgary maintenance and storage yard. amenity spaces, with a main entry and a more substantial The application proposes a redevelopment project containing landscaped area along 33 Avenue NW. The site is well served a combination of retail and residential uses. The intention is to by transit and the provided parking spaces exceed the bylaw build approximately 595 residential units in a variety of built requirement. form ranging from 6 to 15 stories and approximately 150,000 sq. ft of commercial development. The core retail tenant is Both of the above noted projects have been presented to the proposed to be a grocery store. This application will go before community through Open Houses and other engagement and the Calgary Planning Commission and Council for approval. have been recommended for approval by the Calgary Planning Commission in January, 2019. More information is available I apologize as this is a very technical write up this month but if in the office and can be viewed during normal office hours by you would like more information, or just another look at these calling 403-288-8300 ext 134. or any other development applications please call the office and speak to Sydney. The number is 403-288-8300 ext 134 or I can be reached at [email protected].

14 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER P�A�N�N� & D�V�L�P�E�T C�M�I�T�E

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 15 They are an essential part of our ecosystem and benefit the omnivores and the scat study revelled that our urban Coyote’s urban landscape by keeping rodent populations down. But eat a lot of crab-apples. They will even climb apple trees to not everyone welcomes the wild neighbours we have always obtain their prize! shared our community with. Fueled by a culture of myths, Coyotes are one of the most misunderstood animals around. Children are not a food source for Coyotes. I often see comments from folks on social media to keep your children Coyotes do not lure dogs. If Coyotes are approached by inside when a coyote is seen in the neighbourhood. Coyotes an off-leash dog, they may run back to their den or family for weigh on average 20-30 lbs., thus their food sources are security and protection. If the dog continues pursuit, Coyotes small mammals such as mice and rabbits. Children should be may defend their families. 92% of conflicts between wildlife supervised when outside with or without Coyotes around. and domestic dogs happens when dogs are off-leash. Off- Your children and pets are more likely to be hit by a car or leash dog conflicts with Coyotes often occurs near dens or attacked by a domestic dog, than they are to be approached in established coyote territory. Allowing your dog to chase by a Coyote. Children should be taught not to litter and never or harass wildlife can result in unnatural behaviour forcing approach nor feed any wildlife. Coyotes are often attracted Coyotes out of their territories, possibly to more populated to school yards and playgrounds simply because our children urban settings. litter an incredible amount in those spaces.

Pets are not a significant food source for Coyotes. A Coyotes do not stalk people. Coyotes are family-orientated Coyote’s prime food is rabbits, mice, voles and squirrels. animals. They mate for life and both parents take an active Human food sources are low. A Coyote scat study conducted role in caring for their young. As good parents, Coyotes may in Calgary found just over 1% of samples contained pet shadow a person through their territory to escort them away hair. There is no way to confirm if those pets weren’t already from their pups. As Coyotes assess potential threats to their dead and the Coyote was scavenging on them. Coyotes are family, the behaviour is often associated as being ‘bold’ or

16 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER ‘brazen’. Feeding coyotes, intentionally or not, encourages us. If you feel a Coyote is too close for comfort, just haze with an unnatural tolerance of people. Coyotes may follow people aversion conditioning, by shouting, waving your arms, open if previously fed, seeking a food handout. In Canada, on and close an umbrella or snap a garbage bag. Never haze average, 2.4 people annually report being bitten or scratched near a den or parents with pups, if a Coyote appears injured by Coyotes. This type of behaviour can be avoided if people or ill, or in his/her natural habitat foraging/hunting. ensure they do not feed coyotes. Coyotes have chosen to coexist with people. Will you choose Food conditioning Coyotes can be avoided by removing suet, to coexist with them? It really is the only option. seeds, bird/squirrel feeders, fallen fruit, pet food, garbage and compost. These are not only sources of food for Coyotes Visit coyotewatchcanada.com for more information. directly but attract mice and other wild animals that are prey for Coyotes. Remove the lower branches from trees that offer - Lisa Dahlseide cover for a Coyote’s meal. Close off spaces under decks and sheds that could be used as shelter for a variety of wildlife and repair your fence when needed. Motion sensor lights can help deter Coyotes seeking food sources at night to avoid human encounters. Dog poop also attracts Coyotes, so ensure to clean up after your pet both on a walk and in your yard.

If you encounter a Coyote, enjoy the experience while offering the Coyote plenty of space. Never run from a predator, this ignites an instinct for them to chase you. Coyotes can run up to 64 km/hour. Think about what our pet dogs do when we run around… they chase us, and not because they want to eat

I’m Lisa - I’m a Conservation Biologist living in Bowness whose focus is on Wildlife Biology. I volunteer at the Cochrane Ecological Institute as the Director of Education teaching about the importance of Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release and I work for the Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society teaching environmental education programs and monitoring the impacts of the SW Calgary Ring Road on wildlife and water.

Photography by Kinan Echtay

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 17 CONNECT BOWNESS Did you know that Bowness is the only community in Canada before each Jelly Bean dance. that does a vital signs survey? All other vital signs surveys are done on a city wide level. One thing sings loud and 3.Take action on something that you have been thinking about clear when you look at the responses to vital signs. People in to make Bowness an even better community to live in. A great Bowness love the community feel of their neighbourhood and example of this is a member of the community that has applied really value knowing their neighbours. When asked about for a Ripples grant to build more little free pantries. He has sense of community and safety in the area people responded been talking with residents and agencies in the area to build that neighbour to neighbour initiatives were what they are up community support and is ready to hear from folks like you looking for. Connect Bowness is the Bowness Community that might be interested in hosting a little free pantry on their Association campaign to highlight these connections that are property. About 10 community minded, pay it forward, private already being made and to encourage new ones. individuals are needed. Email [email protected] if you are interested to learn more.

Feeling the demands of everyday life but still wanting to connect? A smile and a wave is always a good place to start! Don’t forget to share your stories of connecting with neighbours by posting on social media. Mention @mybowness on Facebook (and now Instagram!) and include the hashtag #connectBowness

I’m Lee-Ann - an avid volunteer, wife and cat mom with a love of connecting people. I am your new community hub coordinator at the Bowness Community Association working on revitalizing how people experience our building as well as what we do in our building. If you see me out in the community or On January 12th two meetings were held for Bownesians at the BCA please stop and say “hi”. interested in Connect Bowness to come together, share their skills, and talk about the ways the campaign may move forward. Thank you to those who came with their ideas and energy eager to talk about the possibilities. Many stories were shared about neighbours shoveling for one another, planning parties and exchanging favours – even baking for the local fire hall. Residents new to the area were eager to learn about the ways they can be part of the community. Everyone agreed that there is lots of connection work being done in Bowness between neighbours and there can always be more.

Another Connect Bowness gathering will be held on March 10th during the BCA Open House. Drop-in to talk about a skill you would like to share or just pick up a free I Heart Bowness postcard to leave in a neighbour’s mailbox to say “hi”. In the meantime here are some great ways to connect with neighbours in Bowness.

1. Join the Bowness Outdoors Group on Facebook which was started by a resident last year. Or go one step further and post a walk that you are interested in inviting other Bownesians to join you on. Maybe even post a photo of your favorite walk or outdoor adventure.

There are other Bowness specific Facebook groups too!

2. Drop by a community potluck with one of your favorite dishes to share. The next one is Friday March 15th from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. Can’t make it in March? There is a potluck held

18 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER Penny, Janet, George & Marilynne to Harrison Bus and Taxi needed help a home at 8527-47 Ave where they with the Baker Sanitarium bus runs lived for 30 years. Then they moved Lee drove for him. Later, Lee became to 8820-48 Ave by the Bowness Park the charter bus representative for entrance. Over the years, seven more Greyhound. Lee enjoyed curling and children joined the family: Bryan, watching hockey on television. Read, Sandy, Judy, Susan, Scott and Pam. All the children made this The children helped dig the basement a lively household! The children of the 47th Ave home which is located attended all the schools in Bowness: on the old WW II Bowness Landing Parkway, Belvedere, Bowcroft, T. B strip. They formed a bucket brigade to Maree & Lee Riley & Bowness High School. Viscount get all the rocks and dirt removed and Bennett was the exception. did this for two summers. They also Walkey remember that to seat and feed all 14 Maree, a stay at home mother, was of the Walkeys the kitchen table was a PIONEERS a life-long member of St. Edmunds 4’ x 8’ sheet of plywood. of Bowness Anglican Church and the Altar Guild. She also assisted Mrs. Lee Maree and Lee celebrated their 50th and Mrs. Field as badge secretary and 65th Wedding Anniversaries with Maree & Lee lived in Critchley (early for the Brownies and Guides. Later parties in their home. Maree passed Mainstreet Bowness) in the mid 1940’s she worked in various CBE school away in 2008 and Lee is a resident at before moving to Drumheller for work. cafeterias. Bow View Manor where he celebrated They returned to Bowness in 1950 his 97th birthday in April, 2018! with their five older children: Lanny, Lee drove full time for Greyhound - Marg Weber Bus Lines and when Bill Harrison of

I’m Marg - I moved to Bowness as a youngster in the mid 1950’s and have never left! I attended Parkway School (as it was known then) and Bowness High School. My daughters also attended Belvedere-Parkway and Bowness High School and four of my grandchildren attended Bowness High.

BOWNESS BARRIER – A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

The Bowness Responsible Flood Mitigation Society (BRFM) strives to The AE report has different flood scenarios with and without the berm. provide accurate information to residents of Bowness. Our published The vast majority of houses that would be overland flooded without data is backed up by references, and information is provided in a the berm will be flooded by groundwater with the berm. clear format. Many Bownesians have asked the questions below: Q: Will the barrier have an environmental impact? Q: "What is the actual overland flood risk today in Bowness?" A: Yes, The BRFM has been performing a tree inventory. Although A: The City has published 12%(1 in 8 years). The Province has the path of the barrier is not finalized, if The City puts up a berm or a informed BRFM that the risk is 5%. And an interpolation from the city- wall, there will be a significant loss of trees and shrubs. Our estimate is commissioned Associated Engineering (AE) report (April 2018), results between 1500 and 3000 trees. Trees are not allowed to be replanted in 3.7%. on a berm

Q: "Will the proposed barriers prevent a 2013 flood?" Q: Why is The City initially proposing a berm instead of a wall? A: The AE Report indicates no. A: Berms are cheaper and feedback from the citywide consultation indicates people prefer the look of a berm. Q: "I heard that the City proposal is actually a new upstream reservoir complemented with a barrier. Is there a commitment for a new Q: Were people told that berms and walls require trees be cut down upstream reservoir?" and the number for each? A: No. In response to a request for funding, the Deputy Minister A: Not that we know of. But this is a typical problem with how some of the Alberta Environment has indicated in writing to The City: "I types of consultation play out, where people are not given the understand the City is developing its flood mitigation strategy under complete picture, prior to giving feedback. the assumption that a large scale storage structure will be built on the Bow river in the future; however, it is premature to include this option Q: Were Bownesians consulted on the decision to go ahead with in the current multi level support". We recently re-confirmed this is still barriers? the position of the Alberta Government. A: Not as a group, nor was the Bowness Community Association, nor were the vast majority of directly affected residents. The City consulted Q: What about this ground water flooding I hear about? citywide to determine what should be done in Bowness. A: As the river rises, the water table inland rises due to porosity of If anyone would like to read information BRFM has obtained through the strata near the river. The proposed barrier (which does not go to Freedom of Information requests, please email: [email protected]. bedrock) cannot stop the rising of the river inland through the ground.

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 19 It’s o�l� R�C�S ‘N R�N�S b�t I l�k� i�.

(Ho� Cr�k�c�r� Ca�e t� Bo�n�s� Pa�k)

Look immediately to your left as you enter Bowness Park and all the way to below Stoney Trail Bridge. Ever since the 2013 you’ll see a work of living landscape art. Staged creekside, flood shifted the lagoon floor, ice thickness in the channel perfectly placed between picnic benches and BBQ’s, an fluctuates year to year, determining just how far west the hot immense wooden octagon frames colourful rings of ice and water tank can travel safely without breaking through. On any frozen steel post. It’s a compelling curiosity at first sight called Xmas eve, (the lagoon’s unofficial opening day), it’s Bowness Crokicurl, an outdoor coupling of two indoor Canuck classics in tradition and basic human nature for skaters to sneak around one - crokinole and curling – and Bowness Park’s newest winter a gauntlet of orange barricades to test the west channel ice season attraction. Eager teams line up and gameplay is on, the before it’s ready, just to see how far it goes. In 2015, the resounding crack of stone on stone softened by a backdrop channel was open almost its entire length, lanes of smooth of spruce; true enough, it all looks like some blown up board natural ice narrowing to only fifteen feet wide in places almost game let loose under clear skies and mild January temps. And like a…. well, like a curling rink. the back story behind Calgary’s latest tweak on Canadian ice sports is kind of cool as well. That season, Parks staffer Scott Penny spray painted rings and made “rocks” with coloured water in milk jugs for a weekend family bonspiel deep in the west channel. Gameplay was decent and ended ceremoniously with the “Smashing of the Jugs”. For days after, those pockets of ice held the colours of the jug water and rings like a fond memory in a frozen pond until snowfall buried the spot well into spring. This prompted a site move next winter to the east channel ice, a picturesque setting for the second iteration of outdoor curling, alongside the canoe rental’s long wooden Let’s be crystal clear about one thing, icemaking is priority dock and closer to Park’s amenities for maintenance purposes. number one for the winter crew at Bowness Park and This time, the “rocks” were curling stone-sized stumps cut from maintaining the lagoon, “The Big Ice”, always comes first. deadwood logs with a hook attached as a throwing handle. Pleasure skating (no sticks please) is the major seasonal draw The display was open to the public and gameplay was rustic and the lagoon’s acres of outdoor natural ice require regular at best, the wooden rocks somehow top heavy and too light at snow plowing, blowing, sweeping before being soaked down the same time but park patrons played it until the logs split and daily by a hot water tank on wheels. There is no exacting the handles broke. In 2017, coloured curling ring stencils frozen scrape from a Zamboni to clean and level out here; any beneath the ice replaced the spray-painted rings, drywall egregious cracks or bumps in the ice surface are filled in or trowels replaced the hooks for handles and again they played buffed out with a slush bucket, shovel blade and elbow grease. until it was in pieces.

Next to be groomed is the west channel, a creek canal snaking In 2018, shorter sheets of ice (50 feet button to button, less

20 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER than half a regulation curling sheet length) were introduced. Most importantly, Bowness Park foreman Jerry Jaworski wisely invested in composite It’s o�l� curling stones and installed real curling hacks, greatly improving gameplay and suddenly, what started as a little ice folly became a full on hit and stick with the public. The new rocks and short sheets now allowed folks to actually draw to the rings R�C�S or throw take out weight with some accuracy and intent. Although the fact is, most first-time curlers at ‘N the park just tend to “play it like they feel it”; toddlers push stones rink length on their hands and knees, teens don’t curl so much as they hurl, and some agile seniors might keep score for a couple of loose ends. For the experienced players on the Bowness staff, a prominent slant to the north side of the ice late in the 2018 season impacted play only slightly as canny skips learned to factor it in, aim a little southerly and let those sweet stones slide sideways R�N�S into the house. This year, the rink was bermed all around to reduce the slanting issue, hand b�t I l�k� i�. floods replaced the hot water tank treatment and today - like skating and cross-country skiing at Bowness Park - outdoor “short sheet” curling is a fun, free, seasonal staple.

(Ho� Cr�k�c�r� Ca�e t� Bo�n�s� Pa�k) Most recently then, when Parks Superintendent and idea man Justin Brown gave the green light to a new winter hybrid of crokinole and curling dubbed Crokicurl, the icemaking crew at Bowness was ready for the rocks ‘n rings challenge with one caveat. Whereas the lagoon, the channels and the curling rinks are all imperfect natural ice, the game of Crokicurl – invented only three years ago by the landscape design team Landezine and first staged in a Winnipeg parking lot – should respect the specs of the original design and strive for top notch gameplay quality. That meant a raised rink with level ice, solid frame, bright paint, strong posts, clear rules, game on.

To meet that gold standard, Parks gardener Jeff Martin – a skilled landscaper and crokinole enthusiast - stepped up to create the outsize wooden octagon frame and place the massive plastic liner using good old backyard rink fundamentals. Foreman Jerry found an ironworker willing to toil through the holidays and replicate the steel post assembly of the Landezine plan. On the day Parks equipment operator Albert Abboud trailered the large metal contraption across town and into the park, his cargo could be heard chiming at a distance, steel pieces bouncing and clanging against the metal trailer as if announcing its own arrival. When colder temps finally kicked in mid-January, the steel post assembly and center hole were set in ice, the rings roller painted bold blue and red and frozen over. And Crokicurl Calgary style opened to the parks-going public.

Of course, despite clear Crokicurl rules and regulations posted rinkside, most people still just play it like they feel it. Kids swing on the posts and draw to the button with their feet, teenagers continue to throw hard takeout all day, and the occasional group of purists play the game straight up as intended. Hey, different strokes… what’s agreed is that the novelty of this game is not wearing off anytime soon. When Parks late shift attendant Ron Chiasson concludes his duties each evening, his last task is to gather and lock up the rocks from both the curling and Crokicurl rinks. Often, like a friendly barkeep at closing time he must gently break up a lingering match playing out under Bowness Park poplar tree’s many thousand points of light. Almost as often, after some mild and polite protest, they put away the rocks for him. It just doesn’t get more Canadian than this. - Scott Penny

I’m Scott - I have lived and worked in Bowness for over 15 years. In my spare time, I am self styled “open space use advocate” and occasional freelance writer with an affinity for any free outdoor activity (horseshoes, lawn darts, disc golf, bocce ball etc) that involves throwing things at a distant target just for the heck of it.

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 21 News from the Past Co�r�e�y o� t�e Bo�n�s� Hi�t�r�c�l So�i�t� b�w�e�s�i�t�r�c�l�o�i�t�.c�m

Bowness Golf and Country Club the oil was also hauled in by horsepower. Mac also looked after the pro shop on weekends, succeeding Jack Hutton and Bill Hudson when they moved on. As the property which comprised the Bowness Golf and

Country Club has been slowly whittled away over the years The Bowness Golf Club was the home course for some and soon will be almost totally changed from its early champion golfers and also sponsored prominent Bowness state, it may be a good time to re-visit the Club and tournaments. Others activities were members monthly its origins. dances, New Year’s Eve parties and private parties, including functions by the Calgary City police, Alberta The Bowness Golf Club was incorporated as part of Bowness Wheat Pool, Calgary Power, several oil and gas companies, Estates, Ltd., John Hextall’s land development company, Calgary Sports Writers and Broadcasters and Calgary’s Big and the Club assumed tenancy through a ten-year lease Six Hockey League team. The Golf Club hosted big band from Bowness Estates, Ltd. The Golf Club was constructed in musical events in the 1940s and most of Calgary’s prominent 1912 to facilitate Hextall’s plan to attract prospective clients musicians played there at one time or another. to his real estate venture. This included a course plan by an English golf architect at a cost of $25,000.00 as well as The Trans-Canada Highway cut the Bowness Golf Course tennis courts and bowling greens. The contract price for in half in 1955 and the course was thereby reduced to construction of the Club House was $25,000, but another 18 holes, incorporating the ladies’ nine. Years later, the source states that it cost $48,000 to build. The original Greenwood Village mobile home park reduced the course to property comprised 220 acres and extended into what is a 9-hole layout and it was finally closed in the 1970s. now Canada Olympic Park to the south and Greenwood Village to the west. The course, featuring 27 holes on 150 acres, was known as one of the best sand green layouts in the country. The “Men’s 18” totaling 6,400 yards was a real test, played between hills and valleys and over ravines. The “Ladies 9”, totaling about 3,000 yards, was basically flat, played among poplar groves with a few dog-legs.

The Bowness Historical Society was founded in 2001. Since then the society has published two books and launched projects to promote the history of Bowness.

After John Hextall’s death a new Bowness Golf Club was Items for purchase: formed and the first annual general meeting held in April, 1917. Membership was restricted to 150 males and 100 • Bowness: Past and Present 1911-2011 ladies with membership fees of $20 for men and $5 for More than 600 pages of history and photos. $60 women who were wives, sisters and daughters of gentlemen • Bowness: Our Village in the Valley 586 pages. $60 members and $10 for other ladies. • 2019 Historic Bowness Calendar on sale. $10

Mac McGregor, a first world war veteran, was in charge of For information on membership, or to order books and the upkeep of the course for over 40 years. He was known calendars, contact: for driving a team of horses from morning until sunset with Carole 403-288-1737 three grass mowers trailing behind. It took over five days to Inga 403-288-2055 cut the un-watered fairways. The sand greens were oiled; Anne 403-288-3295 www.bownesshistoricalsociety.com

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THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 23 RUN BOWNESS 2019

The BCA is excited to announce the 9th annual Run Bowness Road Race will be held on June 2, 2019! Keep this tradition alive by participating or supporting local runners as they race through our historic community of Bowness. Race winners and record breakers will be awarded cash prizes (and bragging rights) at the end of this highly competitive event. In addition to the 5km and 10km run/walk, there is also a 1km Kids Race for participants 12 years old and under to inspire the love of running early on in life. Before the race, kids can warm up with a jump in the bouncy castle, or watch the 5km and 10km races.

Not a runner? Come to the race to cheer on your friends and family and support Run Bowness and its sponsors. There’s still also plenty of time to train for a race by joining any number receive discounts on the race, and as always there is a lower of Couch to 5K programs, or dropping in on a fitness class, or fee for those who sign up early. recreational activity at the Bowness Community Association. Also new this year, the Bowness Community Association will New in 2019, Calgary Scotiabank Marathon runners get to host the race. We are excited to work with resident volunteers enjoy the beauty of Bowness Park during the race just one to make this an exciting event for Bowness. Go to our website, week before the Bowness Run. Be sure to cheer on marathoners or contact [email protected] to sign up to volunteer on May 26 and show off the community spirit of Bowness! at the event.

Go to our website www.mybowness.com for the link to Whether you run, walk, cheer, or volunteer, we hope you join registration. BCA members and Calgary marathon runners will us on June 2 at Run Bowness! -Laddie Miller

I’m Laddie - I’ve been working in Bowness since September 2018. I love the small-town feel of Bowness; the closeness of neighbours reminds me of the small town in the Ozarks of Missouri where I grew up. When not planning events and meeting volunteers at the BCA, you can find me watching true crime documentaries or touring a local brewery. If you’d like to join the fun and become a BCA volunteer or get involved with events, please contact me at [email protected] or 403-288-8300 ext 121.

24 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER Artist Among Us: JAY LEBRECQUE

“People always ask, What’s your favourite As with many artists, art is in his blood, Jay’s mother is an oil painter and a writer. And it was his dad who was the real style? I like it all but for me it’s the experience. supporter of starting his tattooing career. Thanks to his father, How you get stoked that someone is willing Jay was given a hand in getting set up with his first supplies. to trust you. Somebody is helping you keep the doors open and support your art. Or just In the days known as pre-YouTube and pre-Google, he and his friends would pick up tattoo magazines just to see how the leave a nice review… It all comes down to the artists held the tattoo guns. And his friend had a friend who Google review” knew a guy to get information on the basics. When placing one of his first orders for supplies he mentioned at the end, Jay Labrecque has been a professional artist since grade “oh, and send us some extra needles.” He found out a couple 5, a friend liked his doodling and $5 later his art career weeks later that “some extra needles” translated to a box began. From that moment “it was on!” Life brought him to containing 1000 loose needles,that he didn’t know how to set the classrooms of Champlain Regional College in Montreal, up properly on a needle bar. Jay was forced to learn through Quebec. In college he learned about the fundamentals of art hard research, trial and failure, it created a humility that is ever and saw firsthand what hard work could accomplish. It quickly present. was apparent that results of the hard workers with less natural talent overtook the results of the gifted slackers. He had always Check out his studio, BlackSheep Tattoos at 6215 been driven and realized that if he applied that dedication Bowness Road. You can also find him on Instagram, and diligence his results would be even better. Translated into @blacksheeptattooing Jay’s own words: “I find the more I work, the less I feel like I’m starving. Funny how that works.” - Jonathan McLean

I’m Jonathan - I’ve lived and worked in Bowness since 2016. The arts have been part of my life since pre-birth and I figured it’d be about time I put one of my art forms out to the public. So, if you know of any artists that you would like to see featured in the Bowest’ner please email [email protected] or drop by Bowest Motors (I work there) to tell me in person.

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26 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER 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 Hill: 613-992-3066 Legislature: 780-415-9459 [email protected] [email protected] | [email protected] | calgary.ca/councillors/ward1 parl.gc.ca|ronliepert.ca assembly.ab.ca facebook.com/DeborahforCalgaryBow

Within the next few Happy March Calgary- I am extremely pleased weeks Canadians can Bow! This month is Council unanimously expect, that for the typically the wettest/ supported the passing snowiest month of the fourth consecutive year, of the “Rowan Park in year, but spring officially our federal government will Haskayne” outline plan. beings March 20, so a The ability to move forward run a substantial deficit. A new budget new season with milder temperatures and will soon be introduced by the Minister flowers is on the way! on this significant development was the of Finance and it will set the tone for the I am pleased with all the work our result of Council’s vote to remove the federal vote this fall. government has done and continues to Growth Management Overlay of 12 do so with Alberta’s best interests always communities. This decision will benefit Since coming to office in 2015 this at heart. In February, our government all Calgarians in terms of an increased government has added almost $60 announced funding for the City of Calgary’s tax base, ongoing investments, positive billion to the debt during a time of Green Line LRT project. With increased effects on housing affordability and the relatively strong economic performance. ridership of over 60,000 commuters daily creation of 1000’s of jobs. Our national debt is now two thirds of on Calgary’s LRT network, the Green Line will greatly facilitate movement from one a trillion dollars and our annual interest Over the total build-out, $70MM in end of the City to another and create more payments are 26 billion dollars annually. levies will be paid by the developers, To put those numbers in perspective business opportunities along this route. which represents over $2.4B in total interest payments on the national debt This new line will run from 16 Avenue in economic value. At total build-out, the are about one half the total Alberta the north to the South East community of area will be home to 19,000 Calgarians. provincial budget and exceed all military Seton (near the South Campus Hospital). spending. Worse yet, these interest Construction will start in early 2020. payments do not reduce the overall One of the questions I often often receive Rowan Park in Haskayne is truly a game at my office is about the carbon levy and debt and deficits simply increase annual changer for North West Calgary. The how it benefits Alberta. Funds from this levy interest costs. innovative design of the community are used to pay for initiatives that reduce meets both the environmental and emissions and support the adaptation and financial sustainability needs for The Many economists are forecasting a transition to a lower carbon economy. recession could occur this year which City of Calgary. The density is actually could result in larger than forecast If the carbon levy were eliminated, more than what the Beltline is. As well, deficits over the next few years. Federal many programs and projects would be this community will provide the missing spending needs to be reigned in; in jeopardy. These include things like link in pathway and trail connections Commitments such as $2.65 billion to the small business tax reduction, rebates from Calgary to Cochrane, including the UN for environmental causes outside for Albertans, transit and infrastructure Haskayne Legacy Park and Glenbow Canada, $1.5 billion to process and funding (including local hospitals and flood Ranch Provincial Park. house immigrants entering our country mitigation projects) and energy efficiency, illegally and almost a half billion dollars renewable energy and Indigenous This new community ties in nicely with programs. for the Asian infrastructure bank are Greenwich in the NW with its upcoming but a few examples. This spending is 60,000 sq. ft. Calgary Farmers Market. happening at a time when a new federal As your MLA for Calgary-Bow, I would tax takes effect across the country which like to see these many initiatives, programs On a separate note, and outside of is being disguised as a means to cut and services continue to serve millions North West Calgary, Council supported emissions. of Albertans and will advocate along with my colleagues to create meaningful my Notice of Motion to move on the infrastructure; improve healthcare, The $20 per tonne carbon tax is already BMO convention expansion, when hospitals, and schools; offer affordable completed will generate over $267MM in effect in Alberta however in other daycare; continue the school nutrition provinces this is a new tax. The plan every year to the Calgary economy. program so no child goes hungry; fight for These projects involve significant work is for this tax is to increase annually survivors of domestic violence (my Safer by many people. I would like to thank and could reach as high as $300 per Spaces Bill 204); support low-income tonne according to internal government Albertans and those with special needs/ everyone for their hard work to get these documents. mental health support; and defend jobs for projects to the finish line! Albertans – like building the Southwest and Huge new spending, additional taxes West Calgary Ring Roads and Green Line Please join me in celebrating these and larger deficits were not promised in project. Calgary building accomplishments. the last election. The current government will be seeking a new mandate in 2019 If you have any questions or concerns, For more information, visit my website and these issues will be major factors please give my office a call, or drop by for at www.calgary.ca/ward1 or sign up when Canadians mark their ballots this a coffee and chat! for my monthly newsletter at www. fall. WardSutherland.com

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 27 Reducing my environmental footprint, one diaper at a time. When I was pregnant with my first child I was bombarded with Four months in and I happened upon an article (The straight decisions. Like most first time Moms, I was overwhelmed by the poop on disposable diapers, from cloth alternatives to number of baby “things” available, and the sea of information a recyclable future: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ so easily accessible online. From car seats and strollers, to baby newfoundland-labrador/disposable-and-cloth-diapers-waves- monitors and diapers. of-change-1.4904697). This article outlined the environmental impact of disposables, and also investigated that of reusable Luckily, I have many friends who embarked on the parenthood diapers. It gave me perspective. The diapers on my baby would journey before me, so I was gifted various items and given literally be in a landfill forever. I also learned about diaper recommendations for others. The only major decision I had to composting. The City of Toronto has been picking up diapers, make was on diapers. I knew cloth would be more work, but curb side with garbage collection for years. Here in Calgary, I was fairly committed to the idea of saving the landfill from there is a small start-up, Soiled Diapers Calgary (visit https:// thousands of disposable poop packages. So I purchased a cloth soileddiapers.ca/) setting out to bring diaper composting to our diapering system, sat back and waited for my tiny human to city. make her appearance. This article, and learning more about Soiled Diapers was the When our baby girl arrived she was a solid eight pounds five catalyst for change. I was sold. Within the week our baby was ounces, but I still couldn’t fathom putting her tiny bum in a giant in cloth diapers (purchased second hand), and I had a monthly cloth diaper, so we started her off in disposables. And wow, diaper pickup scheduled with Soiled Diapers. And you know were they convenient. And her little outfits were so cute with what? It’s not so bad. Cloth is not as challenging as I thought their low profile, streamlined appearance. One thing lead to it would be, and his little outfits are still just as cute as ever. another and the next thing I knew I was mailing my cloth diaper We still use some disposables, but we’ve switched to a more setup to my sister in Ontario. My desire to be environmentally environmentally conscious brand, which still feels affordable conscious was over powered by convenience, and looks. because we don’t go through them nearly as fast. And the disposables we do use are picked up, once a month, by the Fast forward two years to summer 2018. My husband and I lovely fellas at Soiled Diapers for future composting. were preparing for the arrival of baby number two. I wasn’t kidding myself this time, disposables it was. Especially with So, if you’re a new mom, and like me, you struggle with the two kids in diapers? Heck yes. I need the convenience. I need cloth vs disposable debate, know there are alternatives. There anything I can get to make my life easier, and disposables, well, are ways to reduce your environmental impact while still they offer that. So baby was born and there we were, setting providing the best care for your kids. off on the newer journey of life with two small kids. - Jolene Maude

I’m Jolene - I am originally from Ontario but have been able to call Calgary home for 10 years. I have established a fulfilling career at the University of Calgary, developed a love for mountain activities of all kinds, and am laying down roots together with my husband and two kids, right here in Bowness

I want to touch on something that has upset a few seniors for a long Something needs to be done especially with two Seniors Complexes time and that is the condition of the sidewalks over at the shopping close by. This could also serve as a reminder to homeowners to ensure plaza. People have fallen and hurt themselves badly, this is very that you keep your sidewalks clear. serious. (It is important that any sidewalks, or parking lots not cleared of snow be reported to 311 immediately. This helps to keep property If you are struggling to maintain upkeep please contact the City of owners accountable for their part in the community.) Calgary regarding their snow angel program, or reach out to the BCA for information on lending your skills to the Connect Bowness initiative. Also, the area between the alley and convenience store- seems to be a - Terry Buckley field that no one wants to “own” judging by the lack of maintenance. It could be a great little space for a family or group to adopt and turn into a beautiful gathering space. Once a season it gets so bad it’s impassable. I defy any of you to try to get through all that packed ice in the alley with a walker or wheelchair. In the spring then you get a foot of slush and muck to get through, this is after you wade through the lake at the end of the alley. In the summer there is danger where the sidewalks are all busted up and uneven and people have gone flying head over heels with their walkers when they hit a hole in the sidewalk- this is so dangerous!

28 I MAR/APR 2019I THE BOWEST’NER BOWNESS FLOOD BARRIER PROJECT - Mitigating impact on the environment Throughout the last year, we’ve heard from Bowness residents If the project moves forward, we will try to select trees for what the riverbank area means to them. Understandably, removal that are at the end of their life or otherwise unhealthy. residents want to know what impacts a barrier could have on Also, during our one-on-one visits with riverfront property the trees, wildlife and fish in the area. As studies continue over owners, we’re working with residents to identify trees that have the next year, this will be one of the areas of focus. a special significance.

Balancing the need for effective flood mitigation for our Wildlife inventory starts this May city while taking into consideration the natural environment Starting in May and continuing throughout the summer, in riverfront communities is an important factor in this – biologists will visit the area to observe and note the and all – flood mitigation projects. In fact, when The City wildlife, and species of plants and trees (biophysical impact explored options for flood mitigation along the Bow River, assessment). While much of the observations can be made removing large portions of gravel from the River (dredging) on public property, we’ll contact property owners if access is was considered, but one of the reasons it was ruled out was needed. because of the devastating impact on local fish populations and aquatic habitat. From there, we’ll look at the possible effects the project could have on the environment and recommend ways to ensure Trees minimal disruption. Our intent is to design a barrier that minimizes interference with the important function that trees serve in providing natural This study and the mitigation strategies will be available in fall habitats, reinforcing the riverbank and contributing to the 2019. natural environment. At this point, the alignment for the barrier isn’t confirmed, so it’s too early to say how many trees would Learn more about the project at calgary.ca/bownessbarrier. be impacted.

Our first step is for independent biologists to count all the trees that fall within the proposed alignment of the flood barrier, and assess the species, age and health of the trees.

THE BOWEST’NER I MAR/APR 2019 I 29 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY CITY OF CALGARY calgary.ca Municipal services 3-1-1 WHAT’S ON BOWNESS CLUBS & SERVICES Non-emergency social services 2-1-1 MARCH Bow Ridge Little League Baseball...... bowridgebaseball.com Bow River Bruins...... bowriverhockey.ca Bowness Open House Bowmont Serniors Assistance Association...... 403-286-1811 10am - 2 pm Bowmont Youth Justice Committee...... 403-288-6922 10 Bowness Community Association/...... mybowness.com BCA Building Bowness Community Centre & Arena...... 403-288-8300 Bowness Historical Society...... 403-288-1737 Jellybean Dance Bowness Lions Club...... 403-286-1648 6:30pm - 8:30pm Bowness Seniorsʼ Centre...... 403-286-4488 15 BCA Main Hall Bowness Soccer Club...... bownesssoccer.com BowWest Community Resource Centre...... 403-216-5348 Boys and irls Club of Calgary, Bowness: Community Play Date Club Programs...... 403-571-0517 6pm - 7:30pm Ready, Set, o! Preschool...... 403-999-5827 29 Main Hall North Home-Start...... 403-571-0516 YEAR (Youth-centred Engagement, Action & Respect).... 403-669-5533 MARCH CARYA (formerly Calgary Family Services)...... 403-269-9888 Northwest & Central Outreach for Older Adults...... 403-286-1811 Calgary Northwest Basketball...... cnwb.ca APRIL Calgary Police Services, District 2 Zone 4, Cst. Damian Price... 403-428-6200 Calgary Public Library, Bowness Branch...... 403-221-2022 Volunteer Appreciation City of Calgary, Calgary Neighbourhoods...... 403-476-7221 April 11th starts at 6:30pm Distress Centre/24-hour Crisis Line...... 403-266-1605 GREAT FOOD, GREAT BEERS & GOOD TIMES! 11 Family Pride Parent Link Centre...... 403-288-1446 Main Street Bowness irl uides District Commissioner...... 403-710-5775 Pathways Community Services...... 403-247-5003 6512 BOWNESS ROAD NW Jellybean Dance Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 238 Bowness...... 403-247-1234 6:30pm - 8:30pm Scouts, 169 Bowmont...... 403-829-9956 26 BCA Main Hall United Way of Calgary & Area: Bowness Montgomery Neighbourhood Collaborative.... 403-875-1278 West Valley Softball...... westvalleysoftball.com Rock for the Rink April 27, 6pm – 12am ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES 27 BCA Main Hall Calgary Board of Education Trustee Joy Bowen-Eyre...... 403-294-8487 APRIL Calgary Catholic School District Trustee Serafino Scarpino.. 403-500-2550 Councillor Ward Southerland, Ward 1...... 403-268-2430 MLA Deborah Drever, Calgary-Bow...... 403-216-5400 MP Ron Lipert, Calgary Signal Hill...... 403-292-6666

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